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MARS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTActivities & Information Calendar 10/1110/11

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In-Service DayStaff Development

High School NinthGrade Orientation, 6 p.m. @ Auditorium

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Primary CenterKindergartenOrientation, 6 to 8 p.m.

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In-Service DayClerical Day

Web sitewww.marsk12.org

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MASD-TVCable Channel 50Digital Cable Ch. 209

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Elementary SchoolParent Orientation, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

ACT Test DateMiddle School ParentAdvisory BoardMeeting, 9:15 a.m.

High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction,5 p.m. @ Middle School

Primary Center First Grade ParentOrientation, 6 - 8 p.m.

High School AFS/MISAChapter Meeting, 7 p.m.

First Day of SchoolNo School

Middle School Student Picture Day

Centennial SchoolStudent Picture Day

Middle School Magazine Sale Kickoff

Middle SchoolCurriculum Night/ Open House, 6 - 8 p.m.

High School Student Picture Day

Elementary SchoolStudent Picture Day

Market Day Pick-up, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. @Elementary School

Centennial School ParentOrientation, 6 - 8 p.m.

Middle School MagazineSale Second Collection

Primary Center Student Picture Day

Middle School MagazineSale First Collection

High School CollegeFair, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Homecoming Tickets on Sale @ High School

High School Parent/Principal CommunicationConnection Meeting, 7 p.m. @ Cafeteria

Middle School MagazineSale Final Collection

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Labor Day

Rosh Hashanah

First Day of Autumn

Yom Kippur

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Centennial School Book Fair

DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4; 4Sight Testing Window — Grades 3 - 8; DIBELS/AIMS Assessment Window — Grades K - 2

Middle School Book Fair

DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4; 4Sight Testing Window — Grades 3 - 8;DIBELS/AIMS Assessment Window — Grades K - 2

DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4; 4Sight Testing Window —Grades 3 - 8; DIBELS/AIMS Assessment Window — Grades K - 2


Middle School ParentAdvisory BoardMeeting, 9:15 a.m.





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Book Fair

October 2010

High School SpiritWeek Class ColorDay — Grade 12 (Black);Grade 11 (Green); Grade10 (Red); Grade 9 (Pink)

High School Penny Wars End

High School Faculty Meeting

Title I Parent AdvisoryCouncil Workshop, 4 - 6 p.m. @ Primary Center

SAT Test Date @ High School

Homecoming Dance, 7 - 10 p.m. @ Centennial School

High School Spirit WeekBlue & Gold Day

HomecomingParade, 5:30 p.m. @ Downtown Mars

Homecoming FootballGame, 7:30 p.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

High School Spirit WeekWacky Wednesday

High School Spirit WeekTie-Dye Day

High School PowderPuff Football Games,11:30 a.m. @ MarsAthletic Complex

High School Spirit WeekComfy Cozy Day

High School Penny Wars Begin

PSAT Test Date@ High School

Middle School Midi-Day

Middle School Spirit Dance/ActivityNight, 7 - 9:30 p.m.



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ACT Test Date @ High School

Middle School Eighth Grade Field Trip to Pittsburgh Ballet

High School OpenHouse, 6 - 8 p.m.

Special Education ParentTraining, “HomeworkHelp,” 6:30 p.m.@Elementary School

Primary Center Fall Festival PartyMorning Kindergarten,10:15 - 11:15 a.m.;Grades K-1, 2 - 3 p.m.

Centennial SchoolFall Festival Party, Grade 6, 1 - 2 p.m.Grade 5, 2 - 3 p.m.

Elementary School Fall Festival Party, 2 - 3 p.m.

High School Trick-or-Treat Night, 5 - 6 p.m.

Red Ribbon Week

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Columbus Day

Halloween

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Primary Center Book Fair, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

* PSSA Math, Reading, Science & Writing Testing Window — Grades 12 Retest

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PTO Book Fair @ Elementary School

Winter Sports Physicals,8 a.m. @ High School,1 p.m. @ Middle School


SAT Test DateASVAB Test Date,8 a.m. @ High School

High School Treasures for ChildrenProgram Begins



Centennial SchoolVeterans Day Program, 1:30 p.m.

High School Senior Pictures Due to Yearbook





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Election Day

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* PSSA Math, Reading, Science & Writing Testing Window — Grades 12 Retest

November 2010

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In-Service DayParent Conferences(Grades K-12)

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Act 80 DayStaff Development

High School BloodDrive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.



End of First Nine Weeks

High School 2011Yearbook Sale Begins

Elementary SchoolFourth Grade ParentVisitation Day

AFS/MISA Fall Craft Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ High School &Middle School

All-School Play,7:30 p.m. @ High School Auditorium

Winter Sports Begin

All-School Play,7:30 p.m. @ HighSchool Auditorium

Elementary SchoolThird Grade ParentVisitation Day

Elementary SchoolSecond Grade ParentVisitation Day

Special EducationParent Training,“Beyond High School,”6:30 p.m.@ High School

Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving BreakHigh School 2011Yearbook Sale Ends

High School FinancialAid Night, 6:30 p.m.

High School Treasures for ChildrenProgram Ends

Thanksgiving Break

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Daylight SavingTime Ends Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

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4Sight Testing Window — Grades 5 - 8


High School WinterCoat Drive Begins



Middle SchoolSpirit Dance/ActivityNight, 7 - 9:30 p.m.






Chanakah Begins

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December 2010

PTO Holiday Store @ Primary Center

ACT Test Date@ High School

High School FBLARegional LeadershipOnline Testing Ends


High School FBLARegional LeadershipOnline Testing Begins


Middle School Holiday Caroling

High School FBLARegional Conference

Centennial School Band ,Orchestra & Chorus Con-certs — Grade 5 , 6 p.m.;Grade 6 , 7:30 p.m. @High School Auditorium

High School StringEnsemble & ChamberEnsemble Visits to Mars Area Schools

Middle School Band,Chorus & OrchestraConcert, 6:30 p.m. @High School Auditorium

Middle School Band,Chorus & OrchestraAssembly, 8:30 a.m.

High School Band &Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. @ Auditorium

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Winter BreakElementary SchoolHoliday Party,9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Primary Center HolidayParty, Morning Kinder-garten, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.;Grades K-1, 2 - 3 p.m.

Centennial SchoolHoliday PartyGrade 5, 1 - 2 p.m.Grade 6, 2 - 3 p.m.

High School StudentCouncil TeacherAppreciation Luncheon

Middle School Holiday Caroling

Winter Break Winter BreakWinter Break

Mars Area AlumniBasketball Games @ High School

Winter Break

Mars Area Boys & Girls BasketballTournament, TBA

Winter Break

Mars Area Boys & Girls BasketballTournament, 6 p.m.

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Pearl Harbor Day Chanakah Ends

First Day of Winter Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve

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PTO Holiday Store @ Elementary School PTO Holiday Store @ Centennial School






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New Year’s Day

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January 2011


High School WinterCoat Drive Ends

First Day to Submit FAFSA Forms

AFS/MISA Ski Trip





Special EducationParent Training, “On toHigh School,” 6:30p.m.@ Middle School


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High School “MakingCollege Search Count”Assembly for Juniors, 8 a.m.

End of Second Nine Weeks


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Martin LutherKing Jr. Day

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DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4; 4Sight Testing Window — Grades 3 - 8; DIBELS Assessment Window — Grades K - 2

DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4; 4Sight Testing Window — Grades 3 - 8; DIBELS Assessment Window — Grades K - 2

DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4; 4Sight Testing Window —Grades 3 - 8; DIBELS Assessment Window — Grades K - 2

DRA2 AssessmentWindow — Grades 1 - 4;4Sight Testing Window— Grades 3 - 8; DIBELSAssessment Window —

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Spring Sports Physicals,8 a.m. @ Middle School


2011 PittsburghNational College Fair, 9 a.m. - noon@ David L. LawrenceConvention Center






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Groundhog Day

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ACT Test DateElementary SchoolValentine’s Day Party, 2 - 3 p.m.

Middle School Spirit Dance/ActivityNight, 7 - 9:30 p.m.


Middle School 7th/8thGrade Girls VolleyballPractice Begins

High School FAFSACompletion Session,6:30 p.m.


Primary Center Fall Festival PartyMorning Kindergarten,10:15 - 11:15 a.m.;Grades K-1, 2 - 3 p.m.

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Primary Center ReadAcross America Week

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National SchoolCounselors Week Lincoln’s Birthday

Valentine’s DayWashington’s

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President’s Day

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Scholastic Book Fair@ Centennial School

High SchoolFaculty Meeting

Spring Sports Physicals,8 a.m. @ Middle School,1 p.m. @ High School

Middle School Mid-Winter OpenHouse, 6 - 8 p.m.

