North Hills School District
Pride • Tradition • Excellence
Dear North Hills School District students, families and staff members,

Earlier today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all Pennsylvania schools will remain physically closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

While we understand the governor’s directive, we are heartbroken. We were hopeful that we would’ve been able to return to the classroom -- even if it were just for one day, to give our students and our teachers the chance to say goodbye.

As we move forward in this new normal, please know that we are committed to supporting our students.

We will continue virtual learning through May 29, our last scheduled day of the 2019-20 school year. Beyond that, we will look to plan an activity or event to bring closure to the school year for our students, teachers and families.

We are also working on an eventual plan for students to retrieve any items left at school as well as for collecting iPads when it is safe to do so.

Class of 2020
While we’re not sure when, we will hold commencement at Martorelli Stadium to give our seniors the chance to be physically present to celebrate a moment such as graduation. Look for communication about cap and gown distribution, an end-of-the-year video and other virtual celebrations in the coming weeks. We will also be working on plans to hold a senior prom this summer, if possible.

5th, 6th and 8th Grade
Over the coming weeks, our fifth-, sixth- and eighth-graders would’ve been wrapping up their final weeks in elementary and middle school, and partaking in traditional end-of-the-year activities and celebrations. We will be exploring ways to give them the proper school sendoffs when it is safe to do so. We had several transitional move-up events planned this spring for our fifth-, sixth- and eighth-graders. We will look to reschedule those as well.

Please know we understand how upsetting it might be that we are not able to provide definitive dates for any of these activities due to the fluid and uncertain nature of this situation. We will communicate any and all dates as soon as we are able.

Some days, like today, will be harder than others, but we will get through this together.

We are so proud of our students, our families and our teachers for embracing virtual learning. We know it’s not easy, but it’s a challenge we’ve successfully overcome in just a few short days. We know it’s not the same, but we hope the daily instruction and connection to your teachers and classmates continues to provide you with some sense of normalcy in this scary and uncertain time.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and cooperation. You embody what it means to be #nhproud.

Stay safe, North Hills! âť¤
The North Hills School District Administration
Statement from Dr. Mannarino
2019-20 Calendar
Thursday, April 9
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 2

Friday, April 10
No School - Good Friday

Monday, April 13
No School

Tuesday, April 14
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 3

Wednesday, April 15
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 4

Thursday, April 16
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 5

Friday, April 17
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 6

Monday, April 20
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 1

Tuesday, April 21
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 2

Wednesday, April 22
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 3

Thursday, April 23
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 4

Friday, April 24
Independent Learning

Monday, April 27
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 5

Tuesday, April 28
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 6

Wednesday, April 29
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 1

Thursday, April 30
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 2

Friday, May 1
Independent Learning

Monday, May 4
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 3

Tuesday, May 5
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 4

Wednesday, May 6
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 5

Thursday, May 7
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 6

Friday, May 8
Independent Learning

Monday, May 11
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 1

Tuesday, May 12
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 2

Wednesday, May 13
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 3

Thursday, May 14
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 4

Friday, May 15
Independent Learning

Monday, May 18
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 5

Tuesday, May 19
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 6

Wednesday, May 20
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 1

Thursday, May 21
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 2

Friday, May 22
Independent Learning

Monday, May 25
No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 3

Wednesday, May 27
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 4

Thursday, May 28
Virtual Instruction/Elementary Day 5

Friday, May 29
Independent Learning
Last Day of School
Virtual Instruction
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and created video tutorials to help students and families with virtual instruction. Check out each of these resources using the links below. Be sure to bookmark these links and check back often as information will be updated.
Attendance
Students are required to sign in for attendance on each virtual instruction day. A new attendance form will be posted online each day. You can submit the form at any time during the day. You must be logged in to the student’s NHSD Google account to submit the attendance form.
Need technology help?
If you have technology issues or questions, contact your teacher. If the teacher cannot assist you, he/she will reach out to our district technology team for assistance.

As a reminder, all district-approved apps are available in the Self Service app. This app is the district’s version of the App Store.
Our Fields & Facilities remain closed
Please remember that during our closure, all school district properties remain closed to the public. This includes Martorelli Stadium and all of our tracks, fields and playgrounds.
NHSD Breakfast and Lunch Program continues during closure
Our Breakfast and Lunch program will continue for our free and reduced students during the closure. Pickup is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at West View Elementary School. Please enter from Bellevue Avenue and drive behind the school. Additional provisions will be distributed on April 9 to provide enough food for the long Easter weekend as there will be no distribution on April 10 and April 13.

In addition, Allegheny County has created an interactive map of free food distribution sites. Check it out here.
Resources & Information for Families
There are now at least 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ross Township, according to the Allegheny County Health Department.

Please do your part, North Hills, and stay home if you're able to and stay safe!
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