GATEWAY NAMED MODEL DISTRICT

The Gateway School District has been named a 2011 Standard Aligned System Model District (SASMD) by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).  This prestigious opportunity was granted to only eight districts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The Department of Education selected Gateway and the other districts based upon their demographically diverse population and recent success in improving student achievement.
    "We are honored to be named a 2011 Standard Aligned System Model District" said Superintendent, Dr. Joseph A. Petrella.  "This opportunity speaks to the hard work that has been undertaken by the members of the entire District and its students to reach a new level of achievement and growth."
    The 2011 Standard Aligned System Model District designation will allow the District to participate in a three-year project under the direction of PDE and Dr. Grant Wiggins, a renowned school reform expert.  At the end of the project, Gateway will have built District capacity and will share best practices with other Districts across the Commonwealth.

 School Energy Pledge Program

Students in grades K-6 are learning how to be energy savers.  The School Energy Pledge Program, sponsored by Duquesne Light Company, is not only a way for students and families to learn and do their part to conserve energy, but it also benefits the schools as well. 

After a short assembly on energy conservation, students will be given a letter to share with their families, pledging to install energy saving devices in their homes.  Every family that returns the pledge and is also a Duquesne Light customer will receive a kit (one per household) containing the following:  five compact fluorescent light bulbs, two LED night lights, weather stripping, a furnace whistle (which alerts you that the furnace filter needs changed) and additional energy saving information.  

For every signed pledge form returned to school, Duquesne Light will donate $25 per family to the school district.  The money will be used to benefit the K-6 elementary program. 

Only families who are Duquesne Light customers are eligible to participate.

The pledge period will begin immediately after the kick-off assemblies, which are scheduled during the week of February 6^th and will run for four weeks.   Please pledge your support.  Not only do you win by saving money on energy, but your child’s school benefits as well. 

 Gateway School District OFFICIAL NOTICE of Act 1 Referendum Exceptions

Notice is given that Gateway School District (District) intends to seek approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for referendum exceptions in accordance with The Taxpayer Relief Act(Special Session Act 1 of 2006) in accordance with Sections 333(j)(2), 333(f)(2)(v), and 333(n) for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Pursuant to Act 1, the PDE publishes an index percentage applicable to the District. The District real estate tax increase for the next fiscal year is limited to the index percentage unless the proposed tax rate is approved by voters pursuant to a referendum or the District qualifies for an Act 1 exception.  As a result of special circumstances covered by an Act 1 referendum exception, a tax rate percentage increase above the index might be required to balance the District budget for the next fiscal year.  The District plans to submit its request for referendum exceptions to PDE by February 9, 2012.  The exception request forms are available for public inspection at the District’s Administrative Offices, 9000 Gateway Campus Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146 and on the District’s website at (www.gatewayk12.org).  

        Paul A. Schott, Treasurer

              Gateway Board of

               School Directors

Click HERE to review the Act 1 Exceptions document submitted to PDE.

Click HERE to discover the amazing benefits of the Gateway Arts program.

Gateway School District OFFICIAL NOTICE of

Availability for Public Inspection & Adoption

of Preliminary Budget Click below

Proposed Preliminary General Fund Budget for 2012-2013.

Term 1 Honor Roll

Click here to view Student Accident Insurance Information

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Low Income Energy Assistance Available

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, helps low-income families pay their heating bills. LIHEAP is a grant that offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.

For more information, please contact:

Allegheny County Assistance Office Headquarters
Piatt Place
301 5th Avenue
Suite 470
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-565-2146
LIHEAP (Cash)
412-562-0330
LIHEAP (Crisis)
800-851-3838
FAX: 412-565-3660 

Or contact the LIHEAP hotline at *1-866-857-7095*, Monday through Friday (individuals with hearing impairments may call the TDD number at 1-800-451-5886).

Click HERE for Heating Assistance Applications

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NEW    Information on Gateway's Family & Consumer Science Program.

Click HERE to see more information (PDF brochure).

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Gateway School District is proud to be the recipient of the 2010 Keystone Award for the District and Gateway Middle School, Moss Side Middle School, Evergreen Elementary, Ramsey Elementary, Dr. Cleveland Steward, Jr. Elementary, University Park Elementary, and Pitcairn Elementary. This award celebrates making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years.

Gateway in Top 20 Percent for Growth

Gateway is excelling in the areas of academic performance and growth.

Gateway is now ranked in the top 20 percent of all Pennsylvania Schools as a PVAAS (Pennsylvania Valued Added Assessment System) High Growth District.

Click HERE for more information

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Gateway School District is happy to support the training of future teachers, for additional information click below.

Field Observations for College Students

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Click HERE to register for Kindergarten.

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Click HERE to view AlertNow! rapid communication system information and to download sign up forms.

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CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT SCHOOL CLOSING/DELAYS

Gateway's School Psychologist will be available for those needing grief counseling by appointment. Please call 412-373-5702 (Mrs. Griffith) or 412-372-5300 (switchboard) during regular school hours of M-T 8 am-4pm).

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Welcome to Gateway School District!
Gateway is an award-winning district that serves the communities of Monroeville and Pitcairn, about 15 miles east of Pittsburgh. With over 3,600 students and 565 staff members, the district operates four elementary schools (Evergreen, Ramsey, Steward, and University Park), two middle schools (Gateway Middle, Moss Side Middle) and Gateway High.

Gateway School District, in partnership with the community, aims to provide quality K-12 education for all students in a safe environment, and to promote academic excellence, enhance self-worth, and develop responsible citizens who will be productive, life-long learners in a diverse and changing world.

Explore the links to your left to learn more about the Gateway School District or to find information about a specific school.