Excitement filled Penn Township, Trafford Borough, and the surrounding communities as yellow buses rolled out, students posed in their new back-to-school outfits, and cafeteria staff prepared warm meals for the day ahead. On Thursday, August 21, Penn-Trafford welcomed nearly 3,800 students for the official start of a brand-new school year.
Trafford Elementary staff await the students’ arrival
Sunrise Elementary sisters Katie (grade 2) and Emma (grade 3) Frescura
Penn Middle School 8th-graders Olivia Skinner, Tressa Supancic, Natalie Sterner, and Lucy Walker
McCullough Elementary students Rhea (grade 3) and Ryan (grade 1) Danish visited the school’s Open House event on August 19
Students at Penn-Trafford High School enjoy their day one lunch
Mrs. Leydig (far right) and her 3rd-grade class at Harrison Park Elementary
Trafford Middle School 8th-graders Madelyn Galya, Helana Rosenberry, Sadie Alexander, Kinsley Rayburg, and Allie Porter
Mrs. Shogan’s 5th-grade class at Sunrise Elementary School
Harrison Park Elementary 2nd-graders, Ikel Kroll and Harper Shriver, enjoy a welcome-back activity
Penn Middle School teachers Mr. Waszo, Mr. Steele, Mr. Weir, Mrs. Hodge, and Mrs. Vislosky
Penn-Trafford High School guidance staff - Mr. Owen, Ms. Sherman, Ms. Sutmire, and Mrs. Wolfhope - with the school therapy dog, Asher