From left to right, Manager of Weather Programs at ALCOSAN, Tim Prevost, Crafton Mayor Coletta Perry, Sen. Wayne Fontana, Rep. Dan Deasy and Crafton Council President John Oliverio cut the…
CRAFTON | ‘Little Cougars’ question charges for use of the Honus Wagner Stadium
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…
Cyber charters force districts like Sto-Rox, Montour and Carlynton to pay for resources not there
Brian Worst, Sto-Rox technology director and Erica Taylor, the Sto-Rox central registrar/guidance secretary distribute iPads to cyber students enrolled in the Virtual Viking program. To stem the flow of district…
Carlynton changing the way schools help student’s mental health needs
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.…
State budget boosts school funding
A $1.8 billion increase in school funding passed with Pennsylvania’s budget, July 8. Included in the budget is a $525 million increase for schools overall through the Fair Funding Formula.…
Drug test policy, curriculum, Crafton Elementary upgrades approved
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…
Carlynton budget passes with no tax increase, retirees honored
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…






