Page 5 - Center Handbook 2021-2022

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Quick References
Administration: 412-795-4420
Mr. Jason Knisely, Principal
kniselyj@pbsd.net
ext. 6330
Ms. Dawn Heslop, Administrative Assistant
heslopd@pbsd.net
ext. 6380
Mrs. Christine Bossung, School Counselor
bossung@pbsd.net ext. 4140
Mrs. Lisa Pace, School Nurse
pacel@pbsd.net ext. 6381
Bess Milch, Social Worker milchb@pbsd.net ext. 6304
Officer Dwight Locke School Police
locked@pbsd.net
ext. 6314
District Website:
School Website:
District Anonymous Reporting: District Mobile App:
www.pbsd.net www.pbsd.net/centerelementary
www.saysomething.net Download and access
Building Information:
Doors Open: Tardy Bell: Dismissal Time:
8:40 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Instant Connect: Instant Connect is our automated attendance and emergency notification system. Instant Connect pulls your contact information from the Sapphire Community Portal. We ask that all families continue to make sure that your contact information is updated in the Sapphire Community Portal so that you receive these important notifications from the district. To learn more please click this Instant Connect link to the District website.
Delays/Cancellations/Closures: When it becomes necessary to close the schools, announcements will be made on the following radio and TV stations: KDKA, WPXI, and WTAE. This information will also be reported on the district website and on the district’s information line at 412-795-0100, ext. 5. Please do not call the school, individual school administrators, teachers or School Board members. Parents are encouraged to keep their contact information updated in the Sapphire Community Portal so that you may receive these important notifications from the district through our Instant Connect notification system. Click this Instant Connect link for more information and to sign up for this notification service. Click this link for Severe Weather Frequently Asked Questions.
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