Through its EPK Fund, the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) recently awarded more than $78,500 in need-based scholarships to 100 students attending pre-school programs at five participating Washington County schools: Central Christian Academy, John F. Kennedy Catholic School, Madonna Catholic Regional School, the Mon Valley YMCA, and the Village of FPC.

Thomas Jefferson High School seniors Bret Barkley and Jonan Seeley, under the guidance of Mr. Frank Staffen, recently competed in the PicoCTF national competition.

Mrs. McCullough, first grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary, has introduced a special science unit combining the study of eagles with solar energy.

State Representative Bill Kortz provided the 7th and 8th grade students at Pleasant Hills Middle School with an educational presentation today on the consequences of prescription drugs.