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Kindergarten Registration

Registration for incoming kindergarten students is happening now for the 2023-2024 school year! Your child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1st to begin this process. Registration packet is attached!

Please contact Mrs. Crystal Smith at 412-264-5010 ext. 1110 or [email protected]

Bando Finalist in G4C Student Challenge

Congratulations to high school senior, Anderson Bando, for being selected as a finalist for the Games for Change Challenge. The G4C Student Challenge culminates in a national game design competition, through which middle and high school students (grades 5-12) can enter their original social impact games for the chance to win prizes. Anderson is in the senior division, grades 9-12. Games are judged by gameplay, originality, use of theme, and overall wow factor. Anderson entered his game in the positive play themed category. You can try out his game by visiting the following link https://academy.cs.cmu.edu/sharing/snowGiraffe9604. This assignment was a part of Ms. Susan Dunning's CS2 Advanced Coding Class. Winners will be announced June 13th. Good Luck Anderson!

Heidi Stephenson Selected as Remake Learning Youth Ambassador

Congratulations to high school senior, Heidi Stephenson, who was recently selected as a Remake Learning Youth Ambassador through SLB Radio Productions. Remake Learning Days is a spring festival for youth and families showcasing learning innovations through hands-on and engaging events at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers and more. Heidi will will help promote and cover this year's local festival.

Ciara White-McShane Recognized by National Center for Women & Information Technology

Cornell Senior, Ciara White-McShane, is being recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) with an Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC). The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, or non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education.

Cornell School District Receives Project SEEKS Grant!

The Cornell School District is pleased to announce that its partnership with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) in Project SEEKS SES (Supporting Expansion and Enhancement of K-12 School-Based Social, Emotional Supports). Project SEEKS SES is a ACHD grant-funded initiative tackling social and emotional health in ten Allegheny County school districts. The project will be carried out over a two-year period.

Dr. Thomas Recognized by University of Pittsburgh

Congratulations Cornell School District Superintendent, Dr. Aaron Thomas, for being selected by the University of Pittsburgh for the 2023 School of Education Early Career Alumni Award. This is one of the school’s highest designated awards for early career alumni. Dr. Thomas will be honored at a reception on March 29th. Thank you Dr. Thomas for your tireless efforts on behalf of the students at Cornell!

Cornell School Board Meeting Changes

The Cornell School District Board of Education has changed the starting time of the Monday, March 6, 2023 Agenda/Workshop meeting from 6:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Also, the Agenda/Workshop meeting for Monday, April 10 has been moved to Tuesday, April 11, 2023 starting at 6:30 pm. All meetings are held in the Donna M. Belas Library.