Highlander Highlights

Each month, the district produces a monthly newsletter called Highlander Highlights in order to celebrate the great happenings that occur within our buildings and school community. All district parents who have their email address updated in the Skyward student information system and are registered to receive Skylert messages will automatically receive the monthly electronic newsletter.

If you do not have a child enrolled in one of the district schools and would like to be included on the distribution list, please click here and enter your contact information.

September 2017

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

September 2017

District News

District Summer Camps Provide Fun and Discovery

This year’s District summer camps were a resounding success, with over 300 participants attending 23 camp sessions.
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Alumni Spotlight

Jim Parinella Achieves Ultimate Goals

Jim Parinella is an accomplished Ultimate player who was inducted into the Ultimate Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Athletic Spotlight

Emma Brandwene Preps to Kick for the Football Team

An offhand comment has led to the addition of a female player to the BHS football team.
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Baldwin High School Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members

Arts / Music

Harrison Holds Auditions for This Year's Musical: Aladdin Jr.

Musical Theater is an extracurricular activity that is open to all students in grades 6–8.
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Baldwin High School

Chrome Concepts

The District’s 1:1 initiative opens up new avenues of learning for students.
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Harrison Middle School

BWSD Eclipse Viewing Party

On August 21, 2017 all eyes were to the sky as Baldwin-Whitehall hosted a great American solar eclipse viewing party at Whitehall Elementary.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

MES Students Show Highlander Pride

Students love to show their Highlander pride as they work as a TEAM to learn about their new McAnnulty Minion friends!
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Paynter Elementary School

Paynter Elementary Welcomes the Class of 2030!

The school year kicked off with many activities for the new students.
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Curriculum Night Orients Parents and Students

Whitehall Elementary School

Students Remember 9/11 by Learning about a Heroic Boat

The John J. Harvey fireboat came out of retirement to battle the flames from 9/11.
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All School District Calendar

All School Lunch Menus

Athletic Schedule

COMING SOON TO BWSD

October 5 Homecoming Bonfire and Carnvial
October 6 BHS Homecoming and Band Alumni Night
October 7 BHS SAT Testing
October 7 BHS Homecoming Dance
October 9 No School
October 10 Two-hour Delay
October 11 School Board Meeting
October 11 BHS PSAT Testing
October 18 School Board Meeting
October 19 MES Fall Festival
October 20 HMS Halloween Dance
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
October 24 PES Flu Clinic
October 26 WES Fall Festival
October 27 Senior Recognition Night
October 31 PES, MES, WES Halloween Parades and Parties

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District
4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

October 2017

District News

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a prestigious distinction shared by 93 districts in 33 states.
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Alumni Spotlight

Jennifer Honick Blends Her Passions into a Successful Career

Baldwin Alumna Jennifer Honick was able to blend her love of people and writing into a successful career in Human Resources.
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Athletic Spotlight

New Highlander Announced as Junior Tommy Meyers

After traveling to Scotland, purchasing a kilt, and meeting an actual Highlander, junior Tommy Meyers was inspired to become the Baldwin Fighting Highlander’s mascot.
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BHS Volleyball Alumni Making Strides Beyond High School

Arts / Music

Honeymoon in Vegas Announced as 2018 Spring Musical

At a “reveal” meeting Thursday after school, Director Jason Coll announced that the spring musical will be “Honeymoon in Vegas.”
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Baldwin High School

"Fuerte con Naples Park"

The BHS Spanish Club and Key Club will began their district-wide fundraiser, #FuerteConNaplesPark, on October 16th.
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Harrison Middle School

The Plant Kingdom Is Growing at HMS

Environmental Educational Specialist Mr. Shane Miller brought Raccoon Creek State Park to the sixth-grade science classes.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

Fall Fun with Apple-themed STEAM Stations

First-grade students participated in apple-themed STEAM stations to celebrate Johnny Appleseed
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Starting out Safe

Paynter Elementary School

Students Say Thank You on Patriots Day

Students read about the importance of this day in our country’s history and discussed the heroism displayed that day and every day by first responders.
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Title I Reading Classes Have Started!

Whitehall Elementary School

Third-Graders Make a Difference through Student-led Buddy Bench Club

Four third-grade students in the District are making a difference at recess.
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All School District Calendar

All School Lunch Menus

Athletic Schedule

COMING SOON TO BWSD

November 2 Beginning of Second Nine Weeks
November 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 5 HMS Autumn Bowl
November 6 BHS Senior Rec Dance
November 7 Election Day, No School, Professional Development
November 8 School Board of Directors Meeting
November 9 BHS 7th Annual Transition Job Fair
November 10 Veterans Day
November 11 PES PTA Craft & Vendor Show
November 13–17 Anti-Bullying Week
November 15 School Board of Directors Meeting
November 16–17 BHS Fall Play
November 22 HMS Turkey Trot
November 22 Early Dismissal: All Students
November 23–27 Thanksgiving Break: No School

