The West Mifflin Area School District (WMASD) is no different than school districts across the nation that have experienced a significant rise in the number of ESL/ELL (English as a Second Language) students over the past 5-6 years. What does differentiate WMASD from some others, though, is how the district has adapted and grown its ESL program into the success it has become.

Canon-McMillan School District was recently designated a Great Pennsylvania School (GPS). The GPS designation recognizes Pennsylvania public schools that provide students access to rigorous programming, are community-centric, demonstrate financial well-being and display resilience.

The West Mifflin Area School District has been recognized by Healthy Schools Pennsylvania, a division of Women for a Healthy Environment, for the strides the district has made in creating a healthy and green learning environment in its schools

Monongahela Valley Catholic High School Class of 1969 held their 55^th Class reunion on August 24, 2024 at St. Katharine Drexel Hall, Bentleyville, PA.