A group of Paynter students are learning that volunteering and service is very important. The Paynter Kit Collectors help the school's librarian, Mrs. Schubert, in the library each morning before classes start. The students gather the “kits” from each classroom and bring them to the library, where the books are checked in and reshelved.

The Career Speaker Program at Baldwin High School offers students the opportunity to learn abut careers through small group meetings with individuals who work in a variety of occupations. The speakers present information about the responsibilities involved in the career, the training required, the current average salaries and employment opportunities, and the probability for advancement within the career. At these meetings, students are able to ask questions that may help them to clarify their career choices. Overall, the Career Speaker Program at Baldwin High School gives students a chance to gather information that might

As a reward for their continued hard work and efforts in reading, Mrs. Noel’s second grade class at Paynter Elementary took part in the Accelerated Reader Ice Cream party.

Paynter Elementary students are quickly learning and increasing their computer skills. Under the direction of computer technology teacher, Ms. Petrilla, students know and use the "home row keys" while improving their typing skills, keying techniques, and performing word processing tasks.

Students at Whitehall Elementary do not need a special day to celebrate their patriotism. For the month of February, students were encouraged to show their patriotism by doing something good for our community. Many students shared their patriotic feelings by writing essays on why they are proud to be an American. The essays remind all of us of the many freedoms and opportunities we have in this country. Students from each grade level were recognized by their teachers and administrators during the monthly Happy Gram recognition. Congratulations to all of the students recognized this month!

Baldwin alumnae, Officer Keith Hagan of the Baldwin Borough Police, visited the four first grade classes at Paynter Elementary. He and his K-9 companion, Raskin, emphasized stranger danger and saying no to drugs.

Paynter students rocked and read around the clock to their peers all day long on Read Across America Day. Sitting in a rocking chair with the Cat In the Hat, students read to various classes who came to listen throughout this special day of reading.

Celebrate reading! READ ACROSS AMERICA returned to Paynter Elementary School on March 2, 2005. Derek McKenzie, from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, visited Paynter to read to all the students in the school. After perusing a book authored by Dr. Seuss, Derek discussed the importance of reading to achieve your goals in life.

At Paynter Elementary on St. Patrick's Day, Mrs. Mervos’s kindergarten class had a visit from first grade student Harrison Solenday. Harrison is a former kindergarten student of Mrs. Mervos'. He shared a few pictures and mementos from his mother's trip to Ireland and shared a story that he wrote.

After reading The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco, Mrs. Snee's students created their own ESL Belonging Quilt. Each child chose a special word to describe what was important in their lives in the United States. The students printed their word on a construction paper square and illustrated it. They then sewed it together creating a pattern of yellow, green and orange. The quilt was displayed outside their classroom at Harrison Middle School. Words chosen were: Happiness, Wealth, Park, Food, Peace, Transportation, Health, Computer, Love, Home, Jobs, Friends, School, Library, Music, Soccer, Golf, Teachers, Teen Drop Center, Clothes, Football, Basketball, and Swimming.

Mr. Paul Bronder, chief of Baldwin #1 Fire Co., visited Ms. Graff's first grade class at Paynter Elementary. The children had just completed a story called Firefighter. Mr. Bronder brought his attire worn in fighting fires. The students were in awe of the weight of his jacket, pants, helmet, and boots. He brought his air tank, ax, "door bell", and other pieces of fire fighting equipment that led to many interesting discussions. He allowed the children to handle the nozzle of the hoses that are used to squelch fires. As a culminating activity, Mr. Bronder presented each of the children with a firehat, coloring page, pencil, eraser, and stickers that they could take home with them.