There are two categories for nominations: 1) distinguished graduates of Connellsville Area High School or from the former Connellsville or Dunbar Township High Schools, 2) Others who have contributed greatly to the advancement of education in the Connellsville Area School District or in the former Connellsville and Dunbar Township Districts.
After the completion of a 3½-month transformation that was finalized this fall, the school’s media center is no longer a traditional library but an interactive, project-based learning space that puts collaborative learning at the forefront.
Rebecca Dix, media specialist at Springfield Clifford N. Pritts Elementary School, was chosen by officials at Connellsville as the district’s Herald-Standard Excellent Educator for 2017.
A tight budget and strict adherence to the budget is being cited as the reason for a significant improvement in the financial position of the Connellsville Area School District.