This is what a elementary school should be. The staff really do care about every child. If you…read morehave a issue they will be ready to get to the bottom of it immediately. They are very accommodating to special needs children and also offer a autism classroom within the building. They offer a program that the other Greater Latrobe elementary schools do not when it comes to peer to peer interaction. The teachers in the same grade work together to ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to learning.

$14 for a great, HUGE, fish sandwich, coleslaw and fries or mac and cheese! Wholesome atmosphere…read moreand sweet volunteers. Reasonably priced desserts. Can't wait to go back.

---Fish fry review---…read more I stopped by the fish fry at Sacred Heart in Shadyside last Fri. with a friend. I'd originally planned to visit one in Polish Hill, but I had an appointment after 5 and they stop serving at 6, so we decided to try Sacred Heart, which runs until 7:30, instead. As usual, I called in my order ahead of time, and it was taken and fulfilled with no hassles. When we showed up at 6, our food awaited us, so we paid and grabbed a seat. Both of us ordered the fried fish dinner ($9 each). Both came with sides of cole slaw, and I ordered mac and cheese as my second side, whereas my friend ordered fries. Like the fish fry at St. Raphael, the fish dinners here come with a dinner roll, but not as a sandwich. In terms of quality, the fish here was a cut below the fish at the last fry I attended (at St. Maria Goretti in Bloomfield)--it just wasn't as fresh. My friend said that he found the fish moister than the fish at the last fry we attended together (at Epiphany Uptown), and while this may have been true, freshness is the most important factor to me when judging the quality of fish. As for the sides, the cole slaw was of the creamy variety and was rather sweet (disclaimer: I'm not much of a fan of cole slaw in general), and the fries and mac and cheese were of average quality and were a bit scant in quantity. The one major redeeming factor of this fish fry--believe it or not--was the desserts. Although they were no doubt pre-made, they were presented very nicely, and were a cut above the lousy desserts at St. Raphael's. I had a slice of lemon meringue pie and my friend had a slice of blueberry ($2 each), and we both enjoyed them. For me, this was the high point of the meal. The environment and clientele of this fish fry reminded me a lot of St. Raphael--it's held in an elementary school cafeteria, and most of the clientele consisted of families with young children who probably attend the school. The priest came around and greeted all of the diners, including us, which was a nice touch. For me, this fish fry was just A-OK. If it's convenient in terms of location, then it's worth a try--otherwise, I'd recommend skipping it to try a better one, such as Swissvale VFD's.

Valley School in Ligonier is a K through 9 private institution in a beautiful mountain setting. It…read moreis small, but well endowed. The 9th grade graduation today was for 17 kids, while last year it was only 5. My son was here for the past two years, and it is obvious that he has benefited from the experience. The school is highly regarded for it academics, as well as the time spent bring out the unique individuality of each young person. The commencement comments by the Head of School were about "Voice." The collective, the reflective/inner, and the outer expression of who you are. With a class so small it was clear that she knew everyone well enough to be speaking intimately to them while letting the rest of us see what was most important to their mission. The growth the kids have endured and internalized is palpable. That they have learned lessons beyond the classroom is evident in how they appear to truly care for each other. Job well done!

The worst school district I've seen and I moved around a lot. The administrators are inept, the…read moreteachers are clueless, and they support bullies instead of victims. If you live in this district, I highly suggest any other option. Your kid would be better at Adelphi, and those kids stab people.

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From the owner: Shady Side Academy is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s best private school for pre-k through grade 12,…read moreoffering an exceptional coed education with an optional boarding experience for high school students in grades 9–12.