Emotional End
Moon knocks out Mars in PIAA semifinal
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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School News: Mars
Well-Earned Breather
Mars cruises past Meadville in 4th, 73-57, advances to PIAA Class 5A semifi nals
SHARON — Mars has grown accustomed to some serious hand-wringing in the playoffs.
3/16/2019 School News
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.
3/13/2019 School News
Mars school bus involved in minor crash last week
No injuries, little damage reported
No injuries were reported following a minor accident involving a Mars School District bus Wednesday morning.
3/13/2019 School News
Mars' Pierre defends 200 freestyle crown
PITTSBURGH — The heavy heart Andrew Pierre was swimming with Thursday did not weigh him down.
3/6/2019 School News
Repeat Performance
Mars rallies by Moon for WPIAL 5A title
PITTSBURGH — With chants of his name from the raucous Mars student section, decked out in a sea of white, Andrew Recchia pumped his arms and made the crowd noticeably louder.
3/6/2019 School News
Mars students participate in music competition
ADAMS TWP - Six members of Mars Area High School Orchestra were selected by solo audition to perform in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region Orchestra Festival, held Feb. 21-23 at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School.
3/1/2019 School News
Mars science teams perform at competition
ADAMS TWP - Two teams of Mars High School students competed in the 2019 Western Pennsylvania High School Science Bowl, held recently at Community College of Allegheny County — South Campus in West Mifflin.
3/1/2019 School News
'Be Our Guest' breakfast set March 9
ADAMS TWP — Mars High School will hold a “Be Our Guest” Royal Breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. March 9 at Glade Run Church in Valencia.
2/27/2019 School News
Shoes collected for those in need
There's a room in the Mars Elementary School with 3,000 shoes.
2/27/2019 School News
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Primary center sets reading events
2/27/2019 School News
Mars girls bested by Oakland
ROSS TWP — Compounding turnovers put the Mars girls basketball team in an unenviable spot.
2/27/2019 School News
Butler County students beat state averages on SAT scores
Students in Butler County beat state averages on SAT scores, despite much of the local and national education environment caring less about the test.
2/22/2019 School News
Mars students raise money for American Heart Association
ADAMS TWP - Mars Area Middle School's FOR Club and Service Committee raised $1,100 to benefit the American Heart Association as part of a fundraiser, held Feb. 12-15.
2/22/2019 School News
Mars OKs calendar for 2019-20
ADAMS TWP — More feedback is being sought to determine a graduation date for those in the Mars High School class of 2020.
2/20/2019 School News
Students bring history to life
Presidents, first ladies portrayed
Presidents past and present were brought to life at the Mars Elementary School Friday for the school's annual “Our Wax Museum of Presidents and First Ladies,” featuring the students of Jennifer McClelland's and Kim Thomas' third grade classes.
2/20/2019 School News
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ADAMS TWP — Members of Mars Middle School's MathCounts team participated in the 2019 MathCounts Midwestern Pennsylvania Chapter Regional Competition, held Feb. 2 at Grove City College.
2/20/2019 School News
Snow, ice causes slippery commute
CRANBERRY TWP — A relentless early morning snow storm complicated the commute for motorists in and around the township Wednesday.
2/20/2019 School News
No. 1 Fan
Mars basketball befriends 10-year-old boy
ADAMS TWP — A photo request. Life-opening friendships.
2/20/2019 School News
Mars students earn Renaissance awards
ADAMS TWP - Mars Area High School has named its Renaissance Students of the Month for January 2019.
2/16/2019 School News
Mars Elementary students bring history to life in 'wax museum'
ADAMS TWP — Presidents past and present were brought to life at the Mars Elementary School Friday for the school's annual “Our Wax Museum of Presidents and First Ladies,” featuring the students of Jennifer McClelland's and Kim Thomas' third-grade classes.
2/16/2019 School News
Mars student's art receives award
ADAMS TWP - Mars Area freshman Audrey Gehm was selected to receive a 2019 Pittsburgh Arts Region Scholastic Art Award.
2/14/2019 School News
Mars Library getting upgrade
MARS — Mars Area Library Director Caitlyn Boland took time out of maternity leave Thursday to oversee the installation of new furniture and additions to the library's busiest room: the kids' room.
2/14/2019 School News
Mars students take part in theater program
ADAMS TWP - Several Mars Area students were part of a team of performers from Jeter Backyard Theater (Treesdale) who participated in the Junior Theater Festival, held Jan. 18-20 in Atlanta, Ga.
2/14/2019 School News
Good to Go
Mars' Fusco remains eligible to play basketball for Planets
ADAMS TWP — A series of anonymous tips sent to the WPIAL put Mars senior basketball player Khori Fusco's postseason eligibility in question this week.