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Freeport Area
School District
2010-2011
All School
Activities
Calendar
FASD
FASD
...a learning community
dedicated to the success of all
Welcome
We are pleased to provide the 2010-2011 Freeport Area School District calendar to everyone in our school community. Our school
system is one of success and we are very proud of the accolades and recognition we have received over the years. We invite you to
attend the many school events and activities that are scheduled throughout the year and know that you will be impressed with the performance of our students. Your on-going support has enabled our school district to be one of the very best in the region!
Citizens age 62 or older are encouraged to stop by at any school building to sign-up for a district GOLD CARD for free admission to
many of our activities. In addition, seniors who are age 65 or older can also use the Freeport Area School District GOLD CARD to attend
events at other school systems in Armstrong and Indiana counties!
It is the hope that the All-School Activities Calendar will keep you abreast of the many exciting events and activities at all our schools.
Come and support our students and see that they are at the head of the class in academics, performing arts, and athletics.
Calendar Contents
Calendar Legend
District History..........................................................................................1
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
G8 BKB - Girls’ 8th Grade Basketball
B JV/V BKB - Boys’ JV and Varsity Basketball
G7 BKB - Girls’ 7th Grade Basketball
B 9th BKB Boys’ 9th Grade Basketball
CC - Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Cross Country
B8 BKB - Boys’ 8th Grade Basketball
V FB - Varsity Football
B7 BKB - Boys’ 7th Grade Basketball
JV FB - JV Football
G JV/V BKB - Girls’ JV and Varsity Basketball
9th FB - 9th Grade Football
SW - Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Swimming
Board and Adminsitration..........................................................................2
Building Contacts..................................................................................4-6
Parent/Booster Groups.............................................................................8
Time Schedule and Lunch Info................................................................10
Community Information..........................................................................12
Parent Information............................................................................14-20
Picture/Website Procedure, School Closings/Delays..............................14
Special Education Notices..............................................................16-18
Safe Schools, Harassment, Bullying, IPM, and Right to Know notices.....20
Transportation.......................................................................................22
School District Facts & Figures................................................................24
7/8 FB - 7th and 8th Grade Football
V G - Varsity Golf
Spring Sports
JV G - JV Golf
B V BSB - Boys’ Varsity Baseball
B SOC - Boys’ JV and Varsity Soccer
B JV BSB - Boys’ JV Baseball
B JV SOC - Boys’ JV Soccer
G V SB - Girls’ Varsity Softball
B V SOC - Boys’ Varsity Soccer
G JV SB - Girls’ JV Softball
G SOC - Girls’ JV and Varsity Soccer
B/G TRK - Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Track
G JV SOC - Girls’ JV Soccer
G 7/8 VB - Girls’ 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball
G V SOC - Girls’ Varsity Soccer
JV/V VB - Girls’ JV and Varsity Volleyball
PLEASE NOTE:
(All sporting events listed in the calendar are subject to change - visit www.highschoolsports.net for the most up-to-date schedules)
FASD
History
Freeport Area School District History
In 1969, the political divisions of Freeport, Buffalo and South Buffalo merged to form the Freeport Area School District. Located along the Allegheny River at
the mouth of Buffalo Creek, the Freeport Area School District is situated approximately 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Armstrong and Butler Counties. Five
schools - Freeport Senior High School (grades 9-12), Freeport Junior High School (grades 7-8), Buffalo Elementary (grades 1-6), South Buffalo Elementary (grades
1-6), and the Freeport Kindergarten Center provide for the educational needs of students from the Borough of Freeport, Buffalo Township, and South Buffalo
Township. The school district encompasses a 53.4 square mile region approximately ten miles out from Freeport, in north, northeast, and westerly directions.
The area provides an exceptional area to raise a family because it is far enough away from the congestion of urban areas, yet the close proximity to major highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike allow easy access to surrounding cultural activities, shopping malls and major universities.
The historical development of the district can be traced from its emergence as a river community in the late 1700’s as a “Free Port” for riverboat trade. Agricultural interests increased during the early 1800’s to the development of railroads, mining, and some industry in the 1900’s to the present state of agriculture
and light industry. Now, the region is largely a bedroom community for those that commute to other areas for employment, with the community connected by
fine roadways to some of the finest research and educational establishments in Pennsylvania. The growth of the North Point Industrial Park, in South Buffalo
Township, provides promise for future expansion of local employment opportunities. These features, the naturally pleasant physical environment, and the friendly
type of people already making up the community are contributing to a rapid increase of population and business opportunities.
The education program of the district is an outgrowth of the many expressed needs within a rural community that is slowly evolving into a suburban one. A
commitment has been made to provide a quality education for all students. The philosophical basis upon which the program of the Freeport Area School District
rests is essentially one that is comprehensive and flexible enough to provide each student with the basic tools, understanding and attitudes to enable him/her to
function successfully in our society.
Students in the Freeport Area School District are involved in a variety of activities including interscholastic and youth league sports, school-sponsored and
faith based community service projects, and co-curricular educational programs such as the Governor’s School. The school district’s students are recognized annually for contributing countless hours and large amounts of money to local and regional charities.
Parents in the district have many opportunities to participate in school-based PTO, varsity
booster clubs and various volunteer programs. Parents are also invited to grade level parent orientations early in year where they meet their child’s teachers as well as district-wide “Meet and Greet”
sessions in each building. Parents are also invited to participate in parent advisory committees for
Title I as well as district committees for Act 48 and Strategic Planning.
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, the school district offers progressive educational program, giving students the opportunity to take advanced placement and honors
courses. Enrichment/Gifted and special education classes are available to all students who qualify
throughout the district. Overall, the students in the district score well above the state averages on
the PSSA in math, reading, and writing. To date, the district has met AYP in all sub-categories.
There are currently 141 classroom teachers and 13 administrators/supervisory personnel in the
district. Through district professional development and tuition reimbursement programs, the teachers have established an innovative, progressive instructional approach. Use of instructional technology is encouraged and supported in all classrooms.
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FASD
Board and Administration
2010 Board of School Directors
Mark A. Shoaf – President (2007-2011) email-mshoaf@freeport.k12.pa.us
Barbara Toy-Gaydos – First Vice-President (2007-2011) email-toy-gaydos@freeport.k12.pa.us
David D. Heilman – Second Vice-President (2007-2011) email-heilman@freeport.k12.pa.us
Michael J. Huth – Treasurer (2007-2011) email-huth@freeport.k12.pa.us
Meredith J. Christy – Member (2007-2011) email-christy@freeport.k12.pa.us
Christine Davies – Member (2009-2013) email-cdavies@freeport.k12.pa.us
Susan F. Lowers – Member (2009-2013) email-lowers@freeport.k12.pa.us
Daniel P. Lucovich – Member (2009-2013) email-dlucovich@freeport.k12.pa.us
John A. Marty – Member (2009-2013) email-marty@freeport.k12.pa.us
William L. Reilly – Secretary (non-voting)
Meetings
1st Row - (l-r) Mr. Heilman-2nd Vice-President, Mr. Shoaf-President,
Mrs. Toy-Gaydos-1st Vice-President, Mr. Huth-Treasurer
2nd Row - Mr. Lucovich, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Lowers, Dr. Marty, Mr. Christy
All meetings are held in the Freeport High School Audion Room 83 at 7:30 p.m. Committee meetings serve as the agenda setting meeting for the Board of
Directors and are held the first Wednesday of each month. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month.
How to Contact the School Board of Directors
Residents wishing to contact members of the School Board can do so at the above email addresses. Residents may also send correspondence to: School
Board President, c/o Superintendent’s Office, Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229.
Public Participation in School Board Meetings
The School Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the
public in School Board meetings. In order to permit fair and orderly expression of such comment, the School Board will provide a period for public participation
at every open meeting.
