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Holiday card winners, Baldwin Heirs choir and student newspapers recognized at Baldwin‑Whitehall meeting
Summary
The board heard musical performances and recognized student achievements including holiday-card contest winners, Baldwin Heirs choir performance, the PerboLight student newspaper national distinction, and superintendent Dr. Lutz’s Smart 50 recognition.
The board paused regular business for recognitions and performances. Chris Tranter and the Baldwin Heirs performed for the board; administrators thanked students and staff for the annual tradition of holiday concerts.
Administrators announced five winners in the district holiday-card contest. Winners represented McAnulty Elementary (kindergarten), Whitehall Elementary (grade 2), Lutz Elementary (grade 5), Harrison Middle School (grade 6), and the high school (one winner plus multiple notable high‑school entries used by the district). The district uses the winning and selected cards for its holiday mailings to employees and for the senior-citizen cookie event.
The board also recognized the PerboLight student newspaper for earning "distinguished site" status from Newspaper School Newspapers Online, one of 9 schools nationally to receive that recognition this year. Staff praised the students and their sponsor for sustained work on reporting and timely coverage.
In addition, board members congratulated Dr. Lutz on his selection to the 2024 Pittsburgh Smart 50 list; the board noted the competitive selection and interviews that accompany the program.
These recognitions were presented as part of the meeting’s commendations and recognitions section; no formal votes or actions were associated with the recognitions themselves.
