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Ligonier Valley School District
Ligonier Valley School District is a public school district in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The boroughs of Ligonier, Laurel Mountain, Bolivar, Seward, New Florence, as well as the townships of Cook, St. Clair, Ligonier, and Fairfield are within district boundaries. Schools Elementary schools * R.K. Mellon Elementary School (Grades Pre-K-5) * Laurel Valley Elementary School (Grades Pre-K-5) Middle school * Ligonier Valley Middle School (Grades 6–8) High school * Ligonier Valley High School (Grades 9–12) Vocational Technical School Students in Grades 10–12 at the district's high school have the opportunity to attend the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in Derry Township. Athletic Conference Prior to the 2019-20 School year, Ligonier Valley School District was a member of PIAA District VI and the Heritage Conference. Beginning as of the 2020-21 School year, the district is now a member of PIAA District VII and WPIAL The Western Pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most K–12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 364,663. The county seat is Greensburg. Formed from, successively, Lancaster, Northumberland, and later Bedford counties, Westmoreland County was founded on February 26, 1773, and was the first county in the colony of Pennsylvania whose entire territorial boundary was located west of the Allegheny Mountains. Westmoreland County originally included the present-day counties of Fayette, Washington, Greene, and parts of Beaver, Allegheny, Indiana, and Armstrong counties. It is named after Westmorland, a historic county of England. Westmoreland County is included in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Formed from Lancaster, Northumberland, and later Bedford counties, Westmoreland County was founded on February 26, 1773, and was the first county in the Pennsylvania colony whose entire territorial boundary was located west of the Alle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Ligonier is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,513 at the 2020 census. Ligonier was settled in the 1760s. The borough is well known for nearby Idlewild Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country; and nearby Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Another tourist attraction is Fort Ligonier Days, a parade and craft market that takes place every fall over the course of three days, and the Ligonier Country Market in the summer months. Ligonier is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ligonier is the site of a reconstruction of Fort Ligonier, an example of a frontier fort of the French and Indian War. Ligonier is also known for its downtown square, the Diamond, which has a bandstand in the middle. History In 1758, when British forces launched a major campaign to remove French forces from the forks of the Ohio, now Pittsburgh, this spot on Loyalhanna Creek was the site of their westernmost camp before reaching the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
Laurel Mountain is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 185 at the 2000 census. Located at the foot of Laurel Mountain (elev. 2,800 ft.), the borough lies near numerous limestone caves and is surrounded by venues for skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Geography Laurel Mountain is located at (40.211418, -79.184568). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. It is situated in the southern part of Ligonier Township. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 185 people, 78 households, and 56 families living in the borough. The population density was 1,347.4 people per square mile (510.2/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 793.9 per square mile (300.6/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62%. Of the 78 households 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolivar, Pennsylvania
Bolivar (, rhymes with "Oliver") is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census. Geography Bolivar is located at (40.394788, -79.151616). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and 5.26% is water. Bolivar is located on the northern border of Fairfield Township, along the Conemaugh River. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 501 people, 200 households, and 148 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 220 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 95.81% White, 0.40% African American, 3.19% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races. There were 200 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 24 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seward, Pennsylvania
Seward is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was four hundred and ninety-five at the time of the 2010 census. It is also one of three communities within the county to utilize the 814 area code, along with St. Clair and New Florence. History In June 1902, three men were killed instantly, two were fatally hurt and five others were injured, including one man who later died, following an explosion at the Cambria powder plant's coining mill in Seward. According to news coverage, "The explosion occurred as the men were loading a pot of powder on a wagon driven by" one of the victims, thirty-eight-year-old John Rhoads, who reportedly left a large family. The others who were killed were: Seward resident J. B. Smith, aged forty, who was also the head of a large family; Charles Drover, a thirty-five-year-old, unmarried resident of Wapwallopen in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; and Seward resident W. F. Bracken, who was married with three children ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Florence, Pennsylvania
New Florence is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was named for the city of Florence in Italy. The population was 689 as of the 2010 census, which is a decrease from 784 recorded by the 2000 census. It is also one of three communities within the county to utilise the 814 area code, alongside St. Clair and Seward. Geography New Florence is located at (40.379707, -79.074841). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (5.56%) is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods New Florence is bordered by St. Clair Township to the east, south and west. Across the Conemaugh River in Indiana County to the north, New Florence runs adjacent with West Wheatfield Township and has a direct connector via the 9th Street Bridge. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 784 people, 331 households, and 225 families living in the borough. The population density was 2,242.4 people per sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook Township, Pennsylvania
Cook Township is a Township (Pennsylvania), township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,888 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 2,250 at the 2010 census, and 2,403 at the 2000 census. History The area now known as Cook Township was first settled in the 1800s. Many current residents are descendants of the original settlers. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.04%) is water. It is primarily ruralForbes State ForestanLinn Run State Parkoccupy a large portion of the township. The Linn Run State Park, Linn Run State Park Family Cabin District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The township contains the following boroughs and villages: Mansville, Pleasant Grove, Rectors Mill, Stahlstown, Pennsylvania, Stahlstown, and Weaver Mill. The township is bordered by Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligonier Township, Pennsylvania
Ligonier Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Ligonier Township entirely surrounds, but does not include, Ligonier Borough, which is a separate municipality. The township's population was 6,058 at the 2020 census. History The Compass Inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.1 square miles (238.6 km2), of which, 91.8 square miles (237.9 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) of it (0.31%) is water. The township contains the following communities: Buttermilk Falls, Darlington, Hillsview, Laughlintown, Longbridge, McCance, Oak Grove, Shirley, Speedwell, Rector, Waterford, and Wilpen. Surrounding and inner neighborhoods Ligonier Township has six borders including the townships of Fairfield to the northeast, Jenner (Somerset County) to the southeast, Lincoln (Somerset County) in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Fairfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2020 census. History The Ross Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.48%) is water. The township is bordered by Ligonier Township to the southwest, Derry Township to the northwest, Indiana County to the north, St. Clair Township to the northeast, and Cambria County to the southeast. The borough of Bolivar is located on the northern border of Fairfield Township, along the Conemaugh River. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 2,536 people, 950 households, and 737 families living in the township. The population density was 41.9 people per square mile (16.2/km2). There were 1,141 housing units at an average density of 18.9/sq mi (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.74% White, 0.3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligonier Valley High School
Ligonier Valley High School is a public high school in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. It serves approximately 500 students that live in Laurel Mountain Borough, Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township, Cook Township, Fairfield Township, Bolivar Borough, Seward, St. Clair Township and New Florence Borough. The school is the only high school in the Ligonier Valley School District. History A Ligonier public high school has been in existence since 1886. The current high school was built on the present site in Ligonier Township, near U.S. Route 30. The Alvin P. Carey Memorial Building opened in 1964. In 1966, under state law, Laurel Valley and Ligonier Valley School Districts merged, creating the Ligonier Valley School District. At this time, in 1966, the schools colors, green and white(Laurel Valley), and blue and white(Ligonier Valley), were changed to the current colors, red and black. At the start of the 2010-11 school term, students from the former Laurel Valley High School att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
