Farrell Area School District

05/27/2026

4th grade field trip to Dairy Queen to celebrate the school year!

05/26/2026

Russell C. Phillips is ending the 2025-2026 school year having given out over 640 Golden Tickets to students in PreK-6th grade! Students who earn Golden Tickets are following school wide expectations of: Being Respectful, Living Responsibility, Upholding Integrity and Encouraging Others. Congratulations to all the students who earned tickets this year! But a great big Congratulations to the 4 students who earned 7 Golden Tickets this year!

05/21/2026

More pictures from the 4th grade field trip to Acrisure Stadium!

05/18/2026

4th graders traveled to Pittsburgh last week and got the ultimate tour of Acrisure Stadium!

05/18/2026

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Farrell Area High School Class of 2026!

05/15/2026

🦋 Spread Your Wings, Little Ones! 🦋
Science came to life in Ms. Giles’ classroom today! After weeks of observation, patience, and a lot of excitement, her students successfully raised and released five beautiful butterflies into the wild.

These students got a front-row seat to the magic of metamorphosis. Witnessing that final take-off was a moment they won't soon forget!

Check out these photos of our junior biologists in action. Great job, Ms. Giles and class, for nurturing our local pollinators! 🌿✨

05/15/2026

RUSSELL C. PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY NAMED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA’S LIBRARIES GRANT

Today, Russell C. Phillips Elementary was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded over $1 million in library grants.

Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections.

"Libraries help open doors far beyond the classroom, giving children the resources they need to dream, explore, and be bold,” said Mrs. Bush. “When we support school libraries, we are encouraging students to be strong readers and lifelong learners.”

At the annual Laura Bush Book Club event, which is part of the Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint, Mrs. Bush’s 2026 summer reading list was revealed. The list features 17 books, which will all fall into one of three themes, “Freedom to Be Bold,” “Freedom to Dream,” and “Freedom to Explore”. This annual collection includes recommendations for young readers through middle schoolers.

“This year’s summer reading list celebrates America’s 250th birthday with themes for children of all ages. I hope parents and grandparents will cherish the time spent reading these titles together as a family. Summer is the perfect season to slow down, snuggle up with a good book, and rediscover the joy of reading.” Mrs. Bush said.

The next round of library grant applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open in late 2026. Visit bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation to learn more.

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries supports school libraries with the greatest needs with the goal of encouraging all students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since its inception in 2002, it has awarded $24 million to over 4,200 schools across the country.

The George W. Bush Institute houses the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. The Laura Bush Foundation is managed as a restricted fund at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. More information can be found at bushcenter.org/laurabushfoundation and www.bushcenter.org.

About the George W. Bush Institute
The George W. Bush Institute is a solution-oriented nonpartisan policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Bush Institute is rooted in compassionate conservative values and committed to creating positive, meaningful, and lasting change at home and abroad. We utilize our unique platform and convening power to advance solutions to national and global issues of the day. Learn more at www.bushcenter.org.

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05/14/2026

Mrs. Gerbasi’s 4th–6th grade Life Skills class recently became published authors and illustrators through the Studentreasures Publishing publishing program. The class collaborated to write and illustrate a book titled Earth’s Helpers.

Students had the opportunity to share their accomplishment by visiting classrooms throughout the school to read their book to the Emotional Support classroom and the younger Life Skills class. They were excited to showcase their hard work, creativity, and teamwork, and are incredibly proud of this achievement.

05/14/2026

Leading the Way! 🌟

Our 5th and 6th grade ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) girls had an incredible opportunity this week to sit down with our very own Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Emily Clare.

The girls took the lead, interviewing Dr. Clare about what it truly means to be a leader, how to navigate challenges, and the importance of finding your voice. Seeing these young leaders engage with such a strong role model in our district was truly inspiring! 🎤✨

Future CEOs, educators, and innovators in the making. We are so proud of their curiosity and confidence!

05/12/2026

Championing Inclusion at the Mercer County Special Games! 🏆✨
Last week, our students joined peers from across Mercer County for an unforgettable day at the Special Games!

This event is all about more than just sports—it’s a celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and confidence. Our students had a blast showcasing their skills, building new friendships, and proving that there are no limits to what they can achieve.

Highlights from the Day:
Going for the Gold: Students cheered each other on during track events and karate demonstrations.

New Heights: Brave explorers took on the rock wall! 🧗‍♂️

Strikes & Spares: Plenty of fun was had over at the bowling lanes. 🎳

Creative Fun: Between events, students enjoyed social time and custom character balloon making. 🎈

We are so proud of our students for their sportsmanship and spirit. A huge thank you to the organizers and fellow Mercer County districts for creating such a positive, empowering experience for students of all abilities!