Centennial School OpenHouse, 6 - 8 p.m.

Primary Center ReadAcross America Week



High School FBLAState LeadershipConference





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Scholastic Book Fair @ Centennial School

March 2011

Elementary SchoolFamily Literacy Night,6:15 - 8 p.m.



Spring Sports Begin

All-School Musical,7:30 p.m. @ High School Audoitorium

Centennial School St. Patrick’s Day PartyGrade 6, 1 - 2 p.m.Grade 5, 2 - 3 p.m.

All-School Musical,7:30 p.m. @ HighSchool Audoitorium


High School “MakingCollege & Career Count”Assembly for Seniors, 8 a.m.

Special EducationParent Training, “Speech & LanguageDevelopment,” 6:30 p.m.@ Primary Center


End of ThirdNine Weeks

Primary CenterKindergarten Preview

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Ash Wednesday

Daylight SavingTime Begins

St. Patrick’s Day

First Dayof Spring

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International Days @ High School

* PSSA Math & Reading Testing Window — Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11

* PSSA Math & Reading Testing Window — Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11

* PSSA Writing Testing Window — Grades 5, 8 & 11


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Act 80 DayParent Conferences(Grades K-8)

Staff Development(Grades 9-12)





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April Fool’s Day

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Testing Window —Grades 5, 8 & 11

April 2011

High SchoolFaculty Meeting

PMEA PerformanceAssessment @ HighSchool Auditorium

Elementary School Open House, 6 - 8 p.m.


PMEA District 5 MiddleSchool Band Festival @High School Auditorium


Middle SchoolSpirit Dance/ActivityNight, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Title I Parent Advisory CouncilWorkshop, 4 - 6 p.m. @ Primary Center

Primary Center Open House, 6 to 8 p.m.

High School NationalHonor Society Induction,7 p.m. @ Auditorium

Primary Center “Stuff the Bus” Diaper Drive



Spring Break

Mars Area Junior High Track & FieldInvitational, 2 p.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

2011-2012 KindergartenRegistration

Mars Area VarsityTrack & FieldInvitational, 1 p.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

2011-2012 KindergartenRegistration

MAC Track & FieldInvitational, 2 p.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

Spring Break

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Passover Begins

Good Friday

Easter

Passover EndsAdministrative

Professionals Day

Earth Day

Arbor Day

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Scholastic Book Fair @ Primary Center

* PSSA Science Testing Window — Grades 4, 8 & 11


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Elementary SchoolTeacher AppreciationLuncheon


Primary CenterTeacher AppreciationLuncheon


Centennial SchoolTeacher AppreciationLuncheon



Coffeehouse Gallery Art Showcase, 6 - 9 p.m.@ High School





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National TeacherAppreciation Week Nat’l Teacher Day Cinco De Mayo

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May 2011


Centennial SchoolStudent Art Show, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Middle School WindEnsemble, Orchestra &Seventh Grade ChorusConcert, 6:30 p.m. @High School Auditorium


High School Chorus &Eighth Grade ChorusConcert, 6:30 p.m. @High School Auditorium

High School Band &Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.@ Auditorium

Night of Jazz Concert, 7 p.m. @ Middle School

High School AcademicBanquet, 6:30 p.m.


Middle School MedievalFair, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Centennial School Band ,Orchestra & Chorus Con-certs — Grade 5 , 6 p.m.;Grade 6 , 7:30 p.m. @High School Auditorium

Middle School MedievalFair, 4 - 6 p.m.

Primary Center“Watermelon Welcome”

Primary Center FirstGrade Parent Picnic

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Mother’s Day

Nurses Day

Armed Forces DayPrimary Election

Flag Day

Memorial Day

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DRA2 Assessment Window — Grades 1 - 4;

4Sight Testing Window —Grades 3 - 8; DIBELS/AIMS

Assessment Window —Grades K - 2

Primary CenterOlympic Fun Day

Fall Sports Physicals, 8 a.m. @ Middle School,1 p.m. @ High School








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JUNE 2011

Last Day of Schoolwith Two Snow Days


Last Day of Schoolwith Three Snow Days

Class of 2011Commencement, 6:30 p.m. @ HighSchool Auditorium

Last Day of Schoolwith One Snow Days

Last Day of Schoolwith Zero Snow Days

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Last Day of Schoolwith Five Snow Days

Last Day of Schoolwith Four Snow Days

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Father’s DayFirst Day

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AUGUST 2011

BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL

08/21/10 — Beaver Falls (scrimmage), 10 a.m.

08/27/10 — Elizabeth Forward (scrimmage), 6 p.m.

09/03/10 — Moon, 7:30 p.m.09/10/10 — Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m.09/17/10 — Hampton*, 7:30 p.m.09/24/10 — Indiana*, 7:30 p.m.10/01/10 — Kittanning*, 7:30 p.m.10/08/10 — Highlands*, 7:30 p.m.10/15/10 — Butler, 7:30 p.m.10/22/10 — Valley*, 7:30 p.m.10/30/10 — Knoch*, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS JV FOOTBALL

09/04/10 — Moon, 10 a.m.09/11/10 — Pine-Richland, 10 a.m.09/18/10 — Hampton*, 10 a.m.09/25/10 — Indiana*, 10 a.m.10/02/10 — Kittanning*, 10 a.m.10/11/10 — Highlands*, 6 p.m.10/16/10 — Butler, 10 a.m.10/23/10 — Valley*, 10 a.m.

BOYS 9TH GRADE FOOTBALL

09/02/10 — Pine-Richland (scrimmage), 7 p.m.

09/09/10 — Valley, 4 p.m.09/16/10 — Ford City, 6 p.m.09/23/10 — Butler, 7:30 p.m.09/30/10 — Freeport*, 3:30 p.m.10/07/10 — Highlands*, 4 p.m.10/14/10 — Deer Lakes*, 3:30 p.m.10/21/10 — Hampton*, 6 p.m.10/28/10 — Knoch*, 4 p.m.

BOYS 7TH/8TH GRADE FOOTBALL

09/01/10 — Freeport (scrimmage), 4 p.m.09/08/10 — North Allegheny (Carson), 4 p.m.09/14/10 — North Allegheny (Marshall)*, 8 p.m.09/23/10 — New Castle*, 5:30 p.m.09/29/10 — Seneca Valley (Black)*, 5:30 p.m.10/05/10 — Hampton*, 6 p.m.10/13/10 — Pine-Richland*, 7:30 p.m.10/20/10 — Highlands*, 4 p.m.10/27/10 — Knoch*, 6 p.m.

BOYS 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL

09/09/10 — North Hills, 3:30 p.m.09/14/10 — North Allegheny (Marshall)*,

6:15 p.m.09/22/10 — Shady Side Academy, 3:30 p.m.09/29/10 — Seneca Valley, 3:30 p.m.10/06/10 — Fox Chapel, 3:30 p.m.10/13/10 — Pine-Richland*, 5:30 p.m.10/19/10 — North Allegheny (Carson),

6 p.m.10/26/10 — North Allegheny (Ingomar), 4 p.m.

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER

08/21/10 — Seneca Valley (scrimmage), 10 a.m.08/25/10 — North Allegheny (scrimmage),

10:15 a.m.09/04/10 — Southmoreland, 8 p.m.09/07/10 — Deer Lakes*, 7 p.m.09/09/10 — Hampton*, 7:30 p.m.09/10/10 — Pine-Richland Tourn., 6 p.m.09/11/10 — Pine-Richland Tourn., TBA09/14/10 — Shady Side Academy*, 7 p.m.09/16/10 — Freeport*, 7 p.m.09/21/10 — Highlands*, 7 p.m.09/23/10 — Kittanning*, 4 p.m.09/25/10 — Knoch*, 7 p.m.09/28/10 — Deer Lakes*, 3:30 p.m.09/30/10 — Hampton*, 7 p.m.10/05/10 — Shady Side Academy*, 6:30 p.m.10/07/10 — Freeport*, 7 p.m.10/12/10 — Highlands*, 7 p.m.10/14/10 — Kittanning*, 3:30 p.m.10/16/10 — Seneca Valley, 7 p.m.10/19/10 — Knoch*, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS JV SOCCER

08/25/10 — North Allegheny (scrimmage), 9 a.m.09/09/10 — Hampton*, 6 p.m.09/14/10 — Shady Side Academy*,

5:30 p.m.09/16/10 — Freeport*, 5:30 p.m.09/21/10 — Highlands*, 5:30 p.m.09/23/10 — Kittanning*, 6 p.m.09/25/10 — Knoch*, 5:30 p.m.09/30/10 — Hampton*, 5:30 p.m.10/05/10 — Shady Side Academy*, 5 p.m.10/07/10 — Freeport*, 5:30 p.m.10/12/10 — Highlands*, 5:30 p.m.10/14/10 — Kittanning*, 5 p.m.

