Superintendent Richard Borchilo Retires

Mr. Richard Borchilo, Superintendent of the PENNCREST School District since July 1, 2004, has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2010. In addition to serving as the superintendent, Mr. Borchilo served as the Supervisor of Secondary Curriculum from 1993 through 1999 and Supervisor of Personnel from 1999 through 2004.

Prior to his administrative career at PENNCREST, Mr. Borchilo taught Biology and was an assistant principal and principal in the Ringgold School District in Monogahela, PA.

During Mr. Borchilo’s tenure as superintendent, the PENCREST School district has continued its reputation of being a first class school district.

Student achievement has grown; with the district meeting and exceeding the Adequate Yearly Progress Standard.
Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines have been reviewed and updated.
The district’s Strategic Plan has been developed.

Mr. Borchilo and his wife Susan, have two daughters, Angela and Ashley.

We thank Mr. Borchilo for his 17 years of dedication to the PENNCREST School District and wish him well in his retirement.

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Our Vision & Mission

Vision Statement

The PENNCREST School District will be a dynamic educational community that inspires optimal student achievement and lifelong learning.

Mission Statement

PENNCREST School District's Mission is to provide resources and opportunities that challenge students, assess their educational progress, provide a system of support and empower all to become confident lifelong learners.

Our Shared Values

The PENNCREST educational community shares the following values and will create an environment in which students will flourish.

Students will:

Have the right and equal access to an appropriate education.
Learn and achieve success at different rates.
Develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes from research-based instruction based on measurable PA Academic Standards.
Develop 21st Century technology and communication skills.
Be self-directed and demonstrate both organizational and higher order thinking skills.
Develop self-discipline to become responsible for their own learning and behavior.
Respect cultural and ethnic differences.
Develop a positive work ethic and desire to achieve their potential.
Develop self-esteem and experience success in learning.
Demonstrate respect for themselves and their community.
Be provided the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities.
Learn the value of service to others.

**Note numbers do not indicate an order of priority. The values are enumerated only for purposes of identification.

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