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4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

November 2017

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

November 2017

District News

Veterans’ Day Recognition at Harrison Middle School

Harrison Middle School hosted a Veterans' Day celebration on Friday, November 10th. Each grade participated in honoring our veterans through different planned activities.
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Alumni Spotlight

Heather Tomko Is a Tireless Health Advocate

Heather Tomko serves as a Research Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health in the Health Policy and Management department.
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Athletic Spotlight

Physical Education Can’t be Beat: Fitness Drumming at HMS

Fitness Drumming is a full-body workout that includes dance, cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness.
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Arts / Music

High School Choir off to a Singing Start

It has been a full fall already in the choir rooms of the District!
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Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Explaining the News to Our Kids

As adults, watching the morning or nightly news can leave us all feeling speechless and uncertain about our world. Imagine how images of disturbing news events can impact our children. In this article, adults will learn how to talk and listen to kids about the news with age appropriate strategies.
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Baldwin High School

BHS Episode of Hometown High Q Coming Soon to KDKA

BHS Students recently competed in the KDKA Hometown High Q competition. Baldwin competed against Fox Chapel High School and Deer Lakes High School. Baldwin was represented by students Tommy Ahlin, Chad Kelley, Tony Mendez, and Brendan Shaneman. The segment will air on KDKA on Saturday, December 23rd at 11:00am.
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Harrison Middle School

Mrs. Reynolds Receives Chevron Leaders in the Classroom Award, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Steelers

Debbie Reynolds was recently honored for her work by Chevron, a program sponsored by the Steelers and the Grable Foundation.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

McAnnulty Masterminds After-school Program Sponsored by WQED & PBS

Through the generosity of WQED and the PBS Ready to Learn Grant, the McAnnulty Masterminds program was developed as an opportunity for students and their families to participate in a variety of STEAM activities and projects.
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Paynter Elementary School

Students Imaginations Thrive in Sensory Room

The students in room 118 have been using sensory tools to gain all types of sensory input.
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Whitehall Elementary School

Students Have Fun with Soccer

All Whitehall Physical Education classes have begun their soccer skills unit and are progressing through soccer games, including numbers soccer, sideline soccer, and kickball soccer.
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

December 1 Baldwinaires Perform at Light Up Night
December 2 Gifts of Dance at BHS
December 2 BHS Barnes & Noble Fundraiser at South Hills Village Barnes & Noble (10–4)
December 4–15 Keystone Testing Winter Wave I
December 4–9 HMS Hour of Code Week
December 5 HMS 6th 7 7th Grade Band Concert
December 6 School Board of Directors Meeting
December 7 HMS 8th Grade Band and BHS Band Concert
December 8 BWSD Strings Concert
December 9 BHS Wind Ensemble Performance at PPG Wintergarten
December 11 HMS 8th Grade Chorus Concert
December 11 BWSD Holiday Cookie Extravaganza for Senior Citizens
December 12 HMS 6th & 7th Grade Chorus Concert
December 13 School Board of Directors Meeting
December 14 BHS Winter Choir Concert
December 15 PES Holiday Concert
December 19 WES Holiday Concert
December 22 PES, WES, and MES Student Holiday Parties
December 25–January 1 No School, Winter Break
January 2 School Resumes

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District
4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

December 2017

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

December 2017

District News

Holiday Cookie Extravaganza a Sweet Time for the Community

This was a wonderful chance for members of the community who don’t always cross paths to come together and celebrate a season of giving.
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Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Karen Hjerpe Advances in Athletics

Baldwin High School boasts a strong athletic program, one that instills character in students and prepares many for their future careers.
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Larkin signs to Mercyhurst University

Another Baldwin student athlete has signed a letter of intent to continue her athletic career in college.
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Arts / Music

Aladdin Jr. Coming Soon to the Stage of Harrison Middle School

Mark your calendars now for a magic carpet ride through Agrabah March 4th, 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2018!
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Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

FOMO?!

For those of us who know a young person who has his or her own smart phone—or perhaps even an adult—you know that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a real phenomenon. Read more to learn about this social-media specific anxiety and how to help your child (or another loved one) manage the habit of checking his or her social-media accounts constantly.
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Winter Activity Guide for Families

Baldwin High School

Activities Council Says Thank You to Bus Drivers

Lacee Resto of BHS Activities Council proposed Bus Driver Appreciation Day to thank the drivers who serve the District’s students day-in and day-out.
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Harrison Middle School

Sled Dog Adventure

Students are currently reading The Call of the Wild, a story that partly focuses on dog sledding, Alaska, and the history of this time period and region.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

MES Class Wins Burlington Adopt-A-Classroom

Miss Anderson’s first-grade Allstars are the proud winners of the Burlington Adopt-A-Classroom program sponsored by the Burlington company.
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Paynter Elementary School

Life Skills Students Make Custom Wrapping Paper

Students made and sold wrapping paper to support the Special Olympics.
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Whitehall Elementary School

Students Gain Skills during Computer Science Week 2017!

