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				<title><![CDATA[VEX Robotics teams return from World Championships following fantastic experience]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a whirlwind couple of days in St. Louis, two Woodland Hills VEX Robotics teams have returned home from the VEX Robotics World Championships with valuable experience in their pockets and plenty of stories to tell.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pep rally sends pair of VEX Robotics teams off to World Championships]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Later this month, a pair of Woodland Hills VEX Robotics teams will head to the World Championships in St. Louis. On Tuesday, the students on those teams were celebrated with a special pep rally with their Dickson classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[VEX Robotics teams shine at Western PA State Championships as two teams qualify for World Championships]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Middle school team Hardwired and elementary school team Robotic Wolverines are headed to the World Championships in St. Louis following their performances at the state championships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[TWO-HOUR DELAY FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Out of an abundance of caution, the Woodland Hills School District will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday February 25th. Afternoon activities will proceed as scheduled, unless families are notified otherwise by the appropriate department.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[VEX Robotics teams turn in strong performances as middle school teams qualify for state qualifiers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three elementary-middle school teams qualified for the Western Pennsylvania State Qualifiers, while a high school team set a new high score.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two-Hour Delay For Monday, February 9]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District will have a two-hour delay for Monday, February 9 due to the anticipated cold temperatures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus stop safety reminders as district prepares for return to in-person instruction]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take a moment to read this update from the Woodland Hills School District about bus stop safety as we prepare to return to in-person instruction on Monday, February 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHSD Remote Learning Wednesday-Friday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the frigid temperatures, the Woodland Hills School District will be operating remotely through Friday, January 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remote Learning Day - Tuesday, January 27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the impact of the winter storm and frigid temperatures, the Woodland Hills School District will have a remote learning day on Tuesday, January 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Guys and Dolls, Jr." comes to Woodland Hills stage January 15 through January 17]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills Junior Musical is proud to present "Guys and Dolls, Jr.," with four performances running from January 15 through January 17.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sixth and seventh grade orchestras, choirs, and bands entertain during winter concert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, December 17 was the final night of the WHSD Department of Music winter concert season, and it was time for the sixth and seventh graders at Dickson to show off their talents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[VEX Robotics IQ Teams Win Five Awards, Two Qualify For States]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodland Hills' VEX Robotics IQ teams competed in their first competition of the school year on Friday, December 12 at Woodland Hills High School. Five teams won awards and two of them earned qualification to the state championships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two-Hour Delay For Monday, December 15]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the frigid temperatures in the forecast, the Woodland Hills School District will have a two-hour delay for Monday, December 15.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighth graders perform winter concert at Dickson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday night was the eighth grade orchestra, choir, and band's turn in the spotlight during this festive WHSD Department of Music holiday concert season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving from your Woodland Hills family!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Steelers player DeShon Elliott sponsors food pantry at Dickson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy received a helpful hand from a Pittsburgh Steelers player on Tuesday, November 25, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Defensive back DeShon Elliott stopped by the school to formally open his "Victory Vault," a food and clothing pantry that will serve middle school students in need in the Woodland Hills School District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Barnes and Noble Book Fair Benefitting Dickson PTO and Library]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Barnes and Noble will be hosting the Dickson PTO and Library book fair on Wednesday, December 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter and Holiday Decoration Drive]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Caileigh Lynn McDowell Foundation and Woodland Hills teachers are hosting a Winter and Holiday Decoration Drive on December 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson's Book Tasting Event]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join Dickson Preparatory Steam Academy and your local public libraries for a Book Tasting event on Thursday, November 20 from 6-8 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for K-8 VEX Robotics STEAM Night on November 25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodland Hills families are invited to our K-8 VEX Robotics STEAM Night on Tuesday, November 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Woodland Hills Impact Center in Rankin.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Wolverine Newsletter - Fall/Winter 2025 Edition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Fall/Winter 2025 edition of The Wolverine Newsletter is now available to read. From stories about student leadership and mentorship to exciting learning opportunities in our elementary schools, take a moment to catch up on things you might have missed and the exciting events to come in the Woodland Hills School District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student interns serve as mentors for young performers, crew in junior musical]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The junior musical has long been part of the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Department, but the role of student interns has expanded over the last few years. This year, 31 high school students in grades 10-12 are serving as student interns across 12 distinct roles. They are mentors and the standard-bearers of decades of tradition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills Foundations Backpacks of Hope to help stock school food pantry]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Donate now to support the Woodland Hills Foundation's Backpacks of Hope and help keep the school food pantry open all year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Food Resources and Services for Families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the ongoing uncertainty regarding the availability of SNAP benefits for our students and families, the Woodland Hills School District has compiled a list of resources and services available to families in need.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Steelers STEM program educates Dickson students on STEM careers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A trio of Woodland Hills alumni who are now working with U.S. Steel teamed up with former Steelers defensive back Mike Logan to help a group of students at Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy learn more about STEM careers during a visit to the school on Tuesday, October 28.