Montour School District will maintain its tax rate for at least the 10th consecutive year, while neighboring districts like Carlynton, Cornell, Moon and Sto-Rox are proposing tax increases. Budget discussions reveal concerns about costs and community financial strain amid declining revenues from property assessments.
A $40 million construction project at Moon Area High School has begun, featuring a new 50,000-square-foot indoor athletic center and stadium renovations. Funded by bond proceeds and district reserves, it aims for completion by mid-August 2027, affecting home games during renovations.
The Moon Area School District is renovating athletic facilities at Moon High School, approving bids over $42 million for projects including stadium improvements, an indoor athletic facility, tennis courts and turf baseball and softball fields. Construction on the stadium upgrades are scheduled for completion by mid-August 2027.
Neha Sharma joined Steel City Aquatics to learn swimming, a goal since moving to the U.S. The program, responsive to adult demand, fosters safety and fitness, teaching essential skills. Many adults, often immigrants, find new opportunities to swim.
Moon Area girls soccer coach Bill Pfeifer celebrated his 400th win at the school and his 527th overall, as the Tigers blanked Bethel Park, 9-0. Recognized nationally, Pfeifer credits his success to players and staff. Meanwhile, the girls golf team suffered their first defeat this season against South Fayette.
Moon Area's girls soccer team defeated Fort LeBouef 2-1, led by Maddie Shaver and Ally D'Alesio's goals. In boys soccer, Moon Area and Montour also secured victories while Seton La Salle defeated Bishop Canevin, 22-7, in WPIAL football action Saturday night.
Matthew Koch's 2-under-par 33 led Moon Area to a boys golf victory over Montour 202-204, improving their record to 6-1. Meanwhile, Moon's girls golf won 189-201 against Trinity, with both Schild and Marasco scoring 44. Volleyball and boys soccer also reported results.