North Hills School District

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Mock Crash this Friday

This Friday, May 12, North Hills High School will be holding a mock crash. The event beginning at 8:30 a.m. will be played out in real time with first-responders and paramedics arriving on the scene and later, a LifeFlight helicopter landing on the hilltop campus. Please be advised that on this morning that there is no true emergency at the high school and help us spread the word! more >>


Thank you to our participating agencies including Ross and West View police, Ross/West View EMS, the Laurel Gardens Volunteer Fire Department, Allegheny Health Network and Mazur's Towing.

High School News & Updates

Music Department Spring Tour 2023


Last weekend, our music department went on their annual spring tour, first visiting Messiah University in Mechanicsburg where they took part in clinics and then performed. Check out some pictures of their visit courtesy of NHIPA board member Katie Johnson at this link. The performances were also streamed live on Facebook and can be rewatched at this link. Also check out our North Hills Bands and Choirs social media pages for more highlights of the trip!

Envirothon


Students Abby Kreps, Ava McElhaney, Emma Patselivas, Owen Rose and Veronica Sciulli attended the 2023 Envirothon at Boyce Park on Friday, April 28. Students competed by completing tests on various environmental topics and issues such as wildlife and climate change. They finished in seventh place out of over 20 teams and came home with a red cedar sapling to plant on our campus. Congratulations!

Trib Total Media’s 2023 Outstanding Young Citizens 

Congratulations to North Hills High School junior Katharine McGoey who was named among Trib Total Media's Outstanding Young Citizens for 2023. more >>

NH Live! Talent Show


The Future Teachers of America Club hosted a talent show in the high school auditorium last Thursday. The acts included North Hills High School students and teachers and ranged from singing, musical instruments, karate and joke telling. Great job by all!

Assessments & Exams

Keystone Exams


Keystone Exams are administered to high school students enrolled in Algebra I, Biology and Grade 10 English as follows:

  • Algebra I: May 15 & 17
  • Grade 10 English: May 18 & 19
  • Biology: May 22 & 23


Please contact Mr. Lesjack at 412-318-1410 or lesjackj@nhsd.net with questions.


AP Exams


AP Exams will be held this month through May 19. Please direct any questions to Meghan Watelet at wateletm@nhsd.net.

2023-24 SAT Dates


Save the dates! The SAT exam will be administered at North Hills High School next school year as follows:

  • August 26, 2023
  • November 4, 2023
  • March 9, 2024
  • May 4, 2024

Class of 2023 News & Information

Senior Declaration Day


Senior Declaration Day was held last Friday, April 28. Seniors were encouraged to show their “college or career pride" by wearing clothing/uniforms relating to their chosen college or career path and even seniors on our music department spring tour participated! Scroll through to check out what some of these familiar faces have planned post-graduation at this link!

Google Album: Senior Declaration Day 2023

Senior Checklist & Exit Survey


Attention, seniors! The end of the school year and graduation are fast approaching! Seniors are encouraged to review the checklist posted on our senior class website and must complete this exit survey no later than this Friday, May 12.

Class of 2023 Website

Spring Sports Senior Recognitions


Recognition celebrations continue this week our senior student-athletes!


May 8

Baseball

Herb Field, 5:30 p.m.


May 9

Boys Lacrosse

Martorelli Stadium, 6:30 p.m.


May 11

Girls Lacrosse

Martorelli Stadium, 6:30 p.m.

District News & Updates

NHSD Kennywood Day


Save the date! This year's NHSD Kennywood Day is Saturday, May 27! Discount tickets are available now at Kennywood.com/schools.


Can't make it on the 27th? There is an option to purchase discounted tickets that can be used on any day through June 30.


Please note: The code for May 27 will expire on May 27 and the code for June 30 will expire on June 30. 

Moving from the North Hills School District? Please let us know!


Are you moving this summer? Will your student no longer be enrolled in the North Hills School District? Please let us know by calling your student's school. When preparing for the upcoming school year, it’s very helpful to have the best possible estimate for the number of children who will be attending our schools in the fall. Thank you!

Dates to Remember

May 8

Baseball Senior Recognition

Herb Field, 3:45 p.m.


May 9

Boys Lacrosse Senior Recognition

Martorelli Stadium, 6:30 p.m.


May 9

Guitar Ensemble Concert.

High School Auditorium, 8 p.m.


May 10

NHEA Excellence Awards

Ross Elementary Auditorium, 6 p.m.


May 11

Girls Lacrosse Senior Recognition

Martorelli Stadium, 6:30 p.m.


May 11

School Board Meeting

MS LGI Room, 7 p.m.


May 12

Mock Crash

Presentations begin at 7:35 a.m., Mock crash at 8:30 a.m.


May 12

College-Bound Student-Athlete Reception

HS Auditorium, 4 p.m.


May 13

Junior & Senior Prom

Acrisure Stadium West Club, 6-9 p.m.


May 15 & 17

Algebra I Keystone Exam


May 16

Election Day - NO SCHOOL for Students


May 18-19

Grade 10 English Keystone Exam


May 18

High School Choirs Spring Concert & Senior Recognition

HS Auditorium, 4 p.m.


May 22-23

Biology Keystone Exam


May 22

Senior Awards Night

HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.


May 23

Concert Bands Senior Farewell Concert

HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.


May 25

Jazz Bands Senior Farewell Concert

HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.


May 27

NHSD Kennywood Day


May 29

Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL


May 30

Senior Clap Out


June 1

Last Day of School

Dismissal at 10:30 a.m.


June 1

School Board Meeting

MS LGI Room, 7 p.m.


June 2

Class of 2023 Commencement

Martorelli Stadium, 7 p.m.


June 8

School Board Meeting

MS LGI Room, 7 p.m.

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