10/16/10 — Seneca Valley, 5:30 p.m.10/19/10 — Knoch*, 5:15 p.m.

BOYS 7TH/8TH GRADE SOCCER

09/14/10 — Butler (scrimmage), 3:30 p.m.09/16/10 — North Hills (scrimmage)*, 4 p.m.09/20/10 — Shaler*, 3:30 p.m.09/22/10 — North Hills*, 3:30 p.m.09/24/10 — N.A. (White), 4 p.m.09/28/10 — Butler*, 3:30 p.m.09/29/10 — North Allegheny (Gold)*,

3:30 p.m.10/01/10 — Seneca Valley*, 3:30 p.m.10/04/10 — Pine-Richland*, 3:30 p.m.10/06/10 — Shaler*, 3:30 p.m.10/07/10 — Valley, 4 p.m.10/11/10 — North Hills*, 4 p.m.10/12/10 — North Allegheny (White)*,

3:30 p.m.10/14/10 — Shady Side Academy, 3:30 p.m.10/16/10 — Butler*, 2 p.m.10/20/10 — N.A. (Gold)*, 4 p.m.10/21/10 — Shady Side Academy,

3:30 p.m.10/22/10 — Valley, 3:30 p.m.10/26/10 — Seneca Valley*, 3:30 p.m.10/27/10 — Pine-Richland*, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER

08/21/10 — Shaler (scrimmage), 10 a.m.08/31/10 — Blackhawk (scrimmage),

4 p.m.09/04/10 — Southmoreland, 6 p.m.; 09/04/10 — Indiana*, 7 p.m.09/07/10 — Hampton, 7:30 p.m.09/08/10 — Valley*, 7 p.m.09/11/10 — North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m.09/13/10 — Highlands*, 7 p.m.09/15/10 — Indiana*, 7 p.m.09/18/10 — Butler, 7 p.m.09/20/10 — Burrell*, 4 p.m.09/22/10 — Deer Lakes*, 7 p.m.09/24/10 — Freeport*, 4 p.m.09/27/10 — Knoch*, 7 p.m.09/29/10 — Valley*, 7 p.m.10/01/10 — Highlands*, 3:30 p.m.10/06/10 — Burrell*, 7 p.m.10/11/10 — Deer Lakes*, 7 p.m.10/13/10 — Freeport*, 7 p.m.10/18/10 — Knoch* 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS JV SOCCER

09/04/10 — Indiana*, 5:30 p.m.09/07/10 — Hampton, 6 p.m.09/11/10 — North Allegheny, 6 p.m.09/13/10 — Highlands*, 5:30 p.m.09/15/10 — Indiana*, 5:30 p.m.09/18/10 — Butler, 5:30 p.m.09/20/10 — Burrell*, 5:30 p.m.09/24/10 — Freeport*, 5:30 p.m.09/27/10 — Knoch*, 5:30 p.m.10/01/10 — Highlands*, 5 p.m.10/06/10 — Burrell*, 5:30 p.m.10/13/10 — Freeport*, 5:30 p.m.10/18/10 — Knoch* 5:15 p.m.

GIRLS 7TH/8TH GRADE SOCCER

09/07/10 — North Allegheny (Black) (scrimmage), 3:30 p.m.

09/13/10 — Butler (White) (scrimmage), 3:30 p.m.

09/21/10 — Deer Lakes*, 3:30 p.m.09/23/10 — Seneca Valley (Black)*, 3:30 p.m.09/24/10 — North Allegheny (Black),

3:30 p.m.09/27/10 — Highlands*, 3:30 p.m.09/29/10 — Springdale*, 3:45 p.m.10/01/10 — Knoch*, 3:30 p.m.10/04/10 — N.A. (Black), 4 p.m.10/05/10 — Riverview*, 3:45 p.m.10/07/10 — Pine-Richland (White)*,

3:30 p.m.10/09/10 — North Allegheny (Gold), 2 p.m.10/11/10 — Deer Lakes*, 3:30 p.m.10/13/10 — Seneca Valley (Black)*,

3:30 p.m.10/14/10 — Highlands*, 3:30 p.m.10/18/10 — North Allegheny (Gold),

3:30 p.m.10/19/10 — Springdale*, 3:30 p.m.10/21/10 — Knoch*, 4 p.m.10/25/10 — Riverview*, 3:30 p.m.10/27/10 — Pine-Richland (White)*, 3:30 p.m.

COED VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY

08/25/10 — Central Valley (scrimmage), 3:30 p.m.

09/08/10 — North Hills, 3:30 p.m.09/11/10 — Red, White & Blue Invitational

Fall Sports 2010 Home games are in Bolddenotes conference game*

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@ Schenley Park, 8 a.m.09/14/10 — Ford City/Indiana/Moon,

3:30 p.m.09/16/10 — Blackhawk, 4 p.m.09/21/10 — Hampton*/N.A.*, 3:30 p.m.09/28/10 — Seneca Valley*/Pine-Richland*

@ Pine-Richland, 3:30 p.m.10/05/10 — Butler*/Shaler @ Shaler, 3:30 p.m.10/12/10 — Knoch*/North Hills* @ North Hills,

3:30 p.m.10/21/10 — TSTCA Invitational @ Cooper’s

Lake, 3 p.m.10/28/10 — WPIAL Championship @ Cooper’s

Lake, 3 p.m.11/06/10 — PIAA Championship @ Hershey,

TBA

COED JUNIOR HIGHCROSS COUNTRY

09/03/10 — Shaler/North Allegheny @ North Allegheny (Marshall), 3:30 p.m.

09/14/10 — Ford City/Indiana/Moon, 4 p.m.

09/15/10 — Hampton/Fox Chapel/Knoch/ Pine-Richland @ Hartwood Acres, 3:30 p.m.

09/16/10 — Blackhawk*, 4 p.m.09/24/10 — Northern Invit. @ Hartwood Acres,

3 p.m.09/28/10 — Pine-Richland, 3:30 p.m.10/05/10 — Shady Side Academy,

3:30 p.m.10/12/10 — North Allegheny Invitational,

3:30 p.m.

GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS

08/23/10 — Vincentian, 3:30 p.m.08/24/10 — Shaler, 3 p.m.08/25/10 — Seneca Valley*, 3:30 p.m.08/27/10 — Butler*, 3:30 p.m.08/30/10 — Knoch, 3:30 p.m.09/02/10 — North Allegheny*, 3:30 p.m.09/07/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.09/09/10 — North Hills*, 3:30 p.m.09/10/10 — Vincentian, 3:30 p.m.09/13/10 — Pine-Richland*, 3:30 p.m.09/15/10 — Seneca Valley*, 3:30 p.m.09/16/10 — Section Singles @ North

Allegheny, 1 p.m.09/17/10 — Section Singles @ North

Allegheny, 1 p.m.

09/20/10 — Butler*, 3:30 p.m.09/21/10 — MAC Tournament @ Pearson

Park, 9 a.m.09/23/10 — WPIAL Section Singles, TBA09/24/10 — WPIAL Section Singles, TBA;

MAC Tourn. Champ. @ Pearson Park, TBA09/27/10 — North Allegheny*, 3:30 p.m.09/28/10 — Knoch, 3:30 p.m.09/29/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.09/30/10 — Section Doubles @ North

Allegheny, 12:30 p.m.10/01/10 — Section Doubles @ North

Allegheny, 12:30 p.m.10/04/10 — North Hills, 3:30 p.m.10/06/10 — Pine-Richland, 3:30 p.m.10/07/10 — WPIAL Section Doubles, TBA10/08/10 — WPIAL Section Doubles, TBA

GIRLS JV TENNIS

08/23/10 — Vincentian, 3:30 p.m.08/25/10 — Seneca Valley*, 3:30 p.m.08/27/10 — Butler*, 3:30 p.m.09/02/10 — N.A.*, 3:30 p.m.09/07/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.09/09/10 — North Hills*, 3:30 p.m.09/10/10 — Vincentian, 3:30 p.m.09/13/10 — Pine-Richland*, 3:30 p.m.09/15/10 — Seneca Valley*, 3:30 p.m.09/20/10 — Butler*, 3:30 p.m.09/27/10 — North Allegheny*, 3:30 p.m.09/29/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.10/04/10 — North Hills*, 3:30 p.m.10/06/10 — Pine-Richland*, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS VARSITY GOLF

08/23/10 — North Hills, 3:15 p.m.08/24/10 — Shady Side Academy*, 3:30 p.m.08/25/10 — Kiski*, 3:15 p.m.08/27/10 — Valley*, 3 p.m.08/30/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.08/31/10 — North Hills, 3 p.m.09/02/10 — Kittanning*, 3:15 p.m.09/07/10 — Highlands*, 3:30 p.m.09/08/10 — Deer Lakes, 3:15 p.m.09/09/10 — Knoch*, 3:15 p.m.09/14/10 — Shady Side Academy*,

3:15 p.m.09/16/10 — Kiski*, 2:30 p.m09/20/10 — WPIAL Sectionals, 10 a.m.09/21/10 — Valley*, 3:15 p.m.09/22/10 — MAC Championship, noon09/23/10 — Hampton*, 3:15 p.m.