Administration/Supervisory Personnel/Staff - PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-5141
Richard Burns, Special Services Coord. 353-9577 x4597 burns@freeport.k12.pa.us
Judi Cavitt, Maintenance/Technology Office x240 cavitt@freeport.k12.pa.us
Renee Crossman, Business Mgr.’s Office x223 crossman@freeport.k12.pa.us
Jennifer Emmonds, Payroll x225 emmonds@freeport.k12.pa.us
Cindy Gourley, Program Director’s Office x220 gourley@freeport.k12.pa.us
Ron Grove, Technology Coordinator x242 grove@freeport.k12.pa.us
Carol Hale, Superintendent’s Secretary x224 hale@freeport.k12.pa.us
Scott Hawn, Maintenance hawn@freeport.k12.pa.us
Donia Kersul, Accounts Payable x227 kersul@freeport.k12.pa.us
Randy Lemmon, Maintenance lemmonr@freeport.k12.pa.us
Eric Mailki, Supervisor Buildings and Grounds x251 mailki@freeport.k12.pa.us
Todd O’Shell, School & Student Events Coord. x260 toshell@freeport.k12.pa.us
William Reilly, Business Manager x223 reilly@freeport.k12.pa.us
Larry Robb, Program Director x220 robb@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mark Smith, Food Service Director x252 smithm@freeport.k12.pa.us
Vacant, Superintendent x224
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Saturday
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9 AM JV/V G Penn Hills(Scrimmage)
7 PM Junior High 7th Grade/New
Student Orientation
Buffalo “Meet and Greet”
Grades 1-3 6-7 PM, Grades
4-6 7:30-8:30 PM
South Buffalo “Meet and Greet”
Grade 1 6-7 PM, New families
Orientation 7:30-8:30 PM
7:30 PM School Board Committee
Meeting HS Audion Room 83
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7 PM High School 9th Grade
Orientation HS Auditorium
7:30 PM School Board Meeting HS
Audion Room 83
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Fall Sports Begin
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6:30 PM Buffalo New Student
Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation - Buffalo
families 6-7 PM, South Buffalo
families 7:30-8:30 PM
9 AM JV/V VB @ Redbank/ Punxy/
West Branch (Scrimmage)
10 AM B JV/V FB @
Kittanning(Scrimmage)
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Teacher In-service Day
10 AM JV/V G @ Kittanning @
Kittanning C.C.
Teacher In-service Day
3:45 PM JV/V G @ Apollo Ridge @
Apollo Elks G.C.
4 PM G SOC Slippery Rock (Scrim.)
First Day of School
3:15 PM V G Leechburg
3:15 PM V G Summit Academy
4 PM B SOC Karns City (Scrim.)
7 PM JV/V FB @ Springdale (Scrim.)
9 AM JV/V VB Avonworth/Bishop
Canevin (Scrim.)
9:15AM CC @ Butler Co. Invitational
@ Knoch (Scrimmage)
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3:30PM JV/V G @ WSHM @ White
Oak G.C.
3:45PM B SOC @ Valley (Scrim.)
5 PM Kindergarten Center “Meet
and Greet”
6-7 PM South Buffalo “Meet and
Greet” Grades 2-6
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FASD
Building Contacts
Freeport Senior High School - 625 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055 (724) 295-5143
•Jeffrey Lesko, Academic Principal x258 lesko@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Robert Schleiden, Administrative Principal x259 schleiden@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Todd O’Shell, Athletic Director x260 toshell@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Nina Fulton Guidance Counselor (Last Names A-K) x257 nfulton@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Douglas Stanko, Guidance Counselor (Last Names L-Z) x247 stanko@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Sharon Pavlina, Nurse x253 pavlina@freeport.k12.pa.us
Adams, Gregory x551 adams@freeport.k12.pa.us
Beale, Michael x254 beale@freeport.k12.pa.us
Beneigh, John x566 beneigh@freeport.k12.pa.us
Biesuz, Toneanne x541 biesuz@freeport.k12.pa.us
Boring, Miranda x535 boring@freeport.k12.pa.us
Consuegra, Daniel x516 consuegra@freeport.k12.pa.us
Cooper, Ryan x553 rcooper@freeport.k12.pa.us
Crighton, Jason x545/547 crighton@freeport.k12.pa.us
Davies, Garrie x540 davies@freeport.k12.pa.us
Disanti, David x562 disanti@freeport.k12.pa.us
Distanislao, Nancy x580 distanislao@freeport.k12.pa.us
Fortuna, Heather x544 fortuna@freeport.k12.pa.us
Graczyk, Chris x539 graczyk@freeport.k12.pa.us
Grasha, Philip x559 grasha@freeport.k12.pa.us
Gray, Andrea x527 gray@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Jennifer Koedel, Mr. Lesko’s Secretary x255 koedel@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Diane Haugh, Mr. Schleiden’s Secretary x249 haugh@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Bobbi Jo Abbott, Guidance/Athletic Sec. x248 abbott@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Leonard Burd, Head Custodian burd@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Kim Pollino, Head Cook x252
Harris,Bob x510/x250 harris@freeport.k12.pa.us
Jones, David x556 jones@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kocon, Michael x550 kocon@freeport.k12.pa.us
Koharchik, Tom x508/x250 koharchik@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kradel, David x567 kradel@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kuruc, Linda x525 kuruc@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lah, Carolyn x543 lahc@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lincoln, Wendi x524 lincoln@freeport.k12.pa.us
Livrone, Robert x560 liverone@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lunz, Tawnya x528/x530 lunz@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mantini, Dana x520 mantini@freeport.k12.pa.us
Master, Gina x542 master@freeport.k12.pa.us
McGrady, Chris x558 mcgrady@freeport.k12.pa.us
Medwig, Christine x244 medwig@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mikolay, William x557 mikolay@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mitch, Sarah x522 mitch@freeport.k12.pa.us
Petrak, Cory x574 petrak@freeport.k12.pa.us
Pokusa, Edward x579 pokusa@freeport.k12.pa.us
Price, Joshua x449 price@freeport.k12.pa.us
Riffer, Antoinette x552 riffer@freeport.k12.pa.us
Ritter, Derek x523 ritter@freeport.k12.pa.us
Shirey, Fran x521 shirey@freeport.k12.pa.us
Shoaf, Holly x570 shoaf@freeport.k12.pa.us
Siegel, William x533/x245 siegel@freeport.k12.pa.us
Skradski, Ellen x578 skradski@freeport.k12.pa.us
Stell, Daniel x565 stell@freeport.k12.pa.us
Swiergol, Craig x577 swiergol@freeport.k12.pa.us
Thompson, Seth x563 thompson@freeport.k12.pa.us
Wyant, Mark x564 wyant@freeport.k12.pa.us
Zboran, Beth x569 zboran@freeport.k12.pa.us
Zylinski, Conrad x548 zylinski@freeport.k12.pa.us
Freeport Junior High School - 325 Fourth Street, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-9020
•Don Dell, Principal dell@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Alison Brink, Guidance Counselor brink@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Sharon Pavlina, Nurse pavlina@freeport.k12.pa.us
Cartiff, Shaun cartiff@freeport.k12.pa.us
Caruso, Mark caruso@freeport.k12.pa.us
Crowell, Clint crowell@freeport.k12.pa.us
Dempster, Mark dempster@freeport.k12.pa.us
Fello, Nicole fello@freeport.k12.pa.us
Gollatz, Cathy gollatz@freeport.k12.pa.us
Harris,Bob harris@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kirkwood, Danielle kirkwood@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Kathy Seagriff, Secretary seagriff@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Dan O’Donnell, Head Custodian odonnell@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Margie Swartz, Head Cook
Koharchik, Tom koharchik@freeport.k12.pa.us
Hazlett, Nicole hazlett@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mitch, Sarah mitch@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mitchell, Jamie mitchell@freeport.k12.pa.us
Morgan, Mary Lou morgan@freeport.k12.pa.us
Orlowski, Donald orlowski@freeport.k12.pa.us
Schell, Peter schell@freeport.k12.pa.us
Shepard, Larry shepard@freeport.k12.pa.us
Shobert, Amy shobert@freeport.k12.pa.us
Sofko, Carolyn sofko@freeport.k12.pa.us
Spagnola, Sandra spagnola@freeport.k12.pa.us
Sprumont, Joseph sprumont@freeport.k12.pa.us
Stonebraker, Linsey stonebraker@freeport.k12.pa.us
Trudgen, Tiffany trudgen@freeport.k12.pa.us
Walters, Timothy walters@freeport.k12.pa.us
Yard, Bruce yard@freeport.k12.pa.us
Youkers, Rebecca youkers@freeport.k12.pa.us
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8:20 AM South Buffalo PTO Meeting
3:15 PM JV G Knoch
4 PM 7/8 FB @ Mars (Scrim.)
4 PM G SOC @Red Bank (Scrim.)
Thursday
2
3:15 PM JV/V G Ford City
7 PM FHS Spirit Night Boro Field
Friday
3
4:30 PM B SOC @ West Shamokin
7:30 PM V FB Highlands
Saturday
4
TBA JV/V VB @ Slipppery Rock
Tournament
10 AM JV FB @ Highlands
10 AM 9th FB Kittanning (Scrim.)
26 27 28 29 30
Labor Day
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Rosh Hashanah 10
9
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No School – Vacation Day
3:15 PM V G Elderton
4 PM B V SOC Hampton
5:30 PM B JV SOC Hampton
6 PM JV/V VB Burrell
3:15 PM JV G Shaler Area High School
3:30 PM V G @ Highlands @Brack. CC
4 PM CC Freeport Invitational
4 PM 7/8 FB Knoch
5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Highlands
7 PM G V SOC @ Highlands
Audion Room 83
3:15 PM JV G Riverview
3:30 PM V G @ Burrell @ Hillcrest CC
3:45 PM B V SOC @ Knoch
4 PM 9th FB @ Burrell
5:15 PM B JV SOC @ Knoch
6 PM JV/V VB @ Ford City
7:30 PM V FB @ Quaker Valley
10 AM JV FB Quaker Valley
10:30 AM B V SOC Sewickley Acad.
