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School Safety Tips

Saturday, August 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Schools across the tri county area are welcoming students back next week, we look at safety tips ahead of the school year.We spoke to DuBois Superintendent Wendy Benton, on how you at home can look out for our local youth. “We just like... Read More.

DuBois School District’s Summer Programs Going Strong

Tuesday, July 23 by Justice Williams

DUBOIS – DuBois School District Superintendent Wendy Benton says the free summer lunch program and the summer instructional programs are going strong.Just a few weeks into the lunch program, Benton said thousands of meals have been served at the DuBois Middle School, as well... Read More.

Smoothie Machine Grant Approved for DuBois High School

Saturday, February 24 by Justice Williams

DUBOIS – A smoothie machine will soon be installed for students at the DuBois Area High School.At Thursday's DuBois School Board meeting, Superintendent Wendy Benton told the directors that a $5,000 School Breakfast Expansion Grant was approved through the Penn State Department of Nutritional... Read More.

DASD Board members recognized, updated on grants and funding

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS – January is Board of Directors month for the DuBois Area School District, so at Thursday night's meeting each board member was presented with a certificate of service. Superintendent Wendy Benton honored Mark Gilga for more than nine years of service. Both Sam... Read More.

Wasson Elementary celebrates Blue Ribbon School achievement

Tuesday, December 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS — There was a party-like assembly to celebrate Wasson Elementary School's national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School for 2023. The DuBois Area School District's Wasson Elementary achieved the distinction back in September based on overall academic performance, and the progress it is making... Read More.

DuBois Area School Board extends superintendent contract, votes on bocce ball coaching

Friday, November 17 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Bocce ball coaching, and an extended superintendent contract were the primary items of business Thursday at the DuBois Area School Board meeting.The coaching position for the new bocce ball program in the district was changed from a paid position to a volunteer... Read More.

DuBois Middle School, First Class Children’s Foundation receive grant from T-Mobile

Friday, September 29 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Some big news was revealed Thursday for students at the DuBois Middle School and the First Class Children's Foundation – DuBois is one of only 25 towns in the country receiving a “Hometown Grant” from the T-Mobile wireless company. The $34,000 grant will... Read More.

Facility upgrades, staff additions discussed at DuBois School Board meeting

Saturday, September 16 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Reports on facility upgrades and staff additions was the main focus at the DuBois Area School District Board meeting Thursday. More than 30 new people have been hired to work in the district in the past year. Also, ESSER Grant money has made it... Read More.

DuBois School Board discusses titles of Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Friday, June 9 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS - At the DuBois Area School Board work session meeting Thursday night, the discussion commenced on the use of the titles of Valedictorian and Salutatorian at the High School.According to Superintendent Wendy Benton, there are many reasons behind the history of the district... Read More.

Thousands of valentines and “candygrams” delivered to DuBois Continuum of Care residents

Monday, February 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS – In the spirit of Valentine's Day, more than 2,000 valentines and “candygrams” were delivered to the residents of the DuBois Continuum of Care on Friday.The project was lead by Sunny 106, the Hope Squads of the DuBois Area Middle and High schools,... Read More.