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Clearances

Pursuant to the provision of Act 153 of 2014, all school employees with direct or regular contact with children are required to obtain background checks prior to beginning employment and on a periodic basis as required by law.  

How ChildLine Protects Children

ChildLine is part of a mandated statewide child protective services program designed to accept child abuse referrals and general child well-being concerns, and transmit the information quickly to the appropriate investigating agency.  ChildLine is responsible for receiving verbal and electronic referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

The toll-free hotline, 
1-800-932-0313, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive reports of suspected child abuse. 

Report Electronically (Mandated Reporters)

Related Policies

Policy 806 - Child Abuse

Recent News

PHamily Fun Fest save the date Flyer

Join us for our 4th Annual PHamily Fun Fest on Saturday, August 16, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Penn Hills High School - a fun-filled, back-to-school celebration for students, families, and the entire community! 

Extended School Year (ESY) Begins Monday, June 23

ESY services for students who qualify through their IEP will begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, and run Monday through Thursday to support continued learning and skill development over the summer. 

End-of-Year Academic Notices

Important academic notices regarding student performance are now available for Penn Hills High School families.

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