Computer science enhances computational thinking skills which include critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

January 1 No School, New Year’s Day
January 2 School Resumes
January 4-6 Mikayla Davic’s Make-A-Wish Musical: Misfits
January 9-10 Keystone Testing: Biology
January 10 School Board of Directors Meeting
January 12 Teachers Got Talent Show
January 15 No School: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17 School Board of Directors Meeting
January 19 End of Second Nine Weeks
January 22 No School, Professional Development
January 23 Beginning of Third Nine Weeks
January 25 WES Science Fair
January 29-30 Special Olympics Club Winter Games at Seven Springs
January 30 BHS/HMS Jazz Concert at BHS

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District
4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

January 2018

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

January 2018

District News

BWEF Receives $10,000 Donation from Day Automotive Group

The gift marks the single largest donation the foundation has received to date.
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BWEF Hosts Friday Night Out on 2/23

Alumni Spotlight

Jack Knee Brings Classmates Together

The BHS class of '51 gathers every year to connect.
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Athletic Spotlight

Cheer Team Rules The Mat at States

The girls varsity competitive cheerleading team turned in a dominant performance at the state championships in Hershey.
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Arts / Music

Misfits Raises over $13,000 for Make-A-Wish*

January 4–6th junior Mikayla Davic held her fourth-annual self-produced musical, Misfits.
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Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Navigating the Wild West of the Internet

Clickbait, hyperpartisan opinion, and completely false information are running wild across the internet.
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Talking to Kids About YouTube Celebs Who Cross the Line

Baldwin High School

BHS Mock Trial Team to Compete

Under the advisement of teacher Mr. Adam Foote, the Mock Trial Team provides students with a great experience to learn about the law, compete against other schools, and collaborate to work together to build a case.
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Harrison Middle School

Holocaust Survivor Speaks to 8th Graders

Ms. Bastacky, a survivor of the Holocaust from Poland, shared her life story and the lessons that she has learned as a result of her experiences.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

Community Comes Together to Fight Hunger

Food 4 Kids is an idea that was formed last spring to combat childhood hunger.
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Whitehall Angel Tags Provides Gifts to 40 Families

Paynter Elementary School

Students Carol at Personal Care Home

Second-grade students from Paynter Elementary visited Oakleaf Personal Care home just in time for the holidays to spread some cheer and laughter.
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Whitehall Elementary School

Kindness Counts: Lessons from Mr. Bielewicz

Mr. Bielewicz, Assistant Principal, met with each class to conduct a character lesson focusing on kindness.
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Gratitude is Great!

COMING SOON TO BWSD

January 25 WES Science Fair 6:30–8:30pm
January 29–30 BHS Special Olympics Winter Games, Seven Springs
January 30 BHS/HMS Jazz Concert, BHS 7–8:30pm
February 3 BHS Snowball Dance, 7–10pm
February 7 BHS College Admissions Night, 6:30–8:30pm
February 7 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30–8:30pm
February 9 HMS Red, White, & Pink Dance 7–9pm
February 14 WES, MES, & PES Valentine's Day Parties 2:30–3:30pm
February 14 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30–8:30pm
February 16–18 BHS Band Spring Trip to New York City
February 19 No school: professional development
February 20 Two-Hour Delay (Act 80 Day)

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4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

February 2018

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

February 2018

District News

High-school Students Teach Entrepreneurship to Elementary Students

JA Day is a partnership with Baldwin-Whitehall School District elementary schools, Junior Achievement of Western PA, and Baldwin High School students interested in exploring careers in education while gaining hands-on experience teaching in a classroom.
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Alumni Spotlight

For Lee Terbosic Success is No Illusion

Lee Terbosic is a magician who performs for corporate events, college campuses, and headlining a one man show called 52 Up Close at Hotel Monaco in downtown Pittsburgh.
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Athletic Spotlight

Taylor Dadig Named KDKA Extra Effort Award Winner

KDKA's Bob Pompeani presented the award at an assembly on January 30th.
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Sophomores Qualify for TSTCA Track Championship

Arts / Music

District Students Win Top Honors in Waldman International Arts and Writing Competition

Two Harrison Middle School students were selected as first- and second-place winners from over 200 entries from 17 area schools.
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Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Earbuds Made My Teens Tune Me Out, So I Changed How We Listen to Music

Turn the tables on your teens and get them to unplug and open up about their favorite musical artists.
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New Strategies to Get Kids to Create Media, Not Just Consume It

