High School Football Team Supports Grieving Family

Peters Township teammates and coaches paid their respects in uniform to Kimberly Prince Watterson Bacchiochi, mother of players Bryan and Derek Bacchiochi.

Motorists Reminded to be Patient, Obey School Bus Stopping Law

School starts on Aug. 29 for Peters Township. Look out for school buses!

Chamber Welcomes New Peters School District Staff

Incoming teachers and staff, chamber members and corporate sponsors gathered Friday at Rolling Hills Country Club for a welcome ceremony.

Superintendent Zetty Zeros in on Staff, Not Stuff

Nina Zetty, Ph.D., discusses the new school year, budget challenges, handling personal criticism and future goals for the Peters Township School District.

Gallery: Peters Township Varsity Football Scrimmage Against Montour

Let the football season begin!

Senior Spotlight: Nico Summaria

Hard work and passion for the outdoors, and lacrosse, drives this Peters Township High School senior to succeed.

Bus Transportation Concerns Private and Parochial School Parents

Superintendent Nina Zetty said she hopes to work with school principals to develop a transportation plan for students with half days or early dismissals.

Peters Dance Teams Place First, Head to Nationals

Peters Township junior varsity and varsity dance teams received an invitation to nationals after placing first at Universal Dance Association summer camp.

A Preseason Primer on Indians Football

Eager to know how the high school football team is shaping up? Check out these comments from the new head coach and a few starting seniors.

Peters Township School Board Member Julie Ann Sullivan Resigns

Newcomer Ron Dunleavy was appointed to fill vacancy; Superintendent Nina Zetty was awarded a new three-year contract.

District Implements New Feature on PowerSchool

Single Sign-On is a new web feature, which allows parents to create a single account for all of their children in the Peters Township School District.

CCAC, UPMC Partner to Offer Free Nurse Aide Training

Information sessions will be held Aug. 19, 23.

Senior Spotlight: Kasey Norton

Norton keeps a busy summer schedule working at her family's dealership, and prepares for a career in business.

News Nearby: CCAC Registration Remains Open

CCAC classes start Aug. 22 and Sept. 6.

Peters Hockey Ready to Faceoff Against 'Natural Rivals'

The Indians will play at the Triple-A level for the 2011-12 season—a more than welcome move for head coach Rick Tingle.

Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company Dances a Dream Gig in Saratoga

Twelve PYBC dancers, from around the region, joined the New York City Ballet in the production of "Circus Polka."

Athletic/Activity Fee Program Leaves No Student Behind

Parents and booster groups have “been ridiculously supportive” of helping students afford participation, according to district spokeswoman.

Happy Face Learning Center to Reopen

Attorney Lane M. Turturice has confirmed two of the three child care centers will reopen, including the McMurray location.

Meet Peters' New Assistant to the Superintendent

Patricia Kardambikis talks of her nursing background and curriculum goals in her first interview regarding her new role.

Memorial Golf Tournament Honors Fallen Pilot, Raises Scholarship Money

A golf outing, an awards banquet and a letter from a former president made for an exciting evening at Lindenwood Golf Course.

School Board Hires New Assistant Superintendent

The meeting also resulted in naming a new special education director and an assistant high school principal.

U Rock to Offer Lessons via Skype

See how U Rock Music Center is bringing traditional music instruction into the 21st century.

Pittsburgh Woman Makes Reality TV Debut on 'Hell's Kitchen'

Elise Wims will host a party in Mt. Lebanon Monday, the evening of the show's ninth season debut.

Bower Hill Needs Your Vote!

Vote once daily through Sept. 1 to help Bower Hill Elementary library win $10,000 in materials.

Kids Create at Camp Invention

The summer camp at Bower Hill Elementary teaches children, grades one through six, science, technology, engineering and math through Friday.

Cheerleader Car Wash Raises Cold Cash on a Hot Day

Peters Township High School cheerleaders raise money with a car wash.

Pleasant Valley Parents Plead Board to Hire Additional Teacher

In an attempt to redistrict, Bower Hill Elementary may gain students if Pleasant Valley Elementary loses a third-grade teacher.

Bond Issue Approved for Pleasant Valley Project

The $5 million bond issue and awarded contracts passed on a 6-3 vote. The school board was split on the decision to borrow money while cuts hit the 2011-12 budget.

School Board Adopts $49.6 Million Budget

New spending plan includes a 1.3 mill tax increase and more than $300,000 in cuts from the original plan.

News Nearby: CCAC Ranks First Nationally for Nursing Graduates

College maintains second-place ranking in health professions.

School Board to Consider Participation Fee for School Athletics

"Pay for Play" and other alternatives are being considered as the district continues to make budget cuts in light of state funding loss.

Hundreds Participate in Peters Township's 25th Annual Senior Games

Residents of Washington, Fayette and Greene counties trained for the annual event, some of whom are 90 years old.

Peters Board Holds Special Meeting for Hiring

Former Steeler linebacker Jason Gildon is appointed assistant football coach.

The Graduating Class of 2011 Says Goodbye to PTHS

It was a beautiful commencement ceremony for the 2011 graduating class of Peters Township High School.

Seneca Valley Defeats Peters in PIAA Baseball Quarterfinals

Peters narrows the score in what was essentially a repeat of the WPIAL championship game.

Goddard School Research Shows Fathers' Involvement at Peak

A study shows that fathers are more involved in their children's lives as decision-makers and caregivers than ever before.

Diamondbacks Select Justin Bianco in MLB Draft

Bianco, who ended his season with a .583 batting average, says he's dreamt of the big leagues.

Residents Appear Unswayed in Opposition to Field Improvements

An on-site demonstration of the proposed lighting and sound system improvements at Pleasant Valley was held Monday night.

On-Site Demonstration Scheduled for $2.5 Million Pleasant Valley Project

Concerned residents have a chance to see and hear effects of the proposed athletic facility improvements, including lighting and sound systems.

Peters Township School District Staff Honored at Retirement Dinner

These dedicated professionals have a combined 288 years of service to the students and the community.