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHSD recognized as "Child Hunger Hero" by Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Child Hunger Hero program recognizes school districts and organizations that go above and beyond to combat food insecurity for children.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get your Wolverine spirit attire and support FBLA!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills High School Future Business Leaders of America club is raising money for a trip to Kalahari in the Poconos for the state leadership workshop.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[9/16 Dickson Event!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, September 16, families gathered in the Dickson cafeteria to enjoy breakfast together and take part in activities like the Family Goal Board, where parents and students shared goals for the year, and a Parent-Student Trivia Challenge, teaming up for school facts, pop culture fun, and brain teasers.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information for families on SNAP eligibility changes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are eligibility changes taking place with SNAP benefits this fall. Woodland Hills families who utilize these benefits should familiarize themselves with the changes and take advantage of the resources available if they are affected.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHHS Child Development Preschool]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WHHS Child Development Preschool is back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome back, Woodland Hills students!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodland Hills students returned to school on Thursday, August 21 to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Check out some photos from the first day of school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back, Teachers and Staff!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District faculty and staff are officially back in session, as Tuesday, August 19 served as the annual official Opening Day for the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Podcast appearances highlight district initiatives in reading, STEM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Eddie Willson and Ms. Tina Dietrich had the opportunity to serve as guests on podcasts this summer, where they were able to share more about district partnerships and initiatives in reading and STEM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson Back to School Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dickson Middle School is hosting a Back to School Night on August 14th from 5–7 PM at 7301 Schoyer Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. The event includes opportunities to meet school principals, learn about programs and services, access community resources, and enjoy light refreshments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Quarter WHOA Enrollment Closes August 21, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enrollment in WHOA for the first quarter closes on Thursday, August 21. Students must be registered in the Woodland Hills School District and complete an online enrollment form in order to begin the process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Wolverine Newsletter - August 2025 Edition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wolverine Newsletter has returned! Take a moment to look back on some of the final events of the last school year and read up on important information to get your family ready for the start of the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson Open House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dickson Middle School will host an Open House on August 26, 2025, from 6–8 PM. Families are invited to visit the school, meet staff, and learn more about the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills Youth Soccer Registration Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the Woodland Hills Youth Soccer Association. Visit https://www.woodlandhillssoccer.org/ to learn more and sign up for the fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MCHC Mobile Clinic Returns To District August 4 and August 18]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/2088577</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro Community Health Center Mobile Clinic will be back in the district on Monday, August 4 and Monday, August 18 to provide important immunization services and medical services prior to the start of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Administration Moving All Operations To High School Campus]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District administration is in the process of permanently moving all operations out of its current administration building and into available space at the high school. Please see the attached letter for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join the Food Services Team through The Nutrition Group]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our food services partners at the Nutrition Group are hiring staff members to work in the Woodland Hills School District!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Promotional Ceremony Photos]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Photos from the promotion ceremony are now available to view and download.

Thanks for celebrating with us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Future Class of 2029 celebrated during Dickson's eighth grade promotion ceremony]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the future Woodland Hills Class of 2029!

Eighth graders from Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy took the next big leap in their educational journey as they are now on the move to high school. Students were joined by their families, loved ones, teachers, and district administrators for a promotion ceremony held on Thursday, May 29 at the high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 22:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message to the Community from Superintendent Dr. Joe Maluchnik]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take a moment to read this letter to the community from Woodland Hills School District Superintendent Dr. Joe Maluchnik regarding the continued restoration and repair work following Tuesday's storms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School For Thursday, May 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the ongoing power outages following Tuesday's storm, the Woodland Hills School District will have no school on Thursday, May 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Update on district activities for May 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of an abundance of caution due to the continued power outages throughout the district, as well as in adherence to the state of emergency declared by Churchill Borough, all extracurricular activities in the Woodland Hills School District have been canceled for Thursday, May 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resources for families in need during sustained power outage]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As clean-up continues following Tuesday's storms, many of our families may need assistance. Links to some resources are included in this post.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 11:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - Wednesday, April 30]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District will not be in session on Wednesday, April 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message to the community from Superintendent Dr. Joe Maluchnik]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Joe Maluchnik began his tenure as the new Superintendent of the Woodland Hills School District this week. As he steps into the role, he shared the following message with the Woodland Hills community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSSA Parent Letter (Remote Days)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will begin administering the PSSA Exams on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The exam includes three English Language Arts sections, two Math sections, and two Science sections (8th grade only for science). 

