North Hills School District
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| District type | Public |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Location | North of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Enrollment 2005-2006 | Approx. 4,900 students |
| Grades | K-12 |
| District location | Suburban |
| District Mascot | Indian |
| District colors | Red and White |
The North Hills School District is a public school district in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It serves an area of 14.6 square miles, including Ross Township, and West View.
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[edit] The North Hills School District
The North Hills School District currently enrolls almost 4,900 students, and employs over 700 people. The Superintendent of Schools is Dr . Joe Goodnack , and the Assistant Superintendent is unknown .
[edit] Schools and Facilities
The District has 9 Schools overall, they are:
- Highcliff Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Dr. Darlene Tartaglione
- Enrollment: 200 Students
- McIntyre Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Amy Mathieu
- Enrollment: 259
- Northway Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Paul Surloff
- Enrollment: 269
- Perrysville Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Elaine Obidowski
- Enrollment: 236
- Ross Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Louis Lazzaro
- Enrollment: 573
- Seville Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Janet A. Korenich
- Enrollment: 205
- West View Elementary School
- Grades: K-6
- Principal: Mark Kline
- Enrollment: 515
- North Hills Junior High School
- Grades: 7-9
- Principal: John Kreider
- Enrollment: 1,187
- North Hills Senior High School
- Grades: 10-12
- Principal: Patrick Mannarino
- Enrollment: 1,337
[edit] Academics
As of the 2005-2006 academic year, 100% of the teachers in the North Hills School District have met or exceeded the national standards for highly qualified teachers, and 62% of the teachers in the district possess advanced degrees. Each of the district's nine schools exceeded by a large margin the national standards as set by the No Child Left Behind Act. The district's schools average between 80% and 95% success rates in the reading, writing, and mathematics PSSA tests. The North Hills High School's graduation rate is consistently over 90%.
[edit] Libraries
The North Hills School District is extrememely proud of the district's library program. The program strongly emphasizes teacher/librarian collaboration and information literacy. Each library is staffed with a highly qualified librarian and each library actively participates in AccessPa Power Library Program which allows students and staff to access quality resoures 24 hours a day. This year, one of the librarians was recognized as a Pennsylvania Keystone Educator.
[edit] Arts and Athletics
North Hills boasts successful programs in the arts. The drama club has produced both fall plays and spring musicals annually since 1989, and boasts one of the oldest theatre programs of any Allegheny County public school. The district's annual Arts Alive program is a community favorite. The North Hills High School Marching Band has been featured in several parades including the 2001 Presidential Inagurual Parade and has performed at several Pittsburgh Steelers football games. In this upcoming year, the North Hills High School Marching Band will be featured in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival and parade in Washington D.C. in April of 2007.
North Hills prides itself on its football program. The North Hills Fightin' Indians have had great success when it comes to football, and their achievements include:
- 12 Conference Championships: 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005
- 4 WPIAL Championships: 1982, 1985, 1987, 1993
- 1 PIAA State Championship: 1993
- 1 USA Today National High School Football championship: 1987
The district has had success in other sports as well, including Cross Country, Softball, and many others.
[edit] Senior High School Renovation
In 2005 the district began a 26 million dollar renovation on the Senior High School, which is projected to be completed by August of 2007. The renovation will greatly improve and modernize the science labs, add an auxiliary gymnasium and fitness center, and increase internet connections throughout the building. The renovation will also include a refurbished auditorium, adding new seats, expanding the stage area, and updating the technical facilities; and refurbishing the gymnasium, including a new floor and expanded bleachers.