12 PM B JV SOC Sewickley Academy
1 PM G V SOC Neshannok
2:30 PM G JV SOC Neshannok
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3:15 PM JV G Kiski
4 PM G V SOC Deer Lakes
5:30 PM G JV SOC Deer Lakes
7 PM Buffalo PTO Meeting
3:15 PM V G Apollo-Ridge
3:15 PM JV G Apollo-Ridge
3:45 PM G7 BKB @ Riverv. (Scrim.)
4 PM B V SOC Deer Lakes
4:45 PM G8 BKB @ Riverv. (Scrim.)
5:30 PM B JV SOC Deer Lakes
6 PM JV/V VB West Shamokin
6:30 PM K Center PTO Meeting
3:15 PM V G Jeannette
4 PM G7 BKB Deer Lakes (Scrim.)
4 PM 7/8 FB @ Greensburg CC
4 PM G V SOC Burrell
5 PM G8 BKB Deer Lakes (Scrim.)
5:30 PM G JV SOC Burrell
7 PM High School “Meet and
Greet”
TBA V G @ Leechburg @ TBA
3:15 PM JV G Fox Chapel
4 PM 9th FB Karns City
4 PM B V SOC Mars
5:30 PM B JV SOC Mars
6 PM JV/V VB Kittanning
7:30 PM V FB @ Shady Side Academy
3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Highlands
3:30 PM JV FB Shady Side Academy
4 PM G V SOC St. Joseph
4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Highlands
5:30 PM G JV SOC St. Joseph
11 AM CC @ Slippery Rock Invite @
Cooper Lake
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3:30 PM JV G @Riverview @Pheasant
Ridge G.C.
5 PM JV/V VB Avonworth
5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Valley
7 PM G V SOC @ Valley
3:30 PM V G @ Summit Academy @
Serene Valley
4 PM G7 BKB Kittanning
4:15 PM CC @Southmoreland/
Shadyside Acad @SSA
5 PM G8 BKB Kittanning
6 PM B JV SOC @ Shady Side Acdy.
6 PM JV/V VB @ Apollo-Ridge
7:30 PM B V SOC @Shady Side Acdy.
TBA 7/8 FB @ Valley
3:15 PM V G Knoch
3:15 PM JV G @ Knoch @ Saxon G.C.
4 PM G V SOC Knoch
5:30 PM G JV SOC Knoch
7 PM Junior High “Meet and
Greet”
3:15 PM V G West Shamokin
3:15 PM JV G West Shamokin
3:30 PM G7 BKB @ West Shamokin
4:30 PM G8 BKB @ West Shamokin
5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Highlands
6 PM 9th FB @ Ford City
6 PM JV/V VB @ Valley
7 PM B V SOC @ Highlands
10 AM JV FB @ Burrell
10 AM B V SOC Kittanning
11:30 AM B JV SOC Kittanning
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Buffalo Parent/Grandparent Breakfast
Mid 9-weeks
3:15 PM JV G @ F. City @Lenape G.C.
3:30 PM V G @ F. City @Lenape G.C.
4 PM G7 BKB Burrell
5 PM G8 BKB Burrell
5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Indiana
7 PM G V SOC @ Indiana
4 PM CC GCC/Kittanning
6 PM B JV SOC @ Hampton
6 PM JV/V VB Highlands
7:30 PM B V SOC @ Hampton
TBA G8 BKB @ Elderton
TBA G7 BKB @ Elderton
TBA V G @ Elderton
4 PM 7/8 FB West Shamokin
4 PM G V SOC Highlands
5:30 PM G JV SOC Highlands
6 PM JV/V VB @ Montour
3:15 PM V G Burrell
3:30 PM 9th FB @ Mars
4 PM B V SOC Knoch
5:30 PM B JV SOC Knoch
6 PM JV/V VB @ Burrell
4 PM G V SOC Mars
5:30 PM G JV SOC Mars
7:30 PM V FB Burrell
Yom Kippur
September
2010
FASD
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Building Contacts
Buffalo Elementary School - 500 Sarver Road, Sarver, PA 16055 (724) 353-9577
•Steven Poleski, Principal x4110 poleski@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Elizabeth Vaughn, Elem. Counselor x4599 vaughn@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Amy Sutara, Nurse x4560 sutara@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Cyndi Jones, Nurse Aide x4560 cjones@freeport.k12.pa.us
Anke Huggins, Janet x4032 anke@freeport.k12.pa.us
Calabrese, Celeste, x4124 calabrese@freeport.k12.pa.us
Catanese, Ashley x4027 catanese@freeport.k12.pa.us
Cherosky, Leanne x4026 cherosky@freeport.k12.pa.us
Clark, Lauren x4036 clark@freeport.k12.pa.us
Cox, Suzanne x4016 cox@freeport.k12.pa.us
Coyne, Sally x4014 coyne@freeport.k12.pa.us
Crytzer, Jodi x4033 crytzer@freeport.k12.pa.us
Engleka, Aimee x4002 engleka@freeport.k12.pa.us
Ferguson, Anne x4011 ferguson@freeport.k12.pa.us
Gaillot, John x4023 johng@freeport.k12.pa.us
Henry, Deanna henry@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Kathy Lasko, Secretary x4000 lasko@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Ron Thompson, Head Custodian thompsonr@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Peggy Grenda, Head Cook x2
Keibler, Marla x4031 keibler@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kemp, Melissa x4012 kemp@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kleckner, Michael x4028 kleckner@freeport.k12.pa.us
Kobelenske, Rose x4009 kobelenske@freeport.k12.pa.us
Krol, Ashley x4520 krol@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lampus, Jared x4003 lampus@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lemon, Cynthia x4013 lemon@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lewandroski, Michael x4019 lewandroski@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lowry, John lowry@freeport.k12.pa.us
McGrath, Michael x4123 mcgrath@freeport.k12.pa.us
Mitlo, William x4021 mitlo@freeport.k12.pa.us
Nichol, Kimberly x4029 nichol@freeport.k12.pa.us
Ortego, Mark x3134 ortego@freeport.k12.pa.us
Otterman, Kelli x4008 otterman@freeport.k12.pa.us
Phillips, Joseph x4004 phillipsj@freeport.k12.pa.us
Rabbitt, Tammy x4010 rabbitt@freeport.k12.pa.us
Raybuck, Melissa x4024 raybuck@freeport.k12.pa.us
Romaniw, Pamela x4005 romaniw@freeport.k12.pa.us
Rumbaugh, Claudine x4006 rumbaugh@freeport.k12.pa.us
Serwon, Leah x4034 serwon@freeport.k12.pa.us
Smith, Al x4022 smitha@freeport.k12.pa.us
Sypulski, Sara x4007 sypulski@freeport.k12.pa.us
Urik, Antonette x4018 urik@freeport.k12.pa.us
VanTine, Sharon x4020 vantines@freeport.k12.pa.us
South Buffalo Elementary School - 562 Freeport Road, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-9510
•Charles Kreinbucher, Principal x3000 kreinbucher@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Elizabeth Vaughn, Elem. Counselor vaughn@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Amy Sutara, Nurse x3510 sutara@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Cyndi Jones, Nurse Aide x3510 cjones@freeport.k12.pa.us
Berberich, Jessica x3006 berberich@freeport.k12.pa.us
Blose, Shannan x3023 blose@freeport.k12.pa.us
Bogan, Renee x3008 bogan@freeport.k12.pa.us
Brestensky, Ronna x3026 brestensky@freeport.k12.pa.us
Buday, Rachel x3004 buday@freeport.k12.pa.us
Cooper, Cathi x3022 cooper@freeport.k12.pa.us
Coyle, David x3002 coyle@freeport.k12.pa.us
Depew, Matt x3033 depew@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Grace Seitam, Secretary x3000 seitamg@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Terry VanTine, Head Custodian vantine@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Anna Brestensky, Head Cook x3550
Durand, Mindy x3017 durand@freeport.k12.pa.us
Gaillot, Jenie x3016 gaillot@freeport.k12.pa.us
Henry, Deanna x3037 henry@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lachowicz, Carly x3013 lachowicz@freeport.k12.pa.us
Loevlie, Deborah x3034 loevlie@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lowry, John x3036 lowry@freeport.k12.pa.us
McGrath, Michael x3019 mcgrath@freeport.k12.pa.us
Nasser, Kristin x3031 nasser@freeport.k12.pa.us
Negley, LeeAnn x3007 negley@freeport.k12.pa.us
Ortego, Mark x3039 ortego@freeport.k12.pa.us
O’Shell, Lorie x3024 oshell@freeport.k12.pa.us
Pollino, Natalie x3021 pollino@freeport.k12.pa.us
Rettig-Seitam, Marcia x3500 rettig@freeport.k12.pa.us
Rinaman, Laura x3030 rinaman@freeport.k12.pa.us
Sheilds, Theresa x3041 sheilds@freeport.k12.pa.us
Zollinger, Angela x3032 zollinger@freeport.k12.pa.us
Freeport Kindergarten Center - 408 High Street, Freeport, PA 16229 (724) 295-9250
•Charles Kreinbucher, Principal kreinbucher@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Elizabeth Vaughn, Elem. Counselor vaughn@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Heidi Bringenberg, Nurse Aide bringenberg@freeport.k12.pa.us
Barry, Debra barry@freeport.k12.pa.us
Calabrese, Celeste calabrese@freeport.k12.pa.us
Check, Heather check@freeport.k12.pa.us
Henry, Deanna henry@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Linda Windows, Secretary windows@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Bill Cassol, Head Custodian cassol@freeport.k12.pa.us
•Margie Swartz, Head Cook
Kuert, Saundra kuert@freeport.k12.pa.us
Lowry, John lowry@freeport.k12.pa.us
Miller, Rachel miller@freeport.k12.pa.us
Ortlip, Michele ortlip@freeport.k12.pa.us
Phillips, Emily phillipse@freeport.k12.pa.us
Raber, Aimee raber@freeport.k12.pa.us
Rettig-Seitam, Marcia rettig@freeport.k12.pa.us
Rupp, Bobbi rupp@freeport.k12.pa.us
Sheilds, Theresa sheilds@freeport.k12.pa.us
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Fire Prevention Week
South Buffalo Parent/Grandparent
Breakfast
5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Burrell
7 PM G V SOC @ Burrell
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Thursday
NOVEMBER
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday
Halloween
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Breakfast
3:15 PM JV G @ Fox Chapel@
Riverforest G.C.
