NSIS Students kicked off Red Ribbon week by wearing red to show that they are “Red-y to be Drug Free!
NSIS Students kicked off Red Ribbon week by wearing red to show that they are “Red-y to be Drug Free!
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Understanding the Science of Social Media by Canon-McMillan School District's Assistant to the Superintendent for K-6 Dr. Taranto Understanding the Science of Social Media by Canon-McMillan School District's Assistant to the Superintendent for K-6  Dr. Taranto

(This article was written by Canon-McMillan School District's Assistant to the Superintendent for K-6 Dr. Taranto and released by edutopia.org. The original article can be found by clicking here.)

Canon-McMillan K-6 Teams Participated in Kids of Steel Marathon Canon-McMillan K-6 Teams Participated in Kids of Steel Marathon

(Pictured: A group of Canon-McMillan Students that participated in the Kids of Steel Marathon in downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 7th 2023.)

Swatting Calls Swatting Calls

The Canon-McMillan School District has not received any of these hoax calls but if we do receive one of them we will take it seriously, assess the threat and respond accordingly.

Canon-McMillan School District Presents an Updated Report Card Format and Delivery System Canon-McMillan School District Presents an Updated Report Card Format and Delivery System

Please click here for the full letter. Please note, if you did not receive this letter, then the school does not have an up-to-date email address. Please call your child's school to have it updated. 

Social Media Informational Letter for Elementary/Intermediate Parents Social Media Informational Letter for Elementary/Intermediate Parents

(Pictured: The opening slide of Dr. Taranto's Presentation: "Challenges for Today’s Children: Social Media & Vaping”)

North Strabane Intermediate Student Coleson M. Placed Third in CalcuSolve Competition North Strabane Intermediate Student Coleson M. Placed Third in CalcuSolve Competition

(Pictured: North Strabane Intermediate's very own COLESON M., third place winner.)

Canon-McMillan School District will Operate on a 2-Hour Delay on January 31, 2023 Canon-McMillan School District will Operate on a 2-Hour Delay on January 31, 2023

Pictured: Snow at the Canon-McMillan Stadium

Cecil Intermediate, North Strabane Intermediate and Canon-McMillan Middle School Crowned 2023 Spelling Bee Champions Cecil Intermediate, North Strabane Intermediate and Canon-McMillan Middle School Crowned 2023 Spelling Bee Champions

(Pictured from left to right: Ms. Wilson, CIS Spelling bee Champion Claire NSIS Spelling Bee Champion Charlotte and CMMS Champion Ben.)

NSIS Students Donated Supplies, Over $1000 and Wrote Encouraging Letters to Patients at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Washington NSIS Students Donated Supplies, Over $1000 and Wrote Encouraging Letters to Patients at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Washington

(Pictured: Staff members from NSIS dropping off the donations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Washington.)

Canon-Mac Canceled on Friday, December 23, 2022 Canon-Mac Canceled on Friday, December 23, 2022

The make-up day for this cancelation will be Presidents Day on February 20, 2023

Canon-McMillan School District to Host Emergency Substitute Academy Canon-McMillan School District to Host Emergency Substitute Academy

All registered participants will receive the virtual training course materials on  JANUARY 30, 2023

NSIS Teams and CIS Students CRUSHED It at the CalcuCrush Challenge Hosted by NSIS NSIS Teams and CIS Students CRUSHED It at the CalcuCrush Challenge Hosted by NSIS

(Pictured from left to right: First Place Team - Katie O., Claire K,, Charlotte K., Ellie A.)

F.I.D. vs. Snow Day F.I.D. vs. Snow Day

If there are any additional questions regarding FIDs, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions link or contact your building principal.

Nine Elementary Teams from Canon-Mac Competed in 2022 CaluCrush Challenge at NSIS Nine Elementary Teams from Canon-Mac Competed in 2022 CaluCrush Challenge at NSIS

(Pictured: Canon-McMillan's first place team - Elliott, Owen, Connor and Madison (Team Average 50 points.)

Mr. Ghostman Visited North Strabane Intermediate in Honor of Native American Heritage Month Mr. Ghostman Visited North Strabane Intermediate in Honor of  Native American Heritage Month

(Pictured: Mr. Ghostman presenting things from his tribe to North Strabane Intermediate students.)

NSIS Students Got "Crafty" By Creating Native American Masks for a Culminating Social Studies Project NSIS Students Got "Crafty" By Creating Native American Masks for a Culminating Social Studies Project

(Pictured: NSIS students holding their Native American masks!)

Parent Council to Host First Evening Meeting on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. Parent Council to Host First Evening Meeting on November 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Pictured: An Evening with Joe Sweeney flyer

Canon-Mac Committed to Being Drug-Free in Red Ribbon Week 2022 Canon-Mac Committed to Being Drug-Free in Red Ribbon Week 2022

(Pictured: Students at NSIS wore Red in Red Ribbon Week 2022.)

