Penn Hills School District celebrates annual anti-violence week

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Penn Hills School District celebrates annual anti-violence week

Michael DiVittorio | Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:59 p.m.

Lillian DeDomenic | For the Tribune-Review

Students walked together in unity around Penn Hills High School on Oct. 16, stopping several times to recite a Peace Pledge “to uphold the peace in the name of non-violence.” Activities were also held at Linton Middle School and the Penn Hills Elementary School.

Penn Hills School District students pledged to support peace and share messages designed to curb violence.

More than 800 high-schoolers voluntarily signed a pledge and created a non-violence link displayed in the cafeteria.

Elementary students created anti-violence artwork and talked with their teachers about what peace means to them.

Linton Middle School, as well as the high school and elementary students and staff, participated in peace walks.

Members of the high school’s student council, Black Student Union and Students Against Destructive Decisions also visited homerooms for peace discussions.

These were just some of the many efforts geared toward positivity during the district’s Week of Positive Change, Non-Violence & Opportunities Oct. 12-20.

“The week went very well,” high school Principal Eric Kostic. “We are fortunate to have so many student leaders that are driven to make Penn Hills High School a special place.

“We believe it is important to focus on academics, provide opportunities for growth and communicate central messages in regards to mutual respect, anti-bias and non-violence whenever the opportunity presents itself.”

More information about the week, including videos of peace walks, was posted on the district’s Twitter page, @PennHillsSD.

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