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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 Pictured: A stock image of four kids holding their phones and looking down at them.

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

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

Canon-McMillan School District’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for a Second Year in a Row Pictured: Best Communities for Music Education logo

(Pictured: Best Communities for Music Education logo)

Swatting Calls Pictured: A graphic that says "Breaking News" and "Swatting Calls" underneath.

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 (Pictured: A picture of the top of one of the report cards.)

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

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

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

Special Evening Parent Council and Community Open House to Be Held March 21 2023 at Canon-McMillan Middle School Starting at 6:00 p.m. (Pictured: The opening slide to Dr. Taranto's presentation.)

(Pictured: The opening slide to Dr. Taranto's presentation.)

Canon-McMillan School District will Operate on a 2-Hour Delay on January 31, 2023 Pictured: Snow at the Canon-McMillan Stadium

Pictured: Snow at the Canon-McMillan Stadium

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.)

(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 (Pictured: Staff members from NSIS dropping off the donations at 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 Pictured: Snow at the Canon-McMillan Football field.

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

Canon-McMillan School District to Host Emergency Substitute Academy Pictured: Stock pictures of a substitute teacher.

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

Canon-McMillan School District Partners with AHN to Bring The Chill Program with a Chill Room to District Pictured: The Chill Room

Pictured: The Chill Room

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.)

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

F.I.D. vs. Snow Day Pictured: Snowing at the Canon-McMillan Stadium

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

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

(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 Pictured: NSIS students holding their Native American masks!

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

Parent Council to Host First Evening Meeting on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. Pictured: An Evening with Joe Sweeney flyer

Pictured: An Evening with Joe Sweeney flyer

Canon-Mac Committed to Being Drug-Free in Red Ribbon Week 2022 (Pictured: Students at NSIS wore Red 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 (Pictured: Team Independence teachers delivered special prizes to their students at their houses!)

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

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.)

(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 Pictured: A breakfast sandwich.

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

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

(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 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 coronavirus stock image

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 bus stock image

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) coronavirus stock image

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 coronavirus stock image

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 coronavirus stock image

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 CM Logo

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 coronavirus stock image

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

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 coronavirus stock image

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 snow stock image

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

Department of Health Announcement Pennsylvania Department of Health's mask Mandate

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! kids waving at the camera

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 Quarantine Guidance Flowchart

(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 school lunch stock photo

 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 Allegheny Health Network Sports Medicine logo

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.