Turtle Creek STEAM Academy - Woodland Hills School District

Turtle Creek STEAM Academy - Woodland Hills School District This is the official page for the Turtle Creek STEAM Academy of the Woodland Hills School D Welcome to Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy!

We are a Pre-K through fifth grade public school that is part of the Woodland Hills School District in Pennsylvania. The Woodland Hills School District was formed in July, 1981, and is located in the eastern portion of Allegheny County, approximately eight miles east of the City of Pittsburgh. The school district covers 13-1/2 square miles and includes the communities of Braddock, Braddock Hills,

Chalfant, Churchill, East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Forest Hills, North Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale, Turtle Creek and Wilkins Township. The school district is part of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Geographically, Woodland Hills is bounded by the Monongahela River on the south and the City of Pittsburgh to the west. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway passes through the northern portion of the school district and supplies easy access to downtown Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Route 30 is a major east-west traffic artery which passes through the center of the school district. The entire area is served by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, which provides bus transportation to surrounding areas as well as within the school district community. Although composed of 12 municipalities, the school district is a comprehensive community that can provide for a variety of individual needs in housing, employment and social activities. There are over 21,000 residences located within the school district boundaries. The district is primarily a residential community and many residents look to the metropolitan Pittsburgh area for employment, entertainment and social activities. The close proximity of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University also provide residents with access to numerous educational and cultural activities. The district serves approximately 3,500 students yearly, providing them with a wide array of education and extra-curricular opportunities to develop academically, athletically and socially. Woodland Hills is dedicated to excellence in the classroom, with the primary emphasis placed on quality instruction and student achievement. Additionally, the district is committed to developing community support and citizen involvement within the district.

Help us keep our students safe on their way to school and back home.In Pennsylvania, it is against the law for an adult ...
09/04/2026

Help us keep our students safe on their way to school and back home.

In Pennsylvania, it is against the law for an adult to enter a school bus without permission. If you have a concern about the bus or about student safety, please contact us directly. Do not attempt to get on the bus.

Email us at [email protected] or call us at 412-731-1300.

Good morning, Wolverine Families.Due to power outages throughout the district, the Woodland Hills School District will b...
09/04/2026

Good morning, Wolverine Families.

Due to power outages throughout the district, the Woodland Hills School District will be operating on an asynchronous remote learning day for Grades 6 to 12 and canceling school completely for all elementary buildings on Friday, September 4.

For students attending Dickson and the High School, learning activities will occur asynchronously and student work will be posted online in Google Classroom within one hour of the normal school start time.

Friday’s afternoon activities will proceed as scheduled. Please look for messages from your coach or the district on each activity.

Friday’s football game against Central Catholic is currently on as scheduled. The district will provide additional updates if warranted.

Today was extra 'shweet' at Turtle Creek! We were delighted to receive a surprise visit from the manager and manager in ...
08/25/2026

Today was extra 'shweet' at Turtle Creek! We were delighted to receive a surprise visit from the manager and manager in training at Sheetz Store #582 on William Penn Highway.

They generously offered the Turtle Creek faculty and staff delicious cookies and muffins, and brought Mrs. Sperduto classroom gifts!

We are so appreciative of this incredibly thoughtful gesture! Thanks Sheetz!

Welcome back, Turtle Creek!The 2026-27 school year is off and running. Our youngest students spent some time getting use...
08/20/2026

Welcome back, Turtle Creek!

The 2026-27 school year is off and running. Our youngest students spent some time getting used to their classrooms, learning more about each other and their teachers, and even talking about first day jitters. Our older students are already hard at work and getting their awesome brains back in gear for what's going to be a fantastic school year!

Please read this important welcome-back message from Interim Superintendent Ms. Denise L. Sedlacek as we prepare for the...
08/12/2026

Please read this important welcome-back message from Interim Superintendent Ms. Denise L. Sedlacek as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.

The message highlights several important dates that will help kick off the new year, including kindergarten orientation, reminders about the first day of school for students, and dates for all of our open houses.

The safety of our Woodland Hills students starts with you.Every day, over 6,000 of our students rely on school transport...
08/12/2026

The safety of our Woodland Hills students starts with you.

Every day, over 6,000 of our students rely on school transportation to get to and from school. To help keep them safe, we ask motorists and residents in our 12 communities keep the following safety tips in mind.

* Drivers should slow down when bus caution lights are activated
* Motorists MUST stop when red lights are flashing and the stop sign arm is extended
* It is illegal to pass a school bus while the stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing
* Drivers should stay alert for students getting on and off of the bus at all times

* Students should stand at least 10 feet - 5 big steps - from the curb while waiting for the bus.
* Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens to get on or off of the bus
* Always walk in front of the bus and the extended arm. Do not walk behind the bus.
* Look both ways before crossing any street. Walk steadily and stay alert for instructions.

Together we can ensure our students arrive to school and back home safely each and every day. We look forward to seeing our students for kindergarten orientation on August 19 and for the first day of school on August 20!

We have a limited number of spots available in our Pre-K Counts program for the 2026-27 school year. Children who are 3 ...
07/24/2026

We have a limited number of spots available in our Pre-K Counts program for the 2026-27 school year. Children who are 3 or 4 years old, who live in the Woodland Hills School District, and who meet specific criteria are eligible for the program.

To learn more and register your child for Pre-K counts, contact Renee Englert at 412-731-1300 x0155 or at [email protected].

The 2026-27 school year is almost here! Woodland Hills School District students in grades 1 through 12 begin school on T...
07/20/2026

The 2026-27 school year is almost here! Woodland Hills School District students in grades 1 through 12 begin school on Thursday, August 20, while kindergarten orientation is on Wednesday, August 19.

If your child isn't registered for school, don't wait for the bell to ring! Whether they're ready for kindergarten, looking for a fresh start, or just moved into our district, Woodland Hills is accepting new students for the 2026-27 school year.

Become a Wolverine today! Learn more at https://www.whsd.net/reg.

The latest edition of the Wolverine Newsletter, an occasional publication of the Woodland Hills School District, is now ...
07/02/2026

The latest edition of the Wolverine Newsletter, an occasional publication of the Woodland Hills School District, is now available. This edition wraps up the 2025-26 school year and spotlights the Class of 2026 as well as various student achievements and exciting events.

To read this edition of The Wolverine, visit https://www.whsd.net/apps/news/article/2210340?categoryId=23738 and click or tap the link or image in the story.

Thanks for reading and have a fantastic summer!

Ms. Sachse's very first Pre-K class at Turtle Creek is growing up fast and now they're reading to head off to middle sch...
06/04/2026

Ms. Sachse's very first Pre-K class at Turtle Creek is growing up fast and now they're reading to head off to middle school. But before they officially become sixth graders, they returned to their former classroom for a visit with her! She even read them a story, just like when they were first in her classroom all those years ago.

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