Penn Hills School District
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| Penn Hills School District | |
| "Improved Opportunities For All" | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Grades | K-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Patricia A. Gennari |
| Contact number | 412-793-7000 |
| Teachers | 396 |
| Staff | 822 |
| Students | approximately 5,500 |
| Colors | Red & Gold |
| Location | approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States |
| Website | http://www.phsd.k12.pa.us/ |
The Penn Hills School District (PHSD) is a public school district located in suburban Pittsburgh, serving the community of Penn Hills, which is about 10 miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh. The District encourages a culture that values academic performance, diversity, extensive parental involvement, personalized education for all students, and demonstrated school board commitment, as well as a strong commitment to family and community. Students enjoy easy access to Downtown Pittsburgh, with the city's business, cultural, shopping, sports, and entertainment facilities only minutes away. Serving 5,500 students in eight buildings, the district is one of the largest suburban school districts around Pittsburgh.
Among the programs offered in Penn Hills are Schools of Focus, which includes a specific theme interwoven into the curriculum of each elementary school and allows parents to choose the school their child will attend; 21st Century Community Learning Centers; on-site, comprehensive vocational education; and strong professional development.
[edit] Schools & Buildings in the District
Schools:
- Penn Hills Senior High School (grades 10-12)
- John H. Linton Middle School (grades 6-9)
- Dible Elementary (grades K-5)
- Forbes Elementary (grades K-5)
- Penn Hebron Elementary (grades K-5)
- Shenandoah Elementary (grades PreK-5)
- Washington Elementary (grades K-5)
- William Penn Elementary (grades K-5)
Administration:
- PHSD Roberts Administration Building
Other:
- PHSD Transportation Dept./Bus Garage
- Fralic Sports/Athletic Center
