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United Way honors SHOUT; South Fayette students receive banner for community service
Summary
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania recognized South Fayette as a 'champion school district' and presented a banner; SHOUT student leaders described fundraising and programming, and teacher Dr. Middle was honored for multicultural education leadership.
Janice Towers of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania presented South Fayette as a 2025–2026 "champion school district," praising student volunteerism and describing the program's three task requirement plus a short video documenting impact. She said SHOUT students raised about $275 for United Way during a school‑period Dubai chocolate sale.
"They are some of the most impressive young students and individuals that I've gotten to work with," Towers said, praising SHOUT's leadership and organization.
SHOUT president Anya Gotti described the student group as a leadership organization that fosters culturally affirming, safe spaces and highlighted major events including the Garba, a virtual tour of Latin America, a community Iftar and the Unseen Conference, which brought 32 schools and more than 600 students this year. Vice president Malik Said summarized fundraising and programming including career panels and guest speakers.
The board also recognized Dr. Middle, a high‑school biology teacher and SHOUT co‑sponsor, who was nominated by the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education for leadership and educator pipeline advocacy. Dr. Middle said she was "truly honored and truly humbled" by the recognition and thanked mentors and students.
The board received the banner to display in district facilities and applauded students and staff for community engagement. No further board action was taken on the recognition items during the meeting.