4 PM G7 BKB Ford City
4 PM CC @ West Shamokin/Ford
City/Elderton @WSHM
5 PM G8 BKB Ford City
5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Deer Lakes
6 PM JV/V VB Ford City
7 PM B V SOC @ Deer Lakes
Columbus Day
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North G.C.
3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Valley
4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Valley
7:30 PM V FB @ Ford City
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Saturday
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TBA G JV SOC @ Deer Lakes
8:30 AM V VB Freeport VAR Tourn.
10 AM JV FB Ford City
11 AM CC @ Central Catholic Invite
@ Schenley Park
11 AM B V SOC @ Springdale
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Breakfast
4 PM 7/8 FB @ Apollo-Ridge
5:30 PM G JV SOC Valley
6:30 PM South Buffalo PTO Meeting
7 PM G V SOC Valley
Breakfast
3:15 PM JV G @ Kiski @ Vander. G.C.
3:45 PM G7 BKB @ Leechburg
4 PM 9th FB Knoch
4:45 PM G8 BKB @ Leechburg
5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Mars
6 PM JV/V VB @ West Shamokin
7 PM B V SOC @ Mars
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Breakfast
7:30 PM V FB Apollo Ridge
(Homecoming)
8:30 AM JV VB Freeport JV Tourn.
10 AM JV FB @ Apollo-Ridge
10 AM G V SOC Quaker Valley
11:30 AM G JV SOC Quaker Valley
3 PM B V SOC @ Blackhawk
4:30 PM B JV SOC @ Blackhawk
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No School Teacher In-Service
3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Kittanning
3:45 PM G V SOC @ Knoch
4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Kittanning
5:15 PM G JV SOC @ Knoch
Breakfast
4 PM CC Steel Valley/Riverview
5:30 PM B JV SOC Shady Side
Academy
6 PM JV/V VB @ Kittanning
6 PM K Center PTO Meeting
7 PM B V SOC Shady Side Academy
PSAT at FHS
4 PM G7 BKB West Shamokin
4 PM 7/8 FB Kittanning
5 PM G8 BKB West Shamokin
5:30 PM G JV SOC @ Mars
6 PM JV/V VB Knoch
7 PM G V SOC @ Mars
Audion Room 83
4 PM 9th FB @ Hampton
5:30 PM B JV SOC Highlands
6 PM JV/V VB Apollo-Ridge
7 PM B V SOC Highlands
4 PM G7 BKB @ Burrell
5 PM G8 BKB @ Burrell
7:30 PM V FB Deer Lakes
10 AM JV FB @ Deer Lakes
2 PM G V SOC @ Karns City
3:30 PM G JV SOC @ Karns City
7 PM Homecoming Dance HS Café
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5:30 PM G JV SOC Indiana
7 PM G V SOC Indiana
4 PM G7 BKB Elderton
4 PM B V SOC @ Kittanning
5 PM G8 BKB Elderton
5:30 PM B JV SOC @ Kittanning
6 PM JV/V VB Valley
3:15 PM CC @ Freedom Invite @
Brush Creek Park
6 PM 7/8 FB @ Burrell
6 PM JV/V VB @ South Fayette
TBA 9th FB @ Highlands
4 PM G7 BKB Valley
5 PM G8 BKB Valley
6 PM JV/V VB @ Highlands
7:30 PM V FB @ West Shamokin
10 AM JV FB West Shamokin
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Red Ribbon Week
12th Grade PSSA Retest
3:30 PM G7 BKB @ Ford City
4:30 PM G8 BKB @ Ford City
Freeport Halloween Parade
4 PM G7 BKB Leechburg
4 PM 7/8 FB Deer Lakes
5 PM G8 BKB Leechburg
End of First 9-weeks
1:45 PM CC @ WPIAL Championship
@ Cooper’s Lake
2:30 PM Elem. Halloween Parties
7:30 PM V FB Summit Academy
(Sr. Night)
FASD
Parent/Booster Groups
How to Obtain District Information
Information can be obtained through a variety of sources.
• The Internet - Visit the District’s website at www.freeport.k12.pa.us. General information, school news,
announcements, and schedule of events are just some of the items available and updated throughout the
school year. Take time to visit each school as they develop their sites.
• Bee TV - Activities, events, and programs can be found on Cable Channel 50.
• Electronic Message Center - Located in front of the Administration Office and Freeport High School on
Route 356, the electronic message center provides information on activities and events. The message
center provides 24-hour District information for motorists passing the area each day.
• Communications Office - Information can be obtained through the school district’s communications office
by calling (724) 295-5143, extension 260, emailing toshell@freeport.k12.pa.us or by requesting in writing to: Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229. Information packets and other
school district related information are available via mail, e-mail or telephone.
PTO Groups Contact Info
Buffalo Elementary School PTO
meetings - second Monday of month
Julie Domhoff, President - 295-5421 (before 6 pm) buffalopto@yahoo.com
South Buffalo Elementary School PTO
meetings - first Wednesday of month
Kristen Chodkowski - President - 294-3129
Kindergarten Center PTO
meetings - second Tuesday of month
Melanie Bollinger - President - 353-9046
Booster Groups Contact Info
Baseball – Cathy Singer – 295-3899, email: casinger@zoominternet.net
Basketball, Boys – Cecil Furer – 842-2020
Basketball, Girls – Scott/Michelle Blake – 524-1028, email: bearlove@zbzoom.net
Cheerleading – Rhonda Meehan – 816-4613, email: jmeehan254@aol.com
Cross Country – Joe Zboran – 295-2309, email: zboran@consolidated.net
Football – Tracy Hughes – 295-6525, email: hughes@freeport.k12.pa.us
Golf – Peggy Jarosinski – 353-2358
Music – Tracy Balentine – 295-3708, email: balentinetracy@yahoo.com
Soccer, Boys & Girls – Scott/Michelle Blake – 524-1028, email: bearlove@zbzoom.net
Softball – Tom Rotto – 294-2317, email: trotto@zoominternet.net
Swimming – Alice Boyle – 353-0031, email: larrylube1@msn.com
Volleyball – Gaylene Massart – 353-1025, email: cgmassart@zoominternet.net
(check full calendar for specific dates of all parent and booster group meetings)
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Monday
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9 AM CC @ PIAA Championship@
Hershey
Daylight Savings Ends
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Election Day
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Wednesday
Thursday
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Friday
5
4-8 PM High School/Junior High
Parent Teacher Conferences
4:30-8:30 PM Elementary Parent
Teacher Conferences
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Veteran’s Day 12
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Audion Room 83
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Saturday
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No School – 8-11 AM Parent
Teacher Conferences
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High School Fall Play
High School Fall Play
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Winter Sports Begin
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No School – Vacation
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Time Schedule and Lunch Info
FASD Time Schedule
Administration Office - 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Freeport Senior High School - Teachers: 7:40 am – 3:10 pm Students: 7:40 am – 2:37 pm
Freeport Junior High School - Teachers: 7:40 am – 3:10 pm Students: 7:50 am – 2:35 pm
Buffalo Elementary School - Teachers: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Students: 8:50 am – 3:30 pm
South Buffalo Elementary School - Teachers: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Students: 8:50 am – 3:30 pm
Freeport Kindergarten Center - Teachers: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Students: 8:50 am – 3:30 pm
School Lunch Prices
School lunches are provided on a daily basis in all schools in the Freeport Area School District.