Baldwin-Whitehall Education Foundation

Spring Cleaning at Definitely You Benefits BWEF

New from the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation, Definitely You in Brentwood Town Center will host a sale on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. A portion of all sales will benefit the BWEF.
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BWEF Hosts Friday Night Out on February 23rd

Baldwin High School

4-C Your Future Event Connects Students with Resources

4-C Your Future will take place on Thursday, February 22nd, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Baldwin High School.
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Harrison Middle School

Debbie Reynolds Chosen as Honeywell Space Educator

Reynolds is one of 200 educators selected from around the world for this innovative program.
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Thought-provoking Field Trip to the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh

McAnnulty Elementary School

One Book, Every Young Child Early Literacy Program Comes to McAnnulty Elementary

McAnnulty Elementary School and the Whitehall Elementary School Library will be hosting the early literacy program One Book, Every Young Child at McAnnulty on April 11th.
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Paynter Elementary School

Fifth-Grade Students Create Education Tools for Special Education Classrooms

Fifth-grade students at Paynter used their MakerSpace and Creation Station to serve the community.
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Whitehall Elementary School

Students Participate in Fitness Activities for Healthy Heart Month

All Whitehall PE classes started their fitness-center unit on February 1st to commence Healthy Heart Month.
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

February 22 BHS 4-C Your Future, 6:30–8:30pm
February 23 BWEF’s Friday Night Out, Crafthouse Stage & Grill, 4–7:00pm
February 24 BHS Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Stage AE, Heinz Field
March 1 Music in Our Schools Month, Outside the Box Concert at BHS
March 2 WES WES 5th-Grade Basketball Game, BHS, 6:30 pm
March 3 Kids Kount Extravaganza, BHS, 10:00am–12:00pm
March 4 HMS Musical: Aladdin, Jr., HMS Auditorium, 2–4:00pm
March 5–9 Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign
March 6 Music in Our Schools Concert, BHS Auditorium, 7:00pm
March 7 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting, Administration Building, 7:30–8:30pm March 8 Saltworks Theater Presentation, BHS
March 8–10 HMS Musical: Aladdin, Jr., HMS Auditorium, 7:30–9:30pm
March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 14 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting, Administration Building, 7:30–8:30pm
March 20 K–8 Family STEAM Night, 6:30–8:30pm
March 23 PES PTA Family Bingo, Paynter Elementary School Cafeteria, 6:00–9:00pm
March 27–28 BHS Blood Drive
March 27 Early Dismissal, All Students
March 27 MES/WES Family Bingo, Harrison Middle School, 6:30–8:30pm
March 28–April 2 No School - Spring Break

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District
4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

March 2018

District News

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Employees Host Community Caring Day

If you know someone in the community who would like to benefit from this unique opportunity, please share with them about this wonderful event.
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Alumni Spotlight

Constance Mulbah Helps Refugees Transition and Thrive

Mulbah works as a Case Manager at Acculturation for Justice, Access, and Peace Outreach (AJAPO).
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Athletic Spotlight

Baldwin Takes Second Place in State Gymnastics Finals

The athletes boasted strong team and individual performances.
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Arts / Music

World High-school Premiere of Honeymoon in Vegas at Baldwin High School

Buy your tickets now for the April 11–14th run of the Spring musical.
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Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

STEM: Apps, TV, and More for Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math

Do you know a budding scientist, programmer, mathematician, or engineer? These apps, TV shows, websites, games, and books are perfect for a kid who loves to tinker, experiment, and build.
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Baldwin-Whitehall Education Foundation

Friday Night Out Raises Funds for Education

The event raised funds to support tech innovation in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
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Baldwin High School

Competition Heats up for Culinary Arts Students in Cupcake Wars

Students in Beth Fochtman and Michelle Malone’s Advanced Culinary course recently learned that victory is sweet, as they participated in a bake-off modeled after the Food Network show Cupcake Wars.
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Harrison Middle School

Students See a Piece of Space through NASA Rocks

As a tie-in to the Rocks and Minerals unit, Mrs. Reynolds borrowed lunar and meteorite samples from the department of Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) from NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

McAnnulty Masterminds Scratch Jr Program

Through the Masterminds program, children and their family members enjoy valuable time eating, making, exploring, and sharing together.
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Paynter Elementary School

Technology in Action around Paynter

First graders at Paynter Elementary School are showing innovation through various modes of technology!
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Jumping to New Heights with Jump Rope for Heart

Whitehall Elementary School

Whitehall Celebrates Read Across America Week!

