The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce along with regional chamber partners hosted a National Civics Bee competition on April 26 at the LCTA headquarters in Wilkes-Barre. The competition, which is aimed at improving civics education and literacy among middle school students, their families and communities featured 14 middle-school students from across Northeastern Pennsylvania participating.

The three finalists were Micah Anderson, first place, GAR; Isla Watkinson, second place, Crestwood and Olivia Fritz, third place, Crestwood. The first-place winner received a $500 cash prize and will advance to the state competition hosted by the PA Chamber. The state winners will receive various prizes, including $1,000 cash for the first-place student.  Click here to see the article and photos on The Citizens Voice.

Check out this month's issue of the Title 1 Connections Newsletter.  You will find tips for parents, important reminders, and information about events in our schools.

Wolfpack Robotics presents the 1st Annual Robo Rally on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 am - 3 pm at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School.  Learn about the different First Robotics Programs and how to start a club. Click here to see the full Robo Rally Event Flyer.

Check out this month's issue of the Title 1 Connections Newsletter.  You will find tips for parents, important reminders, and information about events in our schools.

8th grade students interested in the Business Academy see below: 

Business Academy website or the 2025 Cohort Google Classroom - code 2nbt3ir 

Applications close April 22 and are now open.

Interviews will be held the week of April 28th.

Decisions will go out the week of May 5.

Heights Elementary teacher, Veronica Tobin, was honored by a special ceremony at the school before leaving on a six-month deployment with the United States Air Force. Click here to read the full article on the Citizens' Voice.

Check out this month's issue of the Title 1 Connections Newsletter.  You will find tips for parents, important reminders, and information about events in our schools.