School News

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 00:39

The Clairton School District acknowledges the following events.

Jhsia Miles was crowned prom king and Andrea Carey was crowned prom queen

Clairton High School Prom

On May 1, Clairton's junior/senior prom was held at the Sheraton Station Square. The theme was "The Great Gatsby." Jhsia Miles was crowned prom king and Andrea Carey was crowned prom queen at the annual promenade held prior to the prom at Clairton High School.

Valedictorian Aubrey Sanders (left) and Dayshawna Stewart

ConGRADulations! Clairton Celebrates Commencement

On June 5, Clairton High School celebrated its 108th Commencement. Pictured are valedictorian Aubrey Sanders (left) and Dayshawna Stewart, salutatorian. Congratulations to the Class of 2015.

5th grade students honored

RMU Honors 5th Grade Clairton Students

On Wednesday, May 20, Clairton Elementary's 5th grade students were honored at Robert Morris University for their continued success in the Stock Market Challenge. This year they received the award for best team dynamics and frequent winners. They also wrote a poem from Economics Pennsylvania. Pictured are Mrs. Wendy Blotzer and stock market team members.

Music masters in Clairton School District

NAMM Foundation Recognizes Clairton for Music Education

The NAMM Foundation has recognized Clairton City School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation. Now in its 16th year, Best Communities for Music Education affirms school districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education as part of schools' core curriculum. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its nearly 9,200 members around the world. The Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.

Pictured are Superintendent Dr. Ginny Hunt; elementary music education teacher Mr. Kevin Danchik; school board member Mrs. Gloria James, M.S.W.; teacher Mr. David Geckle, middle/high school music education and band director; and school board president, Mr. Richard Livingston, B.S. Ed.

Gymnasium Rededicated

Clairton High School Gymnasium Rededicated to Honor Late VP

The Bears Den has a new name at Clairton High School. The gymnasium was rededicated on May 15th in memory of the late school board vice president, Paulette A. Bradford.

"The room is a little emptier this evening than it should be," middle and high school principal Thomas McCloskey said to open the 2nd Annual Clairton High School All-Sports Athletic Banquet. "Paulette Bradford was a driving force in our community," board president Richard Livingston said, before revealing a plaque that will remind visitors of her service of 17 years on the Clairton City school board — 12 of them as vice president.

Paulette Bradford died April 7 at age 69. "Paulette was just a person who loved people," said school board member Gloria Ruffing, a Morning Star Baptist Church minister. "She had an unconditional love for the school and sports because everything involved the kids."

Save the Date!

Clairton City School District's Information Day will be held on August 6th in the high school gymnasium. For more information please visit www.ccsdbears.org.