Martin F. Quinn Primary Center

🎉 Pittston YMCA PJ & Hat Day! 🧢🛌
Get comfy and show your school spirit! Join us for PJ & Hat Day to support the YMCA’s Wellness Department.
📅 Friday, March 13th
❄️ Snow Date: March 19th
💲 Donation:
• Students – $2
• Faculty/Staff – $5
Our Staff and Faculty will also be participating in the YMCA Spin-A-Thon to help raise funds! 🚴‍♀️
🏆 It’s a Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area showdown!
Let’s see which school district can raise the most for the YMCA!
Wear your pajamas and your favorite hat, bring your donation, and help support a great cause.
❤️ Let’s go Patriots!

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Ymca flyer- Pittston YMCA PJ and Hat Day! Friday, March 13th Snow date: March 19th Money Raised will support the YMCA's Wellness Department! Staff/Faculty will be participating in the Spin-A-Thont at the YMCA too! Students $2 Faculty/Staff $5 the УМСА It's a Pittston Area vs Wyoming Area showdown to see which school district can raise the most for the YMCA! Let's go Patriots!

The Pittston Area Leo Club is sponsoring a “Coins for Cancer” drive to support the Four Diamonds Organization in the fight against childhood cancer. 💛 From March 9–20, students can donate spare change in the collection cans placed in each classroom—every penny truly counts! 🪙 The classroom that raises the most money will win a pizza party from the Leo Club! 🍕

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Leo flyer "Coins for Cancer" Project Pittston Area Leo Club Dear Pittston Area Students and Families, As one of our service projects this school year, in cooperation with the Four Diamonds Organization, we are committed to conducting a coin drive for Conquering Childhood Cancer. In the United States alone, approximately sixteen thousand children under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer annually. Roughly forty-one children are diagnosed with cancer every single day. With your help, we can move one step closer to conquering childhood cancer. The Leo Club has placed cans for the "Coins for Cancer" Project in each classroom of our school. We will be accepting donations from March 9th through March 20th. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! The classrooms that raise the most funds during this time period will be granted a pizza party provided by our club. Thank you and remember, every penny counts!

📚⛺ Mrs. Luvender’s Kindergarten Class Celebrates Reading! ⛺📚
We can read on a boat
We can read with a goat!
We can read in a house
We can read with a mouse!
Read Across America Week came and went,
But we got to read some books in a TENT! ⛺📖

They had a cozy and fun reading experience as they celebrated the joy of books together. Even though Read Across America Week has ended, these young readers showed that the fun of reading can happen anywhere—even inside a tent!

Way to go, readers! 🌟📚

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

A blanket tent in a classroom with students reading books

💚 Green Eggs and Ham Fun at Pittston Area Primary Center! 💚
Today our students at Pittston Area Primary Center showed their school spirit by wearing green to celebrate Green Eggs and Ham!
A special thank you to Mrs. Chaump, who visited Ms. Imbrogno’s class to read the classic story Green Eggs and Ham. After the story, she helped guide the students in creating their own illustrations inspired by the book. 🎨📚
The students did an eggcellent job bringing the story to life with their creativity! What a fun way to celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! 🥚✨

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

A teacher and students dressed up in green.

Green eggs and ham and drawing on white paper

🍳💚 Green Eggs and HAM it up tomorrow! 💚🍳
Don’t forget—Friday, March 6th is our Green Eggs and Ham Day for Read Across America Week!
Channel your inner Sam‑I‑Am and wear GREEN to school tomorrow! 💚

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

📣 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION ANNOUNCED 📣
Pittston Area School District | Class of 2026–2027
Kindergarten registration is now open! 🎒✏️
Students must be 5 years old by August 31, 2026 to be eligible.
🗓 Pre-Registration Dates:
February 3 – May 1, 2026
✅ How to Register (Preferred Method):
Register online at www.pittstonarea.com and complete all required information by Friday, May 1.

https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter/article/2673430

📄 You may also return a completed registration packet (found online) with required documents to:
Pittston Area Administrative Office
5 Stout Street, Yatesville, PA
(Packets can also be picked up there if needed.)
🧒 Kindergarten Screening Appointments:
📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ Every 15 minutes from 9:00–11:45 AM and 1:00–2:45 PM
📍 Pittston Area Primary Center, 210 Rock Street, Hughestown, PA
Once registration paperwork is complete, families will be able to schedule a screening appointment through Central Registration.
🩺 Screenings include: hearing, vision, reading readiness, student photo, and immunization review.
Please note: Only one parent/guardian should attend with the child.
📞 Questions? Call (570) 654-2415 ext. 2105
Please share with families who have future kindergarten students! 💙♥️

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Kindergarten registration text with rainbow crayon border

🎉📚 Read Across America Dress-Up Reminder! 📚🎉
Tomorrow (Thursday) is our One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish day! ❤️💙
Students are invited to wear red, blue, or BOTH to celebrate this colorful and silly Seuss classic!
We can’t wait to see a sea of red and blue swimming through our hallways! 🐟✨

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Red fish blue fish text with dr seuss style fish on a light blue background

February was National Children's Dental Health Month!
Ms. Lori and Mr. McDermott had so much fun teaching the kids why taking care of their teeth is so important and how to keep their smiles healthy and bright.
From learning proper brushing techniques to understanding why healthy habits matter.

