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Motivational speaker Jon Pritikin visited Hance Elementary to talk to students about his experiences overcoming a speech problem and bullying. One of the world's strongest men and Guinness World Record Holder, Mr. Pritikin entertained the students with feats of strength, including tearing a ream of paper in half, while reinforcing his messages about what it means to be kind and that everyone can be kind.
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Hance Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with a special breakfast for students and their veteran parents and grandparents followed by a parade through the school.
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Student art is on display at the Pine Community Center until mid-January.
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Hance students celebrated Halloween with parades and parties.
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Members of the Richland Volunteer Fire Department visited Hance Elementary to talk to kindergarten students about fire safety and to give an in-depth tour of a fire truck.
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Senior football players and cheerleaders visited Pine-Richland's elementary schools to read to students and connect stories with RAMS Way initiatives.
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Hance was named to the lists of America's Healthiest Schools and Healthy Schools Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Hance Elementary's teachers and staff are ready for a great year with all Hance on deck!
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On Find Your Classroom Day in August, Hance held a ribbon cutting for their new book vending machine. Students can earn tokens for books for demonstrating RAMS Way behaviors.
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Students celebrated the end of the school year with a picnic lunch.
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Hance students enjoyed a magic show that incorporated themes about kindness and helping others.
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Hance students are ready to learn!
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As part of the Gift of Time Fundraiser, Mrs. Fetterman raffled off the opportunity to read with her dogs.
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All six Pine-Richland schools have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network for achieving Tier I with Fidelity status for implementing and sustaining school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports through the RAMS Way program during the 2023-2024 school year.
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I want to take this opportunity to wish all of our Hance families a very Happy Thanksgiving! At Hance, we are so thankful for you. We hope you use the upcoming break to connect as a family, spend time with friends, and laugh until your hearts are full!
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For the third year in a row, Pine-Richland student art will be displayed at Pine Community Center through mid-January. All members of the community are encouraged to stop by to see what our K-8 students have been working on this school year!
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Do one or do them all! Check out our Holiday Spirit Week calendar for theme days starting on Monday, December 16.
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We are excited to invite you to the first Hance Health and Wellness Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 11, from 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm in the library. Please RSVP by Monday, December 9.
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Pine-Richland High School Best Buddies is hosting a family-friendly sensory movie night. All district families are invited to watch Ice Age in a welcoming environment for families and individuals with sensory sensitivities.
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