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Suicide Prevention

Act 71

On June 26, 2014, Act 71 was signed into law.   This new legislation requires educational entities to: (1) create a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy and (2) offer continuing professional development in youth suicide awareness and prevention for professional educators in buildings serving students in grades 6 through 12. Furthermore, Section 1526 clearly enables schools to integrate curricula on this issue in their educational programs in compliance with their policies on juvenile suicide awareness and prevention. 

Act 71 requires the Penn Hills School District to provide continuing suicide prevention training to district staff.

Policy 819 - Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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Resolve Crisis Center

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Recent News

Summer School Credit Recovery

School counselors will be sending failure letters to families of students who require credit recovery or summer school courses at the end of the school year. These letters will specify the courses needed. It's important for parents and students to carefully read all the directions provided in the credit recovery brochure and the FAQs page to understand the process thoroughly.

Join Us for the Penn Hills Regifting & Entrepreneurial Spirit of Hope

Please join us in supporting the Penn Hills Regifting & Entrepreneurial Spirit of Hope (P.H.R.E.S.H.) and be a part of this exciting venture that aims to enrich the lives of Penn Hills students and residents while strengthening the community through this entrepreneurship, regifting, and creative arts celebration.

Congratulations to the High School's Coding Team!

Congratulations to the Coding Team who won the Code for Your Cause competition! Their modern design not only earned them the prestigious Innovative Solution Award but also a $10,000 prize dedicated to investing in new technology.

Penn Hills Elementary Presents Lion King Jr.

Join us for a roaring adventure at Penn Hills Elementary's production of "The Lion King KIDS!" Our talented students are thrilled to bring the magic of Disney's classic tale to our stage.

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