To accommodate testing, some grades will participate in remote instruction on select days. Please review the full schedule and additional details in the attached letter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson students need your votes in "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" video contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seventh and eighth graders at Dickson need your votes!


They are participating in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" video contest, which invites students to explore jobs in manufacturing and visit companies in their communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Day Pre-Payment]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dickson Steam Academy Picture Day is March 13, 2025. Pre-pay online for a fast and easy ordering experience! Click the link above to go directly to the payment page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills teams win six awards, elementary team qualifies for World Championships through Western Pennsylvania VEX IQ Robotics Competition State Championships]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four teams represented Woodland Hills at the 2025 Western Pennsylvania VEX IQ Robotics Competition State Championships. They took home six awards, more than any other district, and one elementary team became the first Woodland Hills team to qualify for the World Championships in Dallas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson trio earns recognition for Shakespeare performances]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Dickson students recently earned recognition for their performances in the annual Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest through Pittsburgh Public Theater.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four VEX IQ Robotics Competition Teams Qualify For States]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodland Hills hosted the final VEX IQ Competition of the regular season in Western Pennsylvania on Friday, February 21. With two teams already qualified for states, a third Woodland Hills team used the tournament to earn their spot, while a fourth has also learned they've qualified.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills School District & Metro Community Health Center Partnership]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/2036255</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District is partnering with Metro Community Health Center to provide medical services for students through a mobile clinic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills School District Board of Directors approves new contract between district and Woodland Hills Education Association]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District Board of Directors voted to approve a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the school district and the Woodland Hills Education Association during its February legislative meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHSD faculty discuss equity, racial disparities in education at district's JEDI Conference]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodland Hills School District faculty gathered on Friday, February 14 for the district’s first JEDI Conference, a specially designed initiative developed by a team of district educators through the Equity Leadership Initiative sponsored by TeachPlus. JEDI stands for Joy, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the conference was created to aid the district in its ongoing efforts to erase racial disparities in its schools, classrooms, and educational activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four VEX IQ Teams Earn Awards Across Two Weekend Events]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/2031205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four of Woodland Hills' VEX IQ Robotics Competition teams brought home awards from competitions held on February 7 and February 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2025 National Civics Bee Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/2025190</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mon Metro Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first annual Greater Pittsburgh Civics Bee, which will feed into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2025 National Civics Bee Contest. Essay entries are due February 4.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle school, elementary school VEX IQ Teams receive awards in competition.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills Middle School and Elementary School VEX IQ Teams traveled to Seneca, PA on Saturday to compete against 60 Western PA VEX IQ Teams at "The Bash at the Berry Dome" Competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills School District appoints Dr. Helen K. McCracken as Interim Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District Board of Directors appointed Dr. Helen K. McCracken as Interim Superintendent during its monthly legislative session on January 22, 2025. Dr. McCracken’s tenure is effective as of January 23, 2025 and she will serve in that role until Dr. Joe Maluchnik concludes his transition from his current post with the Wilkinsburg School District. Woodland Hills approved the hiring of Dr. Maluchnik as the district’s next Superintendent on January 15, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School for Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Flexible Instruction on Wednesday, Jan. 22]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/2020372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District will be closed Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. Tuesday will have no instruction. Wednesday is a Flexible Instruction Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flexible Instruction Day for Thursday, January 16, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[IMPORTANT UPDATE: 
The Woodland Hills School District will now shift to a Flexible Instruction Day for Thursday, January 16, 2025. All students should log in virtually and follow their typical daily schedule.

