EDINBORO, PA (January 10, 2017) – When General McLane alumna Judy Gnagi Lawrence (’62) was in high school, she became close friends with a foreign exchange student, Oemar Mustafa. The two stayed connected by writing letters after he returned to his home country of Indonesia. The correspondence ended, however, a couple years later when Mustafa […]
Things have been very busy at Boro Women & Family Services (BWS), 108 High Street, in Edinboro. Over the recent holidays they were able to assist 25 families and 102 individuals with basic and holiday needs. The demand for assistance to families continues to grow and BWS is growing to meet the needs by expanding […]
EDINBORO, PA (December 20, 2016) – The Pennsylvania Department of Education selected Edinboro Elementary School as one of the recipients of a $4,000 grant to help foster the vital collaborations and connections necessary for student success from birth through grade 3. The Governor’s Institute: P-3 Collaboration-Working Together for Student Success Grant brings school districts, early […]
Harrisburg – State Senator Michele Brooks has been re-appointed as the Chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati for the new 2017-18 session. “I am excited and eager to continue to lead a committee devoted to our children, who are our future, and our seniors, who have […]
Makerspaces come to General McLane EDINBORO, PA (December 15, 2016) – Gone are the days where libraries expanded imagination and creativity through only books and publications. Now, libraries are incorporating makerspaces for student enrichment and these have officially made their way to General McLane School District. A makerspace is a sharing space where students gather […]
So….. does anyone remember.. “Mom, it’s really hot, can we go to the pool today?” Well… do ya?
James W. Parker Middle School students are combining reading, writing and sewing into one service project for needy children. After recently reading books that focused on the importance of giving, fifth and sixth graders in the Reading Success classes are creating marble bags for children in other countries. The students have learned how to cut, […]
GM students among 2016 VFW Essay Contest Winners Nine General McLane students were recently selected as winners of the 2016 VFW Post 740 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay Contests Junior Mary Claire Cousins was this year’s Voice of Democracy Essay Contest winner. This contest was for students in grades 9-12. Cousins received a […]
EDINBORO, PA (December 5, 2016) – General McLane School District placed second at the Annual STEM Ingenuity Challenge, with multiple students earning numerous achievements. The STEM Ingenuity Challenge is a problem solving competition organized by grade level. This is the 27th annual event sponsored by the Technology Education and Engineering Association of Northwest PA and […]
GMHS senior selected as outstanding delegate EDINBORO, PA (December 2, 2016) – General McLane High School senior Maddie Dillen was recently named the recipient of the Dale Hawley Award, a special recognition for being the most outstanding delegate at the Advanced Gold Summer Leadership Camp. She received the award at the Pennsylvania Association of Student […]
GM student attends medical forum Most high school students do not get the opportunity to become a “doctor for a day” and face the complexities of diagnosing and treating a patient. But General McLane High School senior Elizabeth May did just that when she worked in a team of four to diagnose a patient actor […]
James W. Parker Middle School students enjoyed some pizza with the principals to celebrate their participation in the PTSA Summer Reading Program. To be eligible for this party, students entering grades 5, 6, 7 or 8 must read the equivalent of 6 chapter books and novels that are age and reading level appropriate. Students complete […]
Both James W. Parker Middle School and McKean Elementary School were named Bread Box winners through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania. These awards begun in 1989 and recognize the efforts of groups and individuals who host fundraisers and food collections for Second Harvest to help alleviate hunger in our area. Each year, […]
General McLane Radio to Debut Friday Edinboro, PA (October 6, 2016) – Can’t make it to a General McLane sporting event, but still want to follow along? Thanks to senior Isaac Petkac, community members, alumni and Lancer fans will now have that opportunity. General McLane Radio debuts this Friday with the broadcast of the Lancers […]
JWPMS to host 3rd Annual Trail of Treats Edinboro, PA (October 4, 2016) – James W. Parker Middle School students are making sure that weather doesn’t spoil Halloween for children in the General McLane community. Members of Student Council and 8th grade advisors are hosting the third annual Trail of Treats Fundraiser on Saturday, October […]
The National Trial Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that Grant C. Travis of The Travis Law Firm has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Trial Lawyers, an honor given to a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation […]
Play It Forward: Charity drive aims to collect band instruments for General McLane students. Edinboro, PA (September 21, 2016) – General McLane School District is inviting individuals to “play it forward” and donate band instruments for students. James W. Parker Middle School Band instructor John Roden has started a musical band instrument drive, with the […]
A Story Hour for children from pre-school through elementary school will be held starting, September 24th at 10am, on the seventh floor of the Baron-Forness Library on the EUP campus. The stories are from a wide variety of sources, some classics such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, to picture books fresh off the press, such […]
Pa State Senator Michele Brooks, and Pa State Representative Ryan Bizzaro will co-hose a Free Senior Fair & Older Living Expo on Friday September 16 from 10am till 1pm. Location will be Our Lady of the Lake Social Hall, 128 Sunset Drive, Edinboro. If you are a senior interested in learning how you can live […]
Probably one of Edinboro’s worst kept secrets is the community pool, operated by American Legion Post 439 of Edinboro. Several years ago when the Post took over the pool it was in need of some MAJOR TLC. Many of the repairs had been neglected for years and the cost of operating the pool had grown […]