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				<title><![CDATA[Trip to Europe Summer 2028!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Seuss Bingo Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for Dr. Seuss Bingo Night at Apollo-Ridge Elementary!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PreK Counts Program Enrollment is Open!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2026-2027 Applications for the Pre-K Counts Classroom offered at the Apollo-Ridge Elementary School are now being accepted!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Literacy Spirit Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will be celebrating Read Across America week from Monday, March 2 -Friday, March 6. We will have a theme each day, so please participate in the fun! (Click for the full schedule)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Picture Day with Inter State Studio]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Picture Day is coming up on 03/10/2026! Order before Picture Day to receive FREE SHIPPING to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0435SVF]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Opens February 2nd]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Apollo-Ridge Elementary School's Kindergarten Registration will open on February 2nd. Click this news story for a helpful flyer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remote Instruction Days]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are having Flexible Instruction Days January 26-28, 2026.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5th Grade Students - Invited to Join Band!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Parents:
 
As a 5th grade student, your child finally has the opportunity to become a member of the Apollo-Ridge Elementary Band! We know that for many of you, this will be your first exposure to playing an instrument, below there is important information to get you started.
 
We have partnered with Murphy’s Music Center to provide the opportunity to buy or rent your instruments. We will be having a band rental night in the elementary gym the evening of Wednesday September 10th at 7pm.
 
If you are unable to make it to the rental night, below is the link to their online rental portal. Once you have finished their online form, they will send the instrument directly to the school.  You can contact me for further help or contact Murphy’s Music Center in Leechburg, PA using this phone number (724) 842-8671 for instrument rental information Or their website below.
murphysmusic.com
 
You can also follow the link from Mr. Virag’s Apollo-Ridge webpage at apolloridge.com
 
Music education is more than just playing an instrument. It is immersing your child in a culture of success. It teaches and challenges each child’s higher-order thinking skills,
 
BAND IS A LIFE-CHANGING ACTIVITY
 
BAND IS FUN
 
I am excited about the opportunity to work with your child and enhance their musical abilities. We will also be using Microsoft teams to give parents the ability to help their child at home and for Mr. Virag to provide instruction virtually and post great references for practicing at home.
 
Should you have any questions about the band or your child’s participation, please feel free to contact me using the information listed below.
 
Mr. Gavin Virag
Director of Bands - Grades 5-12
Viragg@apolloridge.com
724-478-6000 x1045]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sapphire Web Portal Account for Parents]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:13:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Informational Video on IXL]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you have questions about this IXL program your child keeps talking about?  Do you wonder how you can use IXL at home?  Do you have questions about what your child's score means?  Take a few minutes to watch this video to better understand the program.  Thank you to Mrs. Jones for making the informational video!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Safety Is A Team Effort]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our bus drivers have one of the hardest jobs in the district!  Please work with us to communicate and support bus rules with your child during the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:02:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back To School Newsletter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is almost the first day of school!  We are busy getting everything ready for your return!  By now, you should have received your mailing about bus information and my welcome back to school newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:42:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[July 2024 Newsletter]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:49:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Enrichment Packets]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer enrichment packets went home on Step-Up Day!  If misplaced, no need to fear!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nurse Klazon News]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nurse Klazon has created a very detailed webpage to better support our families!  Be sure to click on the link below to get to her webpage. 
 Once there, click the subscribe button underneath her picture.  This will send alerts directly to you whenever she makes updates, posts newsletters, etc.  Nurse Klazon has uploaded many of our health forms to make it easier for families to submit required paperwork. 
Stay informed and stay healthy!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 10:36:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025 School Year]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:36:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024-2025 Pre-K Counts Program at the Apollo-Ridge Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now accepting applications for our 2024-2025 Pre-K Counts Program!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visitor Policy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a reminder, our building & campus security plan requires that visitors call & make an appointment with the individual(s) they would like to meet with prior to arrival. This will help ensure the person you would like to meet with is available & maintain a safe/secure building.  We thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students and campus safe.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:45:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Follow Us On Twitter]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:27:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[INFORMATION REGARDING SNAP / TANF BENEFITS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Benefits are being issued to EBT cards ... please read for further details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:54:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE -- BUS STOP CHANGES DUE TO APOLLO WATERLINE PROJECT]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All stops have returned to normal!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:38:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MINI CHEER CAMP]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hosted by Apollo-Ridge Cheerleaders
January 27 and 29 from 6-8 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:18:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SPECIAL MEETING]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Apollo-Ridge Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 6:30 PM for the purpose of conducting regular business.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[APOLLO-RIDGE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is an update to a message sent earlier from the Apollo-Ridge School District. Due to power outages and a lack of heat in some of the classrooms, Apollo-Ridge is now closed for Monday, February 25. The School Board meeting will take place as scheduled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:43:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KENNYWOOD TICKET SALE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[June 15, 2019, is Apollo-Ridge picnic day at Kennywood Park!
School Ticket Price is $28 and tickets will be sold at Apollo-Ridge on Wednesday, April 3 according to this schedule. Flyers will be sent home with students as a reminder.
8:00 AM HS
8:45 AM MS
9:30 AM ES]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:26:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[APOLLO-RIDGE IS CLOSED FEBRUARY 20]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Based upon the weather forecast, Apollo-Ridge is closed today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:41:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2-HOUR DELAY MONDAY, MARCH 4]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to icy road conditions in the outlying areas, Apollo-Ridge is operating on a two-hour delay schedule.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WEEKEND ACTIVITIES CANCELED]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the forecasted winter weather, all Saturday and Sunday activities for the District are cancelled. The basketball games and activities for Friday, January 18, will still be held as scheduled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:10:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MOCK EMERGENCY DRILL]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Apollo-Ridge High School students will be taking part in a mock accident presentation this afternoon in cooperation with local first responders. This will take place at 1:00 this afternoon, and involve ambulances and other emergency personnel on campus. Please know this demonstration is for student safety, and there is no reason for concern. We appreciate your cooperation and shared commitment to keeping our students safe.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:58:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Pre-K Counts Program at the Apollo-Ridge Elementary School  Pending Funding for the Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are accepting applications for our prek program for the 2023-2024 school year, pending funding for the program!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:55:42 -0500</pubDate>
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