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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.
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As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of all we’re grateful for, including your support at home and the Pine-Richland community.
We’re proud of our students for their focus on learning and their consistent display of RAMS Way behaviors.
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For the third year in a row, Pine-Richland student art will be displayed at Pine Community Center through mid-January. 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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Pine-Richland High School Best Buddies is hosting a family-friendly sensory movie night. All district families are invited to watch Ice Age in a welcoming environment for families and individuals with sensory sensitivities.
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Members of the Pine-Richland High School Student Government Association are partnering with all district schools to collect toys for 96.1 KISS FM's annual Stuff-a-Bus event. Toys may be dropped off between November 25 and December 4.
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Our health services team is committed to keeping families updated with health reminders for the fall season about health exams, dressing for cold weather, hand washing and head lice.
On Friday, November 1, we reflected on and celebrated our first-quarter accomplishments while preparing for Quarter 2. There’s so much to be proud of!
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Each year, our secondary school counselors provide our students with a variety of lessons. As we move into quarter 2, we have an overview of each planned lesson.
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View the quarterly newsletter from the PRMS library to learn more about this quarter's most popular books, tips and tricks and general happenings around the library.
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The Pine-Richland School Board approved two changes to the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar, including the addition of Monday, January 20, as a day off for students, and moving the day off scheduled for Monday, May 5, to Friday, May 2.
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Pine-Richland High School's National Honor Society holds a free Peer Tutoring program on Thursdays after school until 3:30 pm in the middle school library.
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Support the PRMS PSA by donating directly. Our no-fuss “Un-Fundraiser” is the only fundraiser where 100% of your donation benefits PRMS students and staff.
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Help the Middle School PSA stock the staff lounge! Donations can be dropped off at the office any time or you can order off the Amazon Wish List.
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Desolina Postreich, an eighth grader at Pine-Richland Middle School, is a nine-year survivor of ovarian cancer. This weekend, she will share her story at the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Together in TEAL Run/Walk in Dallas, Texas.
Congratulations on a fantastic start to the school year! It has been a pleasure welcoming you to Middle School and feeling the excitement for the year ahead.