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Three students sit at desks during a mentor speed meeting program

Keystone Oaks High School launches Golden Eagles Academy for Class of 2030

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Dormont Elementary first grade teacher named NSTOY-PA Apple Award Winner

Dormont Elementary School first grade teacher Mrs. Nikki McKiernan has been recognized by the National State Teachers of the Year - Pennsylvania Chapter with the Apple Award.
A student wearing graduation regalia and a stole that reads Distinguished Graduate with text for the 2025-2026 AP Scholars.

More than 50 High School students recognized for achievement on 2025-2026 AP exams

Fifty-one Keystone Oaks High School students are recipients of an AP Scholar Award, based on the results of the 2025-2026 Advanced Placement exams.
Golden Eagle with text Keystone Oaks Foundation for Educational Excellence

Keystone Oaks Foundation for Educational Excellence awards more than $16,000 in grant funding

A student smiling holding a diploma wearing a gold cap and gown.

Congratulations, Keystone Oaks High School Class of 2026!

This year’s 142 graduates plan to pursue 62 career paths at more than 43 post-secondary institutions across the across the country.
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Seven Keystone Oaks employees soar into retirement

The Keystone Oaks School District congratulates seven individuals who are retiring this year! Together, they have served Keystone Oaks students, staff, families, and the community for 194 years.
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Keystone Oaks ranks among the top 25 school districts in southwestern PA

In its annual Honor Roll ranking of southwestern Pennsylvania school districts, the Pittsburgh Business Times ranked the Keystone Oaks School District No. 25 in the region.
Senior Carmen Pellarin PIAA AA High Jump Silver Medalist

Spring sports highlights include high jump championship, playoff appearances

For the second time in four years, Keystone Oaks High School is proud to be home to a WPIAL AA champion in a track and field event! 
Four students pose with orchestra instruments in front of a PMEA banner.

Keystone Oaks musicians perform in seven music festivals

A group of students waring "Soar Squad" jerseys stands in front of a wall painted with a mural that says Welcome to Aiken.

Fred L. Aiken Elementary School earns Tier 3 fidelity for PBIS program

Fred L. Aiken Elementary School has achieved implementation fidelity across all three tiers of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Defending World Champions lead Keystone Oaks back to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Defending World Champions lead Keystone Oaks back to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

One Keystone Oaks Odyssey of the Mind team will be defending its World Champion title after qualifying for the OM World Finals for the third consecutive year!  The Precisely Cut Potatoes, which won
Young Playwrights at Middle School continue winning streak with award-winning play

Young Playwrights at Middle School continue winning streak with award-winning play

For the third consecutive school year, a team of Keystone Oaks Middle School students have been selected as winners in Pittsburgh City Theatre’s annual Young Playwrights Contest! The play, “Bolts
 Middle School students win awards in regional video contest

Middle School students win awards in regional video contest

A team of seven Keystone Oaks Middle School students recently brought home two awards in this year’s “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” video contest.  Their video, which showcased the role that
Future educators earn a spot to compete at the National Educators Rising Conference

Future educators earn a spot to compete at the National Educators Rising Conference

Three Keystone Oaks High School students will be competing in the Educators Rising National Conference after earning top honors at the recent state conference.  Seniors Vee Betta and Kellen Veri
Eradicate Hate Committee honored at regional summit, hosts second annual Cultural Celebration Day

Eradicate Hate Committee honored at regional summit, hosts second annual Cultural Celebration Day

It has been an exciting month for Keystone Oaks High School’s Eradicate Hate Committee!  In March, ten Keystone Oaks High School students joined their peers from 26 school districts for the