Mars school budget calls for more staff

District police force in works

The likely 2019-20 Mars School District budget was outlined durig a meeting this week.

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Emotional End

Moon knocks out Mars in PIAA semifinal

Mars guard Andrew Recchia (13) is comforted by head coach Rob Carmody after fouling out late in the Planets' 73-55 PIAA Class 5A boys basketball semifinal loss Monday night at New Castle High School.

NEW CASTLE — Andrew Recchia couldn't contain his emotions when he walked off the court after fouling out late in the fourth quarter.

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Well-Earned Breather

Mars cruises past Meadville in 4th, 73-57, advances to PIAA Class 5A semifi nals

Mars' Andrew Reccha, right, works his way around a Meadville defender during the Planerts' PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal win.

SHARON — Mars has grown accustomed to some serious hand-wringing in the playoffs.

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Donation aids Mars STEAM

Schools will get new equipment

Kelly Lenart, MSA Safety tax manager, talks with students in Mars Centennial School's STEAM class during a tour of the district.

The Mars School Distirct received a $10,000 donation for STEAM education.

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Mars revises this year’s school calendar

Last day of class will be June 7

In an effort to keep students from going to school further into June, the Mars School Board on Tuesday made changes to the school calendar to account for weather cancellations.

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Mars school bus involved in minor crash last week

No injuries, little damage reported

Police investigate a crash involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle March 6 in Mars. No injuries were reported.

No injuries were reported following a minor accident involving a Mars School District bus Wednesday morning.

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2 robotics teams shine in statewide tourney

Two area robotics teams competed in a statewide robotics tournament last weekend, with one winning a judge's award and the other advancing to be a semifinal team captain.

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Mars school bus involved in crash

No injuries, minor damage reported

Police investigate a crash involving a school bus Wednesday morning in Mars.

No injuries were reported following a minor accident involving a Mars School District bus Wednesday morning.

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Mars revises school calendar

Last day of class will be June 7

In an effort to keep students from going to school further into June, the Mars School Board on Tuesday made changes to the school calendar to account for weather cancellations.