Category: News

  • McConnellsburg woman dies after being hit by a car

    A McConnellsburg woman is dead after being hit by a car while walking in a cemetery late Tuesday afternoon, according to Pennsylvania State Police, McConnellsburg. According to the report, an unknown vehicle was driving north down SR522 as Autumn Deshong, 25, was driving her 2010 Mazada in the opposite direction Tuesday at approximately 2:55 p.m.…

  • 2015 WPSD Cup Golf Event is cancelled

    We made a sadly announcement that 14th annual WPSD Cup is cancelled on September, 12th 2015.  This is the main reason that there were not enough golfers registered this event.

  • Don’s Message: General Assembly

    This morning, I announced to staff in Pittsburgh and, via teleconference to Scranton staff, my intention to retire as CEO effective June 30, 2016. I used the attached video to make the announcement. Twenty-two years as CEO…not bad for someone who lived the first 4 years of their life in a few rooms behind a…

  • Class of 2015 Photo

    Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

  • Danah cannot hear, but she thrived at Carlow

    Danah cannot hear, but she thrived at Carlow

    By Bill Schackner / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Like plenty of graduates this commencement season, Danah Richter will step onto a stage in cap and gown and utter to herself an expression common this time of year: “I did it!” But in fact, the Carlow University senior’s path to a college degree was anything but ordinary. Ms.…

  • In Memory of Marie Boal

    The entire WPSD family is heartbroken over the passing of Marie Boal. She was known for her positive attitude and the smile on her face. Marie started working at the school in 1969 and retired in 2006, but because of her love for the kids and WPSD she returned again and again as a substitute…

  • New Program: WPSD for Life! 

    A new program offered that will assist WPSD graduates old and new. WPSD is making a lifelong commitment to our graduates. Once a member of the WPSD “Family” always a member.  We believe strongly that our graduates can be successful and productive members of society. This program will serve graduates of WPSD, regardless of age,…

  • Alumni Night 2015 Photo Gallery

    WPSD Alumni Women’s Basketball WPSD Alumni Men’s and Boys’ Basketball Alumni Night 2015 photo galley (91 photos)

  • BotsIQ aims to draw younger deaf workers to skilled labor positions

    By Len Boselovic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 5, 2015   Max Inks says he is doing what he always wanted to do: “design things and build things.” Mr. Inks, 24, produces electrical systems used in 3-D printers made by The ExOne Co. in North Huntingdon. It’s a job the Hempfield resident was led to through…