All afternoon and evening events and activities will continue as scheduled.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Renaissance: "Something Rotten! Jr." takes the stage this weekend]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Renaissance! This weekend, the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Department presents "Something Rotten! Jr." as this year's junior musical. The show runs from January 16 to January 18 with tickets available at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills School District appoints Dr. Joe Maluchnik as Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District Board of Directors formally appointed Dr. Joe Maluchnik as the district's next Superintendent. Dr. Maluchnik's hiring was approved during a board meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two-Hour Delay for Tuesday, January 7, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to extremely low expected temperatures in the morning, the Woodland Hills School District will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Schools and buses will operate on a two-hour delay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flexible Instructional Day 1/6/2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to expected inclement weather, the Woodland Hills School District is moving to a Flexible Instruction Day (FID) tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. All students should log in virtually for instruction and follow their typical daily schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills hosts Blended VIQRC Western PA Qualifying Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elementary and middle school robotics teams from around the region were at Woodland Hills High School on Friday, December 6 for the Woodland Hills Blended VIQRC Western PA Qualifying Tournament. The event is part of the national VEX IQ Robotics Competition and featured students in grades 3 through 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Hour Delay For Thursday, December 5, 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to anticipated low temperatures in the morning, the Woodland Hills School District will operate on a two hour delay for Thursday, December 5, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson Sixth Graders Compete in VEX Robotics Math Challenge]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodland Hills School District Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy participated in the 6th grade VEX Robotics Math Challenge. They used what they learned about gear ratios and calculated wheel turns this first nine-weeks to create the fastest code base to win the race! And the winners are…]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for K-8 VEX STEAM Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for a fun and educational VEX Robotics K-8 STEAM Night at Rankin Community Center on Monday, November 18 from 6-8 pm. Students and families are welcome to attend! Learn about our elementary and middle school robotics programs and see how our students use the robot kits in their classrooms every day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson students plant 650 flags in partnership with Disabled American Veterans]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The students of Dickson STEAM Academy have embarked on an important lesson of service, sacrifice, honor, and duty in preparation of Veterans Day 2024. The school partnered with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to create a Field of Flags in front of the main entrance of the building. Students helped to place 620 flags on the front lawn, with each flag placed representing the $620 collected for disabled vets.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music and food brings community together at Woodland Hills Ambassador Masire-Mwamba International Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday evening was a celebration of cultural diversity and togetherness at Woodland Hills High School, as students, staff, community members, and special guests came together for the Ambassador Masire-Mwamba International Festival.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills to host Ambassador Masire-Mwamba International Festival on Oct. 10]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District is thrilled to partner with Pitt Business to host the Ambassador Masire-Mwamba International Festival on Thursday, October 10 at Woodland Hills High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills partners with Metro Communitiy Health Center to bring healthcare services to families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce an important new partnership between Metro Community Health Center (MCHC) and the Woodland Hills School District to bring healthcare services to our students and their families. MCHC, a non-profit organization serving all ages and backgrounds, regardless of income, insurance status, or the ability to pay, will provide healthcare services directly to our school community. This collaboration will offer medical care, regular check-ups, and much more, emphasizing the link between health and academic success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSA For Parents/Guardians Regarding "Galaxy Gas"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[New trends emerge on a regular basis. Some of them are dangerous. One recent, dangerous trend online is the use of "Galaxy Gas" to do whippets, or inhalant drugs. Please take a moment to read this flyer to stay informed about this trend and its dangers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Woodland Hills partners with multiple school districts, Special Olympics Pennsylvania for unified robotics program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:49:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freshman Lucas Balkey named Do The Write Thing National Student Ambassador for essay on impact of gun violence]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:08:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Return to In-Person Instruction on Tuesday, September 10]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/1963449</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see this message from district administration regarding instructions for Woodland Hills students to return for in-person instruction on Tuesday, September 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:44:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Instruction Day - Monday, September 9]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/1962790</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see this latest update from the district administration on the shift to virtual instruction for Monday, September 9.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:08:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message from the superintendent - September 6, 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:51:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated protocols for Woodland Hills athletic events]]></title>
				<link>http://di.whsd.net/apps/news/article/1959385</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take a moment to review this letter from superintendent Dr. Daniel Castagna outlining new protocols for all ticketed Woodland Hills School District athletic events. Highlights include student tickets, spectator guidelines, and a new clear bag/no bag policy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:34:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back, Woodland Hills Students!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Woodland Hills School District would like to welcome back students and staff as the 2024-25 school year gets underway. Students in grades 1-12 began the year on Tuesday, August 20.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:34:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dickson teacher Mr. Jacob Krupitzer recognized by Teach Plus PA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy seventh grade reading and English teacher Mr. Jacob Krupitzer, who was recently recognized with the Teach Plus PA Teacher Leader Spotlight as part of Teach Plus PA's biweekly newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:42:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome To Dickson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Dickson!

As we embark on a new academic year, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for the opportunities and experiences that await our students. I am pleased to warmly welcome our returning families and those joining us for the first time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:26:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Managing News Stories]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:57:59 -0400</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Urgent stories can be given an alert for parents or community members. This will generate a popup box when you log in, and you can opt to read the full story, dismiss the message once, or opt to not show again. You may set an expiration for the alert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:57:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News without Images]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:57:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Text and Images in Mock Ups are Placeholders]]></title>
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