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Assistance is available. Please contact Pine-Richland School District Social Worker Carolyn Welshonce at 724-625-4444 x1677 or contact your school counselor for help, community connections or resources.
![Pine-Richland Middle School Holds STEM Career Exploration Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761843946/pinerichlandorg/z3pvyc09dyjrbgacigwa/MSSteamEvent2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761843946/pinerichlandorg/z3pvyc09dyjrbgacigwa/MSSteamEvent2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761843946/pinerichlandorg/z3pvyc09dyjrbgacigwa/MSSteamEvent2025.png","width":800}])
Twenty-five Pine-Richland Middle School GATE students had the opportunity to participate in a special STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) event on October 30, hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and featuring professionals from Wabtec.
![PRMS Presents Bettlejuice Jr. January 30-31]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761590995/pinerichlandorg/qy3tnls9eaqbfjdarmqt/BeetlejuiceJr.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761590995/pinerichlandorg/qy3tnls9eaqbfjdarmqt/BeetlejuiceJr.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761590995/pinerichlandorg/qy3tnls9eaqbfjdarmqt/BeetlejuiceJr.png","width":800}])
Middle school students interested in participating should complete the interest form.
![Review Our Second Quarter School Counseling Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761568475/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/ui9vwxyrmvngpwkxkedg/QuarterlySchoolCounselingUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761568475/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/ui9vwxyrmvngpwkxkedg/QuarterlySchoolCounselingUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761568475/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/ui9vwxyrmvngpwkxkedg/QuarterlySchoolCounselingUpdate.png","width":800}])
Each year, our secondary school counselors provide our students with a variety of lessons. As we move into the second quarter, we have an overview of each planned lesson.
PRMS Leaders Club is hosting a food drive from October 30 through November 11. Together, we can provide holiday food boxes for families in our community.
![PRMS PSA to Host Holiday Market]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761140994/pinerichlandorg/s3arigjy16c3rapzddbi/WinterCraftMarket.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761140994/pinerichlandorg/s3arigjy16c3rapzddbi/WinterCraftMarket.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761140994/pinerichlandorg/s3arigjy16c3rapzddbi/WinterCraftMarket.png","width":800}])
The PRMS PSA will host a Holiday Market on Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Middle School gymnasium.
![Students Present at Children's Grief Awareness Day Summit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761137235/pinerichlandorg/rondd7isoq0o7wahxnfb/CaringPlaceSummit2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761137235/pinerichlandorg/rondd7isoq0o7wahxnfb/CaringPlaceSummit2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761137235/pinerichlandorg/rondd7isoq0o7wahxnfb/CaringPlaceSummit2025.png","width":800}])
School counselors and Caring Team members from Eden Hall Upper Elementary and Pine-Richland Middle School were invited to speak to attendees at the Children’s Grief Awareness Day Summit.
![Principals' Message—September 26, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719519092/pinerichlandorg/wshzoch80ynz1gqijvye/MessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719519092/pinerichlandorg/wshzoch80ynz1gqijvye/MessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719519092/pinerichlandorg/wshzoch80ynz1gqijvye/MessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":800}])
We are off to a fantastic start this school year! It has been a joy welcoming our students back into the building and feeling the excitement and energy for all that’s ahead.
![Electronic Device Use Reminder for Parents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":800}])
Pine-Richland Middle School would like to remind parents and students about our district's technology policy (Policy #815) and the responsible use of the devices issued to your student.
We hope this letter finds you enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled summer with family and friends. As we look ahead to the 2025–26 school year, we’re filled with excitement and anticipation for the meaningful learning and growth that lies ahead for our PRMS students, staff, and families.
![2024-2025 Annual Report Now Available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":800}])
The 2024-2025 Annual Report was mailed to all residents of Pine and Richland Townships. The publication celebrates the incredible accomplishments of our students and staff over the last school year.
![Four Middle School Students Place in National STEM Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752166918/pinerichlandorg/fogjh5jxhspxpxe8vglw/2025MSTSATEAMSNationals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752166918/pinerichlandorg/fogjh5jxhspxpxe8vglw/2025MSTSATEAMSNationals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752166918/pinerichlandorg/fogjh5jxhspxpxe8vglw/2025MSTSATEAMSNationals.png","width":800}])
A team of Pine-Richland Middle School students placed first at the National TSA TEAMS competition held in Nashville from June 27 to July 1, 2025.
![Students 7-12 Recognized for Academic Achievement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749486537/pinerichlandorg/ow4g25vtaxtgbvrf52pg/MSMeritScholars2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749486537/pinerichlandorg/ow4g25vtaxtgbvrf52pg/MSMeritScholars2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749486537/pinerichlandorg/ow4g25vtaxtgbvrf52pg/MSMeritScholars2025.png","width":800}])
Throughout the spring, we celebrated our students' academic achievements through recognition ceremonies honoring students in grades seven through twelve.
![Students Advance to States in National History Day Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748534607/pinerichlandorg/adzduxejgiyqflp2iham/MatthewDeeganNHD2025800x505.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748534607/pinerichlandorg/adzduxejgiyqflp2iham/MatthewDeeganNHD2025800x505.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748534607/pinerichlandorg/adzduxejgiyqflp2iham/MatthewDeeganNHD2025800x505.png","width":800}])
Four Pine-Richland High School sophomores and one eighth-grade student were selected to advance to the 2025 National History Day in Pennsylvania state competition in April.
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Seventh-grade choir and PRfect Pitch both placed first and earned Superior ratings.