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Students at Highlands Elementary School already thought of their principal, Stan Whiteman, as the building’s MVP. Now they have confirmation. Whiteman was among 15 Allegheny County school administrators named 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins Most Valuable Principal. “He’s super kind and nice,” said Silas Kemp, 9. “He’s a very big Pens fan,
Highlands Early Childhood Center kindergartner Aaliyah Hall picked her favorite book, “I Spy,” at the school library and skipped around while choosing a place to read it. The room recently was transformed with colorful couches, wobble chairs and other reading nooks, all in an effort to boost literacy. The furniture
Highlands students, beginning with the Class of 2027, will be required to take two classes that are expected to benefit their lives after high school, administrators said. The school board on Monday discussed new guidelines from the state Department of Education for students to enroll in a personal finance course
Harrison police Chief Brian Turack said his officers routinely leave a call feeling like they could do more to help children after a traumatic incident. A program instituted by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit has helped to fill the gap, better connecting police with school officials. “Whether grandpa fell or the