Penn Hills School District

Infobox School District
name = Penn Hills School District
motto = "Improved Opportunities For All"
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type = Public
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grades = K-12
superintendent = Joseph Carroll, Jr. (interim)
contact number = 412-793-7000
teachers = 396
staff = 822
students = approximately 5,500
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colors = Red & Gold
location = approximately convert|10|mi|km east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
country = United States
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website = http://www.phsd.k12.pa.us/

The Penn Hills School District (PHSD) is a public school district located in suburban Pittsburgh, serving the community of Penn Hills, which is about 10 miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh. The District encourages a culture that values academic performance, diversity, extensive parental involvement, personalized education for all students, and demonstrated school board commitment, as well as a strong commitment to family and community. Students enjoy easy access to Downtown Pittsburgh, with the city's business, cultural, shopping, sports, and entertainment facilities only minutes away. Serving 5,500 students in six buildings, the district is one of the largest suburban school districts around Pittsburgh.

Among the programs offered in Penn Hills are Schools of Focus, which includes a specific theme interwoven into the curriculum of each elementary school and allows parents to choose the school their child will attend; 21st Century Community Learning Centers; on-site, comprehensive vocational education; and strong professional development.

chools & Buildings in the District

Schools:
*Penn Hills Senior High School (grades 10-12)
*John H. Linton Middle School (grades 6-9)
*Penn Hebron Elementary (grades 4-5)
*Dible Elementary (grades K-3)
*Washington Elementary (grades K-3)
*Forbes Elementary (grades K-3)

Administration:
*PHSD Roberts Administration Building

Other:
*PHSD Transportation Dept./Bus Garage
*Fralic Sports/Athletic Center

External links

* [http://www.phsd.k12.pa.us The official website of the Penn Hills School District]
* [http://pennhillsparents.org Parents of Penn Hills School District website]