First day: Monday

Enrollment: 849

Lunch: Elementary $1.75; secondary $1.85

New teachers:• Jessica Nimelli of New Bethlehem is a new art teacher at the elementary school.

What's new:The elementary and high school staff will use a Web-based program called Curriculum Mapper to map the curriculum to ensure the district is addressing the standards, assessment anchors, and meeting the instructional needs of students. Marilyn Howe from Clarion University is working with the district on the project.The high school Japanese Club and Dixie Lipnichan are working on a school/community project called "Cherryish Your Community." This program provides positive recognition for students' good deeds and includes a community service component.

School phone number:• 724-659-4661 high school• 724-659-3555 elementary school

Web site: www.acvsd.org