Quigley: A small school doing big thingsECONOMY -- For the last 50 years, Quigley Catholic High School's quiet, tree-lined campus has occupied a hill in Economy, overlooking the sprawling grounds of Baden's Sisters of St. Joseph motherhous… Aug 18 17August 18, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Quigley through the decadesECONOMY -- When ground broke on the future site of Quigley Catholic High School in 1966, Beaver County was booming. In the 1960s, Beaver County and the steel industry were synonymous. Bustling mil… Aug 18 17August 18, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
CCBC fills new administrative positionCENTER TWP. -- Community College of Beaver County has announced its selection to fill the college's newest administrative position. Bryen Spriggs of Pittsburgh will serve as sports information and c… Aug 02 17August 02, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
CCBC to expand nursing program to Washington County siteCENTER TWP. -- Starting this fall, Washington County practical nursing students will be able to enroll in the Community College of Beaver County nursing programming without having to cross county lin… Aug 01 17August 01, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Geneva College to host Chinese students as part of Shanghai partnershipBEAVER FALLS -- Starting in September, dozens of Chinese college students will be on their way to earning a Geneva College bachelors degree. The Christian college has partnered with China’s second-l… Jul 17 17July 17, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
PA Cyber teacher chosen for Library of Congress trainingA Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School teacher is among 23 educators from across the nation chosen to participate in this summer’s Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Instit… Jul 12 17July 12, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Complaint alleges Chippewa police chief violated election lawCHIPPEWA TWP. -- A Blackhawk School Board member’s husband has filed a complaint against Chippewa Township’s police chief, claiming the chief may have violated state law by campaigning for a school b… Jul 10 17July 10, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Former Ambridge Area superintendent files lawsuit against districtAMBRIDGE -- Former Ambridge Area School District Superintendent Cynthia Zurchin alleges she was forced to resign her position after a “pattern of retaliation and creation of a hostile work environmen… Jul 03 17July 03, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Blackhawk's Heather Stein named Beaver County Teacher of the YearCHIPPEWA TWP. -- Fourth grade teacher Heather Stein’s Beaver County Teacher of the Year nomination came during a whirlwind day. “Within 24 hours, I turned 33 years old, was diagnosed with cancer and… Jun 25 17June 25, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Ambridge Area director questions teacher positions, class sizesAMBRIDGE -- An Ambridge Area School Board director during Wednesday's meeting questioned why the board wasn't asked to approve a memo detailing "new positions" available for existing teachers in the… Jun 14 17June 14, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Beaver Area graduate asked to remove elements of Christian prayer from commencement address, alleges First Amendment violationBEAVER -- When Beaver Area School District administrators instructed a student to remove elements of Christian prayer from her high school commencement address, they were just trying to comply with f… Jun 14 17June 14, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
How Pennsylvania school districts are trying to balance the books for next year: By slashing staff, hiking taxesAs Pennsylvania’s school districts prepare to approve final budgets for the 2017-18 school year, many have confronted the need to raise taxes and make cuts to personnel or programs “just to keep thei… Jun 06 17June 06, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Robert Morris adjunct faculty approves first union contractMOON TWP. -- Two years after the adjunct faculty at Robert Morris University approved union membership, the group ratified its first contract Monday night. The three-year contract, which covers more… Jun 06 17June 06, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Blackhawk hires elementary principalCHIPPEWA TWP -- A longtime Blackhawk School District elementary teacher will step into an administrative roll this fall. The school board hired Jodi Borroni as elementary school principal during its… May 23 17May 23, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
RMU, CCBC sign 13 transfer agreements for technology degree programsCENTER TWP. -- Community College of Beaver County students looking to pursue a career in technology can now earn their associate and bachelor's degrees in just four years, thanks to 13 new transfer a… May 23 17May 23, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Former principal hired as Moon school superintendentMOON TWP. -- A former Moon Area School District elementary principal will take over as district superintendent this summer. The school board on Monday voted 6-3 to hire Maureen Ungarean as the dist… May 23 17May 23, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Freedom Area to honor most-decorated musician in band historyNEW SEWICKLEY TWP. -- This spring, Freedom Area High School plans to retire a graduating senior’s competition uniform for the first time in school history. A graduating senior’s Freedom Band uniform… May 19 17May 19, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
CCBC practical nursing professor named Educator of the YearCENTER TWP. -- The Pennsylvania Association of Practical Nursing Administrators has named Community College of Beaver County associate professor Sally Fitzgerald as its Educator of the Year. The awa… May 18 17May 18, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Blackhawk School Board headed toward change in general electionCHIPPEWA TWP. -- At least three newcomers will join the Blackhawk School Board come November, with the possibility of at least one more after write-in votes are counted. Races in Regions I and III a… May 17 17May 17, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
Tickets still available for Aliquippa stadium fundraiserTickets are still available for a May 20 a banquet and sports memorabilia silent auction to benefit future renovations for Aliquippa High School's Carl A. Aschman Stadium. The event, organized by a … May 12 17May 12, 2017Article at The Beaver County Times
