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Winners!Jasir McCracken and Dominik Anderson celebrate the Quip-Bots victory at the Western PA FIRST LEGO League competition.

Winners!

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Daily Wellness Checklists

PLEASE complete this Wellness Checklist each day prior to sending your child to school to prevent viruses from spreading rapidly. REMEMBER, We are all in this together!

Daily Wellness Checklist

Daily Wellness Checklist (espanol)

Quips News

Ticket Instructions for Ambridge vs. Aliquippa (9/18/2020)

1. Tickets will be distributed by the coaches/sponsors to the students.

2. Students may give their tickets to whomever they choose.

3. ONLY ticket holders will be admitted at the entrance nearest the fieldhouse between 6:15-7:00 PM, the top gate will remain locked.

4. THE GATE WILL BE CLOSED AND NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER KICKOFF (EVEN WITH A TICKET)!

5. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!

6. ANYONE PLANNING TO ENTER THE STADIUM MUST HAVE A TICKET, THIS INCLUDES CHILDREN.

7. Masks and social distancing are essential when in the stadium.

8. Thank you and enjoy the game. Let’s Go Quips!

EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET! NO EXCEPTIONS!

September 13, 2020

Dear Aliquippa School District Community,

It is with great sadness to announce our cheerleader sponsor, Ms. Shawnte Olden, passed away yesterday. She was a proud Aliquippa graduate who will be deeply missed by the students and staff she worked with.

Counselors will be available for all students and staff at the JSHS Monday, September 14, 2020 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

As the District expresses its deep sympathy, please remember her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Peter M. Carbone, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Free Meals Still Available During Virtual Learning!

Register your child(ren) by scanning the QR Code on the attached flyer or complete the form here.

Aliquippa School District is offering free breakfast and lunch. Starting Tuesday, September 8, all students enrolled in the ASD may pick-up a FREE breakfast and lunch. Meal distribution will take place on Tuesday & Thursday of each week from 8 AM - 10 AM. On Tuesdays meals will be given for Tuesday & Wednesday. On Thursdays meals will be given for Thursday, Friday & Monday.

Free Meals Registration and Information Flyer (pdf)

Struggling with being at home?

Positive Steps Wellness Center is open at Aliquippa School District. Contact Vanessa at 724-857-7500 (Ext:4164) to schedule an intake for therapy or a therapy session (If you are already an existing client). Students can come in for face to face sessions. Let’s talk about how you are feeling.

Wellness Flyer 9/1/2020 (pdf)

Parent Guide for Remote Learning

No one could have anticipated starting off a new school year remotely. However, the Aliquippa School District has remained committed to following the state guidelines to ensure the health and safety of the entire school community. We feel that through positive working relationships between the family and the school, we can progress and move forward while meeting the needs of each individual student. Please read the following parent guide for complete information regarding remote learning:

Aliquippa Remote Learning Guide 2020-21 (pdf)

UPDATE: Changes to the Start of the 2020-21 School Year

Please be advised that the 1st day of school has been changed to Tuesday, September 8, 2020. In addition, the 1st 9 weeks will now be completely virtual. More information will be given as it becomes available.

Notice of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 2020-21

CHIP covers uninsured kids and teens up to age 19. With more than 111,000 uninsured children in Pennsylvania, this is great news for families! CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health, and much more. CHIP covers uninsured kids who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. For most families, CHIP is free – for others, it is low cost.

Click here for more information and to enroll in CHIP

CHIP Brochure (English & Spanish)

Affordable Internet at Home for Eligible Households

As we approach the beginning of a new school year, we recognize the importance of being connected to the internet at home. We want to make sure you are aware that Comcast continues to make it easier for low-income families in Comcast service areas to connect to the internet through Internet Essentials. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service if they enroll in the program by December 31, 2020.

Comcast Internet Essentials

Want to go to school online?

We've got that covered with our own online education program. Contact us today for more information.

Aliquippa Cyber Program
Grades: K-12
District Contact: Brandon Ledonne [email protected]

Beaver County Local Cyber Options

Healthy Parenting Program

Established at A Child’s Place, PA Child Advocacy Center in 2017, the Healthy Parenting Program offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to participate in free, flexible, and practical parenting classes. Sessions are offered to Allegheny, Beaver, and Fayette County residents caring for children from birth to 12 years old.

Aims to prevent problems in the family, school, and community before they arise while creating environments that encourage children to realize their potential.
Works to help raise happier children, manage misbehavior, set rules and routines to make parents and caregivers feel more confident.

Healthy Parenting Info (pdf)

Healthy Parenting Flyer (pdf)

COVID Healthy Parenting Info (pdf)

Student Bus Transportation Plan

R.J. Rhodes Transit, Inc. has created a comprehensive transportation plan for student buses due to covid-19. If you would like to know more, please view the attached document from Rhodes Transit.

Rhodes Transit Covid-19 Transportation Plan (pdf)

Athletic Department Reintroduction to Sports

Please see the following plan for reintroduction to sport recommendations:

Athletics Plan (pdf)

How the 2020 Census Helps Communities

Why is responding to the 2020 Census important?

2020 Census Fact Sheet

Where can you go to complete it if you haven't yet?

2020 Census Website

Special Education and Related Services

Please read the following letters from Jason Guzie, Director of Student Services:

FAPE Letter COVID19

Notice for Virtual Learning

Aliquippa School District and Highmark Caring Place

Aliquippa School District has partnered with Highmark Caring Place, whose core purpose is to make a difference in the lives of grieving children. We will be working with the Caring Place to provide Grief Groups in grades K-12. The Groups will be held during the school day with the School Counselor at your school, will meet approximately 8-10 times over the course a couple months, and will guide your child through the grief process.

If you are interested or have questions about your child participating in this program, please contact your child’s School Counselor at 724 - 857- 7500.

Cassandra August grades K-6 Aliquippa Elementary School
Suzanne Goulder grades 7-9 Aliquippa Jr/Sr High School
George Bellinger grades 10-12 Aliquippa Jr/Sr High School

Please click here to view the Highmark Caring Place website.

You aren't alone. Help is available.

Pennsylvania’s bullying consultation line can be reached at 1-866-716-0424. Experiencing abuse? Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313. Nervous? Talk anonymously! keepkidssafe.pa.gov

Cyber Harassment of a Child

Governor Wolf signed Act 26 of 2015 into law, resulting in the creation of a new crime: Cyber Harassment of a Child (18 PA.C.S. §2709 (a.1)). Click "Read More" for more information. More +

Notice of Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program

Please see the following attachments for more information regarding the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program:

Notice of OSTCP 2020

OSTCP Overview 2020

Upcoming Events

Nov
09

End of 1st 9 Weeks

End of the 1st nine week grading period

Nov
11

No School - Veteran's Day

Aliquippa School District closed in observance of Veteran's Day

Nov
26

No School - Thanksgiving Break

School resumes on December 1st

Dec
23

Winter Break

School resumes on January 4th

ASD Calendar

2020 - 2021 School Year

ASD Handbooks

Jr./Sr. High School

Elementary School

ASD Bus Schedule

Quick Links

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