09/27/10 — Kittanning*, 3:30 p.m.09/28/10 — WPIAL Individual Semifinals, TBA09/29/10 — Highlands*, 3:15 p.m.10/01/10 — Knoch*, 3:15 p.m.10/04/10 — Moon Area, 3:15 p.m.10/06/10 — WPIAL Division I Finals, TBA10/12/10 — WPIAL Team Semifinals, TBA10/14/10 — WPIAL Team Finals10/20/10 — PIAA Individual Qualifier, TBA10/25/10 — PIAA State Champ., TBA10/26/10 — PIAA State Champ., TBA

GIRLS VARSITY GOLF

08/23/10 — Butler, 3 p.m.08/24/10 — Pine-Richland, 3:15 p.m.08/26/10 — Seneca Valley, 3 p.m.08/30/10 — Kiski*, 3:15 p.m.09/01/10 — Ford City*, 3:30 p.m.09/03/10 — Indiana*, 3:15 p.m.09/08/10 — Kittanning*, 3:30 p.m.09/13/10 — St. Joseph’s*, 3:15 p.m.09/15/10 — Butler, 3:15 p.m.09/16/10 — MAC Tournament @ Blackhawk,

9:30 a.m.09/17/10 — Kiski*, 2:30 p.m.09/20/10 — Ford City*, 3:15 p.m.09/22/10 — Section Qualifier @ Indiana, 10 a.m.09/24/10 — Indiana*, 3:30 p.m.09/28/10 — Kittanning*, 3:15 p.m.09/30/10 — St. Joseph’s*, 3:30 p.m.10/05/10 — Division I & II Finals, TBA10/12/10 — WPIAL Team Semifinals, TBA10/14/10 — WPIAL Team Finals, TBA10/20/10 — Western PIAA Regional, TBA10/25/10 — PIAA State Championship, TBA10/26/10 — PIAA State Championship, TBA

GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

08/21/10 — Schenley/Gateway (scrimmage), 10 a.m.

08/28/10 — Ford City @ PennHills (scrimmage), 10 a.m.

09/03/10 — North Catholic, 3:30 p.m.09/07/10 — Hampton, 6 p.m.09/09/10 — Franklin Regional, 6 p.m.09/11/10 — Shaler Tournament, 8 a.m.09/14/10 — Freedom*, 6 p.m.09/16/10 — New Brighton*, 6 p.m.09/18/10 — Shaler JV Tournament, 8 a.m.09/21/10 — Knoch*, 6 p.m.09/22/10 — Pine-Richland, 6 p.m.09/23/10 — Deer Lakes*, 6 p.m.

09/25/10 — Pine-Richland JV Tournament, 8 a.m.; MAC Tourn. @ West Allegheny, 9 a.m.

09/28/10 — Ambridge*, 6 p.m.10/05/10 — Freedom*, 6 p.m.10/06/10 — South Fayette, 6 p.m.10/07/10 — New Brighton*, 6 p.m.10/12/10 — Knoch*, 6 p.m.10/14/10 — Deer Lakes*, 6 p.m.10/19/10 — Ambridge*, 6 p.m10/21/10 — Seneca Valley, 6 p.m.10/23/10 — North Allegheny Tournament,

8 a.m.

GIRLS 7TH8TH GRADE BASKETBALL

09/08/10 — Pine-Richland (scrimmage), 3:30 p.m.

09/14/10 — Seneca Valley, 3:30 p.m.09/17/10 — North Hills, 3:30 p.m.09/20/10 — Butler (Gold), 3:30 p.m.09/21/10 — North Allegheny (Carson)*,

3:30 p.m. 09/23/10 — Manchester Charter*,

3:30 p.m.09/27/10 — Deer Lakes*, 3:30 p.m.09/29/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.09/30/10 — Kittanning, 3:30 p.m.10/01/10 — North Allegheny (Ingomar),

3:30 p.m.10/04/10 — North Hills, 3:30 p.m.10/05/10 — Highlands*, 4 p.m. 10/07/10 — Knoch, 3:30 p.m.10/11/10 — North Allegheny (Carson)*,

3:30 p.m.10/13/10 — Manchester Charter*, 3:30 p.m.10/15/10 — Deer Lakes*, 3:30 p.m.10/18/10 — North Allegheny (Marshall),

3:30 p.m.10/19/10 — Hampton*, 3:30 p.m.10/20/10 — Butler (White), 3:30 p.m.10/21/10 — North Allegheny (Ingomar)*,

3:30 p.m.10/25/10 — Highlands*, 3:30 p.m.10/26/10 — Kittanning, 3:30 p.m.10/27/10 — Knoch*, 3:30 p.m.10/28/10 — North Allegheny (Marshall),

3:30 p.m.

All sports schedules are subject to change. Forsports schedules, call Mars Area SchoolDistrict Athletic Office at (724) 625-9380 orvisit www.highschoolsports.net.

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Notification of Rights under FERPA The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) affords

parents and students over age 18 (“eligible students”) certainrights with respect to the students education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s educationrecord within 45 days of the day the District receives a requestfor access. Parents or eligible students should submit to theschool principal (or appropriate school official) a writtenrequest that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. Theprincipal will make arrangements for access and notify theparent or eligible student of the time and place where therecords may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s edu-cation records that the parent or eligible student believes areinaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may askMars Area School District to amend a record that they believeis inaccurate or misleading. They should write to the schoolprincipal, clearly identify the part of the record they wantchanged, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the District decides not to amend the record as requestedby the parent or eligible student, the District will notify the par-ent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of theirright to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.Additional information regarding the hearing procedures willbe provided to the parent or eligible student when notified ofthe right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiableinformation contained in the student’s education records, exceptto the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent isdisclosure to school officials with legitimate educational inter-ests. A school official is a person employed by the District as anadministrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member(including health or medical staff and law enforcement unitpersonnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person orcompany with whom the District has contracted to perform aspecial task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultantor therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official com-mittee such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assist-ing another school officials in performing his or her task.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if theofficial needs to review an education record in order to fulfillhis or her professional responsibility. Upon request, theDistrict discloses education records without consent to officialsof another school district in which the student seeks or intendsto enroll. (Note: FERPA requires a school to make a reason-able attempt to notify the student of the record request unlessit states in its annual notification that it intends to forwardrecords upon request.)

School records are always open and available to parents, andONLY to school officials who have legitimate “need to know”information about a child. Parents seeking to review a record

should make an appointment with their child’s counselor orspecial educator. If requesting a copy of your child’s record, itis best to put it in writing and submit requests for cumulativerecords (report cards, attendance, etc.) to the principal andrequests for confidential records (IEPs, psychological assess-ments, etc.) to the Office of Special Education. By law, theDistrict must furnish these copies within 45 days.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department ofEducation concerning alleged failures by the District to complywith the requirements of FERPA. The name and address ofthe Office that administers FERPA is: Family PolicyCompliance Office; U.S. Department of Education; 400Maryland Ave.; SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

No Child Left Behind RequirementsOn Jan. 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law

the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. NCLB is designed toimprove student achievement by increasing federal involve-ment in public education both at the state and local level.NCLB requires significant changes to schools that receive TitleI funding. Mars Area schools receive Title I funding and arecovered under the breadth of NCLB. The Act requires:

1. increased accountability for States, School Districts andindividual Schools;

2. greater choice for parents, especially those in low-per-forming schools; and

3. greater flexibility for States and Local Education Agenciesin the use of federal dollars.

