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Pennsylvania mask mandate overturned by PA Supreme Court

Saturday, December 11 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania's mask mandate has been lifted for schools, which now allows school districts to make their own decisions on whether or not to require students and staff to wear masks. At the beginning of November, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the mandate would... Read More.

PennDOT extends Innovations Challenge deadline

Saturday, December 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the deadline for the fifth annual Innovations Challenge has been extended through Friday, January 21, 2022. Students in grades 9-12, regardless of their school's learning model, are invited to participate in this year's Read More.

Brockway SB swears in Campbell, Morris, Sabatose, honors Ferraro

Tuesday, December 7 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School Board swore in Adam Campbell, Katie Morris, and Lori Sabatose who won election after three members did not seek reelection. The meeting agenda was light, mostly involving closing out the year and positioning the school board for 2022... Read More.

Brockway High School’s Aladdin Junior performances Dec. 2-4

Wednesday, December 1 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Brockway High School’s first production under new director Ryan Carter will be Aladdin Junior, a school-based show from the 1992 Disney cartoon. Starring Joe Hertel as Aladdin, Aidyn Edwards as The Genie, Shaelynn Brubaker as Princess Jasmine, and Liam Webster as... Read More.

Thanksgiving: schools, banks, mail, most stores closed

Thursday, November 25 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – On Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, the USPS mail will not be delivered. Most banks are closed, but ATMs and online services available. PennDOT drivers license centers are closed. The majority of local schools are closed until Tuesday. Most township/city/utility offices are closed. Gas stations will remain open. Although some... Read More.

“The Hate U Give” book available for students with parental consent

Wednesday, November 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A decision has been made about a book that was recently challenged as "inappropriate" by a family at a DuBois Area School Board meeting. DuBois Area School District decided that The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas will remain in the DuBois... Read More.

New Story Schools donates Thanksgiving in a Box

Monday, November 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – New Story School in DuBois donated 81 complete meals, including turkeys, to local families with their Thanksgiving in a Box collection drive recently. The staff members at New Story Schools want to say thank you to every person who donated turkeys, boxed... Read More.

Juniata Elementary opens Imagination Boxes from First Class Children’s Foundation

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Kids at DuBois Area School District's Juniata Elementary School got to open their Imagination Boxes on Friday, filled with school supplies and books and toys, donated by First Class Children's Foundation! Every single child in the Juniata Elementary building received an Imagination... Read More.

Pennsylvania students might go maskless by early December

Friday, November 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Students at DuBois Area School District might be able to go maskless starting Dec. 6, but it all depends on how it plays out legally statewide. DuBois Area School District will be following along with the statewide mask mandate until it's lifted,... Read More.

State court strikes down school mask mandate, Gov. Wolf appeals

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The battle continues on masking in Pennsylvania schools, with a state court striking down the mask mandate on Wednesday, saying that the PA acting health secretary did not have the authority to issue the mandate. However, within hours of that court decision,... Read More.

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