A very special thank you to Dr. Casey, Dr.
Infantino, and Dr. Victoria Lombardo for generously donating toothbrushes and
toothpaste to our students. Your kindness helps keep our little learners smiling!

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Mrs. Baumes presenting to students seated in the gym

Mrs. baumes posing with a group of students with dental posters in the gym

A student completing a dental health puzzle.

A student completing a dental health activity.

Mr. McDermott presenting to students seated in the gym.

The Pittston Area School District will hold a Virtual Instruction Day on Tuesday, March 3. All instructional materials will be posted in Schoology for students to complete. K-2 students are to work on packets. Please continue to check the district website for any future updates. Thank you for your cooperation.

about 1 month ago, Christy Savakinas

The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates. Thank you!

about 1 month ago, Christy Savakinas

Champ's Homerun Readers is a fun and rewarding reading challenge designed to encourage a love of Reading.
The parent letter and tracking form was sent home today with students in kindergarten through second grade. Students will track their out of school reading minutes from today through March 22. Every student who participates will be recognized. Please return the completed tracking form on March 23, 2026 to Mrs. Chaump.
Please email Mrs. Chaump with any questions.
Angela.chaump@pittstonarea.com

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Chaumps home run reader flyer Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to share a wonderful literacy opportunity for our students through a partnership with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders! Our school has the chance to participate in CHAMP'S Home Run Readers, presented by Red Robin-a fun and rewarding reading challenge designed to encourage a love of reading! The reading challenge will run for three weeks, from March 2 through March 22, 2026. During this time, students are encouraged to read at home and outside of school. This may include books from school, library books, self-selected reading, and both digital and print materials. Reading aloud with a parent or guardian also counts toward total minutes and supports family literacy. How the Program Works: • Students will track their out-of-school reading minutes on a paper log. • A parent or guardian should sign the log each week. • Logs will be returned to the classroom teacher each Monday. • All reading minutes are compiled and reported to the RailRiders at the end of the program. Student Prizes: Every student who participates will be recognized! Prizes are awarded based on the highest reading achievement level reached: • Single (under 400 minutes): Participation certificate • Double (400+ minutes): Certificate + two tickets to a RailRiders game • Triple (800+ minutes): Certificate + four tickets to a RailRiders game • Home Run (1,300+ minutes): Certificate + four tickets, first pitch at a RailRiders home game, and a T-shirt • Top Overall Reader: On-field recognition at a RailRiders game, autographed baseball, and photo with CHAMP All participating students will also receive a Red Robin coupon. Student tickets are redeemable on June 9 or June 10, 2026. Prizes are subject to change. We encourage all families to support their child's reading journey and help make this a fun and successful experience. Reading is the foundation for lifelong learning, and together we can make it exciting and rewarding! Thank you for your continued support.

Chaumps home run reader tracking sheet 3 weeks

Mrs. Walski’s class proudly celebrated National Rare Disease Day, observed on the last day of February! 💙🖤🤍
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans is living with a rare disease? The zebra is the official mascot, representing the “uncommon” medical answers doctors are encouraged to consider. Just like every zebra’s stripes are unique, every individual’s journey is unique too.
Our students joined the movement to #ShowYourStripes by wearing zebra-themed clothing and learning about the importance of awareness, compassion, and inclusion. We are so proud of their support for this meaningful cause! 🦓✨

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Reading Specialist Mrs. Rava hosted our kickoff assembly on Monday, March 2nd to celebrate Read Across America Month! The importance of reading was highlighted in a poem with pictures of the Cat in the Hat visiting our school.
We’re also proud to recognize our hardworking readers in 1st and 2nd grade who earned a special award for being in the 25 Point Club with 80% accuracy at this point in the school year — what an amazing accomplishment! 👏📖
We can’t wait to celebrate a month full of stories and reading success! ❤️📚

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Mrs. Rava and a students in a gym in-front of a powerpoint.

🎩✨ Hats off to a Hair-raising Day! ✨🎩
Today was all about our Crazy Hat & Crazy Hair fun, and WOW — our students really topped themselves! From wild styles to wacky hats, it was a day full of creativity, laughter, and school spirit. We loved seeing everyone’s unique look! 💙📚

🧦👟 Reminder for Tomorrow:
It’s time to step into the fun! Wear your crazy socks and crazy shoes as we celebrate Fox in Socks! Let’s see those silly, mismatched, bright, and bold styles!

