District Information
Forest Area School District
Forest Area School District is a small, rural district located in northwestern Pennsylvania encompassing all of Forest County as well as the townships of Millstone in Elk County and President in Venango County. The district is 501 square miles in size and services approximately 400 students, pre-kindergarten through grade 12. There are currently two school buildings: East Forest Elementary/Secondary School (PK to 12) located in Marienville and West Forest Elementary/Secondary School (PK to 12) located in Hickory Township.
School Board
The Board of School Directors of the Forest Area School District, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, establishes policies, rules and procedures for the governance of the Board and for the safe and orderly operation of the school district. The Board is committed to making decisions that are in the best interest of Forest Area students.
Mission Statement
Forest Area School District empowers students to excel in a diverse world by creating a foundation for life-long learning.
- Focused
- Inspired
- Respectful
- Engaged
- Successful
Educational Values
Students will:
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All students will use their potential to be contributing citizens through their action and achievements
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All students will demonstrate positive behaviors which encourage respect for self and others.
Staff:
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All actions will foster a collaborative and inclusive attitude among students, faculty, and staff focused on engaging family and the community in reaching the highest levels of success for students.
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Our schools will be a safe, welcoming and productive environment.
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In order to maximize learning potential, individual, diverse, and culturally aware learning approaches will be utilized.
Administration:
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All actions will foster a collaborative and inclusive attitude among students, faculty, and staff focused on engaging family and the community in reaching the highest levels of success for students.
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Our schools will be a safe, welcoming and productive environment.
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In order to maximize learning potential, individual, diverse, and culturally aware learning approaches will be utilized.
Parents:
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All actions will foster a collaborative and inclusive attitude among students, faculty, and staff focused on engaging family and the community in reaching the highest levels of success for students.
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Our schools will be a safe, welcoming and productive environment.
Community:
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All actions will foster a collaborative and inclusive attitude among students, faculty, and staff focused on engaging family and the community in reaching the highest levels of success for students.
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Our schools will be a safe, welcoming and productive environment.
Vision Statement
Through collaboration with the community, the Forest Area School District envisions a future for our students that:
- Embraces a diverse, rigorous and dynamic curriculum which empowers students to explore, undertake learning risks, and utilizes technological advancements;
- Develops creative effective thinkers, problem solvers and communicators who are prepared for global success and able to adapt to life’s challenges as they come;
- Recognizes and respects the unique nature and individual abilities of each child and fosters a learning culture that boosts confidence within each child; and
- Empowers students in becoming community oriented, environmentally aware, and civically productive members of society.
- The District will devote itself to bringing this vision to life and engaging all stakeholders in a collaborative life-long learning environment.
2023-2024 School Year Calendars
School Calendar
Pre-K Calendar
Employment
Professional Staff Positions will be posted on the Forest Area School District website as they become available. Please note that many state and criminal clearance forms are available as Internet downloads. Contact the Forest Area School District Central Office (814.755.4491) to pick up an application package.
The following forms are needed to provide a complete application:
- Tuberculosis Test Results
- FASD Availability Questionnaire
- Act 34 Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record
- Copy of the PA Teaching Certificate
Substituting in FASD
The Forest Area School District partners with Kelly Educational Staffing (KES), a leading provider of substitutes to school districts across the U.S. KES manages our substitute teacher program, as well as our substitute support staff. A trusted partner to over 7,000 schools nationwide, KES substitutes provide learning continuity in the classroom when permanent teachers are absent.
KES prepares their substitute educators, and support personnel to succeed by offering access to highly respected training and professional learning programs. If you are interested in becoming a KES substitute teacher, aide, secretary, custodian, or nurse in the Forest Area School District, we invite you to apply by calling KES at 412.206.0544 or emailing 517x@kellyservices.com.
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