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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

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Recent News

class of 2025 celebration wall

Penn Hills High School is celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 with the introduction of a Celebration Wall to honor seniors' academic achievements and future plans.

girl talking to representative from RMU

On Wednesday, November 20, Penn Hills High School held a College and Career Fair for 11th and 12th-grade students, providing them with the opportunity to explore a wide range of post-secondary options. 

Upcoming Events

Contact Information

Joveline Pettus
Director of Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator
(412) 793-7000, Ext. 1260
(412) 712-1009 (FAX)

John Zahorchak
Director of Operations
Title VII/Section 504/AMD
(412) 793-7000, Ext. 1228
(412) 712-1009 (FAX)

Dominique Ansani
Administrative Assistant
(412) 793-7000, Ext. 1228