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![Take a Look at Our Ongoing Book Sales]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709799205/pinerichlandorg/fsgtcmkvbmck839rbdpz/kids_reading_book.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709799205/pinerichlandorg/fsgtcmkvbmck839rbdpz/kids_reading_book.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709799205/pinerichlandorg/fsgtcmkvbmck839rbdpz/kids_reading_book.jpg","width":800}])
Order either the new Pizza and Taco or Agents of S.U.I.T. books from Riverstone, and Hance will recieve 20% in Riverstone gift cards to purchase library books.
![Get Ready for the 100th Day of School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736951539/pinerichlandorg/yim3k0ltp4ysihogmqlv/KidsJumpingonHill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736951539/pinerichlandorg/yim3k0ltp4ysihogmqlv/KidsJumpingonHill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736951539/pinerichlandorg/yim3k0ltp4ysihogmqlv/KidsJumpingonHill.jpg","width":800}])
The 100th day of school is Friday, January 30. Students are encouraged to wear 100 items or dress as their future occupation since they are 100 days smarter.
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The PTO is looking for volunteers for both the Hance Dance on March 21 and spring pictures on March 9.
![Register Your Student for the Glow Run]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768408939/pinerichlandorg/g7dvzskoplpwxos6z3qz/GlowRunHance2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768408939/pinerichlandorg/g7dvzskoplpwxos6z3qz/GlowRunHance2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768408939/pinerichlandorg/g7dvzskoplpwxos6z3qz/GlowRunHance2025.jpg","width":800}])
Registration is now open for our PTO-sponsored Boosterthon Glow Run. You can register here. Our goal is to have all students registered online before January 29, which is when our event officially kicks off. All students who register will receive a prize.
![Principal's Message—January 16, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719418757/pinerichlandorg/wn60smembguswkoolfim/GiranMessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719418757/pinerichlandorg/wn60smembguswkoolfim/GiranMessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719418757/pinerichlandorg/wn60smembguswkoolfim/GiranMessagefromthePrincipal.png","width":800}])
I hope you had a restful holiday break and a wonderful time making memories. As we look ahead, I want to provide a helpful "refresh" on our inclement weather procedures.
![Please Review Important Hance Administrative Reminders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727317289/pinerichlandorg/rkwlskm3zfhp9tazcg66/HanceExterior.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727317289/pinerichlandorg/rkwlskm3zfhp9tazcg66/HanceExterior.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727317289/pinerichlandorg/rkwlskm3zfhp9tazcg66/HanceExterior.jpg","width":800}])
Review important reminders regarding parent meetings, two-hour delays and flexible instruction days.
We have many fun events coming up in the near future, including our biggest schoolwide fundraiser, the Glow Run! Be sure to keep an eye on your email and our Hance PTO Facebook page for more updates, and check out our Hance Holiday Video, if you haven't already.
![Paula Giran Named 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins MVP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767721697/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/tj9mgulothqtzh6simrl/PaulaGiranPenguinsMVP.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767721697/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/tj9mgulothqtzh6simrl/PaulaGiranPenguinsMVP.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767721697/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/tj9mgulothqtzh6simrl/PaulaGiranPenguinsMVP.png","width":800}])
Mrs. Giran, principal of Hance Elementary, has been named a 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins MVP (Most Valuable Principal).
It is easy to tell that winter break is upon us. Spirit days are a distant memory, and projects are wrapping up. 2025 is in the books. Nothing compares to being in a K-3 school during the month of December. The excitement and energy is second to none. Please keep an eye out for an email later today for a special surprise from all of us.
![School Board Approves 2026-2027 Academic Calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765242901/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/y4zjocttdjdj408lp3aw/AcademicCalendar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765242901/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/y4zjocttdjdj408lp3aw/AcademicCalendar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765242901/pinerichlandorg/pinerichlandorg/y4zjocttdjdj408lp3aw/AcademicCalendar.png","width":800}])
The Pine-Richland School Board approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar at their December 8, 2025, combined meeting.
![PRHS Student Government and Community Fill Four Buses of Toys]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765213487/pinerichlandorg/balniqlvuj0hpqo9gtpc/StuffaBus2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765213487/pinerichlandorg/balniqlvuj0hpqo9gtpc/StuffaBus2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765213487/pinerichlandorg/balniqlvuj0hpqo9gtpc/StuffaBus2025.png","width":800}])
Pine-Richland High School Student Government delivered four buses of toys to the 96.1 KISS FM Stuff-a-Bus event on December 5.
What a great week back! There is always a buzz in the air during the month of December. We all must work extra hard to ensure that we are maximizing the time we have with our students (only 14 days) while still ensuring the lessons are tightly aligned to our curriculum.
![Student Art Projects Displayed at the Pine Community Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764796273/pinerichlandorg/u7hmdywjkiyumcpzzdrn/2025ArtDisplay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764796273/pinerichlandorg/u7hmdywjkiyumcpzzdrn/2025ArtDisplay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764796273/pinerichlandorg/u7hmdywjkiyumcpzzdrn/2025ArtDisplay.png","width":800}])
Pine-Richland student art is on display at Pine Community Center through mid-January in the fourth year of a partnership with Pine Township. All members of the community are encouraged to stop by to see what our K-8 students have been working on this school year!
I want to take this opportunity to wish all of our Hance families a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you use the upcoming break to connect as a family, spend time with friends, and laugh until your hearts are full!
This week was amazing! Early in the week, we had a magical morning with our very own Hance Veterans. Thank you so much for helping us teach our students the importance of Veterans Day.