When purchased, students receive a well-balanced, nutritious lunch. Our cafeteria uses a point of
service system (grades 1 - 12) to keep track of your child’s account. You may deposit money into their
account anytime during the school day. A positive balance is required at all times to maintain a student’s
account. Lunch prices for the 2010-2011 school year are: Students – $2.50, Student Reduced – $ .40,
Adults –$4.00, Milk – $.50. Contact Mr. Mark Smith, Food Service Director at (724) 295-5143, ext. 252
with any questions.
Participation in the National School Lunch Free and Reduced Price Program
The Federal government provides support for student lunches through the National School Lunch Program. Free and reduced price school lunches represent
an important component of the Nation’s nutrition safety net for children. On any given day, over 14 million meals are served in schools across the country under
the NSL program.
Many may not realize that almost all state and Federal grants available to schools are tied to the school district’s free and reduced lunch percentage. In an
attempt to serve the neediest schools, grant proposals normally are weighed based on the percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunches in the
school district. These grants provide funding for reading programs, computers, software, additional teachers, and many other valuable learning resources that often
are beyond the financial capabilities of a school district.
We strongly encourage families who fall within the eligibility requirements for free or reduced cost lunches for their children to complete an application for this
program. Failure to do so sends Federal and state dollars out of the Freeport Area School District. If you qualify for the program, there is no requirement to actually
participate should you choose not to. Grant opportunities are based on the eligible percentage in the district rather than the participating percentage.
Applications are available in the office of each of the schools within the district. You may apply for this program anytime during the school year by contacting
Mark Smith, Food Service Director at 724-295-5143 extension 252 or at smithm@freeport.k12.pa.us. Rest assured that the school will treat this information with
the utmost respect for your confidentiality. Remember that your Federal tax dollars support this program. Your participation, if eligibility requirements are met, keep
Federal and state tax dollars in Freeport.
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Monday
Wednesday
NOVEMBER
December
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3:30 PM B 9th BKB Mars (Scrim.)
6 PM G JV/V BKB @Riverview (Scrim.)
Thursday
Hanukkah
2
Friday
3
4 PM B7 BKB Apollo-Ridge (Scrim.)
5 PM B8 BKB Apollo-Ridge (Scrim.)
6 PM B JV/V BKB Slippery Rock/
Leechburg (Scrimmage)
6:30 PM Basketball Blue and Gold
Madness
Saturday
4
Freeport Christmas Parade
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28 29 30
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10
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Elementary Santa’s Workshop
3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Kittanning
(Scrim.)
6 PM B JV/V BKB Burrell (Scrim.)
Audion Room 83
7:30 PM Buffalo Choral Concert in HS
auditorium
7:30 PM South Buffalo Choral
Concert
TBA B 9th BKB @ Deer Lakes
TBA B JV/V BKB @ Knoch Tip-Off
Tournament
TBA G JV/V BKB @ Slippery Rock
Tournament
4 PM B7 BKB Kittanning
5 PM B8 BKB Kittanning
TBA B JV/V BKB @ Knoch Tip-Off
Tournament
TBA G JV/V BKB @ Slippery Rock
Tournament
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4:30 PM B7 BKB @ West Shamokin
5:30 PM B8 BKB @ West Shamokin
3:30 PM B 9th BKB Knoch
6 PM B JV/V BKB Valley
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Kittanning
6 PM SW @ Valley
3:45 PM B8 BKB @ Springdale
Buffalo Kids Helping Kids
4 PM B7 BKB Ford City
5 PM B8 BKB Ford City
6 PM G JV/V BKB Apollo-Ridge
6 PM SW @ East Allegheny
Buffalo Kids Helping Kids
3:30 PM B 9th BKB Highlands
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Springdale
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3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Kittanning
4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Kittanning
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Burrell
6 PM B JV/V BKB Riverview
7 PM Junior High Band and Choral
Concert
Junior High Winter Games Day
2:30 PM Elementary Christmas Parties
3:30 PM B 9th BKB Kittanning
4 PM B7 BKB West Shamokin
5 PM B8 BKB West Shamokin
7 PM High School Band and Choral
Concert
9:15 AM Junior High Band and Choral
Concert
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TBA G JV/V BKB @ Riverview
Tournament
TBA B 9th BKB Freeport Tournament
TBA B JV/V BKB Freeport Tournament
TBA G JV/V BKB @ Riverview
Tournament
TBA B 9th BKB Freeport Tournament
TBA B JV/V BKB Freeport Tournament
Mid 9-weeks
3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Riverview (Scrim.)
4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Riverview (Scrim.)
6 PM G JV/V BKB Shady Side Acdy.
(Scrim.)
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JANUARY
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FASD
Community Information
Athletic Event Ticket Prices
All District residents age 62 and older can obtain a Gold Pass for free admission to sporting events
in the Freeport Area School District. The complimentary passes are good for life and can be obtained
at each school building. Senior Citizens must obtain a pass and show it at each sporting event in
order to gain free admission to each event. Following are ticket prices for the 2010-2011 school year:
Football reserved - $5.00, Football adult - $4.00, Football students - $3.00, Basketball adult - $3.00,
Basketball student - $2.00.
Access to District Buildings
While the Freeport Area School District recognizes that all facilities “belong” to the community,
safety concerns prohibit residents from having at-will access to buildings and grounds without proper
permission. Residents wishing to use or view buildings and grounds may do so during scheduled public events, designated program times, and during other times the buildings and grounds are properly
supervised and open for public use.
If residents wish to use or view buildings and grounds during the school day for a specific purpose,
prior approval must be given by the building principal. This procedure provides the safest environment for the school population.
Facilities Use Request Procedure
Individuals or groups wishing to use the facilities in the Freeport Area School District may do so with prior approval of the building administrator. In order to
do so, a Facilities Use Request form must be completed and submitted to the building principal for approval. A fee is charged for non-school related events and
charges for security and janitorial services may be imposed on all groups using school facilities, when necessary. Further information on the use of school facilities can be obtained through the building principal’s office of the facility to be used.
All-Weather Track
The all-weather track is located on the Freeport High School campus and surrounds the athletic field. The 400-meter track is available for use before and
after school during daylight hours on school days and during daylight hours on non-school days. Only running or walking shoes are to be used on the track; no
spikes The public is not permitted to use the track during school hours, during school activities, from 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. and will be asked to leave the track
during those time periods. Questions on public use of the track can be answered by contacting the Athletic Director’s office at (724) 295-5143, ext. 260.
Additionally, the following guidelines have been established for public use of the track: no wheeled vehicles, no hitting golf balls, no tobacco products or
alcoholic beverages, no animals/pets - dogs, cats, etc., no littering or loitering, and use of all lanes except inside lanes 1 and 2 for recreational walking.
Tax Information
Property Tax Collectors
•Buffalo - Carla Garia - (724) 353-1795
•Freeport - Lynn Chiado - (724) 295-1175
•South Buffalo - Valarie Smith - (724) 295-4522
Earned Income Tax Collector
•Buffalo - Carla Garia - (724) 353-1795
•Freeport - Lynn Chiado - (724) 295-1175
•South Buffalo - Mary Greene - (724) 295-9291
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4 PM B7 BKB Highlands
5 PM B8 BKB Highlands
6 PM G JV/V BKB West Shamokin
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3:30 PM B 9th BKB Ford City
3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Ford City
4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Ford City
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Leechburg
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7 PM High School Financial Aid Night
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3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Valley
4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Valley
6 PM G JV/V BKB Deer Lakes
6 PM SW @ Shady Side Academy
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End of Second 9-weeks
4 PM B7 BKB @ Burrell
5 PM B8 BKB @ Burrell
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Leechburg
6 PM SW @ Highlands
3:45 PM B 9th BKB @ Springdale
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ West Shamokin
6 PM G JV/V BKB Knoch
Martin Luther King Day
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3:30 PM B 9th BKB West Shamokin
6 PM B JV/V BKB Shady Side Acdy.
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3:30 PM B 9th BKB Apollo-Ridge
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Ford City
3:30 PM B 9th BKB Riverview
6 PM B JV/V BKB Apollo-Ridge
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6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Apollo-Ridge
Elementary Report Cards Issued
3:30 PM B 9th BKB Shady Side Acdy.
