Pittston Area Middle School

After being assaulted by another student we knew it was time to pull our daughter out of Pittston Area. It was the BEST move we made as far as her education goes. We asked for 8 years that she be tested to find out if she is gifted. We were given every excuse in the book as to why they didn't do it. The teachers teach at a sub-par level. My daughter was told by a teacher to stop participating in class so much. I could go on an on about the deficiencies of this school district but I won't. She's now enrolled at PaCyber. She was tested for giftedness immediately and guess what?! She is gifted. She's going into the 8th grade and she will be taking 2 high school classes that count as credits towards her high school education. So far, she will be graduating a year early and that may change to an even earlier graduation date. The only way to fix the Pittston Area School district at this point would be a match and gasoline. They need to start from the bottom up and rebuild their "system". The lunatics have taken control of the asylum and I thank God every day that we got our daughter out of there before it was too late for her.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has always struggled in school getting low grades. When she started going to Pittston Area in 2005 (3yrs) her grades came up immediately to A and B's. The teachers are wonderful. I love that they can offer one on one time with the students. Several months back I was thinking about moving back to my home town (4hrs away) for financial reasons, but I can't do it. Her education is more important. That's how much I just love this school and what it has done for her.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the nicest, cleanest, most non-disciplined school in the whole entire state.
--Submitted by Micheal Antal, a parent

My daughter has been attending Pittston Area all her life, she is 10 now and going to 5th grade. I would never take her from this school,they are great w/ the kids,and very serious about their education. It's just a great school,in everything from rewards for the kids when they deserve them,from teaching very well. My husband and I are very impressed w/ our school dist.