In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd, Whitehall Elementary School incorporated reading and fun activities into the whole week!
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

March 29 Early Dismissal, All Schools
March 30–April 2 No School, Spring Break
April 3 Beginning of Fourth Nine Weeks
April 4 School Board of Directors Meeting
April 5 HMS Glow Out Dance
April 5 BWSD Choirs sing the national anthem at Pirates game
April 8 Matinee Performance of BHS Musical, Honeymoon in Vegas
April 9–13 PSSA Testing Grades 3–9, English/Language Arts
April 9 Report Cards Issued
April 11–14 BHS Musical, Honeymoon in Vegas
April 11 School Board of Directors Meeting
April 16–20 PSSA Testing Grades 3–9, Mathematics
April 20 BHS Junior Prom
April 20 PES Science Fair
April 21 BHS Battle of the Bands
April 23-27 PSSA Testing Grades 4 and 8, Science
April 25 Kennywood Ticket Sales, BWSD School Picnic

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District
4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

April 2018

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April 2018

District News

District Hosts Community Town Hall Meeting on Opioid Epidemic

BHS alumnus Jason Pinkston (class of '06), former offensive guard with the Cleveland Browns, will be emceeing the event, which features Dr. Thomas Brophy as the Keynote Speaker, along with comments from community first-responders, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Alumni Brianna Stanick.
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PARENT TO PARENT
WITH DR. LUTZ

Lutz v Lebron

Have you ever seen something that shocked you out of your day-to-day complacency and made you question how the world works?
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Alumni Spotlight

Lauren Sherman and The Making of a Fashionable Career

Baldwin High School alumna Lauren Sherman is on the front-lines of fashion and publishing, serving as the Chief New York Correspondent of Business of Fashion.
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Athletic Spotlight

Veteran Coaches Return to Baldwin Tennis

Boys tennis coach Thomas Kirk and junior varsity coach Dave Shenefelt are back at BHS.
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Arts / Music

Baldwin Stages World High-school Premiere of Honeymoon in Vegas

The largest production yet, it featured a cast of 70 students. The hard work, passion, and talent of all was evident to audiences.
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District Chorus Perform the National Anthem at Pittsburgh Pirates Game

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

I'm Bored!

The creative crew at Kidsburgh share an idea for a low to no cost project every Monday sure to keep your little ones busy.
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Whitehall Elementary School Recognized as a Common Sense Certified School

Baldwin-Whitehall Education Foundation

Now Accepting Applications for Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation Scholarships

Applications are currently being accepted for a number of scholarships. The deadline to apply is April 30th.
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Baldwin High School

Preschool STEM Family Night Encourages Young Minds to Explore Science

Preschool STEM Family Night allowed children and their parents to explore science activities together.
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Harrison Middle School

Students Compete at Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Engineering and Science Fair

Six Harrison Middle School students competed in the 79th Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science Fair that was held at Heinz Field and Carnegie Science Center.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

Award-winning Author Zachariah OHora Visits MES

The McAnnulty students and staff were excited to visit and share with the Pennsylvania Author of the Year, Mr. Zachariah OHora!
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Pittsburgh Penguins Mascot Iceburgh Visits MES

Paynter Elementary School

Students Participate in PBS Kids Writers Contest through SHIM After-school Program

The PBS Kids Writers Contest encourages children in grades K–5 to submit their own original illustrated story.
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Whitehall Elementary School

Students JUMP Into Action!

Throughout the month of February, students at Whitehall Elementary jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope For Heart.
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

April 20 BHS Junior Prom
April 20 PES PTA Science Fair
April 23 School Board Special Meeting
April 25 Kennywood Ticket Sales
April 27 MES Community Heroes Day
April 5 BWSD Choirs sing the national anthem at Pirates game
May 1 MES Kindergarten Screening
May 2 School Board of Directors Meeting
May 2–3 BHS Blood Drive
May 3 PES Kindergarten Screening
May 4 Early Dismissal: All Students
May 4 BWSD Community Day of Caring
May 7 MES/WES PTO Meeting
May 9 School Board Special Meeting
May 12 BHS Special Olympics Summer Games
May 14 HMS Eighth Grade Dance

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District
4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

May/June 2018

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

May/June 2018

District News

Elementary School Hosts Painting with Pizzazz Event for Senior Citizens: RSVP Today!

Seniors from the community are invited to join students on June 5th for a vibrant and fun afternoon of painting hosted by Paynter Elementary School art teachers.
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Parent to Parent
With Dr. Lutz

Day of Caring Serves Senior Citizens’ Requests for Household Repairs and Chores

This spring I instituted a new program, the Day of Caring, in which I and all of my teachers and professional staff took a day to care for senior citizens who live in the three communities that the District serves.
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Alumni Spotlight

Jack Knee Honored for Decades of Hospice Service

BHS alumna Jack Knee (class of 1951) was recently honored for 25 years of service as a volunteer for Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida.
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Athletic Spotlight

HMS Student Makes It to the State Wrestling Tournament

Andrew Sharp will represented Baldwin-Whitehall School District at State.
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Arts / Music

Students Create Three-dimensional Paintings

Fourth grade students at Paynter Elementary School are working on three-dimensional paintings inspired by the change of seasons as well as the work of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, who is known for her highly detailed and close-up paintings of objects from nature such as flowers and seashells.
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Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Highlander Summer Camps are Back!

