We are very excited to inform you that the Northgate School Board recently approved an agreement with the Arts Ed Collaborative to support the district’s arts education initiatives.
We will host a community event on Wednesday, March 12th, from 6-8 p.m. in the MS/HS Library. Families will have the opportunity to provide feedback on what they value most and want to see prioritized in our music and arts education programs. We strongly encourage you to attend this event.
This collaboration will provide valuable opportunities for our students and educators including professional learning programs for arts educators, school district support to strengthen K–12 arts programs, evaluation and consulting services, and convenings that highlight innovative practices in arts education. We are very fortunate to have a community that loves and supports the arts.
If you'd like to learn more about the Arts Ed Collaborative, please visit https://artsedcollab.org/.
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Students from Bellevue Elementary were recognized at Monday’s School Board meeting for their outstanding leadership in promoting inclusivity and kindness through the No Place For Hate initiative and their peer mentoring program. These students have made a significant impact by developing a supportive and welcoming environment within the Northgate school community. Their leadership continues to inspire others to stand against hate and work towards a more inclusive and compassionate school environment.
The students recognized include Oscar Bergmann, Aleyna Bowers, Caolan DeHart, Margaret Epton, Sophia Gorsuch, Benjamin Gratner, Annalise Johnston, Alyvia Kalule, Auliyah Kaufmann, Arloe Libstaff, Luke McCue, Levi McKamey, Levi Moore, Maeve Murry-Marcum, Sonny Popps, Yoselin Ramos, Kinley Rush, Lennon Russell, Kinsley Scott, Aliza Singer, Violet Watson, Elijah Betton, Addison Lott, Nyier Bey-Muldrow and Isha Hamadi.
Help us raise money for the 8th Grade D.C. Trip! We will be hosting a Pizza Hut Fundraiser on February 4, at the Bellevue location.
All you have to do is use the code ‘hutgives’ either online at checkout or give it to the Team Member taking your order in-store or over the phone. Twenty percent of the total sales will go toward the 8th Grade D.C. Trip!
Congratulations to not one, but two Northgate students for placing in the essay contest at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast at La Roche University!
Anastasia Beridze won first place with an essay focused on the access and cost of prescription drugs. Nadege Elijah Niyonyishu won third place with an essay on how pollution affects everyone but modest-income communities more. The Essay was based on MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail. This year’s theme was “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Dear Northgate Families,
We are deeply saddened to inform the Northgate Community that recent Northgate graduate, Israel Sustayta, has passed away. We as a district are incredibly heartbroken and saddened by this loss and want to express our deepest sympathy. Please keep Israel, his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Counseling will be available both virtually and in person at Northgate Middle/ High School on Monday, January 20 from noon to 3 p.m. as well as Tuesday, January 21, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this difficult time.
Earlier this week, the Northgate School District administration learned that one of its vendors, PowerSchool, experienced a security incident of its student information system software. As you may recall, the district uses the PowerSchool product to maintain a variety of student records.
According to PowerSchool, they discovered the breach on December 28, 2024, which involved access to certain data using a compromised credential. They have assured us that no other PowerSchool products were affected, and that the incident has been contained. PowerSchool has implemented a series of measures to secure their systems, including deactivating the compromised credential, resetting passwords and enhancing access controls.
The Northgate School District takes privacy and data security very seriously and is disappointed that this unfortunate incident has occurred. Although it occurred in PowerSchool’s system and not ours, we nevertheless are reviewing all records for any indication of personally identifiable information that may have been involved. The district will continue to follow our current policies and all relevant state laws.
As PowerSchool provides us with more information, we will provide additional updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Congratulations to Alexis Trischler for being chosen as one of Junior Achievement of Western PA's 18 Under Eighteen honorees. 18 Under Eighteen showcases the talents and achievements of 18 of the region’s most incredible young people.
Becoming an honoree doesn't come easy. You first must be nominated or self-nominated and then selected as a recipient. From there, a diverse group of judges evaluate each nominee in multiple categories including leadership, community service, advocacy and entrepreneurial spirit. After the judges go through each nomination, 36 finalists are chosen to move on to the second round, which consists of virtual interviews. After virtual interviews, 18 honorees are chosen.
Alexis was chosen because of the work she does with The Seen Project. What started as a personal outlet has now turned into a platform with nearly 800 followers. The goal of The Seen Project is to help create a safe space for open conversations about mental health.
On February 4th, Alexis and the 17 other honorees will be celebrated at Acrisure Stadium for their outstanding work. Congratulations, once again, to Alexis Trischler!
The Central Valley Roundball Holiday Classic is right around the corner. This tournament has become one of the most well-known holiday basketball classics in the Pittsburgh region!
