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First-grade students at Richland engaged in a heartwarming letter-writing exchange with fifth graders from Eden Hall this year. Following four months of letter writing, the students met in person on May 12.
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On April 11, sixth-grade GATE students at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School made their final presentations as part of the 10th Annual Architectural Apprenticeship program.
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Six Eden Hall sixth graders were selected to participate in the PMEA Elementary String Fest at Plum Area High School on February 28.
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Sixth graders and their families can celebrate the year's end and their Eden Hall graduation on June 5 with a beach-themed clap-out. Parents must register by May 20.
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Order your Spring Pictures before Friday, May 16. Enter code EVTCH3WMR to order online.
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As we continue to stay connected to our theme, "Lights, Camera, Action! Spotlight on learning", this month we're celebrating trailblazing women like Lotte Reiniger, who have made history.
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Students battled it out answering trivia questions about several books selected for the competition.
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For the third year in a row, Pine-Richland student art is on display at Pine Community Center. Art displays have been updated for this quarter. All members of the community are encouraged to stop by to see what our K-8 students have been working on this school year!
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Sixth-grader Shruti Visveish and fifth-graders Max Hermeling and Hans Shah, along with their team, Pittsburgh pi-rates, won first place over 36 other teams for their innovation project solution at the FLL Challenge Championship on February 15.
It’s hard to believe we have already wrapped up another quarter! Our EHUE stars have been hard at work and we’re thrilled to share some of the amazing things our students have accomplished!
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Mark your calendars for orientation events planned for third graders moving up to Eden Hall next year.
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The Pine-Richland School Board approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar at their December 16, 2024, combined meeting.
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Pine-Richland High School Student Government Association led the district in its annual Stuff-a-Bus toy drive, collecting toys for 96.1 KISS FM's Stuff-a-Bus event and helping the radio station fill a record 82 buses with toys.
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All six Pine-Richland schools have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network for achieving Tier I with Fidelity status for implementing and sustaining school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports through the RAMS Way program during the 2023-2024 school year.
Our students continue to shine brightly in their educational journey as we enter the second quarter of the school year! They are diving into new learning opportunities, celebrating their success in exceeding RAMS Way expectations, and exploring exciting new interests and pathways for their future!