Highlander Camps offer students opportunities to explore various aspects of STEAM in a fun and engaging environment while also providing them with opportunities to learn about leading a healthy life. Camps are open to both resident and nonresident students! Registration closes May 31st.
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Paynter Recognized as a Common Sense School

Baldwin-Whitehall Education Foundation

BWEF Brings Teachers Smiles for Teacher Appreciation Week

For Teacher Appreciation Week, the BWEF put Eat'n Park cookies in all faculty mailboxes as a celebratory surprise.
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Baldwin High School

Refugee Youth Employment Program Helps Students Succeed

Program participants visited six colleges, two technical schools, worked on job-readiness skills and résumés, connected students to volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Harrison Middle School

Mrs. Reynolds heads to Colorado Springs for 34th Space Symposium

Mrs. Reynolds, Science and STEM teacher, traveled to Colorado Springs in April for the ceremony to be officially recognized and introduced as a new Teacher Liaison Flight 15–18 for the Space Foundation.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

Successful First Year of the McAnnulty Mastermind Afterschool Program

Each session has been filled with small group discovery opportunities and innovative learning adventures!
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Paynter Elementary School

Baldwin High School Special Olympics Club Presents Gift to Adapted PE Class

An adapted tricycle affords students the opportunity to experience the freedom of riding a bike, while providing support for their varying physical needs.
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Students Make Musical Achievements in Recorder Karate

Whitehall Elementary School

Students Compete in the World Series of Math at PNC Park

All students in fifth grade at Whitehall participated in the Action Math Baseball Program, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Pirates Charities.
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From Our Community Libraries

Registration Opens June 1st for the Summer Reading Program at Whitehall Public Library

Readers of all ages will explore all things musical this summer as Whitehall Public Library presents “Libraries Rock” during their summer library program.
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Summer Events for Kids and Teens Abound at Baldwin Borough Public Library

Parents should remember that the Baldwin Borough Public Library is here for free activities all summer long—activities that are educational, fun, and get kids out of the house!
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

May 28 Memorial Day: No School
May 29 BHS Spring Choir Concert
May 30 BHS Senior Recognition & Awards Night
June 1 BHS Senior Prom
June 1 WES Wild & Wacky Day
June 1 6th-Grade Multicultural Fair
June 4 BHS Commencement Ceremony, Last Day for Seniors
June 4 PES & WES 5th-Grade Pool Party
June 5 MES Camp McAnnulty, Grade 1
June 5 PES Hosts Painting with Pizzazz
June 6 MES Kindergarten Recognition
June 7 Early Dismissal: Last Day of School
June 16 BWSD Kennywood School Picnic
June 18 Final Report Cards Mailed

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4900 Curry Road
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Phone: 412-884-6300
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February/March 2017

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February/March 2017

District News

The District has a fresh face!

Visit our new website.
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Alumni Spotlight

Justin Fortunato Shines on Stage

Fortunato is a Baldwin High School graduate and accomplished actor and director.
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Athletic Spotlight

Student Athletes Commit to Colleges on Signing Day

Student athletes secure scholarships to schools and look forward to continuing their careers.
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Arts / Music

Baldwin High School Students Perform Disney World

The marching band, led by Mr. Greg Steele, performed in the Festival of Fantasy Parade in the Magic Kingdom.
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Baldwin High School

Students Compete in Mock Trial

The competition is sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and students compete both state- and county-wide.
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Harrison Middle School

Students Compete in Carnegie Science Center’s Science Bowl Competition

The students worked in teams and were tasked with a series of scientific challenges.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

MES Awarded Grant to Further Education through Creation Station

The Carnegie Science Center, through the Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway is awarding McAnnulty Elementary School a $3,000 grant to be used for a Creation Station.
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Paynter Elementary School

August Wilson Center Performance Makes Book Come Alive

In December, students attended the EQT Theaterworks Series performance of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief at the August Wilson Center.
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Whitehall Elementary School

Students Celebrate the Hundredth Day of School

On February 3, second-graders at Whitehall celebrated the 100th day of school with many exciting activities.
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

