North Hills Middle School Wins National Accolade

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA - North Hills Middle School is one of just 38 middle schools in Pennsylvania to be recognized as a PA Don Eichorn Schools: School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. It’s the second concurrent period the school has achieved the designation, which is valid for three years.

The honor is given to schools that the forum has determined are academically excellent, developmentally responsive and socially equitable. To be resignated, schools must demonstrate progress and continued improvement on specific goals.

“This recognition is only possible because of the persistent pursuit toward excellence shown day after day by our building’s dedicated educators, counselors and support staff,” principal David Lieberman said.

Middle school administrators and staff will be recognized for the designation next month at the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education State Conference in State College. North Hills staff also will highlight their programs during a presentation for attendees. A recognition ceremony will be held at the school in May with local dignitaries and politicians, presentations and entertainment from district musical ensembles. In June, the middle school will be recognized at the National Schools to Watch Conference.