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![Principal's Message—November 14, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719418514/pinerichlandorg/pwlvwquj39bn1zczajl1/SloanMessagefromPrincipal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719418514/pinerichlandorg/pwlvwquj39bn1zczajl1/SloanMessagefromPrincipal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719418514/pinerichlandorg/pwlvwquj39bn1zczajl1/SloanMessagefromPrincipal.png","width":800}])
This week, our Rams community proudly celebrated Veterans Day. We were honored to welcome family members of our students who are veterans to be recognized for their service to our country.
![Pine-Richland Student Government Collecting for Stuff-a-Bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733501204/pinerichlandorg/tiwupb8dxho2tnaf5nng/StuffaBus2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733501204/pinerichlandorg/tiwupb8dxho2tnaf5nng/StuffaBus2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733501204/pinerichlandorg/tiwupb8dxho2tnaf5nng/StuffaBus2024.png","width":800}])
New, unwrapped toys will be accepted at each school building November 24 through December 4.
![Support for Families Experiencing Food Insecurity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761568966/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/l7jz5cplbdjyu5mso0cj/FoodDrive2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761568966/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/l7jz5cplbdjyu5mso0cj/FoodDrive2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761568966/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/l7jz5cplbdjyu5mso0cj/FoodDrive2025.png","width":800}])
Assistance is available. Please contact Pine-Richland School District Social Worker Carolyn Welshonce at 724-625-4444 x1677 or contact your school counselor for help, community connections or resources.
Our first quarter of learning for the 25-26 school year ended on October 23rd and brought about wonderful celebrations and reflections. Please let me share them with you as I hope you are also reflecting in your households on all of the growth made so far this year.
![Join Us at a Penguins Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759940045/pinerichlandorg/vxvedkkgmq16xukk6ixu/Penguins.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759940045/pinerichlandorg/vxvedkkgmq16xukk6ixu/Penguins.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759940045/pinerichlandorg/vxvedkkgmq16xukk6ixu/Penguins.jpg","width":800}])
Families are invited to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
![Use of Electronic Devices]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757513205/pinerichlandorg/csioxixoitjgur95kpyx/ElectronicDevices.jpg","width":800}])
Richland Elementary would like to remind you about our district's technology policy (Policy #815) and the responsible use of the devices issued to your student.
Today, your child will come home with a RAMS Way at Home Challenge. Please read the paper fully to understand your task to make a home-to-school connection with RAMS Way.
![AFJROTC Cadets Honor Victims of September 11 Attacks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757508050/pinerichlandorg/jkveuyz3nsxmcbsxit7h/JROTC911Flags.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757508050/pinerichlandorg/jkveuyz3nsxmcbsxit7h/JROTC911Flags.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757508050/pinerichlandorg/jkveuyz3nsxmcbsxit7h/JROTC911Flags.png","width":800}])
Pine-Richland School District and Mars Area School District honored the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a memorial flag display.
Thanks for jumping back into routines and supporting the students and staff in a positive back-to-school experience. We’ve now successfully held all of our Meet the Teacher Nights! Check out our 'Meet the Principal' presentation
Welcome to the new school year! We are so excited to have you and your students back in the hallways, classrooms, and on the playground. This year, our theme is "Dream Big," and we can't wait to see what big dreams your children will have.
Welcome to the new school year! We are so excited to have you and your students back in the hallways, classrooms, and on the playground. This year, our theme is "Dream Big," and we can't wait to see what big dreams your children will have.
![2024-2025 Annual Report Now Available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754672805/pinerichlandorg/tuacey4bdoztio4yz7g7/AnnualReport.png","width":800}])
The 2024-2025 Annual Report was mailed to all residents of Pine and Richland Townships. The publication celebrates the incredible accomplishments of our students and staff over the last school year.
![First and Fifth Graders Connect Through Pen Pal Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747227441/pinerichlandorg/uaydy9mro2loytvx3tzb/2025RESEHPenPalProject.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747227441/pinerichlandorg/uaydy9mro2loytvx3tzb/2025RESEHPenPalProject.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747227441/pinerichlandorg/uaydy9mro2loytvx3tzb/2025RESEHPenPalProject.png","width":800}])
First-grade students at Richland engaged in a heartwarming letter-writing exchange with fifth graders from Eden Hall this year. Following four months of letter writing, the students met in person on May 12.
![Second Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743516649/pinerichlandorg/sdgc7sesbbqeik7rgbpl/RohanK2025SpellingBee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743516649/pinerichlandorg/sdgc7sesbbqeik7rgbpl/RohanK2025SpellingBee.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743516649/pinerichlandorg/sdgc7sesbbqeik7rgbpl/RohanK2025SpellingBee.png","width":800}])
Second grader Rohan Kumar recently won the regional NorthSouth Foundation Junior Spelling Bee for grades 1-3.
![Pine-Richland Students Compete in Sodexo's Future Chefs Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741956818/pinerichlandorg/hfvfhe31vu0gqr0wtldb/CarolineFutureChefs2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741956818/pinerichlandorg/hfvfhe31vu0gqr0wtldb/CarolineFutureChefs2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741956818/pinerichlandorg/hfvfhe31vu0gqr0wtldb/CarolineFutureChefs2025.png","width":800}])
In this annual competition, student finalists in grades 1-4 prepared their favorite creative dishes. Congratulations to Caroline S.!