6 PM B JV/V BKB Springdale
High School Snowball Dance at
Laube Hall
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South Buffalo Food Drive
4 PM B7 BKB Knoch
5 PM B8 BKB Knoch
6 PM G JV/V BKB Burrell
3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Burrell
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Riverview
6 PM G JV/V BKB Highlands
6 PM B JV/V BKB Knoch
3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Highlands
4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Highlands
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ West Shamokin
6 PM SW @ Mars
South Buffalo Winter Carnival
3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Ford City
4 PM B7 BKB Valley
5 PM B8 BKB Valley
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Deer Lakes
New Year’s Day
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4 PM B7 BKB Shady Side Academy
5 PM B8 BKB Shady Side Academy
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Ford City
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4 PM B7 BKB Deer Lakes
5 PM B8 BKB Deer Lakes
6 PM G JV/V BKB Elderton
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Parent Information
Student Picture Procedure
Throughout the year, the Freeport Area School District shares information with the public through news releases, slide presentations, videotaping, etc., or
through publications such as “The Freeporter”. District publications and promotional material (newsletters, website, calendar, etc.) and local newspapers may contain pictures of students from the various schools in the district. If parents DO NOT wish to have their child’s photograph used in any publication or in the media,
please submit a written request stating so to: Freeport Area School District,
School and Student Events Coord.
PO Drawer C
Freeport, PA 16229
Parents need to submit a written request each year. Once received, the request will be kept on file for one year in the school office.
Parental Approval of Student Educational Information on Freeport’s Website
The community can look up information on Freeport’s website at www.freeport.k12.pa.us. Periodically, student’s names, work, accomplishments, awards,
etc., are published on our website. If as a parent, you do not wish to have any of your child’s educational accomplishments listed on our webpage, please notify
your child’s building principal at the start of each school year. Otherwise, names and educational information will be published for review. Please note: personal
information, such as address, date of birth, social security numbers, etc., are not published information.
School Closings and Delays
Procedure
In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies, it may be necessary to delay the start of school, dismiss early or cancel school. In those instances,
school district officials will make every effort to have closing and delay announcements made on the school district website main page and local media outlets:
Internet
District website •www.freeport.k12.pa.us
Radio and TV Radio - •WISR 680 AM
•WBUT1050 AM
•WLER 97.7 FM
•KDKA 1020 AM
Television - •KDKA TV-2
•WTAE TV-4
•WPXI TV-11
(note: PCNC-TV is a rebroadcast of WPXI-TV and does NOT always provide the most up-to-date school closing information.)
Decisions for school closures or delays are made in the evenings or early morning hours. Please be aware that the decision you may first hear (for example
a two-hour delay) can quickly change based on dramatic changes in weather conditions. Please stay tuned to local media outlets for changes if weather conditions are questionable prior to sending your child to the bus stop.
In order to keep district telephone lines open for emergency use, PLEASE do not call the school to obtain school closure and delay information. Also, parents
are urged to provide each child with training so they will know where to go if school is dismissed early in an emergency. There may be times when school could
possibly be dismissed on very short notice, so it is suggested that your child be trained how to cope in these circumstances.
Non-Public and Private Schools
When the District is closed, delayed, or dismissed early for inclement weather or other emergencies, all school transportation provided to non-public and
private students follows the school district’s schedule. Transportation will not be provided to non-public and private school students serviced by Freeport Area
School District busing when the school district is closed for inclement weather or other emergencies, even if the non-public or private school is open for the day.
When the school district is on a delay or dismisses early, all non-public and private school buses follow the school district’s delay or dismissal schedule.
Extra-Curricular Activities and School Closings/Delays/Early Dismissals
When school is closed for inclement weather or other emergencies, school sponsored activities and events are cancelled (i.e. practices, events, etc.). In the
event of a school delay, all morning activities and events are canceled and during an early dismissal all evening activities and events are canceled. Any changes
to this procedure will be communicated through coaches and advisors.
Sunday
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Tuesday
Wednesday
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3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ Apollo-Ridge
6 PM B JV/V BKB Ford City
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4 PM B7 BKB Burrell
5 PM B8 BKB Burrell
6 PM G JV/V BKB Leechburg
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3:45 PM B 9th BKB @ Springdale
6 PM B JV/V BKB West Shamokin
6 PM SW @ Kiski
Thursday
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Saturday
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3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Shady Side Acdy.
3:45 PM B 9th BKB @ Riverview
4:30 PM B8 BKB @ Shady Side Acdy.
6 PM G JV/V BKB Ford City
6 PM SW @ Springdale
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Apollo-Ridge
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3:30 PM B 9th BKB @ West Shamokin
3:30 PM B7 BKB @ Deer Lakes
5 PM B8 BKB @ Deer Lakes
6 PM G JV/V BKB @ Elderton
2:30 PM Elem. Valentine’s Day Parties
6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Shady Side Acdy.
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6 PM B JV/V BKB @ Winchester Thur.
Mid 9-weeks
3:30 PM B 9th BKB Burrell
4 PM B7 BKB Knoch
5 PM B8 BKB Knoch
6 PM SW @ Knoch/Mars @ Butler HS
7:30 PM High School Musical HS Aud.
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6 PM SW @ Deer Lakes
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FASD
Parent Information
Annual Public Notice of Special Education Services for School Age Children with Disabilities
It is the responsibility of the Pennsylvania Department of Education to insure that all children with disabilities residing in the Commonwealth (including children with disabilities
attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities), and who are in need of special education or related services, are identified, located, and evaluated. This
responsibility is required by a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Amendments of 1997 (IDEA ‘97). Additional questions can be answered by contacting
the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, Division of Compliance. A Special Education ConsultLine is available at 1-800-879-2301 (voice/TTY/TTD).
Freeport Area School District provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to children with disabilities who need special education and related services. Pennsylvania has
adopted state laws, which conform to IDEA ‘97 and which school districts must follow. FAPE is provided to students who need specially designed instruction and have one or more
of the following physical or mental disabilities: Autism, Deaf-blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic
Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment including Blindness, Early Intervention.
Early Intervention
The IDEA ‘97 also requires the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education to children with disabilities between three years of age and the school district’s age of beginners. In Pennsylvania, a child between three years of age and the school district’s age of beginners who has a developmental delay or one or more of the physical or mental disabilities listed above may be identified as an “eligible young child.”
Eligible young children are afforded the rights of school-age children with disabilities, including screening, evaluation, individualized education program planning, and provision
of appropriate programs and services. The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for providing programs and services to eligible young children under Act 212 of
1990, The Early Intervention Services System Act. The ARIN Intermediate Unit provides programs and services to eligible young children on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department
of Education. For more information, contact the ARIN Early Intervention Service Coordinator at 724-463-5300, ext. 216.
Screening
Freeport Area School District has established and implemented procedures to locate, identify, and evaluate children suspected of having disabilities. These procedures involve screening
activities which include but are not limited to: yearly review of group-based ability and achievement test scores, cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, and report cards;
hearing screening in kindergarten, first, second, third, and seventh grades and in other grades for exceptional situations; vision screening K-12; and, speech and language screening in
kindergarten, and individually by teacher referrals. In schools which have instructional support teams (IST), the above screening activities may lead to consideration by the IST as another
level of screening.
Except as indicated above, or otherwise announced publicly, screening activities take place in an on-going fashion throughout the school year. Screening is conducted in the
child’s home school unless other arrangements are necessary.
Evaluation
When screening indicates that a child may be a child with disabilities, Freeport Area School District will seek parental consent to conduct an evaluation. “Evaluation” means procedures used in the determination of whether a child has a disability and the nature and extent of the special education and related services that the child needs. The term means
procedures used selectively with an individual child and is not limited to tests administered to or procedures used with all children.
In Pennsylvania, this evaluation is conducted by a group of qualified professionals and the parent. The group of qualified professionals shall include a certified school psychologist when evaluating a child for autism, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, or traumatic brain
injury. The evaluation process must be completed no later than sixty school days after the district receives written parental consent and must include “protection-in-evaluation
procedures” (for example, tests and procedures used as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation process may not be racially or culturally biased). Upon completion of the administration of tests and the collection of other evaluation materials, a group of qualified professionals and the parent of the child will determine whether the child is a child with a disability
and what the educational needs are of the child. Information obtained from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, parent input, teacher recommendations,
physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior will be documented and considered carefully. If a determination is made that a child has a disability and
needs special education and related services, an individualized education program (IEP) must be developed for the child.
