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A group of students waring "Soar Squad" jerseys stands in front of a wall painted with a mural that says Welcome to Aiken.

Fred L. Aiken Elementary School earns Tier 3 fidelity for PBIS program

Fred L. Aiken Elementary School has achieved implementation fidelity across all three tiers of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
A student smiling holding a diploma wearing a gold cap and gown.

Congratulations, Keystone Oaks High School Class of 2026!

This year’s 142 graduates plan to pursue 62 career paths at more than 43 post-secondary institutions across the across the country.
Two images with four people in each image, smiling for a group photo.

Seven Keystone Oaks employees soar into retirement

The Keystone Oaks School District congratulates seven individuals who are retiring this year! Together, they have served Keystone Oaks students, staff, families, and the community for 194 years.
Senior Carmen Pellarin PIAA AA High Jump Silver Medalist

Spring sports highlights include high jump championship, playoff appearances

For the second time in four years, Keystone Oaks High School is proud to be home to a WPIAL AA champion in a track and field event! 
A graphic for the 2026 Guide to Southwestern Pennsylvania Schools.

Keystone Oaks ranks among the top 25 school districts in southwestern PA

In its annual Honor Roll ranking of southwestern Pennsylvania school districts, the Pittsburgh Business Times ranked the Keystone Oaks School District No. 25 in the region.
Defending World Champions lead Keystone Oaks back to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Defending World Champions lead Keystone Oaks back to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

One Keystone Oaks Odyssey of the Mind team will be defending its World Champion title after qualifying for the OM World Finals for the third consecutive year!  The Precisely Cut Potatoes, which won
Young Playwrights at Middle School continue winning streak with award-winning play

Young Playwrights at Middle School continue winning streak with award-winning play

For the third consecutive school year, a team of Keystone Oaks Middle School students have been selected as winners in Pittsburgh City Theatre’s annual Young Playwrights Contest! The play, “Bolts
 Middle School students win awards in regional video contest

Middle School students win awards in regional video contest

A team of seven Keystone Oaks Middle School students recently brought home two awards in this year’s “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” video contest.  Their video, which showcased the role that
Future educators earn a spot to compete at the National Educators Rising Conference

Future educators earn a spot to compete at the National Educators Rising Conference

Three Keystone Oaks High School students will be competing in the Educators Rising National Conference after earning top honors at the recent state conference.  Seniors Vee Betta and Kellen Veri
Eradicate Hate Committee honored at regional summit, hosts second annual Cultural Celebration Day

Eradicate Hate Committee honored at regional summit, hosts second annual Cultural Celebration Day

It has been an exciting month for Keystone Oaks High School’s Eradicate Hate Committee!  In March, ten Keystone Oaks High School students joined their peers from 26 school districts for the
Keystone Oaks superintendent officially welcomed into prestigious League of Innovative Schools

Keystone Oaks superintendent officially welcomed into prestigious League of Innovative Schools

In March, Keystone Oaks Superintendent Dr. Stropkaj and High School Principal Dr. Linnert traveled to Seattle, Washington, for the League of Innovative Schools Spring 2026 Convening, where Dr.
New Golden Eagle image, updated branding approved by the Keystone Oaks Board of School Directors

New Golden Eagle image, updated branding approved by the Keystone Oaks Board of School Directors

Keystone Oaks Superintendent Dr. Stropkaj released a letter to the community about the new Golden Eagle image, new color palette, and refreshed interlocking KO logo.
Keystone Oaks Junior Kira Voichenko Wins Statewide Pre-Apprentice Achievement Award

Keystone Oaks Junior Kira Voichenko Wins Statewide Pre-Apprentice Achievement Award

Junior Kira Voichenko has been selected as the winner of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprentice Achievement Award!
Keystone Oaks Middle & High School Robotics Teams compete at the Western PA Championships

Keystone Oaks Middle & High School Robotics Teams compete at the Western PA Championships

The 2025-2026 robotics competition season was a successful one for both the Middle and High School Robotics Teams, with both advancing to the state championships!
New “Passing the Torch” podcast series builds connections through anonymous conversations

New “Passing the Torch” podcast series builds connections through anonymous conversations

What happens when you remove the pressure of identity and simply let students talk? Passing the Torch, a new cross-building collaborative podcast series, explores this question.