We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with next! 🎉

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

A group of students posing with silly hats

A group of students posing with silly hats and paper cat masks

A teacher and a group of students posing with silly hats

📚🌟 March Events at the Pittston Memorial Library! 🌟📚
The Pittston Memorial Library has some exciting after-school events planned for March!
📖 Weekly Storytime will be held every Thursday at 4:00 PM — and there will be special storytimes on 3/2 and 3/4 in celebration of Read Across America Week!
For more details and additional library events, visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/181wqVZRoL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We love seeing our students and families supporting literacy in our community! ❤️📚

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

📅✨ Check out all of our important March dates below — and get ready for Dr. Seuss Week next week! ✨📅
🎩📚 Dr. Seuss Week – March 2–6 📚🎩
We can’t wait to see all of the creative outfits! Here’s a reminder of our daily dress-up themes:
❤️💙 Monday (3/2) – Cat in the Hat
Wear crazy hats or crazy hair!
🧦 Tuesday (3/3) – Fox in Socks
Wear crazy socks or shoes!
🐾 Wednesday (3/4) – If I Ran the Zoo
Wear animal prints!
🐟 Thursday (3/5) – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Wear red, blue, or both!
💚 Friday (3/6) – Green Eggs and Ham
Wear green!
📌 Other Important March Dates:
• March 12 – National Theatre Presentation
• March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
• March 20 – Full Act 80 Day – No School for Students
🐰🌸 Save the Date for Bunny Brunch! 🌸🐰
• March 23 – Second Grade
• March 24 – First Grade
• March 25 – Kindergarten
It’s going to be a busy and exciting month at Pittston Area Primary Center! Thank you for your support! 💙

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

A flyer for march important dates 📅✨ Check out all of our important March dates below — and get ready for Dr. Seuss Week next week! ✨📅 🎩📚 Dr. Seuss Week – March 2–6 📚🎩 We can’t wait to see all of the creative outfits! Here’s a reminder of our daily dress-up themes: ❤️💙 Monday (3/2) – Cat in the Hat Wear crazy hats or crazy hair! 🧦 Tuesday (3/3) – Fox in Socks Wear crazy socks or shoes! 🐾 Wednesday (3/4) – If I Ran the Zoo Wear animal prints! 🐟 Thursday (3/5) – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Wear red, blue, or both! 💚 Friday (3/6) – Green Eggs and Ham Wear green! 📌 Other Important March Dates: • March 12 – National Theatre Presentation • March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day • March 20 – Full Act 80 Day – No School for Students 🐰🌸 Save the Date for Bunny Brunch! 🌸🐰 • March 23 – Second Grade • March 24 – First Grade • March 25 – Kindergarten It’s going to be a busy and exciting month at Pittston Area Primary Center! Thank you for your support! 💙

🌷 March Breakfast & Lunch Menus Are Here! 🌷
Our cafeterias are serving up nutritious, delicious meals all month long to keep students fueled, focused, and ready to learn each day! 🍎🥪🥛
👉 Click below to view the full March Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
https://www.pittstonareametz.com/
📅 Browse daily meal options and student favorites all in one place.
🧃 Additional snacks are available for purchase.
✨ Reminder: Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students! ✨
#SchoolMeals #MarchMenu #HealthyStudents #FoodService

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Flyer for mr oat health food of the month

🐰🥚 Pittston Area Cheer is hosting Egg My Yard—a fun and hassle-free way to celebrate the holiday! Choose from 30 eggs for $25, 50 eggs for $45, 90 eggs for $85, or 100 eggs for $95, and have pre-filled eggs hidden in your yard with a personal note from the Easter Bunny—order by March 18th using the link below.
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YBa7xu8bm2IPtAGFJqFxGqVHyj3EiILn3Yw0Wvrae-8/edit
📧 Pittstonareacheerparents@gmail.com | 📞 (570) 299-1927 | @pittstonareacheerparents

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

Flyer for egg my yard cheer fundraiser 🐰🥚 Pittston Area Cheer is hosting Egg My Yard—a fun and hassle-free way to celebrate the holiday! Choose from 30 eggs for $25, 50 eggs for $45, 90 eggs for $85, or 100 eggs for $95, and have pre-filled eggs hidden in your yard with a personal note from the Easter Bunny—order by March 18th using the link below. 👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YBa7xu8bm2IPtAGFJqFxGqVHyj3EiILn3Yw0Wvrae-8/edit 📧 Pittstonareacheerparents@gmail.com | 📞 (570) 299-1927 | @pittstonareacheerparents

The Pittston Area Family Center offers FREE support for families in the Pittston Area School District with children prenatal to kindergarten entry — including diapers, developmental screenings, play-to-learn activities, giveaways, and more! ♥️💙
Learn how they can support your family and stay connected by following their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094281046697

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

✨🎩 Read Across America Magic Show 📚✨
Today, the Pittston Area PTO once again brought the amazing Joe Romano to the Primary Center for a fun and engaging magic show in celebration of Read Across America Week!
Students enjoyed an exciting performance filled with laughter, surprises, and interactive moments that highlighted the joy and importance of reading. It was a wonderful way to spark enthusiasm for books and celebrate literacy together.
A big thank you to the Pittston Area PTO for continuing to support memorable experiences that truly make reading magical! 🪄📖💙

about 1 month ago, Aryanna Davis

A boy and a girl and magician in front of a crowd of students seated in a school gym.