South Butler wins contest
SAXONBURG — For the first time in the Superspeller’s history, students at South Butler Primary collected the most money for the American Lung As...
NEW YORK — The Department of Education opens hunting season for financial aid on Jan. 1 when it begins accepting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. ...
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A common question we were asked as children is: What do you want to be? It is not what will you do.
Much emphasis is placed on w...
More children get breakfast
WASHINGTON — More children than ever are getting free or reduced-price breakfasts at school, an anti-hunger group said.
Still, the School Brea...
SLIPPERY ROCK — Anne F. Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Inc., franchiser of the world's largest mall-based pretzel franchise, is the commencement speaker for Slippery R...
As Congress looks to cut up to $50 billion in spending, education and student groups are complaining that college financial aid will take the biggest hit.
House Republic...
The Butler Health System and the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing advanced education in the health care ...
SLIPPERY ROCK - Attracting purple martins, speaking conversational Italian, quilting, creative writing and ballroom dancing are among the "how to" classes offered this f...
Both attend universities for careers
SLIPPERY ROCK - While most teens spent the summer resting, two Slippery Rock High School students put that time to good use.
One atte...
The following is back-to-school information for the Slippery Rock School District.
First day of school for students: Wednesday
Number of students enrolled: 2,450
Elemen...
