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Get ready for the new school year with each grade's school supply list.
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For the past 14 years, Pine-Richland students have participated in a hands-on sewing and service-learning project in which they design and create handmade pillowcases for children receiving medical care.
![Natalie and Michael with Bob]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780578309/pinerichlandorg/scepquz6iqxg6ofy7ypa/AmericanLegionAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780578309/pinerichlandorg/scepquz6iqxg6ofy7ypa/AmericanLegionAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780578309/pinerichlandorg/scepquz6iqxg6ofy7ypa/AmericanLegionAwards.jpg","width":800}])
On June 4, Pine-Richland Middle School hosted its annual Eighth Grade Awards, presenting awards from the American Legion and Pittsburgh Foundation.
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Pine-Richland Middle School’s bands, orchestra, and choirs took home eight awards, including six first-place awards.
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On May 7, we honored 322 seventh and eighth-grade merit scholars at an evening ceremony.
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The PSA extends a huge thank you to all of the candidates who were nominated for the 2026-2027 executive board!
![Ella, Evy, Sanika and Giuliana]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773669594/pinerichlandorg/kwhiqnnz1qez1yuluqjh/2026TSATeamsHS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773669594/pinerichlandorg/kwhiqnnz1qez1yuluqjh/2026TSATeamsHS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773669594/pinerichlandorg/kwhiqnnz1qez1yuluqjh/2026TSATeamsHS.jpg","width":800}])
Pine-Richland Middle School and Pine-Richland High School recently placed in the statewide TSA TEAMS competition.
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As we head into spring with an eye toward the final nine weeks of the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to build on the strong foundation we have established thus far. This is a great time to get back to the basics to ensure every student finishes this school year strong.
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Eighth-graders Kyle Annal, Matthew DeVito, Riya Jhamb, Vyom Patel, and Aiden Ro were awarded a trophy and a $300 prize.
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Mr. Will Guess, director of bands, will be inducted into the Nu (Pennsylvania) Chapter of the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity in April.
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This collaborative production included 70 students across the cast and crew. Leading the cast were Mckenna Byrne in the title role of Beetlejuice and Brynn Kohley as Lydia Deetz, along with Nathan Angelo and Izzy Woodburn, who portrayed Adam and Barbara Maitland.
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Thirty-seven Pine-Richland Middle School and Pine-Richland High School musicians were selected to perform with the Allegheny Valley Honors Band on Thursday, January 29, at North Allegheny High School.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday break and are feeling refreshed as we return to finish Quarter 2 strong. January is a busy month at PRMS, filled with academic milestones and exciting rewards.
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Two Pine-Richland Middle School teams placed in the Northern Area Gifted Consortium Chess Tournament on December 5.
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Pine-Richland High School Student Government delivered four buses of toys to the 96.1 KISS FM Stuff-a-Bus event on December 5.