Under NCLB, parents have a right to review the professionalqualifications of their child’s teacher(s). Parents have the rightto ask for the following information about each of their child'sclassroom teachers:

1. whether the State of Pennsylvania has licensed or qualifiedthe teacher for the grades and subjects he or she teaches;

2. whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency per-mit or other provisional status through which state licensingcriteria have been waived;

3. the teacher’s college major and whether the teacher hasany advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; and

4. whether any instructional aides or similar paraprofession-als provide services to their child and, if they do, their qualifica-tions.

Parents who would like to receive specific information abouttheir child’s teacher or paraprofessional, may contact theirSchool Principal.

Evaluation & Privacy Rights of StudentsMars Area School District and its employees are required by

law to protect the rights of students. The foundation of this lawis the Federal Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974and Pennsylvania rules and regulations governing special edu-cation and Chapter 15 students.

Educational Records, Directory Information & Personally Identifiable Information

Educational Records consist of information directly related to a studentthat is maintained by an educational agency. Personally IdentifiableInformation includes the student’s name, the name of the parent or otherfamily members, a personal identifier or a list of personal characteristicsthat would make the student’s identity easily traceable.

Educational Records and Personally Identifiable Information cannot bedisclosed or released without written parental consent or, if a student isover age 18, student consent. Certain information, called “DirectoryInformation,” can be released without consent. Directory Information isinformation contained in an education record of a student, which wouldnot generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

The School District has designated the following as DirectoryInformation: student’s name, address, date and place of birth, major fieldof study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weightand height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degreesand awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency orinstitution attended by the student. Written parental consent is necessaryfor disclosure of information and educational records, unless the studentis transferring between school districts. Cumulative and confidentialrecord may be transferred between districts without parental authoriza-tion. The consent must:

1. specify the record that may be disclosed, 2. state the purpose of the disclosure; and 3. identify the parties to whom the disclosure may be made.

Furthermore, Mars Area School District maintains a written record ofdisclosure for parents to inspect in case information has been released.

Armed Forces Access to Secondary Students Information

The Pennsylvania Department of Education interprets Public Law107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section 9528 (ArmedForces Recruiter Access To Students and Student RecruitingInformation), 20 USC §7908, and Pennsylvania law Act 10, 1991, 51P.S. §§20221-20225 in the following manner:

Access to Student Recruiting Information

Pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, all local education-al agencies (LEAs) must provide to military recruiters or institutions ofhigher education, upon request, access to secondary school students”(i.e. juniors and seniors) names, addresses and telephone listings. Thestate military affairs law requires the release of directory informationconsisting of a list of senior male and female students by name, homeaddress and telephone number. Act 10 requires the list of graduatingSeniors and Juniors be made available to armed forces recruiters by thefirst day of the academic year they graduate.

To ensure compliance with the collective laws, school districts arerequired to provide names, addresses and telephone listings of juniorand senior year students to military recruiters, when requested, unlessa parent has “opted out” of providing such information.

Parents wishing to opt out of providing such information regardingtheir 11th grade student’s information should do so in writing to the MarsArea High School Principal by September 1st of each new school year.

Inclement Weather & School Closing DecisionsSometimes it is necessary to delay the start of classes or to close school for a day because to inclement

weather conditions. The safety of our students as they ride our school buses and drive to school is always themost important factor in any decision. Sometimes a weather advisory from the National Weather Servicegives advance notice of severe weather conditions that might effect the next school day, but no decision ismade until the morning hours before our schools would open.

How are parents/community members informed of a delay or closing?Regardless of weather forecasts during the evening news, parents may find closing or delay information via

the following resources:1. The District’s Web site — www.marsk12.org2. The District’s Community Information Line for School Closings/Delays — (724) 625-15813. Radio & TV announcements on KDKA-TV and Radio, WTAE-TV and Radio, WPXI-TV,

WBUT/LER Radio (Butler) and WISR Radio (Butler)4. Cable Channel 50 or Digital Cable Channel 209 (MASD-TV)5. Global Connect Telephone Notification System

Who watches the weather?The Superintendent and the other school administrators carefully watch the weather conditions during the

snow season.

What are the District’s sources of information?The Superintendent and other school administrators listen to weather forecasts and review notices from

AccuWeather Snow Warning Service and the National Weather Service. The District checks withmunicipal police about road conditions starting as early as 4 a.m. The District also contacts PennDOT, theState Police and other school districts about road conditions throughout the area. Even if some streets areclear, dangerous conditions may exist in other parts of our District.

What factors are considered in the decision to close or delay?4 Information on road conditions, particularly amounts of snow and ice, from PennDOT, bus drivers

and state and local police.4 The time snow starts and the amount of snow4 Weather predictions4 Building conditions (for example, power and heat)4 Parking lot conditions4 Temperature and wind-chill factors

What choices are available?Mars Area School District may run a two-hour delayed opening, close school or announce an early release

during inclement weather.

Who makes the decision?The Superintendent makes the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from the

Maintenance Supervisor.

When is the decision made?The Superintendent makes the final decision no later than 6 a.m. and as early as 5:30 a.m. so that television

and radio stations, bus drivers and staff members can be notified.

What does it mean if there is a two-hour delay?A two-hour delay means that the start of school is delayed for two hours; for example, if school normally

starts at 9 a.m., then the delayed start time will be 11 a.m. Please note that your child’s bus pick-up time willbe delayed by two hours as well.

How is the Kindergarten program affected, when there is a two-hour delay?When there is a two-hour delay, Mars Area Primary Center will operate on the following “modified” kinder-

garten schedule: AM Kindergarten — 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (buses will pick up students two (2) hours laterthan usual) and PM Kindergarten — 1:49 to 3:25 p.m. (buses will pick up students one (1) hour later thanusual.) Mars Area School District asks that no student be dropped off at school prior to the delayed arrivaltime. Parents whose children attend alternative child care programs are asked to notify them of the PrimaryCenter’s “modified” kindergarten schedule.

Student Assistance ProgramMars Area School District’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) and Elementary Student

Assistance Program (ESAP) offer a school-based approach to providing focused services to studentseeking support or needing interventions for academics, behavior and attendance often because ofdeeper concerns. This program is a process — not a curriculum or treatment center — that connectsprograms and services within and across school and community systems to create a network of sup-ports to help students. As a process, SAP and ESAP identify students in need of intervention, assessthese students’ specific needs and provide them with support and referral to appropriate resources.The overarching goal of this program is to remove barriers to education so that a student mayachieve academically. SAP and ESAP offer support to those students and their families.

At the core of SAP is a team of school employees, who have received specialized training fromCommonwealth of Pennsylvania-approved SAP Training Providers. The Team may include teach-ers, nurses, counselors and administrators, and is often referred to as the “Core Team” or “SAPTeam.” Representatives from community agencies may also meet with the Team as consultants.

One of the most important tasks of a SAP Team is to build a working partnership with families,focusing on the student’s success as their common goal. In addition, the Team may offer student-centered services such as education support groups, in-school mentoring and after-care resources.The Team may also assist families in identifying options for professional support when a problem isbeyond the scope of the school. Participation in the SAP is voluntary and is offered as a source ofhelp and support for the student and family. When a student is in need of assistance outside of theschool setting, knowing how and where to find assistance can be overwhelming. In cases where aproblem lies beyond the limits of the school, it is the Team’s responsibility to inform the parent ofthe problem affecting the child’s performance in school and help the student and his/her family toaccess services and resources available in the community.

Family & Student Assistance — How Does it Work?There are several basic steps a Student Assistance Team takes to build an effective partnership

with families.

1. The initial contact may be made by the parent/guardian with concerns or the SAP team maycontact the family.

2. After initial contact the parent/guardian will be invited to meet with Team members to shareinformation, observations, student strengths and common concerns.

With the family’s permission, a Student Assistance Team member may then meet with the stu-dent to gather further information, or the Team and family may meet with the student to discussthe barrier(s) to learning. Next, the SAP Team will present the family with options and resources,both in and out of school, which may be of some help to the student. The family then decides on theplan of action they find best suits their child. The plan may or may not include the StudentAssistance Team. Whatever the decision, the family and Team attempt to maintain ongoing com-munication to monitor student progress and success in school. If the family does not want the stu-dent to work with the Team, they are invited to contact the Team at any time in the future shouldthe situation or their wishes change.

The Family/Student Assistance PartnershipThe goal of the Family/Student Assistance Partnership is to encourage and support student suc-

cess in school. The Student Assistance Team attempts at all times to form a respectful family/schoolpartnership. The family and school share the common goal of supporting and maintaining studentsuccess.

