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October 29, 2026

Public Hearing To Discuss ECASD Facilities Is Wednesday

The Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors will hold its public hearing on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. to share information and gather community feedback regarding the ongoing Facilities Master Plan and the potential transition from four school buildings to three. The hearing has been moved to the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium at the Lincoln High School. All visitors should enter through Door “J.” To help ensure that everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to do so, the district is asking speakers to sign up in advance to provide public…

October 21, 2026

Riverside Elementary Welcomes North Sewickley Firefighters for Fire Prevention Education

On October 8 and 9, the North Sewickley firefighters visited Riverside Elementary to teach our PK-3rd grade students about fire prevention and safety. Through age-appropriate lessons and engaging discussions, students learned important ways to stay safe and what to do in the event of a fire emergency. Students had the opportunity to learn about the importance of smoke detectors, practicing fire escape plans at home, and knowing how to respond if they discover a fire. The firefighters also helped students understand the importance of staying calm during an emergency, getting out of a burning building quickly, and never going back…

October 20, 2026

Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame Announces Fifth Alumni Hall of Fame Class

The Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame is proud to announce the fifth class of inductees, recognizing six distinguished individuals and two outstanding athletic teams whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on their school, community, and beyond. Representing a range of graduating classes and areas of achievement, this year’s inductees reflect the talent, dedication, and Wolverine pride that continue to define the Ellwood City tradition. The fifth class of the Alumni Hall of Fame includes: James Dashield, Class of 1969 – Distinguished Athlete Rick DeLoia, Class of 1973 – Distinguished Alumnus & Teacher Dr. Bradley Keller, Class of 1977…

October 14, 2026

Riverside 3rd Grade Classes Celebrate Mad Hatter Day

Third-grade students at Riverside recently celebrated the completion of their first CKLA English Language Arts unit, Classic Tales, with a fun-filled Mad Hatter Day. Throughout the Classic Tales unit, students read and explored several well-known works of literature, including The Wind in the Willows, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, and Alice in Wonderland. Students worked on important reading skills such as identifying characters, analyzing story elements and themes, learning new vocabulary, and strengthening their reading comprehension. To celebrate all of their hard work and bring the final story of the unit to life, third graders participated in Mad Hatter Day….

October 12, 2026

ECASD Board of Directors Approve Stiefel Park as Location for 2026-2027 Girls Softball Team’s Season

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to approve a location for the softball team’s 2026-2027 season home games. A majority of the board (Board President Kathy Galbreath, Board Vice President Norman Boots, and Board Directors Kathy Tillia, Joyce Cirelli, and Nick Mancini) voted “Yes” to have the team play at Stiefel Park for the 2026-27 season if planned upgrades are completed or at a non-fee field if not completed. (Board Directors Jean Biehls, Erica Gray, and Jennifer Tomon voted “No.” And Board Director Claire Fauzey was absent.) The Board then voted to disclaim interest in funds…

October 7, 2026

Public Hearing Planned To Discuss ECASD Facilities

According to information made available by the district, a community survey has been unveiled and public hearing scheduled to discuss the possibility of transitioning from four instructional buildings to three buildings. The Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to provide an opportunity for the District to share information regarding the facilities investigation and for members of the public to provide input for the Board’s consideration. Community members are encouraged to complete a survey by Friday, October 23 at the below link or stop…

October 6, 2026

New Attendance Incentives Encourage Students to Be Present and Ready to Learn at Riverside Elementary

Riverside Beaver County Elementary School is excited to introduce new attendance incentives to celebrate students who make coming to school every day a priority! At the end of each month, all elementary students who have perfect attendance will be entered into a special drawing. One lucky student will be selected to receive a pizza delivered to their home for the student and their family to enjoy together! September’s winner is kindergarten student Kristiana Kreuzer from Mr. Williams’ classroom. Congratulations, Kristiana! The school will also recognize students who demonstrate outstanding attendance throughout the school year. At the end of each nine-week grading period,…

September 21, 2026

Riverside Elementary Students Kick Off PBIS Program

Riverside Elementary students in grades K–4 participated in a PAWSing to Make the Best Choices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Assembly on Friday, September 18. The Riverside High School Band helped kick off the celebration by playing as students entered the assembly and again as they exited. During the assembly, students learned how they can PAWS to make the best choices in different areas of the school, including the classroom, hallway, restroom, playground, and cafeteria. Students are encouraged to demonstrate positive behaviors throughout the school day. When they PAWS to make good choices, they earn points that can be…

September 15, 2026

ECASD to Evaluate Three-Building Facility Configurations

Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to authorize Superintendent Amy Anderson to investigate and evaluate potential three-building facility configurations for the Ellwood City Area School District, as an alternative to the district’s current four-building model. It was stated that the decision is for planning and informational purposes only and does not constitute a decision or commitment by the Board to close, consolidate, or reconfigure any district facility. The vote came following a Facilities Master Plan presentation by John Zahorchak, from EDM Consultants. During the presentation, Zahorchak said that his presentation isn’t a recommendation to close a building…

September 2, 2026

Record 15 Lawrence County students get $19K in BC3 scholarships

A New Castle resident inspired as a teen to serve in the military, as did her older sister and – and grandfathers during warfare – is among a record 15 Butler County Community College students from Lawrence County selected to receive BC3 Education Foundation scholarships for the upcoming academic year and totaling $19,475. Olivia Ehko, 37, a single mother raising a 14-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son, has a 3.79 grade-point average while pursuing an associate degree in BC3’s human resource management and administrative support career program. She was among a record 400 BC3 students who applied for 165 BC3…