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February 7, 2025

NOTICE: ECASD Board of School Directors Rescheduled To February 10th

Notice is hereby given that, due to weather concerns, the February 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the February 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to consider and take action on the Agenda items published: On the District’s website (www.ecasdk12.org) At the Board Room At the District’s administrative offices and to consider and take action on any other lawful…

February 4, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For Quarter Two

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for quarter two at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONOR ROLLS: 7th Grade Mason Bable Brycen Becker Greyson Boariu Rebecca Colao Jeremih Curry Caleb DeSanzo Ali Dixon-McIntyre Sophia Duran Anna Elder Bryce Fascetti Mackenna Funkhouser Zoey Garnett Joseph Genova Nolan Grimm Rylee Haine Grayson Hartman Adaleigh Hempfling Carson Holsinger Karam Jaffry Dylan Johns Clark Kent Annabelle Martin Aubree McDanel Austin Michaels Nina Mills Kinsley Minerd…

January 31, 2025

Lincoln Jr/Sr. High School Identified For Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)

According to information made available the by the district, Lincoln Jr/Sr. High School was identified for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) due to challenges in proficiency and growth on standardized assessments, Career and College Readiness, and Attendance. “Over the past year, our entire school community has worked with focus and dedication to improve in these areas, and we are proud to announce that we have met the challenge,” says Director of Educational Programs, Dr. Amy Anderson. Thanks to the hard work of LHS students, teachers, staff, and families, the school has not been re-designated for TSI for this coming school…

January 30, 2025

2025 Historical Society Scholarships Submission Details Announced

The EllwoodCity Area Historical Society will award four (4) fifteen hundred dollar ($1,500.00) scholarships this year. All graduating seniors living in the Ellwood City Area School District or the Riverside School District are eligible. Applications and requirements may be obtained from either high school Guidance Counselor, or from the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. The History Center at 310 5th Street is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am until 2 pm. Scholarship competitors may make appointments to use the History Center’s research facilities by calling 724-752-2021. There will be two (2) $1500.00 Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships awarded and…

January 22, 2025

Zoning Hearing Board Denies ECASD Application for Special Exception to Build Softball Field at Ewing Park Property

The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Ellwood City has denied the Ellwood City Area School District’s application for special exception to build a softball field on the Ewing Park School property. The board held a hearing on December 4, 2024, to take the District’s application into consideration and has determined that the proposed use of the property is not a permitted use as a public park/playground in a Low-Density R-1(A) District. The findings offered by Zoning Hearing Board members Joseph Lamenza, Timothy O’Brien, and David Parker on January 17, 2025, stated that the proposed softball field, its related…

January 16, 2025

ECASD To Conduct Emergency Drill Training On Monday

The Ellwood City Area School District will conduct emergency drill training on Monday, January 20th, at Hartman Elementary School. Please note that there will be no classes for Ellwood students on this day, as it is an Act 80 day dedicated to providing security training for all district personnel. During this time, the community will see a significant presence of emergency vehicles and first responders at both Lincoln Jr Sr High School and Hartman Elementary from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Law enforcement, fire, and emergency services will be working alongside our staff to test response and recovery during various…

January 14, 2025

Virginia Smith Named One Of The 18 Under Eighteen Honorees for Junior Achievement

Lincoln Jr/Sr. High School 7th Grader Virginia Smith has been announced as one of the 18 Under Eighteen honorees for Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA). The newest 18 Under Eighteen class, presented by the EQT Foundation, is a constellation of extraordinary young leaders redefining what it means to inspire and create meaningful change. From trailblazing entrepreneurs and visionary medical pioneers to passionate advocates who are fostering a society where everyone can thrive, these young luminaries are the trailblazers of two generations rewriting the very definition of influence. At just 13 years old, Virginia Smith founded From Books to Blessings,…

January 14, 2025

Seven Ellwood City Students Among CCBC President’s and Dean’s Lists For Fall 2024 Semester

The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is proud to release 339 names of full-time and part-time students who achieved either the President’s List or Dean’s List honors for the fall 2024 semester. Seven students from the Ellwood City area were honored on the lists. Gabrielle Davis, Gabrielle Gretch, and Shane Tillia were named to the full-time President’s List. Kevin McKinney and Curtis Runyan were named to the full-time Dean’s List. Skyler Harris and Autumn Tetmire were named to the part-time President’s List. To be named to the President’s List, students must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing…

January 9, 2025

ECASD Board of Directors Hires Superintendent

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to hire Dr. Amy Anderson as Superintendent for a five-year contract beginning July 1, 2025, pending completion of contract. Board President Jennifer Tomon said Anderson’s salary will be $150,000 per year. Director Norman Boots was the only “No” vote and expressed that he believed that Anderson should be paid a lower salary and get salary bumps on a tiered system. Director Kevin Boariu had no doubt that the board picked the right candidate, and that he believes the district has made great progress in areas such as reading. “I don’t…

December 23, 2024

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area Board of Education 2025 Meeting Dates

The Ellwood City Area Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the calendar year 2025: Committee Meetings January 6, 2025 February 10, 2025 March 10, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 June 16, 2025 Combined Meeting July 14, 2025 Combined Meeting August 11, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 6, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 4, 2025 Combined Reorganization Regular Meetings January 9, 2025 February 13, 2025 March 13, 2025 April 10, 2025 May 8, 2025 June 16, 2025 Combined Meeting July 14, 2025 Combined Meeting August 14, 2025 September 11, 2025 October 9, 2025 November 13, 2025…