CM Sixth Graders at NSIS Learned About Making Maps & Directions in "How Will I Get There?" Social Studies Activity CM Sixth Graders at NSIS Learned About Making Maps & Directions in "How Will I Get There?" Social Studies Activity

(Pictured: Team Independence teachers delivered special prizes to their students at their houses!)

Sixth Graders at NSIS Created Bottle Rockets during their Space Studies Sixth Graders at NSIS Created Bottle Rockets during their Space Studies

(Pictured: Jake Fisher, Jhony Valladares Guerra, and Mila Crawford created a rocket so impressive that it received all three awards.)

Free Breakfast Available for All K-12 Students in Pennsylvania Starting in October 2022 Free Breakfast Available for All K-12 Students in Pennsylvania Starting in October 2022

Starting October 1, breakfast for all Pennsylvania students will be available at no cost to you for the 2022/2023 academic school year! This is regardless of student or family eligibility for the free and reduced lunch program.

Scholastic Book Fair Took Place at NSIS Scholastic Book Fair Took Place at NSIS

(Pictured: "Rinehart's Reader's" - Mrs. Rinehart's class at NSIS enjoyed the book fair!)

Photos from Canon-McMillan School District's First Week of School Photos from Canon-McMillan School District's First Week of School

(Pictured: Mr. Manuel Pihakis is a CM grad, former teacher, former Athletic Director and long-time serving School Board member with his great-granddaughter, Christiana Andronas, grade 2 at Borland Manor Elementary!)

Canon-McMillan School District Welcomes New Teachers for the 2022-2023 School Year Canon-McMillan School District Welcomes New Teachers for the 2022-2023 School Year

(Pictured: New Teachers for the 2022-2023 School Year) Click here for a brief video to get to know them!

Weekly COVID-19 Update - 4/22/2022 Weekly COVID-19 Update - 4/22/2022

The COVID-19 Daily Screening tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

February 25 CDC Updates, Health and Safety Plan Revision February 25 CDC Updates, Health and Safety Plan Revision

Masking is now optional for all school transportation effective immediately. The revised Health and Safety Plan is forthcoming.

Weekly COVID-19 Update (2/25/2022) Weekly COVID-19 Update (2/25/2022)

The COVID-19 Daily Screening tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

Weekly COVID-19 Update - 2/18/2022 Weekly COVID-19 Update - 2/18/2022

The COVID-19 Daily Screening tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

Weekly COVID-19 Update - 2/11/2022 Weekly COVID-19 Update - 2/11/2022

The COVID-19 Daily Screening tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

Weekly COVID-19 Update - 1/28/2022 Weekly COVID-19 Update - 1/28/2022

The COVID-19 Daily Screening tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

Updated Health and Safety Plan - January 2022 Updated Health and Safety Plan - January 2022

The COVID-19 Daily Screening tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

Weekly COVID-19 Update - 1/14/2022 Weekly COVID-19 Update - 1/14/2022

The Covid-19 Daily Screening Tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

Mask Mandate Update - 12/12/2021 Mask Mandate Update - 12/12/2021

Guidance and protocols are continuously under review and subject to change at any time.  We ask for your patience and understanding as we all work through this together. 

Weekly COVID-19 Update - 12/3/2021 Weekly COVID-19 Update - 12/3/2021

Please note, the Covid-19 Daily Screening Tool, the COVID-19 tracker and more can be found on our website by clicking here

FIDs vs. Snow Days FIDs vs. Snow Days

If there are any additional questions regarding FIDs, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions link or contact your building principal.

Department of Health Announcement Department of Health Announcement

Please visit the PA Department of Health website (www.health.pa.gov) for the latest and most accurate information about COVID-19. 

Canon-McMillan School District Welcomes Students Back for the 2021-2022 School Year! Canon-McMillan School District Welcomes Students Back for the 2021-2022 School Year!

Thanks to everyone who tagged us in your photos! We're off to a great start of the 2021-2022 School Year! 

Health and Safety Update Health and Safety Update

(Please click here for a larger flowchart image.CDC Guidance and protocols are continuously under review and subject to change at any time.  We ask for your patience and understanding as we all work through this together.   

2021-2022 Free and Reduced Meal Application 2021-2022 Free and Reduced Meal Application

 Click here for the signed copy of this coming school year’s Free and Reduced Meal Application.

Student Athletes Can Schedule Summer Physicals in June Student Athletes Can Schedule Summer Physicals in June

Allegheny Health Network Sports Medicine will be providing Sports Physicals at AHN Peters Twp. Health and Wellness Pavilion on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 from 8;00 - 10:00 a.m.

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