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Daylight Savings Begins 14
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No School–Snow Makeup Day #1
4 PM B V BSB Leechburg (Scrim.)
4 PM B JV BSB @Leechburg (Scrim.)
First Day of Spring 21
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High School Band Trip to Florida
through March 6
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High School Blood Drive
4-8 PM High School/Junior High
4:30-8:30 PM Elementary
Ash Wednesday 10
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Audion Room 83
7:30 PM Junior High Play
Friday
Saturday
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No School – 8-11 AM Parent
Teacher Conferences
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7:30 PM Junior High Play
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PSSA Testing
3:30-5 PM Cheerleading Tryout
Practice at Buffalo
PSSA Testing
Practice at Buffalo
4 PM G V SB Fox Chapel (Scrim.)
5:30 PM G JV SB Fox Chapel (Scrim.)
PSSA Testing
Practice at Buffalo
4 PM B V BSB @ Highlands (Scrim.)
4 PM B JV BSB Highlands (Scrim.)
PSSA Testing
8 AM-2 PM Cheerleading Tryouts
HS Gym
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PSSA Testing
4 PM B V BSB @ Leechburg
4 PM G V SB Knoch
5:30 PM G JV SB Knoch
11 AM B JV BSB Leechburg
PSSA Testing
End of Third 9-weeks
3:45 PM G V SB @Springdale (Scrim.)
5:15 PM G JV SB @Springdale (Scrim.)
PSSA Testing
PSSA Testing
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4 PM B V BSB Knoch
4 PM B JV BSB @ Knoch
4 PM G V SB Highlands
PSSA Testing
3:30 PM G V SB @ Kittanning
5 PM G JV SB @ Kittanning
PSSA Testing
4 PM B V BSB @ Kittanning
4 PM B JV BSB Kittanning
PSSA Testing
TBA G V SB @ Burrell
3:45 PM B/G TR Deer Lakes
4 PM B V BSB @ Valley
4 PM B JV BSB Valley
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Parent Information
Identification Activities
Parents who think their child has a disability may request, at any time, that the school district conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. This request should be made in writing to
the building principal. If a parent makes an oral request for a multidisciplinary evaluation, the school district shall provide the parent with a form for a written request.
Parents also have the right to obtain an independent educational evaluation, if they disagree with the school district’s evaluation. Freeport Area School District will provide to
parents, on request, information about where an independent educational evaluation may be obtained.
Educational Placement
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) describes the child’s present levels of educational performance, including how the child’s disability affects involvement and progress in
the general curriculum; a statement of measurable annual goals, including benchmarks or short-term objectives, to enable the child to be involved and progress in the general curriculum; a statement of special education related services and supplementary services to be provided to the child; an explanation of the extent to which the child will not participate
with non-disabled children in the regular class; any modifications in the administration of assessments; the projected date for beginning services and modification; and, how progress
toward annual goals will be measured. For each child with a disability, beginning at age fourteen or younger, a statement of transition service needs will be included. For each child,
beginning at age sixteen, a statement of need for transition services for the student, including as appropriate, and a statement of interagency responsibilities or needed linkages.
In determining student placement, consideration will be given to ensure that to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are educated with children who are
nondisabled. Classes and services that involve removal of children with disabilities from the regular environment will occur only if the nature or severity of the disability is such that
education in regular classes, with the use of supplementary aids and services, cannot be achieved satisfactorily.
Freeport Area School District also utilizes a system to locate and identify all students within the district who are thought to be gifted, in need of specially designed instruction
receive an IEP. For more information, please contact the building principal.
Services for Protected Handicapped Students
Students who are not eligible to receive special education programs and services may qualify as protected handicapped students and, therefore, be protected by other federal
and state laws intended to prevent discrimination. The school district must insure that protected handicapped students have an equal opportunity to participate in the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate for the individual student.
In compliance with state and federal law, the school district will provide to each protected handicapped student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those
related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities, to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the child must be of school-age with a physical or mental
disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in, or access to, an aspect of the school program.
These services and protections for “protected handicapped students” may be distinct from those applicable to disabled or thought-to-be disabled students. The school district
or the parent may initiate an evaluation if it is believed a student is a protected handicap student.
For further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services for protected handicapped students, parents should call the building principal. (Please note that
this is a regular education service and not one required by IDEA ‘97 or Chapter 14.)
Confidentiality
Each school district protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information regarding children with disabilities, children thought to have disabilities, protected handicapped students (if not protected by IDEA ‘97 or Pennsylvania’s Special Education Regulations) and children who are identified as gifted, in accordance with the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations. For more information on FERPA, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Freeport Area School District is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other legally protected classification, in its activities, programs or employment practices. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Larry Robb, Director
of Programs, Title IX and Section 503 and 504 Coordinator at Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA 16229 or by phone at 724-295-5141, ext. 220 between the
hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons, contact Mr. Robb.
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4 PM B V BSB Apollo-Ridge
6 PM B JV BSB Apollo-Ridge
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3:30 PM B/G TRK @ Kittanning
4 PM G V SB Shady Side Academy
5:30 PM G JV SB Shady Side Acdy.
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PSSA Testing
4 PM B V BSB Highlands
4 PM B JV BSB @ Highlands
4 PM G V SB Valley
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4 PM B V BSB @ Summit Academy
4 PM B JV BSB Summit Academy
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PSSA Testing
3:45 PM B/G TRK Burrell
4 PM G V SB @ West Shamokin
5:30 PM G JV SB @ West Shamokin
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4 PM B V BSB Burrell
4 PM B JV BSB @ Burrell
4 PM G V SB Leechburg
5:30 PM G JV SB Leechburg
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PSSA Testing Makeup
4 PM B V BSB Serra Catholic
PSSA Testing Makeup
3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @ Kittanning Red
3:45 PM B/G TRK @ Ford City
4 PM G V SB Ford City
5:30 PM G JV SB Ford City
PSSA Testing Makeup
3:30 PM B V BSB @ West Shamokin
4 PM B JV BSB West Shamokin
Audion Room 83
PSSA Testing Makeup
3:45 PM B JV BSB @ Ford City
3:45 PM G V SB @ Deer Lakes
3:45 PM B/G TRK Shady Side Acdy.
4 PM G 7/8 VB West Shamokin Black
5:15 PM G JV SB @ Deer Lakes
PSSA Testing Makeup
TBA B/G TRK @ Butler Invitational
3:45 PM B V BSB @ Ford City
10 AM G V SB Apollo-Ridge
11:30 AM G JV SB Apollo-Ridge
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TBA G V SB @ Elderton
TBA G JV SB @ Elderton
3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @ Ford City Purple
Mid 9-weeks
3:45 PM B JV BSB @ Springdale
3:45 PM B/G TRK @ Springdale
4 PM B V BSB Springdale
7:30 PM National Honor Society
Induction
4 PM G V SB Burrell
4 PM G 7/8 VB Elderton
12-4 PM District Art Show at FHS
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3:30 PM G 7/8 VB @Apollo Ridge Bl.
3:45 PM B/G TRK Riverview
4 PM B JV BSB @ Avonworth
5 PM G JV SB @ Shady Side Academy
3:45 PM B V BSB @ Apollo-Ridge
5:45 PM B JV BSB @ Apollo-Ridge
3:30 PM B/G TRK @ Apollo-Ridge
4 PM G V SB West Shamokin
4 PM G 7/8 VB Kittanning Red
5:30 PM G JV SB West Shamokin
TBA B/G TRK @ Mars Invitational
3:45 PM G V SB @ Ford City
4 PM B V BSB Summit Academy
4 PM B JV BSB @ Summit Academy
5:15 PM G JV SB @ Ford City
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4 PM B JV BSB Deer Lakes
24Easter 25
4 PM B V BSB Avonworth
FASD
Parent Information
Safe School Environment
The Freeport Area School District’s goal is to establish a secure school climate, conducive to teaching and student learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of
bullying behavior. The District expects all students and employees to act respectfully towards one another at all times. Students have the opportunity to visit the school counselor
or principal and anonymously report items that may affect the safety and welfare of others or the building.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Freeport Area School District is committed to assuring equal educational opportunities without discrimination on the basis of sex. Furthermore, this district is committed to
maintaining an educational environment for all students which is free of any type of sexual harassment/abuse/misconduct.
This policy is based upon Section 703 of Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Final Amendment to Guidelines on Discrimination because of sex promulgated by the Equal
Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 5 (A) of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, as amended
43 P.S., Section 951 et seq, the implementing guidelines on Sexual Harassment promulgated by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and case law. For information regarding
this policy, contact Mr. Larry Robb, Director of Programs, at (724) 295-5141, ext. 220. Bullying
Bullying is defined as an intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, or a series of acts that are directed at another student or students and occurs in or related to the
school settings, is severe, persistent, or pervasive and interferes with a student’s education or disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to
physical, verbal, psychological or relational, or cyber-bullying. The Freeport School District prohibits any bullying as defined within the School District Policy Manual.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
The Freeport Area School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from
pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school building and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests
by removing food and routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school building and grounds to detect any pests that are present. Pest sightings are reported to
our IPM coordinator who evaluates the pest problem and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased
sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points and physically removing pests.
