Neshannock Township School District
Neshannock Township School District is a public school district located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The district serves Neshannock Township, Pennsylvania, a community featuring a variety of suburban-style homes. The district features Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Neshannock Jr/Sr High School.
This school district hosts the Neshannock Lancers, displaying the school colors of red and white. Neshannock Township School District expresses their "commitment to excellence" through their mission statement: “Neshannock Township School District is committed to providing every student the opportunity to develop and utilize their academic and social skills through an exemplary, rigorous educational experience in a safe and caring environment.”
Despite its small size, the school district offers a comprehensive assortment of sports and extra curricular activities. Students become involved in athletics such as football, cheerleading, Lancerettes (dance line), soccer, tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball, track, cross country and baseball. Other various extra curriculars are available as well like National Honor Society, Student Council, Peer Leadership, Jr/Sr Class Play, National Art Honor Society, Spanish Club, French Club, Pep Club, Forensics and Linguistics, Musical, Choir, Band, Students of the Cross, Students Helping Students, and so much more. The school also owns the self-proclaimed title as having "the best student fan section in the county." The Lancer Lunatics come out to support their athletic department with their matching shirts and exciting cheers.
The Lancers won the state title in baseball in 2004. They finished the season with a 23-1 record.
with 20 consecutive losing seasons, Neshannock's football program was one of the worst in the state from the late 80's to beginning of the new millennium. Recently, the program has turned around and frequents the post-season losing streaks.
Local rival schools include Shenango, Mohawk, Laurel, and Union.