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Woodland Hills partners with multiple school districts, Special Olympics Pennsylvania for unified robotics program

The Woodland Hills School District has partnered with multiple school districts in Western Pennsylvania as well as Special Olympics Pennsylvania to develop a unified robotics program and competition. On Wednesday, September 18, educators from those school districts met at Woodland Hills High School for a day of professional development that focused on how to build and develop the programs in each of their school districts.
Lucas Balkey poses for a photo at the high school

Freshman Lucas Balkey named Do The Write Thing National Student Ambassador for essay on impact of gun violence

Lucas Balkey was named a National Student Ambassador as part of the annual Do The Write Thing Challenge. The challenge is sponsored by the National Campaign to Stop Violence and asks students to reflect on the impact violence has in their lives and in their communities. Balkey's essay on gun violence earned him status as national ambassador, complete with a trip to Washington, D.C. over the summer.
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Message from the superintendent - September 6, 2024

Please take a moment to read this message from superintendent Dr. Daniel Castagna, which includes an update on district enrollment and gives thanks for the collaboration that has occurred over the past week. It also offers condolences to those impacted by school violence in Georgia and commemorates the upcoming anniversary of 9/11.
  • 12:1 Student Teacher Ratio
  • 17 AP Courses Offered
  • >$10,000,000 in Scholarships Awarded Last Year
  • Most Awards for Gene Kelly Performing Arts than any other School
  • K-12 VEX Robotics & Computer Science Program
  • 2nd Most Diverse School District in Allegheny County