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STUDENTS FIRST AND FOREMOST

The Northgate School District provides a challenging academic program that prepares students to value learning, think critically and creatively and embrace diverse viewpoints. With a focus on developing the whole child, the district provides experiences that encourage the development of empathy, integrity and resilience to prepare all students to meet with success.
Our Schools
THREE BUILDINGS, FOUR SCHOOLS

With two elementary schools, and a secondary campus that houses our middle school and high school our District is able to maintain small class sizes and foster an authentic community environment.
Academics
UNIQUE PROGRAMS

Northgate School District is proud to offer a variety of unique academic programs to our students. We believe that learning opportunities designed for our students should be cross-curricular, culturally responsive, and project based.
Departments
A QUALIFIED TEAM

The District employs 99 full-time teachers who are complemented by a team of highly qualified support staff committed to providing a high-quality education for each of our students.
Athletics
Community
A CHARMING COMMUNITY

The Northgate School District is seven and a half miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh and encompasses a land area of 1.81 square miles of Boroughs of Avalon and Bellevue. The region is a diverse socio-economic area with a population just over 13,000.
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Mike Rajakovic
President
Current Term: 2019-2023
mike.rajakovic@northgatesd.net

Cheryl Patalano
Vice President
Current Term: 2021-2025
cheryl.patalano@northgatesd.net

Amy Robinson
Treasurer
Current Term: 2021-2025
amyjoy.robinson@northgatesd.net

William Bergmann
Current Term: 2022 - 2023
william.bergmann@northgatesd.net

Katrina Eames
Current Term: 2022 - 2023
katrina.eames@northgatesd.net

Wendi Lee
Current Term: 2022-2023
wendi.lee@northgatesd.net

Stephen Mehlo
Current Term: 2021-2025
stephen.mehlo@northgatesd.net

Laura Pollanen
Current Term: 2022-2023
laura.pollanen@northgatesd.net

Shannon Smithey
Current Term: 2019-2023
shannon.smithey@northgatesd.net

Laureen Dowd
Board Secretary (non-voting)
laureen.dowd@northgatesd.net

2022-23 Student Representative
Peyton Celesti

2022-23 Beattie Student Representatives
Jenna Thomas/Brianna Thomas/Zoey Lenhart