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Hickory Grove Students Display Projects on the Life of Ben Franklin
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) - Students at Hickory Grove Elementary recently got to show off their knowledge following a project focused on the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. FULL ARTICLE
Hickory Grove Students Participate in Egg-Coloring Experiment
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) - Students at Hickory Grove Elementary recently participated in an egg-coloring experiment. FULL ARTICLE
Gov. Wolf: Successful Teacher & School Staff Vaccination Initiative Is Completed Ahead of Schedule
HARRISBURG, Pa. - After vaccinating more than 112,500 teachers and school staff in only about three weeks, Governor Tom Wolf visited Luzerne County to announce the special vaccination initiative is a success and was completed ahead of schedule. FULL ARTICLE
Wolf Admin: Updated Recommendations for K-12 Schools Match CDC Guidance for Social Distancing, COVID-19 Cases in Schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) announced updated recommendations for K-12 schools on social distancing in classrooms and how to handle COVID-19 cases in school buildings. FULL ARTICLE
Brookville Wins AAA Title in Dominant Fashion
BROOKVILLE, Pa. - Brookville jumped out to a quick lead and kept the momentum going all night in the Raiders’ 69-46 win over Kane to win the D9 Class AAA title. The Raiders took a 13 point lead after the first quarter and built their lead up to 20 after three quarters in a game that Brookville dominated. FULL ARTICLE
Wolf Administration Promotes Free Testing for Lead in Drinking Water for Schools and Child Care Programs
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Wolf Administration advised all schools and child care programs in Pennsylvania of the Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program, which will provide $1.74 million from a federal grant for testing lead in drinking water. FULL ARTICLE
Emma Slagle to Take Part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM
BROOKVILLE, Pa. – This summer 2021, Emma Slagle from Brookville, PA will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, taking place at La Roche University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. FULL ARTICLE
District 9 Basketball Brackets Released
On Thursday, District 9 released their playoff brackets for all classifications. FULL ARTICLE
Department of Education Allows Schools to Delay Standardized Tests Until the Fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Acting Education Secretary Noe Ortega announced that the department has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) confirming that Pennsylvania will allow public schools the option to postpone federally-required academic achievement and English learner proficiency tests until the fall. FULL ARTICLE