As in all good partnerships, both parties have rights and responsibilities. The Student AssistanceTeam provides the family with concrete information regarding observable student behavior inschool. The Team also aids in identifying learning barriers and suggests resources and availableoptions. In turn, the family makes decisions for their child, using the information provided by theStudent Assistance Team.

For more information about Mars Area’s Student Assistance Program, contact the Office of PupilServices at (724) 898-1561, option 2, or your child’s guidance counselor.

For more information as well as Frequently Asked Questions regarding inclement weather and school closing decisions,visit the District’s Web site, www.marsk12.org, and click on the “Closings/Delays” link.

School NursesThe Pennsylvania School Code requires school districts to pro-

vide a school nurse for every 1,500 full-time students. Mars AreaSchool District employs three school nurses, certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

One nurse is assigned to the High School; one to the MiddleSchool and Centennial School; and one to the Elementary Schooland Primary Center. Three Nurse Paraprofessionals also work toaugment health care services delivery to the District’s children.The Assistants are Licensed Nurses who work under direct super-vision of the Certified School Nurse.

If your child has a specific health concern that requires nursingservices during school hours, contact the school nurses, who aretrained to answer questions and address parental concerns.

Immunization Laws

To ensure the health of students, the Pennsylvania SchoolHealth Law requires that each child have proof of the followingimmunizations before entering school:

2010-2011

4 4 doses of Tetanus Toxoid, with the last dose on or after the fourth birthday

4 4 doses of Diphtheria Vaccine, with the last dose on or after the fourth birthday

4 3 doses of Polio Vaccine4 3 doses of Hepatitis B4 2 doses of Measles Vaccine; one (1) dose of Mumps and

Rubella Vaccine (usually given as MMR)4 One (1) dose Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine between

12 months and 12 years of age or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine administered at age 13 or after or evidence of the Varicella (Chickenpox) Disease. Vaccine is required upon entrance into kindergarten or seventh grade.

2011-2012

In addition to the above requirements, the following modifi-cations to the regulations, which have yet to be enacted intolaw, will take effect at the start of the 2011-2012 school year:

4 2 doses Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine or history of the disease

4 2 doses Live Mumps (Chickenpox) Vaccine at 12 months of age or older

Children entering Seventh Grade in 2010-2011 will also berequired to have the following immunizations:

4 One (1) dose Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis (Tdap),if five years has elapsed since last Tetanus immunization

4 One (1) dose Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV)

The regulations allow for medical reasons and religious beliefs.If your child is exempt from immunizations, he/she may beremoved from school during an outbreak.

Communicable DiseaseThe Pennsylvania Department of Health has established

the following criteria for exclusion of students demonstratingsymptoms that suggest communicable diseases and infectionconditions:

4 Pink Eye — 24 hours after initiation of treatment.4 Strep Throat, Scarlet Fever — 24 hours after initiation of

treatment.4 Lice — Until treated with pediculicidal agent. Students

who have been excluded must be checked by the nurse before entering the building.

4 Chicken Pox — When the last crop of blisters are dried.4 Impetigo, Scabies and Ringworm — Until judged non-

infectious by a physician.

Body Mass Index (BMI) ScreeningBMI is a screening tool used to determine whether a child is

overweight or underweight. The measurements are required forall children enrolled in Pennsylvania schools by state law. All stu-dents in Mars Area School District will have their height andweight measured, which for students in kindergarten througheighth grade, will be used to calculate their BMI.

Like all screening tools, BMI can produce some false positivesor negatives. For example, a student may have an artificially highBMI as a result of a high level of lean body tissue or muscle, asmay be found in a well-conditioned athlete. Therefore, it is im-portant to follow up with a family doctor if a child’s BMI is high orlow. Each student’s BMI is strictly confidential and will not be dis-cussed with anyone other than the student and his/her parent orguardian. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to share achild’s BMI with that child’s health care provider. A child’s doctoris in the best position to evaluate that child’s overall health.

If there are any questions regarding the Growth ScreeningProgram, please contact your school nurse: Grades K-4, call (724)625-3161; Grades 5-8, call (724) 625-3145; or Grades 9-12, call(724) 625-1581.

Prescription MedicationNo prescription medication shall be administered in school

except by the direct written order of a physician. The parent orguardian must complete and sign the prescription medicationinformation form before the dispensing of prescription medica-tion can take place. Mars Area School District does not supply anyprescription medication. It is the parent’s responsibility to supplyall medications to be taken at school. Any prescription medicationmust be in its pharmacy prescription bottle. On the bottle must bethe name of the child who is to receive the medication in school.

Non-prescription MedicationNo non-prescription medication shall be administered in school

except by direct written order of a physician. The parent orguardian must complete and sign the non-prescription medica-tion information form before the dispensing of non-prescriptionmedication can take place. Mars Area School District does notsupply any non-prescription medication. It is the parent’s respon-sibility to supply all medications to be taken at school. All non-prescription medications must be labeled with the child’s name.Non-prescription medication must be the same medication as onthe physician’s written order and will not be accepted unless it isin the original box or bottle in which it was purchased.

General ScreeningA child’s hearing acuity is screened first in kindergarten and

then in grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11. Visual acuity is screened in everygrade. Speech and language skills are screened in kindergarten ona referral basis. Gross motor and fine motor skills, academic skills,and social-emotional skills are assessed by classroom teachers.

Screening Examinations*Students attending Mars Area School District are

required to have the following screening examinations:

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* Parents may choose to have their family physician or dentistgive the medical and dental exams and furnish the school with areport. The examination must be complete within one yearbefore the opening of the new school year.

Medical — original entry, grades 6 & 11Vision — annualHearing — kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, 7, 11

& special educationDental — original entry, grades 3 & 7Height & Weight — annualBody Mass Index — annualScoliosis (curvature of the spine) — grades 6, 7 & 8

School Health Services & Your ChildMars Area School District provides the following health serv-

ices to promote student wellness and reduce health barriersthat may influence a student’s educational program:

4 Implementation of health plans for students with specific health needs.

4 Collaboration with parents, school staff and community health agencies.

4 Health assessments including health and development history, screenings and evaluations related to growth, vision, hearing and scoliosis.

4 Monitoring and evaluation of communicable and nuisance diseases.

4 Implementation of state health and immunization laws.4 Monitor and evaluate body fat using the Body Mass

Index.

Special EducationThe Special Education Program of Mars Area School District provides a free,

appropriate public education to exceptional students according to state and federalmandates. In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEIA) anddirectives from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education, the District providesservices to students identified as having a disability, which necessitates specializedinstruction. These services and programs are designed to meet the needs of stu-dents with physical, sensory, mental and/or emotional challenges. The Districtprovides a continuum of services ranging from inclusive programming to full-timeprivate placements for eligible students with demonstrated needs.

Learning Support services are provided in inclusionary settings, with general edu-cators and special education teaching collaboratively. Speech/Language services areprovided in all grades K-12, as needed, based on individual need for such speciallydesigned instruction. Additional support for vision, hearing, occupational therapy,physical therapy and other needs is provided by Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV.

If a student is suspected of having a disability, they should be referred to theirBuilding Administrator, who will initiate the data collection and referral process.Once the child has received evidenced-based interventions and data has been col-lected, if satisfactory progress is not made, tests will be administered to determine ifthe child has a handicapping condition.

For students identified as qualifying and demonstrating the need for speciallydesigned instruction, the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Team developsthe child’s program identifying measurable goals for success. The team consists ofDistrict staff members, which may include the principal, special education teacher,school psychologist, a general educator and related services staff. Parents are anintegral part of the IEP Team and should be physically present at the IEP meeting,after which a Notice of Recommended Education Placement (NOREP) is issuedidentifying the student’s placement.

Special Education information must be published periodically, according to regulations.Address questions about its content, screening, evaluation procedures or procedural safe-guards to the Supervisor of Special Education for Mars Area School District at (724) 898-1561. Parents or guardians participating in the IEP process are advised to keep a signedand dated copy of the most recent Procedural Safeguard Notice for their records. A copy ofthe notice is posted on the District’s Web site, www.marsk12.org.

Gifted EducationMars Area School District provides Gifted Support for identified primary through

secondary students. Children qualifying for gifted services receive a GiftedIndividual Education Plan (GIEP) and work with a Gifted support teacher on a pro-gram tailored to meet their needs.

The Gifted Education program is offered through inclusive instruction and asindividualized and small group opportunities. Academically challenging opportu-nities are designed or selected on an individual student basis and may include sub-ject/skill compacting, independent study, subject/grade acceleration, AP and CHScourses, distance learning, early entry to college, mentorships and individualizedapproaches to enhancing the depth of curricular concepts. These challenges pro-vide students the opportunity to maximize their potential.