From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will only be used when necessary, and will not be routinely applied. When
chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic products when possible. Applications will be made only when people do not have access to the area(s) being treated.
Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following the application.
Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide applications made at the school. To receive notification, you must be
placed on the school’s notification registry. This can be done by notifying the building principal in writing. Please note that because it is updated annually, parents must submit a
letter to the school every year if they wish to be placed on this registry. Include your name, your child’s/children’s names(s), address, telephone number, and email address.
If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem, notice will be provided to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing.
Exemptions to this notification include disinfectants and antimicrobial products, self-containerized baits placed in areas not accessible to students, and gel type baits placed in cracks,
crevices or voids. If you have any questions, please contact the Maintenance Office at 724-295-5141 ext. 251.
Right to Know
Government agencies must presume that a record is a public record available for inspection or copying. The Right to Know law requires government agencies, including school
districts, to comply with the regulations as set forth by the Right-to-Know Law Act 3 of 2008. This law changes the way citizens have access to public records of their government
agencies and the way these government agencies process these requests. For more information, please review the Pennsylvania Open Records Law by visiting the Office of Open
Records website openrecords.state.pa.us or by calling 717-346-9903. To obtain a public record from the Freeport Area School District, please complete the open records form at
www.freeport.k12.pa.us and send via mail to Todd O’Shell, Open Records Officer, Freeport Area School District, PO Drawer C, Freeport, PA, fax to (724) 295-3001, or email toshell@
freeport.k12.pa.us. Contact Mr. O’Shell with any questions at (724) 295-5143, ext. 260 or contact the Office of Open Records.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
4 PM B V BSB @ Burrell
4 PM B JV BSB Burrell
Mother’s Day
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Makeup Day #7
TBA B/G TRK @ Pine Richland Invita.
3:30 PM B JV BSB @ West Shamokin
4 PM B V BSB West Shamokin
5-6 PM FHS Promenade at HS Aud.
6-11 PM FHS Prom at Syria Mosque
4 PM G V SB Deer Lakes
5:30 PM G JV SB Deer Lakes
6 PM G 7/8 VB @ West Sham. Black
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3:45 PM B JV BSB @ Deer Lakes
4 PM B V BSB Deer Lakes
4 PM G V SB Riverview
7:30 PM South Buffalo Band and
Choral Concert
Audion Room 83
4 PM G 7/8 VB Apollo Ridge Blue
7:30 PM Buffalo Band and Choral
Concert at HS Aud.
Buffalo Elementary Picnic
Kennywood Picnic Day
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Concert
6th Grade Moveup Day
7 PM High School Spring Choral
Concert
G V SB @ Valley
B JV BSB Ford City
B V BSB Ford City (Sr. Night)
Buffalo PTO Meeting
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9 AM High School Awards Assembly
HS Aud.
12:30 PM Jr. High Awards Assembly
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3:45 PM G V SB @ Apollo-Ridge
4 PM G 7/8 VB Ford City Purple
5:15 PM G JV SB @ Apollo-Ridge
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Band and Choral Concert
South Buffalo Family Fun Day
Buffalo Elementary Field Day
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Transportation
Transportation System
The Freeport Area School District transports approximately 2,200 students daily on 32 school buses and vans. Two transportation contractors, Valley Lines
and W.L. Roenigk, provide bus and van service to the school district’s K-12 public school population and to the school district’s non-public and special school
students. Valley Lines operates a bus garage at 1395 Sarver Road in Slate Lick and W.L. Roenigk operates a garage at 798 Ekastown Road in Sarver. Questions
can be directed to the transportation office at (724) 295-5143, ext. 260 or toshell@freeport.k12.pa.us. After 4:00 p.m., contact the bus garages directly - Valley
Lines at (724) 295-9150 or W.L. Roenigk at (724) 353-1515.
Bus Safety
Safety of all students and the driver is the chief concern in the daily transportation of students who ride Freeport Are School District provided transportation.
Through effective operation of all students and parents/guardians, the safe delivery of all students to their destination can be successfully achieved.
Parents should discuss safety issues with children and encourage them to be safety minded at their bus stop and during the bus ride. Parents and students
should keep the following bus safety issues in mind:
At the bus stop:
• Students must arrive at the bus stop at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time; always walk to the bus stop, even when late-never run;
stand off the roadway while waiting, not pushing, shoving or engaging in horseplay; respect other peoples property; and wait for and get off the bus only
at approved stop locations.
During loading and unloading:
• Always stay away from the 12 foot “danger zone” around the bus, except when directed by the driver to get on or off the bus; NEVER pick up an object
that you drop under or near the bus-ask the driver for help; always be sure that the driver can see you; make sure that clothing and backpacks have no
loose drawstrings or long straps that could catch in the handrails or bus door; when you see the bus coming, stand at the stop and wait for the bus to
come to a complete stop; always wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross the road and/or load into the bus; when crossing a traffic lane, always
look left, right, and then left again: cross only if approaching traffic has stopped; never walk behind the bus; and only board your assigned bus, unless
other arrangements are approved by your school.
During the bus ride:
• Always follow the drivers instructions; never distract the driver from driving unless there is immediate danger to you or others; remain seated in your
assigned seat and keep the isles clear; eating, drinking and chewing gum are prohibited; never bring unsafe or unauthorized items into the bus; never
create distracting behavior and loud noises; and allow the driver to perform his/her job without disruption unless an emergency arises.
Bus Stop Change Requests
Parents requesting school bus stop changes should contact the school district’s bus contractors (see contact information above). Requests will be reviewed with
the school district and parents will be contacted with a decision. Parents are asked to be patient with a response to their requests at the beginning of the year.
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their child’s safety getting on/off the bus daily. Bus stop requests will not be considered based on lack of parent
supervision at the bus stop (i.e. child not visible from house).
Bus Stops Five Days Per Week
New for 2010-2011 school year is that all bus stops either in the morning or afternoon must be five days a week. Students can have a different stop in
the morning than afternoon, but each must be five days a week. This change will allow teachers and bus drivers to know what stop each child is scheduled for,
ensuring their location on a daily basis. Students needing dropped off at a different stop will be on a note only basis approved by the school office.
Unauthorized Bus Entry
Act 65 of 1998 makes it a third-degree misdemeanor to board a school bus without proper authorization and with the intent to commit a crime, disrupt or interfere with the driver, or refusal to disembark from the school bus after being ordered to do so. To fully protect all students riding school district buses, all residents
and parents are asked to abide by this law.
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South Buffalo Awards Assembly
Junior High End of Year Fieldtrip
7
Possible Teacher In-service
Makeup Day
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Wednesday
8
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Friday
Saturday
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Buffalo Awards Assembly
Kindergarten Achievement Day
Last Day of School
7 PM Graduation at Laube Hall
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Audion Room 83
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Flag Day 15
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Father’s Day 20
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FASD
The Class of 2010
Graduation Plans
• 84%-Attending post-secondary education
– 65% plan to attend a 4-year college
– 6% plan to attend a 2-year college
– 14% plan to attend a trade/technical/nursing school
• 4%-Entering the military
• 2%-Entering the work force
• 10%-Undecided
Honors
• 77 members of the Class of 2010 (60%) graduated with honors
– 37 graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA and higher)
– 26 graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.5-3.99 GPA)
– 14 graduated Cum Laude (3.25-3.49 GPA)
Scholarships
-20 members of the Class of 2010 (15%) were awarded 4-year college scholarships
-27 members of the Class of 2010 (21%) were awarded some type of partial college scholarship
-The Class of 2010 received $1,981,078 in scholarship monies
Finances
•2010-2011 Operating
-Local Revenue -State Subsidy -Federal Subsidy Total Budget
•Millage Rate Staff and Faculty
Budget
$12,916,000
$10,947,100
$ 322,900
$24,186,000 (total expenditures)
Buffalo - 53 Mills
Freeport and South Buffalo - 119 Mills
•Administration/Supervisory
•Faculty
•Support Staff
Total
- 13
- 141
- 101
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Freeport Area School District
Serving students in Freeport Borough, Buffalo Township and South Buffalo Township
Street Address - 621 South Pike Road • Sarver, PA 16055
Mailing Address - P.O. Drawer C • Freeport, PA 16229
Phone - (724) 295-5141
Website - http://www.freeport.k12.pa.us
© 2010 Freeport Area School District
All Rights Reserved
Non-Profit Organ.
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