Modern Moves: A School Superintendent's View

  A New Reality for Learning: Introducing Prisms VR to Our Middle Schools Greetings families and community members, As we continue to seek out the most effective and engaging educational tools for our students, I am thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for our middle schoolers. This fall, we will be launching a pioneering virtual reality (VR) curriculum for our math and science classes called Prisms . In today's rapidly evolving world, it is our duty to provide students with learning experiences that not only build foundational knowledge but also ignite their curiosity and prepare them for the careers of tomorrow. We believe that technology, when used thoughtfully, can unlock new ways of understanding complex subjects. Prisms is a perfect example of this philosophy in action. So, what exactly is Prisms? It is an immersive, hands-on learning platform that uses virtual reality to help students grasp abstract math and science concepts in a way that traditional methods cannot. ...

 The Monessen School District is pleased to announce that ABM has generously donated a complete replacement of the high school gymnasium floor. Initially, ABM worked diligently to address problem areas through repair efforts and planned to replace one-third of the floor. Following further evaluation, ABM made the extraordinary decision to replace the entire gym floor at no cost to the district. Work is scheduled to begin this week, with an anticipated completion timeline of approximately four weeks. This project will ensure that our students, athletes, and community members have access to a safe, high-quality facility in time for the upcoming basketball season and physical education programs. The Monessen School District extends its sincere gratitude to ABM for this remarkable contribution. Their generosity reflects a strong commitment to our students and the Monessen community as a whole. This gift will have a lasting impact for years to come. Dr. Robert Motte  Superintend...