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ESY services for students who qualify through their IEP will begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, and run Monday through Thursday to support continued learning and skill development over the summer.
Penn Hills School District has launched PHorge Academy and PHorge 9th Grade Academy, two innovative programs debuting in the 2025-2026 school year to empower students with real-world learning, career exploration, and specialized pathways in high-demand fields.
PHorge Academy at Penn Hills High School is redefining education with career-focused pathways in business, robotics, IT, and healthcare—applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open!
Penn Hills School District celebrates increased building scores across all schools for the 2023-2024 school year, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven strategies, new academic programs, and collaborative efforts.
This summer's extended school year (ESY) program in the Penn Hills School District took on an exciting new change by incorporating an Olympic theme to make the program more engaging for students. Traditionally, the ESY program runs Monday through Thursday for four weeks, but this year Fridays were included to accommodate themed activities.
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