Peters Township, a Home Rule Community
Peters Township with an ideal setting for living and learning with rolling hills with a mix of farmland and suburban landscapes. Peters Township School District serves more than 21,000 residents in the northeastern portion of Washington County, Pennsylvania. Located 17 miles south of Pittsburgh, the Township has a blend of luxury estates, townhouses, single family homes, and farmhouses. The small villages of McMurray and Venetia are included within the Township's 20 square miles of land. In addition to offering residents one of the top school districts in Pennsylvania, Peters Township residents enjoy a full-service library, a community center, superior recreational facilities, scenic walking trails and parks.
The municipality of Peters Township and the Peters Township School District share several joint ventures including District-nominated representatives to the Township's Parks and Recreation Board and the Cable TV Board in addition to sharing equipment and facilities for the Channel 7 Public Access Cable Television Studio. Parks and Recreation from the Township often schedule activities in the school facilities and the Township's Recreation Leagues support school sports. The Peters Township Police Department leads the local DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in the schools. Character Counts has also become a joint initiative that promotes respect, responsibility, and honesty with the schools and in the community.
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www.peterstownship.com
Parent-Teacher Association
The PTA is an active, positive influence in each of our schools. The building level PTAs strive to facilitate a closer relationship between home and school, uniting parents and educators to promote the education and welfare of our youth. The PTAs offer education workshops, volunteer services, provide monthly newsletters, after school classes, and participation in the National PTA Reflections cultural arts program.
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PTA
Programs for Senior Citizens: Golden Age Passes
Golden Age Passes are available to residents, 62 years of age and older, for free admission to all school sponsored activities and events. Although admission is free, events that have limited seating facilities may require advanced reservations.
Golden Age Passes are not valid for activities that are held by non-school organizations on school premises. Cards are available at the District Administration Offices, 631 East McMurray Road.
Performing Arts Events
The community is welcome to attend the various concerts and plays offered by our students. For more information on our Fine and Performing Arts programs, visit
Arts
Announcements of these events can be found on the district and school calendars. Visit
CalendarSenior Citizens can obtain Golden Age Passes that provide free admission to such events.
Athletic Events
The community is welcome to support our students at athletic events. For more information about the various sports and sports schedules, visit
Athletics
Peters Township Chamber of Commerce
The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization of business and professional people joined together for the purpose of encouraging economic growth and promoting the general welfare of our area. Visit
www.peterstownshipchamber.com