March 24 PES PTA Family Bingo, PES, 6:30–8:30 pm
March 24 HMS Highlander Pride Ceremony, HMS Auditorium,8:30 am
March 25 Craft & Vendor Show at PES 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
March 27 Camp Soles Parent Meeting at HMS Auditorium Rear 6:30 p.m.
March 28 End of Third Nine Weeks
March 29 MES Science Fair & Inspirations, 6:30–8:30 pm
March 31 No School, Professional Development
March 31 - April 1 PMEA Junior High District Orchestra at Norwin High School
April 2 BHS Presents Zorro! The Musical, Free Performance for Senior Citizens, Regis V. Shalley Performing Arts Center at Baldwin High School, 1:00 p.m.
April 3-21 CDT Testing, Algebra I, Biology, Literature, Grades 9–11
April 3-7 PSSA Testing, Language Arts, PES, WES, HMS
April 3-7 BHS Autism Awareness Week
April 5 BWSD Board of Education Meeting, Administration Building, 7:30 p.m.
April 5-8 BHS Presents Zorro! The Musical, Regis V. Shalley Performing Arts Center at Baldwin High School, 7:00 p.m.
April 5-6 BHS Blood Drive
April 6 Report Cards Issued
April 11 PES Kindergarten Screening
April 12 PES Life Touch Pictures
April 12 BWSD Board of Education Meeting, Administration Building, 7:30 p.m.
April 12th Family Bingo, HMS, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
April 13-17 Spring Break, No School
April 18 Evening of Jazz, PES Auditorium, 7–9 p.m.
April 20 MES Kindergarten Screening
April 20 TEDx at Baldwin High School, Noon and 7:00 p.m.
April 21 BHS Junior Prom, Valleybrook Country Club, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
April 24-28 PSSA Testing Mathematics PES, WES, HMS
April 29 Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) Chapter Championships, BHS, Noon

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4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802

April 2017

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April 2017

District News

Registration is Now Open for the 2017 Highlander Summer Camps!

The camps offer students opportunities to explore various aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) in a fun and engaging environment while also providing them with opportunities to learn about leading a healthy life.
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Alumni Spotlight

Making Space for Science: Alberto Cangahuala

The 1983 BHS alumnus works as Mission System Manager on NASA's Europa Clipper Project at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Athletic Spotlight

New Football Coach Calls Baldwin “Dream Job”

The District announces Loran Cooley has been hired to serve as Baldwin High School’s next varsity football coach. Read more in the Purbalite.
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Arts / Music

Zorro Left His Mark

A warm congratulations to the cast and crew of Zorro: The Musical for completing a successful run of the Pittsburgh Premiere of the production on April 5–8.
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Baldwin High School

Baldwin National Honor Society Inducts 100 New Members

The Baldwin High School National Honor Society inducted 100 new members at its banquet on April 19th, 2017.
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Harrison Middle School

Field Trip to the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh

On Tuesday, April 4th, a group of 31 eighth-grade students attended a field trip to the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

Discovery Station Enables Hands-on Learning

The discovery station in Mrs. O'Hare's class has become a favorite of students.
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Paynter Elementary School

Students Practice Scientific Process with Help from Alcosan Scholastic Outreach

Miss Maria from Alcosan Scholastic Outreach Program came to visit Paynter Elementary second-grade students on March 15th.
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Students Get a Colorful Lesson in Science at STEAM Night

Whitehall Elementary School

Army Captain Shares Lessons with Students

Mrs. Rusnica and Mrs. Neyman's fourth-grade students at Whitehall Elementary were honored to be visited by Captain Chase Burnett of the United States Army.
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COMING SOON TO BWSD

May 1–5 PSSA Testing Science: PES, WES, HMS
May 1 HMS 6th & 7th Grade Band Concert, BHS Auditorium
May 2 HMS 8th Grade Band and BHS Band Concert, BHS Auditorium
May 2 Symphonic Band Concert, BHS Auditorium, 7:00–9:00 PM
May 3 School Board Meeting, Administration Building, 7:30–8:30 PM
May 4 Kennywood Ticket Sale
May 4 HMS 8th Grade Academic Excellence Awards
May 4 Piano Recital at BHS
May 5 Early dismissal: BHS
May 5 PES PTA Morning with Moms, PES Cafeteria, 7:45–8:35 AM
May 5 Baldwin Invitational Track & Field Event, BHS Stadium, 12:00–10:00 PM
May 5 BHS/HMS Jazz Night, HMS, 7:00–9:00 PM
May 6 BHS SAT Exams
May 8–12 Cheers for Ears
May 8 8th Grade Chorus & HMS Orchestra, HMS, 7:30–8:30 PM
May 9 2017 6th & 7th Grade Chorus Concert, HMS, 7:30–8:30 PM
May 10 BWSD Board of Education–Work Session/Business Meeting, Administration Building, 7:30–8:30 PM
May 11 Battle of the Books, WES Library, 6:00–8:00 PM
May 11 HMS 7th Grade Academic Excellence Awards, 7:00–8:00 PM
May 11 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Strings Concert, BHS, 7:30–9:30 PM
May 12 Special Olympics Pre–Game Extravaganza, 5:00–8:00 PM
May 13 Special Olympics Alleg. Cty. (SOAC) Summer Games, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
May 15–23 BHS & HMS Keystone Exams
May 15 HMS 8th Grade Dance at HMS all day
May 16 BHS Senior Project & Exit Interviews
May 16–20 HMS 8th Grade History Trip
May 16 No School: In–Service Day
May 17 BHS Strings/Winds Ensemble Concert, BHS Auditorium, 7:00–9:30 PM
May 17 HMS 6th Grade Academic Excellence Awards, 7:00–8:00 PM
May 19 5th Grade Activity Night, HMS, 6:30–8:30 PM
May 24 PES Choir Concert, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
May 25 PES Kindergarten Wedding
May 25 Remake Learning Events
May 25 WES Choir Concert, 7:00–8:00 PM
May 25 WPIAL Volleyball Championship, 8:00–11:00 PM
May 26 HMS 8th Grade Adjudication, CMU/Kennywood
May 26 MES McMay Day
May 26 PES Field Day
May 29 Memorial Day: No School
May 30–31 HMS Camp Soles Session 1
May 30 Baldwinaires Spring Concert, BHS Auditorium, 7:00–9:30 PM
May 31 MES Community Heroes Day
May 31 Senior Recognition Night, BHS Auditorium, 7:00–10:00 PM