When parents and teachers have reason to believe a student could qualify forGifted Education programming they should contact their building administrator toinitiate the data collection and referral process. Team meetings will be convened fordiscussions and decision making. Parents and teachers will work together to assureeach child's needs are met.

Child FindIf your child attends the Mars Area School District public schools and you feel a

need to discuss their development, please contact the school’s principal.If you are a resident of Mars Area School District but your child attends a private

or parochial school and you feel a need to discuss their development, please contactthe Office of Special Education/Gifted Education at 724-898-1561, option #1.

Pupil ServicesThe Office of Pupil Services is open during the school year to assist,

identify and coordinate for special needs (non-special education) students. Program supervision includes: Protected HandicappedStudents; General Screening; supervising health services; workingwith juvenile and treatment programs; and supervising the StudentAssistance Program (SAP) and In-House Therapy Program. TheOffice of Pupil Services also identifies and provides services for thehomeless, ESL students, and ensures compliance for home educationstudents.

English as a Second Language (ESL)In accordance with the Board’s philosophy to provide a quality edu-

cational program for all students, the Mars Area School District shallprovide an appropriate planned instructional program for identifiedstudents whose dominant language is not English. The purpose ofthe program is to increase the English language proficiency of eligiblestudents so that they can attain the academic standards adopted bythe Board and achieve academic success.

Limited English Proficient Student is defined as per 22 Pa. Code4.26 as one who:

4Was not born in the United States or whose native language isother than English and comes from an environment where a lan-guage other than English is dominant

4Is a Native American or Alaska Native who is a native resident ofthe outlying areas and comes from an environment where a languageother than English has had a significant impact on such an individ-ual's level of English language proficiency

4Is migratory and whose native language is other than Englishand comes from an environment where a language other thanEnglish is dominant

4Has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing or understand-ing the English language and whose difficulties may deny such indi-vidual the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where thelanguage of instruction is English or to participate fully in our society

If you have a student who may qualify for the ESL Program, pleasenotify the building principal or the office of Pupil Services at (724)898-1561, ext. 2.

Homeless Student GuidelinesFederal guidelines, as set forth in No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,

requires that local schools identify children who are homeless. Thefederal mandate, and the intention of the Mars Area School District isto ensure that homeless children and youth have access to free appro-priate public education on an equal basis with other children.Children, who are homeless, including those living with others, mayqualify for assistance with school lunch, with school supplies/materi-als, with tutoring, and with transportation so that they can remain intheir school of origin.

If you believe your child(ren) or know of a child(ren) who may quali-fy for this service, please contact the principal or guidance counselorof the child(ren)’s school. You may also contact Anna Saker, MarsArea Homeless Program Liaison, at (724) 898-1561, opt. 2.

Homeless children may be identified as living in the following situa-tions:

4Public or private shelters; 4Public or private places not designated for/or ordinarily used as

regular sleeping accommodations such as vehicles, parks, motels,campgrounds, etc.;

4Living with a parent in a domestic violence shelter; 4Individuals and/or families living with relatives or friends due to

a lack of housing; 4Living in transitional housing programs; 4Runaway children (under age 18) and children who have been

abandoned or forced out of the home by parents or other caretakers.They may be in temporary shelters awaiting assistance from socialservice agencies, or may live alone on the street or move from place toplace among family members, friends or acquaintances. This alsoincludes such youth from 18 to 21 of age who may still be eligible foreducational services in regular or special education;

4Children of migrant families who lack adequate housing; 4Children abandoned in hospitals or awaiting foster care; or 4School age, unwed mothers or expectant mothers living in hous-

es for unwed mothers when they have no other available livingaccommodations.

If your living situation changes during the school year or over thesummer, and you and your child(ren) become homeless, please besure to contact the schools. We will work with you so that yourchild(ren)’s education is disrupted as little as possible.

Students Protected Under Section 504(Federal Law) & Chapter 15 (State Law)

Section 504 is a civil rights law that is a part of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973 and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabili-ties. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equalaccess to an education and requires that school districts provide aFree Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to qualified students intheir jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impairment that sub-stantially limits one or more major life activities. The child may receiveaccommodations and modifications. An impairment in and of itself isnot a disability. The impairment must substantially limit one or moremajor life activities in order to be considered a disability under Section504. A student is considered to be handicapped under 504 if he or she:

4Has a “physical or mental impairment which substantially limitsone or more major life activities.”

4Has a record of such an impairment.4Or is regarded as having such impairment.

Major life activities include: Caring for one’s self, performing a man-ual task, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, andlearning are the nine major life activity areas.

The determination of substantial limitation must be made on a case-by-case basis with respect to each individual student. The Section 504regulatory provision requires that a group of knowledgeable personsdraw upon information from a variety of sources in making this deter-mination.

Section 504 is a federal anti-discrimination law intended to create alevel playing field in regular education. The Protected HandicappedStudent may need some accommodations to fully participate inschool activities and in the learning process. It was not created to giveunfair advantage. Accommodations must apply only to the namedimpairment.

If you think your child may qualify or would like more informationplease notify the Mars Area School District Director of Pupil Servicesat 724 898-1561, opt. 2,or your child’s Guidance Counselor.

To view Mars Area School District’s Annual Public Notice of Special Education & Early Intervention Services & Programs, visit the “Special/Gifted Education” page at www.mark12.org.

Central Administration Office (724) 625-1518

Dr. William Pettigrew Jr., SuperintendentKate Rich, Secretary to the SuperintendentLori Kennedy, Secretary to the Superintendent’s Office

Dr. Joseph Pasquerilla, Asst. SuperintendentMatthew Friedman, Asst. SuperintendentFaith Campbell, Secretary to the Asst. Superintendent

Business Office Jill L. Swaney, Business ManagerCheryl Palermo, Accounts PayableLavaughn Molnar, Payroll

Technology Office Jeffrey Bitzer, Director of TechnologyMary Ellen Rockwell, Administrative Assistant

Maintenance Office Frank Randza, Maintenance SupervisorMary Ellen Rockwell, Administrative Assistant

Real Estate Tax Office (724) 625-9030Jane Roth, Real Estate Tax Contact

Transportation Office (724) 625-1507Jane Roth, Transportation Coordinator

Communications Office (724) 625-4589Josh Schwoebel, Director of Communications

Office of Special Education (724) 898-1561

Dr. Susan Cunnup, Director of Special & Gifted Educ.Deborah Adams, Asst. Director of Special & Gifted Educ.Barbara Conville, Secretary to Special Education Candace Mathews, Secretary to Special Education

Office of Pupil Services (724) 898-1561

Anna Saker, Director of Pupil Services/Grant WriterCindy Loncaric, Secretary to Pupil Services

District SupportLiz Peters, Food Service Director, Nutrition Inc. (724)625-1988Scott Semow, School Psychologist, MIU4 (724) 898-1561Richard Glosser, School Psychologist, MIU4 (724) 898-1561A.J. Myers & Sons, Bus Contractor (724) 625-2032

District Administration/Support

Incorporated in 1985, Mars Area Foundation for EducationalExcellence (MAFEE) is a non-profit organization formed byfriends and supporters of the Mars Area School District toenhance and enrich the educational opportunities offered toMars Area School District children.

MAFEE’s volunteer Board of Trustees governs the Foundationand is dedicated to serving the goal of educational excellence.MAFEE funds mini-grants for educational enrichment proj-ects requested by faculty. These curriculum-enhancing projectsare not in the District’s operating budget, which is designatedfor specific needs. MAFEE sponsors an annual Craft Show thatis a primary source of funding. For more information or tomake a donation to MAFEE, contact Ralph Terrell, Chairman;at 1303 Union Court; Valencia Pa. 16059.

