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Congratulations to our National Merit Commended Students!

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Welcome

Welcome to Peters Township School District! Each day, more than 4,000 students enter our schools ready to learn, grow, and succeed. While we are widely known for our academic achievements across the state, the success of our students goes well beyond those statistics. Our dedicated and experienced staff seeks to have a positive impact on the lives of each student during their time in Peters Township – with each student we reach, we are making our mark.

Upcoming Events

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View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

District News

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August 26, 2026

PTHS Ranks #1 in Pittsburgh Region

U.S. News & World Report has named Peters Township High School the #1 High School in the Pittsburgh Metro Area and #9 in Pennsylvania!

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August 26, 2026

ParentSquare is Here!

Peters Township School District now uses ParentSquare as our primary platform for school communication. Click the headline for more information and instructions on how you can get started!

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July 21, 2026

New Admin Team for PT Schools

At the regular April meeting of the Board of School Directors, current District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Fisher was named Deputy Superintendent for the Peters Township School District.

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July 21, 2026

Attention Parent Volunteers

The District strongly supports the involvement of parents in our schools. State law requires volunteers to have the necessary legal clearances on file with the District.

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#2 in PA

PSSA Ranking

4,050

Enrolled students

5th in PA

Business Times Ranking

Peters Township School District will promote academic excellence, build leadership, and inspire character as a prominent Pennsylvania School District measured by state and national standards.