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4900 Curry Road
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Phone: 412-884-6300
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May/June 2017

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May/June 2017

District News

44th Annual Special Olympics Allegheny County Summer Games Huge Success

Over 400 athletes from around the county participated in the 44th annual Special Olympics Allegheny County Summer Games hosted by BHS.
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Registration by June 8th for the 2017 Highlander Summer Camps!

Alumni Spotlight

Donald Huang Codes with Confidence

Baldwin High School Alumnus Donald Huang is applying the science foundation he established while in the District to the burgeoning industry of software development.
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Athletic Spotlight

Girls Softball Team in WPIAL Playoffs

Follow all the action on the Purbalite and at MSAsports.net
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Arts / Music

Baldwin High School Announces 12 Nominations for the 2017 Gene Kelly Awards

BHS’s production of Zorro: The Musical received 12 Gene Kelly nominations, including Best Musical.
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Baldwin High School

Austrian Invasion

This year, BHS had the honor of again hosting 17 students from Spittal an der Drau, Austria. BHS has maintained a partnership with two Austrian schools since 1996.
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Harrison Middle School

HMS Welcomes the Young Marines Program

Harrison Middle School is proud to announce that the Young Marines program, which is the official youth leadership club of the U.S. Marine Corps, is now available for all students ages 8–18.
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McAnnulty Elementary School

Second-Annual KIds Kount Early Education Extravaganza Serves Community

Kids Kount is a consortium of agencies, schools, and individuals interested in helping families with young children make use of the resources available to them in and around the Baldwin-Whitehall community.
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Paynter Elementary School

America Is Like a Weaving

Students discussed how many different aspects of immigrants’ culture are woven into everyday life in America—from eating kabobs and tacos to using foreign words.
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Students Explore Artists in Final Six-Week Session

Whitehall Elementary School

Students Compete in PNC Park’s World Series of Math

On Saturday, April 29th, 12 students from Mrs. Pryor’s and Mrs. Bonacorso’s fifth-grade Math classes had the opportunity to compete in the World Series of Math held at PNC Park.
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Athletic Schedule

COMING SOON TO BWSD

MAY 25 Remake Learning Days—Blast Off with the IKS Highlander! 6:00–8:00 PM
MAY 25 WES Choir Concert 7:00–8:00 PM
MAY 26 HMS 8th Grade Adjudication (CMU/Kennywood)
MAY 26 MES McMay Day
MAY 26 PES Field Day
MAY 29 Memorial Day, No School
MAY 30 BHS Baldwinaires Spring Concert 7:00–9:30 PM
MAY 30-31 HMS Camp Soles Session 1
MAY 31 BHS Senior Recognition Night 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
MAY 31 MES Community Heroes Day
JUNE 1-2 HMS Camp Soles Session 2
JUNE 1 PES 5th Grade Recognition 1:30–3:00 PM
JUNE 2 BHS Senior Prom, Doubletree Hotel, Greentree 6:30–11:30 PM
JUNE 5 BHS Class of 2017 Commencement Ceremony 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
JUNE 5 PES PTA 5th Grade Pool Party
JUNE 6 MES Camp McAnnulty (Grade 1)
JUNE 6 PES Kindergarten Celebration
JUNE 7 School Board of Directors Agenda Meeting 7:30–8:30 PM
JUNE 7 MES - Kindergarten Recognition 10:00–11:00 AM
JUNE 8 Last Day of School for Students, Early Dismissal
JUNE 8 BWSD Choirs Perform National Anthem for The Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park
JUNE 16 Final Report Cards Mailed
JUNE 17 BWSD Kennywood School Picnic

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4900 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-884-6300
Fax: 412-885-7802