Facing reduced state funding, salary freezes, increased health insurance costs and more duties, North Hills School District Teachers started their first official day back to school determined to overcome challenges.
After a day of fun, food and wild rides, members of high school bands from around the region performed throughout the amusement park.
Parents and team supporters gather at Martorelli Stadium for music, contests and fun.
The North Hills varsity football team played a scrimmage game at Norwin Saturday. The infected players participated in the game.
Season tickets for North Hills varsity football go on sale beginning Monday.
Girls of Steel is open to any high school girl in the Pittsburgh area who is interested in joining the team for the 2011-12 season.
The free event will feature performances by the North Hills marching band, cheerleaders and dance team.
The first day of school is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 6. Orientations start next week.
A car wash at the Berkeley Hills Volunteer Fire Company on Siebert Road benefits a Clarion University sorority's designated charities.
Jesse Simpson, who replaces Marc Thornton, will assume his new role on August 4 at a salary of $83,783.
Assistant superintendent will take over when North Hills Superintendent Joseph Goodnack retires in January.
The NHSD Board of Directors voted to sign the new three-year contract, which goes into effect August 24 following the expiration of the current six-year pact.
The day will be divided into three sessions. Each seventh grader will receive his or her assigned time in the mail.
Applications are now being accepted for the program.
One school director questioned the district’s intentions in acquiring more Windows-based products following last year’s Apple computer and iPad purchases.
The current contract for about 350 teachers expires Aug. 23. Negotiations have been ongoing since January.
New additions to the field include red end zones and lacrosse field markings. A red and white North Hills logo remains unchanged.
All home games will be played at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Martorelli Stadium. The first game is Sept. 2.
Details on the search and a timetable to name a successor were not immediately known.
The camp, held July 11 through July 15, was led by North Hills School District music faculty and music alumni and was sponsored by the North Hills Instrumental Parents Association (IPA)
The book, "Putting Makeup on Dead People," is a fictional story about a high school senior who copes with her father's death by choosing to become a mortician.
The preview show serves as the culminating event following the week-long band camp. Admission to the event is free and open to the public.
CCAC, which was budgeted to receive $22.7 million from the county in calendar year 2011, will have its payments reduced by $2.5 million.
The North Hills Foundation hosts its annual golf tournament Monday, July 11, at Highland Country Club.
Judy Dulemba, 51, of Ross, was one of four volunteers who flew out Wednesday to help families harmed by the flood.
Members of the North Hills High School Marching Band practice Thursday evening at the high school parking lot.
Classes begin July 5. Local qualified high school teachers from partnering school districts and organizations develop all courses.
Created in 1995, the North Hills Sports Hall of Fame honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics during and/or beyond their years at North Hills High School or the former West View High School.
The program offers two nine-week sessions from early November through mid-January and from early April to early June.
North Hills School District Superintendent Joseph Goodnack retires in January; Mannarino is talking to school officials about the position.
The spending plan cuts 25 of 29 retiring teacher positions and slashes operating expenses $815,019.
View a photo slideshow of the Class of 2011 graduation ceremony.
Teachers desks, filing cabinets, library shelves and chairs are among the items that will be listed in the online auction of elementary school equipment.
Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Judith Ference Olson, class of 1975, and pediatric cardiologist Timothy Hoffman, class of 1984, received the honors.
More than 200 North Hills senior, junior and sophomore students honored during the Academic and Activity Achievement Award Recognition Night Monday in the senior high auditorium.
School directors deadlocked 4-4 on the adoption of next year's $66.7 million budget. They will continue the special budget meeting next Monday.
The proposed budget includes a 1-mill property tax levy hiking the district’s tax rate to 20.91. The increase will raise tax bills roughly $109 yearly on the average $109,000 median home in North Hills.
Today is the last day of school for Eden Christian Academy's Berkeley Hills Campus. Classes let out at noon.
The nonprofit school based in Kilbuck Township plans to reopen the building as a private facility.
The increase, which will continue over the next three school years, aims to offset the cost of providing healthier meals.