Below is a link from the Director of Beaver County Tourism. It provides information to make your time in Beaver County a little easier:
https://visitbeavercounty.com/cvclassic24/
Tickets will be available for purchase both in person and online at GoFan this year. Tickets are for single day use only; a ticket will need purchased for both Thursday and Friday but does get you access to all the games for that day. Adult tickets are $10, and student tickets are $5; there is no multi-day pass. Tickets at the gate are cash only but cards can be used via GoFan. Below are links for the GoFan tickets directly but these can also be found on GoFan by searching both Central Valley High Basketball and your districts.
https://gofan.co/event/2514722?schoolId=PA6313_1 – Friday
https://gofan.co/event/2514736?schoolId=PA6313_1 – Saturday
There will be a fully stocked concession stand again this year with a wide array of food, snacks, and drinks. This is also cash only.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Samantha Conti at 724-683-9717.
A group of Northgate High School students recently participated in the 20th annual Model European Union Simulation hosted by the European Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh. The students filled the roles of delegates from a number of the 27 nation-members of the EU. As delegates, the students used parliamentary procedures, motions, and speeches to debate the issues dealing with the war in Ukraine and agricultural policies.
Anastasia Beridze and Juliana Shane, 12th grade students who served as delegates from Poland, won the Excellent Delegation Award (second place) based on their impressive efforts. Darius Fields and Khamya Cobb-Hewlett represented Malta, and Kaylee Beerhalter served as delegate from Italy. Any students interested in participating in future simulations should see Mr. Bichko.
We are excited to invite you to an open house for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program, taking place on December 7 at the Community College of Allegheny County's Allegheny campus. This event is designed for middle school students and their families to learn more about this transformative program.
The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with cutting-edge technology while developing essential STEM and entrepreneurship skills. The students will work on hands-on projects, receive mentorship, and utilize advanced technologies such as 3D printing, augmented reality, and robotics. The program emphasizes design thinking and social entrepreneurship, preparing students for future success in a technology-driven world.
During the open house, you will have the chance to meet our program leaders, ask questions, and explore the benefits of this free, project-based learning experience.
Event Details:
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: CCAC Allegheny Campus
We hope to see you there as we work together to empower our students with the skills, they need for the future. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to Felicia Parker at fparker2@ccac.edu.
The Avalon Kindness Club created pumpkins at its last club meeting. They were sold to the students, and they have some left! If anyone would like to purchase a pumpkin please contact, Miss Anderson at abigail.anderson@northgatesd.
The Spanish/French classes are planning a trip to Europe for spring break 2026. For those interested in attending, the early enrollment discount of $250 will be extended until Dec. 1.
We are excited to share a new program we will soon be launching called ParentPowered. ParentPowered provides year-round, evidence-based support directly to families. It is designed to ensure that learning continues during the 80% of your child’s life when they’re not in the classroom. ParentPowered empowers families with the information and emotional support to act as their child’s first and most important teacher. Its continuous birth-to-12th grade, whole child curriculum promotes family well-being, positive relationships, child transitions, and involvement at school, supporting families as lifelong learners and leaders.
According to ParentPowered, its approach has been shown to increase learning by 2+ months in one school year. Ninety-three percent of parents say it helped make learning a part of every day. Ninety-seven percent of families who receive ParentPowered's weekly text messages report that the program helped strengthen their relationship with their child. Ninety-two percent of families report increased confidence in their ability to support their child’s learning.
Once you enroll, ParentPowered will send you three texts a week to support what your child is learning and doing this year. Texts are delivered with tips and activities that fit into families’ day-to-day routines. Each text message is short and easy to comprehend. Messages are tailored specifically for your child’s age and developmental stage. The messages will give you easy ways to connect with your child and support their learning. You’ll also receive 1-2 messages per week with information on community resources to support you and your family. Every message is aligned to your child’s age or grade and each tip is built around everyday routines. You can opt out at any time.
The Northgate School District is extremely excited and honored to host one of three 2024 Gold Star Honor Games! These games honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country! Join us to be a part of this event on October 4th at the Home Football game at Alumni Field. Pre-game festivities begin at 6:25 p.m. We would love to have our Northgate stands filled with FLAMES FANS to support the Gold Star Families!
Due to this special event, we want to inform our Northgate Community of the following important information:
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There will be a Police and 25-Bikers Escort for the visiting team, South Side Beaver.
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Gold Star Families will be provided special parking in the lot across from the Main Gate to the stadium. This lot will also be used for the Police and Bikers Escort vehicles. Therefore, it will not be available for the general public this evening. We appreciate the Northgate Community’s understanding and cooperation in seeking other parking for this special event.
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The ceremony to honor Gold Star Families will begin at 6:25 p.m. We encourage our Northgate Community to join us for this special recognition.
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Members of the Northgate FLAMES and South Side Rams Football Teams will serve as escorts for the Gold Star Families during the pre-game ceremony.
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The National Anthem will be played by both the Northgate Marching Band and the South Side Marching Band.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Alumni Field!