๐ŸŒŸJoin us in celebrating the incredible work of school psychologists like Christopher Holtzman, whose dedication and expertise make a lasting impact on students, educators, and the entire community. As a school psychologist at Mount Pleasant Area School District, Chris goes above and beyond to ensure every studentโ€™s emotional, mental, and academic needs are met. His unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, supportive environment is shaping the future of our schools, one child at a time. Thank you, Chris, for your compassion, hard work, and passion for empowering students to succeed! #SchoolPsychologist #StudentSuccess #MentalHealthMatters #SupportingStudents
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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๐ŸŽ–๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honoring Our Veterans ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ The Donegal, Norvelt and Ramsay Elementary School communities gathered this week to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. The Veterans Day programs were beautiful gatherings filled with heartfelt student performances, patriotic songs, and meaningful tributes to our local heroes. Students shared their gratitude and respect, while veterans in attendance shared stories and words of wisdom. A big thank you to all the veterans and families who joined us this past week. Your courage and dedication are an inspiration to our entire school community. Happy Veterans Day! ๐ŸŒŸโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HeroesAmongUs #Patriotic
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ผ Building Tomorrow's Leaders! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŒŸ Our 9th graders took a big step in their leadership journey this week with an inspiring workshop from the University of Pittsburgh! They explored their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) and took the 16 Personalities test to dive deep into their unique leadership styles and competencies. ๐Ÿง โœจ These experiences are helping them develop self-awareness, team-building skills, and the confidence to lead with impact! Huge thanks to @Pitt for guiding our students in this exciting session! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› #FutureLeaders #LeadershipSkills #SWOTAnalysis #SelfDiscovery #UniversityOfPittsburgh
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฉบ Learning Lifesaving Skills! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’ช Today, our students had the invaluable experience of learning CPR! ๐Ÿš‘ They practiced hands-on techniques that could make a real difference in emergencies. Thank you, Mrs. Yackovich, for teaching this vital skill! ๐Ÿ™Œโค๏ธ #CPRTraining #FutureHeroes
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Our talented students showcased their skills and strategy at the Penn-Trafford Invitational Chess Tournament! ๐ŸŽ“โ™Ÿ๏ธ With focus, patience, and hours of practice behind each move, they truly represented our school with pride and sportsmanship. ๐ŸŒŸโ™Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช #ChessTournament #GoVikes
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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๐ŸŽ‰ Portals Project Students at CMUโ€™s Entertainment Technology Center Our Portals Project students had an amazing experience visiting Carnegie Mellon Universityโ€™s Entertainment Technology Center, where they got to stand at the intersection where technology and entertainment meet to explore the innovative advancements of CMU graduate students!! From beta testing an Apple Watch game designed to monitor heart rate and assess truthfulness to trying out a digital third-person game inspired by a popular tabletop RPG, our students were immersed in groundbreaking projects. This behind-the-scenes experience gave them firsthand insight into the creativity, rigor, and innovation that drive technology and entertainment forward, inspiring their own ideas and future ambitions. Huge thanks to the CMU team for this unforgettable learning opportunity! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŸ #PortalsProject #CMUETC #InnovationInEducation #FutureCreators
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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๐Ÿ“ธ Training in Action: MPASD Police Department Prepares for Critical Response On Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, the MPASD Police Department participated in an intensive Active Shooter/Assailant Law Enforcement Response training. Conducted by the RHL Groupโ€”a local team of seasoned law enforcement professionalsโ€”this six-hour session was packed with realistic, hands-on scenarios designed to sharpen our officersโ€™ skills in rapid threat assessment, situational awareness, and tactical response. Through search and contact drills, rapid entry, and room-clearing techniques in solo, two-person, and four-person teams, our officers practiced essential procedures to effectively contain and neutralize threats. Officers were also presented with challenging scenarios that required critical decision-making under pressure, strengthening their readiness to respond swiftly and decisively. Thank you to RHL Group for this invaluable training opportunity as we continue our commitment to the safety and security of our community. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘ฎ #MPASDPolice #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcementTraining
3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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3 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Students at Norvelt Elementary spent the past week learning about the election process. Today, they voted for president. They completed a voter registration card; voted electronically using a Google form; and received an "I Voted" sticker. Tomorrow, students will color an Electoral College map to track the winner of the election. #FutureVoters #Election2024 #CivicsEducation
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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๐Ÿ• Fractions in Action! ! ๐Ÿ• In Mrs. Jaworski's classroom, students took on the roles of chefs and guests to learn fractions in a deliciously hands-on way! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Each "chef" received an order from their "guest," practicing social skills while taking orders and creating custom pizzas. Using topping portions as fractions, students learned to: 1๏ธโƒฃ Take pizza orders and understand fractions 2๏ธโƒฃ Use social skills in a restaurant setting 3๏ธโƒฃ Build pizzas with precise fraction toppings 4๏ธโƒฃ Reflect on their work by reviewing the orders The pizza boxes were generously donated by Alexander's Pizza and added a real touch to their creations. This was definitely a slice of learning theyโ€™ll never forget! ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ‰ Thank you, Alexander's Pizza!! #FractionFun #HandsOnLearning #MathSkills
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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AP history students attending the UN Sustainability Conference in Pittsburgh , where they explored global environmental issues and sustainable development goals alongside the leaders and experts in their respective fields.
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Bubbles make a great stand in for cell membranes. Theyโ€™re fluid, flexible, and can self-repair. Bubbles and cell membranes are alike because their parts are so similar. Here you can see our AP Biology seniors having the time of their lives exploring these similarities.
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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In conjunction with the unit Heroes: From Beowulf to 9/11, Ms. Kriderโ€™s English 12 students visited the Flight 93 Memorial today. Time was spent reflecting on the legacy of courage and sacrifice shown by the heroic actions of the Flight 93 passengers.โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Parent Workshop Opportunity
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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The Junior High Media Crew took their first trip to Hitachi Energy yesterday for the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" video contest.
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Recently, 5th grade students in Mrs. David's and Mrs. Dreistadt's Science classes teamed up with classes from Bellwood, Pennsylvania and Saint Clair Shores, Michigan to participate in an exciting "Ship-A-Chip" challenge. The students were tasked with designing and creating a package that could safely transport a single Pringles potato chip through the mail. After working diligently on their projects, the classes connected via Zoom for a live package opening event. This allowed them to see how their carefully crafted chip containers fared during shipping. The students' hard work and success was then celebrated with a fun Pringles picnic and tasting. Great work, little Vikes!!
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Students in the Spanish Club have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. To end the month-long celebration, the Spanish Club collaborated with Mr. Rulon-Miller and the cafeteria staff to serve hispanic-inspired foods during lunch today! Spanish Club officers decorated the cafeteria yesterday and all students enjoyed their unique (and delicious) lunch options today!
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
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Stopped by to see our "Aspiring Educators" today!! The future L๐Ÿ‘€KS bright. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ซ
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
Aspiring Educators
Let's Get Ready for Spirit Week!!
4 months ago, Beth Hutson
Spirit Week
๐Ÿšจ Important Message for Mount Pleasant Area Jr/Sr High Students!!๐Ÿšจ This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Bubba Fatula, who addressed our junior and senior high students about the critical Run, Hide, Fight response to active shooter situations. With his investigative experience from incidents like Sandy Hook, Bubba shared insightful accounts that underscored the harsh realities of such events. Our students were a captive, attentive audience, listening intently and asking thoughtful questions. This experience reinforced how crucial it is to have a plan in place. Knowing how to react in emergencies can make all the difference in keeping ourselves and each other safe. Thank you, Bubba, for emphasizing the importance of preparedness! #SafetyFirst #HaveAPlan #RunHideFight #MPAStudents
5 months ago, Beth Hutson
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