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Welcome to Mount Nittany Middle School, home of the Little Lions! Our school motto is “We ROAR All Day … Every Day!” We follow our school wide positive support behavior program ROAR (Responsibility, Organization, Attitude, Respect). Fun fact: We have the best view of Mount Nittany in the district.
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![Five State High students presented complex scientific research during the 4th Annual Advanced Biology Elective Symposium.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744388920/scasdorg/nrrsyoofpetx5c8sk9ba/ABEresearch1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744388920/scasdorg/nrrsyoofpetx5c8sk9ba/ABEresearch1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744388920/scasdorg/nrrsyoofpetx5c8sk9ba/ABEresearch1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744388920/scasdorg/nrrsyoofpetx5c8sk9ba/ABEresearch1.jpg","width":1200}])
Five State High students presented complex scientific research spanning lantern flies in central Pennsylvania to mountain plants in Colombia during the 4th Annual Advanced Biology Elective Symposium.
![Culinary Arts instructor Zach Lorber]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744209244/scasdorg/dkzbiyzbijkb3arhex5u/Lorber1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744209244/scasdorg/dkzbiyzbijkb3arhex5u/Lorber1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744209244/scasdorg/dkzbiyzbijkb3arhex5u/Lorber1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744209244/scasdorg/dkzbiyzbijkb3arhex5u/Lorber1.jpg","width":1200}])
Chef Zach Lorber has been named the 2025 Pennsylvania ProStart Educator of Excellence in recognition of his instructional expertise and dedication in leading the Career and Technical Center’s culinary arts program.
![Nabil Mark received three first place awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743688774/scasdorg/avwxh5cjjpapidvdyzcs/Naward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743688774/scasdorg/avwxh5cjjpapidvdyzcs/Naward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743688774/scasdorg/avwxh5cjjpapidvdyzcs/Naward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743688774/scasdorg/avwxh5cjjpapidvdyzcs/Naward.jpg","width":1200}])
The communications team of Nabil Mark and Chris Rosenblum received an impressive total of 14 awards across several categories, showcasing their talent and dedication to effectively communicating with our community.
![Tammy Mann instructs Park Forest Middle School special education students as they tackle lessons.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743612605/scasdorg/zbyyfpvtpnwkefssltr2/ParaE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743612605/scasdorg/zbyyfpvtpnwkefssltr2/ParaE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743612605/scasdorg/zbyyfpvtpnwkefssltr2/ParaE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743612605/scasdorg/zbyyfpvtpnwkefssltr2/ParaE.jpg","width":1200}])
Although their jobs differ, they share a vital role in our district. They’re proud paraprofessionals, among the 317 employed by the district. Paras are aides who partner with faculty and staff to provide instructional and non-instructional support to students.
![Alex Raup shows a STAR sticker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743523596/scasdorg/jh23acsnosmion194mub/PBISdown1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743523596/scasdorg/jh23acsnosmion194mub/PBISdown1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743523596/scasdorg/jh23acsnosmion194mub/PBISdown1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743523596/scasdorg/jh23acsnosmion194mub/PBISdown1.jpg","width":1200}])
SCASD now has community partners to reinforce its elementary positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) program called STAR, standing for Show Kindness, Take Responsibility, Act Safely, and Ready to Learn.
![A student makes a move in the chess tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741010193/scasdorg/w08sonecllw6v5j4hlyz/ChessTile.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741010193/scasdorg/w08sonecllw6v5j4hlyz/ChessTile.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741010193/scasdorg/w08sonecllw6v5j4hlyz/ChessTile.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741010193/scasdorg/w08sonecllw6v5j4hlyz/ChessTile.jpg","width":1200}])
Eighty-six chess enthusiasts gathered in the State High Performing Arts Center for the district’s annual chess tournament organized by the district’s learning enrichment/gifted support department.