After breaking Penn-Trafford’s discus record and placing third in the state last year, Matthew Sarnowski returns to the throwing circle this track and field season with lofty goals. But that is not Sarnwoski’s only reason for throwing well this spring. The Penn-Trafford senior’s performance is driving a fundraiser for his
The Trafford Elementary PTO is trying to raise money for the students and community, and the group is getting help from one former student in a creative way.
Students at Strafford Elementary sailed the seas and learned some important lessons as Author Isaiah "Izzy B" Basye visited the school on Nov. 8. He and illustrator Ben Askew were there talking about their latest book, "The Mighty McKraken." This fun story introduces kids to concepts such as please and thank you, sharing, and treating others with respect.
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Trafford Middle School was notified Friday of a fifth positive covid-19 test within a 14-day period, and the district will close over the next two days at the direction of the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
“Fortunately, the two-day closure will be Saturday and Sunday, so the school will be able to reopen on Monday, May 3, without any loss of instruction,” Penn-Trafford Superintendent Matt Harris wrote in an e-mail to district parents.
There will be no extracurricular activities at the school this weekend. Harris noted that the closure has no impact on Trafford Elementary School.