Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School honors Thomas Birko, a beloved educator and coach who served from 1951 to 1982. A World War II veteran, Birko coached baseball, served as athletic director and impacted many students before his death in 1984.
Montour High School will welcome Carrie Woodard as the new associate principal for Academic and Student Affairs starting Aug. 21. Previously a director for Pittsburgh Public Schools, she brings extensive counseling and educational experience to her role.
Jeffrey Butya's cremation bill was paid by his family after a lengthy unresolved situation. His ashes, previously unclaimed, will be retrieved. The community expressed shock over the unpaid bill, highlighting Butya's significant local impact.
Jeffrey Butya's passing in February 2025 resulted in unclaimed cremated remains due to his family's lack of response regarding costs. Despite attempts by a funeral director to connect with relatives, Butya’s ashes may be buried as unclaimed remains if not collected by year-end.
Property owners in the Montour School District won't see a tax increase for the 10th straight year, though possible changes loom due to declines in assessed property values. Carlynton also held the line on taxes while Cornell, Moon and Sto-Rox set higher millage rates.
The Montour School District is introducing the Athena Edulog Parent Portal software to enhance communication with parents by allowing them to track their children's bus routes in real-time on their phones, improving safety and reducing transportation-related inquiries.
The Montour School District received a $93,000 grant to launch the "School-to-Work Partnerships" initiative, connecting students to emerging industries through hands-on experiences and industry partnerships, aiming for immediate and long-term workforce success.