Mars Area Foundation for Educational Excellence

Building InformationMars Area High School (724) 625-1581Todd Kolson, Principal Press 2Dale Sleva Jr., Assistant PrincipalMarsha Dunmyer-Klaus, Secretary to the PrincipalConnie Barbish, SecretaryLori Boggs, SecretaryJanice Kuban, SecretaryLinda Maney, Library SecretaryJamie Reddinger, School Nurse Press 6

Guidance Office Press 1

Tanis Rose, Counselor — Class of 2014, Student Assistance Coordinator

Colleen Tosadori, Counselor — Class of 2013Dr. Tina V. Bigante, Counselor — Class of 2012Mark Varlotta, Counselor — Class of 2011Diane Truver, SecretaryLaurie Dufford, Secretary

Athletic Office Press 5 Scott Heinauer, Athletic DirectorRuth Mathison, Secretary (724) 625-9380Sports Information Line (724) 625-1581

Mars Area Middle School (724) 625-3145Richard Cornell, PrincipalConnie Weismann, SecretaryMarcia Sirney, SecretaryElisa Hunter, NurseEileen Deklewa, CounselorMelissa Langer, Secretary to Nurse/Guidance

Mars Area Centennial School (724) 625-2601Todd Lape, PrincipalAlexis Rosswog, SecretaryTerri Cornelius, SecretarySandra Williams, Library SecretaryElisa Hunter, NurseLesley Kennedy, Counselor

Mars Area Elementary School (724) 625-3161Robert Zaccari, PrincipalDonna Stockert, SecretarySheila Pappas, SecretaryMargie Mueser, SecretaryLynn Fey, School NurseAmanda J. Stahovic, Counselor

Mars Area Primary Center (724) 625-1588Dr. Elizabeth McMahon, Principal Cindy Klein, SecretaryPam Lorence, SecretaryLynn Fey, School NurseAmanda J. Stahovic, Counselor

Board of EducationMars Area School District Board of Education is a

nine-member voting body that works with Districtadministrators to create policy for the developmentand success of all Mars Area students. The SchoolBoard usually meets at 7 p.m. on the first and secondTuesday of each month. Board members are:

Kim Geyer, Vice President (724) 625-3532Dayle Ferguson, Vice President (724) 772-5282Rebecca Brown (724) 625-2198Rita Dorsch (724) 625-2239Gordon Marburger (724) 538-5476H. Ross McConnell (724) 625-2314Christian Ola (412) 327-8386Christine Stroup (724) 778-9948Bonnie L. Weaver (724) 538-3397

Mars Area School Board may be contacted via e-mail at [email protected].

Board Secretary — Jill L. SwaneySolicitor — Thomas King III

Annual Budget 2010-2011Mars Area School District Business Office oversees the Dis-

trict’s finances, investment and budgeting. The School Boardapproved the 2010-2011 budget at $39, 040,880 with a millagerate of 99 mills (value per mill = approximately $201,515).

The budget consists of salaries and benefits; instructional;maintenance; transportation; debt service and operational costs.The budget runs from July 1 through June 30. A copy of thebudget is available upon request at the District AdministrationOffice.District residents are responsible for the following taxes:

Real EstateAssessed on individuals owning real estate (99 mills) Due at 2%

discount) — Sept. 30; Due at face — Nov. 30; Due at 10% penalty— Dec. 1.

Adams Township — Shirley Lawther (724) 321-0400 Mars Boro — Mars Area School District (724) 625-9030Middlesex Township — Mars Area School District (724) 625-9030Valencia Boro — Mars Area School District (724) 625-9030

Earned IncomeAssessed on any resident with earnings from employment.

Payments are required quarterly for self-employed and thoseindividuals that do not have wage tax withheld by their employ-er(s). Tax rate is 1% — with .5% for the school district and .5% forthe municipality in which the individual lives.

Central Tax Bureau of PA Inc. (Centax) — (800) 423-6829. Municipal collector — Check with your local municipality.

Occupation PrivilegeAssessed on individuals working in the school district and earn-

ing more than $5,000. The tax rate is $10 with $5 for the schooldistrict and $5 for the municipality. Middlesex Township assess-es a $52 emergency and municipal service (EMS) tax. If themunicipality does not enact the privilege tax, the school districtmay collect the full $10. The employer withholds this tax; taxpay-ers with multiple employers are only required to pay one time.

Centax — (800) 423-6829

Occupation AssessmentThe School District does not assess this tax. Check with your

municipality.

Use of Student PhotosPhotographs of Mars Area students may be taken periodically

throughout the school year for use by the District in publicationsincluding the District’s annual Activities & Information Calendar;quarterly newsletter, iN Mars Area magazine; weekly electronicnewsletter, The eCommunicator; and in publications made avail-able via the District’s Web site — www.marsk12.org. Photos mayalso be used on the District’s Web site itself, the District’s Facebookpage, and may be submitted for use by local newspapers. Students’may or may not be identified by name.

Mars Area provides opportunities for reporters or photographersto interview and/or photograph students. A staff member is alwayspresent. If you prefer that your child not be interviewed orphotographed for publicity purposes, please notify yourchild’s building principal in writing by Sept. 30, 2010.

Attendance PolicyWhen a student is absent because of an illness or other reason,

the school must receive a written excuse from a parent withinthree (3) days of the student’s return to school or the absencewill be considered unexcused/illegal. Being absent from a semes-ter class for ten (10) or more days may result in course failure,regardless of the grade earned. Being absent from a year-longclass for twenty (20) or more days may result in course failureregardless of grade earned (excluding medical excuses, schoolfield trips and administration approved vacations).

The Process of Parent ConcernsTo address Mars Area School District regarding concerns with

athletic or activity matters, please follow the sequence (or chainof command) listed below:

1. Parents will first address the concern with the coach orsponsor.

2. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the activity or athleticdirector.

3. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the building principal.4. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the superintendent.5. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the school board.

School Lunch ProgramMars Area School District offers daily breakfast and lunch in

every school. The District participates in the National SchoolLunch Program, which offers discounted or free meals to eligi-ble families.

Applications for the program are available online at www.marsk12.org and at www.compass.state.pa.us. All childrenapproved for free or reduced-price meals the previous year areautomatically eligible for the first month of the next school year.

For more information about the District’s breakfast/lunchprogram, contact Jill Swaney, Business Manager, at (724) 625-9030.

District InformationSchool Board work sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Regular Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday

of each month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Central Administration Office and are open to the public. Changesin the board’s meeting schedule are posted on the outside door of every school building and at the administration office. A completelist of board meeting is also available on the District’s Web site, www.marsk12.org.

Copies of the following are available in the office of each school building, in the District’s administration officeand on the District’s Web site:

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Web site — www.marsk12.orgThe eCommunicator — The District’s weekly eNewsletter is distributed via e-mail at approximately 3 pm. every Thursday. To sub-scribe, visit www.marsk12.org.Mars Area School District (MASD)-TV — Cable Channel 50 or Digital Cable Channel 209. This station is maintained by the MediaBroadcasting classes at Mars Area High School.Community Information Line for School Closings/Delays — (724) 625-1581Sports Information Line — (724) 625-1581Electronic Bulletin Board — The District’s Electronic Bulletin Board is located in front of the High School. The Electronic BulletinBoard provides up-to-date Mars Area information each day about District-wide events and student recognition.

Agendas for the regular School Board meeting, held on the second Tuesday of each month will be available the day before theBoard meeting.The Board Meeting Communicator is a brief synopsis of the most recent School Board meeting and is available a few days afterthe Board meeting.Minutes from each School Board meeting are available after they have been board approved. If you have any questions regard-ing the Board meeting schedule, call the Superintendent’s Office at (724) 625-1518, press 8, then 2.

Blue & Gold CardCitizens of Mars Area School District who are 65 years of age

or older can receive a Blue & Gold Card for free admission toall school district athletic events. Interested residents mayreceive their free Gold Card by contacting the AdministrationOffice at (724) 625-1518, press 2. There is no annual renewaland the card will be replaced if lost or damaged.

Mars Area School DistrictAdministration Office

545 Route 228Mars, Pa. 16046

Ph:(724) 625-1518or (724) 625-9030

Fax: (724) 625-1060

Mars Area High School520 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-1581

Fax: (724) 625-4541School: 7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Office: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Mars Area Middle School1775 Three Degree Road

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-3145Fax: (724) 625-2147

School: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Office: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mars Area Centennial School100 Winfield Manor Drive

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-2601

Fax: (724) 625-2660School: 9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Office: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Office of Special Education116 Browns Hill RoadValencia, Pa. 16059

Ph: (724) 898-1561, opt. 1Fax: (724) 898-1620

Office of Pupil Services116 Browns Hill RoadValencia, Pa. 16059

Ph: (724) 898-1561, opt. 2Fax: (724) 898-1620

Mars Area Elementary School549 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-3161

Fax: (724) 625-3499School: 9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Office: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mars Area Primary Center547 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-1588

Fax: (724) 625-2280AM Kindergarten: 9 a.m. - 11:40 p.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:49 - 3:25 p.m.

School: 9 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Office: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For additional information regarding Mars Area School District including driving

directions to our schools, visit www.marsk12.org.

The mission of the Mars Area School District is to create and sustain an educational environ-ment that allows all students the opportunity to realize their maximum learning potential.

Mars Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap in its activities, programs or employment prac-tices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

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