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PHOTOS: Ellwood City Elementary Students Host Pizza Day

120 Sixth-grade students participated in a pizza project that culminated last week as they ventured to local pizzerias Vinny’s Restaurant and Johnny’s Pizza Shop. Elementary Computer Teacher Matt Skoczylas and School Counselor Christina Mendillo organized the project. Skoczylas had completed a pizza project unit with Ellwood City 6th graders before but, according to Mendillo, wanted to expand the project and turn it into an actual simulation. Students toured the restaurant, made pizzas, and got to learn from the local business owners. Pizza Joes Corporate and Ellwood City’s Pizza Joes also came to the school for an assembly. Mike Nocera, an…


North Side Primary School Recognizes Second 9-Week Perfect Attendance

North Side Primary School continues to partner with Vinny’s Restaurant and Pizzeria to encourage and reward perfect attendance at school. Any student who did not miss a day in a nine week period earns the chance to win a quarterly attendance incentive that includes a $50 gift card to Vinny’s Restaurant. North Side Primary School prides itself on establishing the connection between students, families, community, and our school district. “On the K-2 level, we recognize that it takes the ENTIRE FAMILY to help our little Wolverines get to school each day,” says school counselor Debbie Wiech in a statement. “We…


North Side Primary School Recognizes First 9-Week Perfect Attendance

North Side Primary School is excited to partner with Vinny’s Restaurant and Pizzeria to encourage and reward perfect attendance at school! Any student who does not miss a day in a nine week period earns the chance to win a quarterly attendance incentive that includes a $50.00 gift card to Vinny’s. North Side Primary School prides itself on establishing the connection between students, families, community, and our school district. “On the K-2 level, we recognize that it takes the ENTIRE FAMILY to help our little Wolverines get to school each day,” says school counselor Debbie Wiech in a statement. “We…