Author: Sam Bigham
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Members of the Carlynton Little Cougars Football and Cheerleading Association addressed Carlynton school directors Sept. 20 as to unexpected charges for use of the district’s high school field for home games. Association Secretary Megan Griffin questioned the unexpected charges for using Honus Wagner Stadium in Carnegie to play home games. According to Griffin, these charges…
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In addition to having “Chill Rooms” at two of Carlynton’s three school district buildings, students at Carnegie Elementary have access to a Free Store and Food Pantry when in need. Teacher Mary Campbell organizes some clothing at the Free Store modeled after the one founded by Second Lady of Pennsylvania Gisele Fetterman’s Braddock store. While…
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Carlynton school directors approved a change to the district’s drug testing, external upgrades at Crafton Elementary, new textbooks and educational materials and the hire of three special education teachers July 12. The drug test policy changes are based on recommendations from the Pennsylvania School Board Association. The district will now be able to administer saliva,…
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Carlynton school directors approved a $34.365 million budget with no increase to the district’s millage rate, honored retirees and discussed issues affecting education at the state level during the June 21 meeting. The 2022-23 spending package made way for enhanced accommodations for students with autism and new visual aides, among other items. Superintendent John Kreider…
