Jennifer Cavalancia, principal at Curtisville Primary Center in the Deer Lakes School District, often says she is lucky to do the work of the school’s top administrator every day. And recognition from the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t hurt either. Cavalancia, 44, of Elizabeth Township was recognized as a 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins
A proposal by Gov. Josh Shapiro to slash fees for cyber charter students could save public schools about $262 million a year. The move has public school officials singing Shapiro’s praises but leaves cyber school administrators anxious and frustrated. “This narrative that we are overfunded, we don’t agree with that,”
The Chill Mobile will be coming to Deer Lakes. The program, sponsored by Allegheny Health Network and Pirates Charities, will make stops at Deer Lakes’ East Union Intermediate School this year. The customized RV travels to school districts across the Pittsburgh area. Behavioral health specialists from AHN teach students skills
A former Valley High School math teacher is now the assistant principal of Deer Lakes High School. Joshua Tysk started his new role today. The Deer Lakes School Board approved Tysk’s hiring at its October meeting. He will be paid $86,000. “My excitement to be a part of the Deer
Deer Lakes High School’s assistant principal is now the building’s top administrator. Ryan Aleski will replace current high school principal Patrick Baughman, who was appointed as Plum High School’s principal earlier this month. “I’m looking forward to continuing to build strong healthy relationships with both the students and the staff.