Pike-Delta-York Local School District

💛 Love the Bus Month: Behind the Scenes Heroes!

Before a bus ever hits the road, our mechanics and maintenance staff have already put in the work. From inspections and repairs to snow days and emergency fixes, they ensure our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready.

Thank you for the long hours, problem-solving, and dedication that keeps our students rolling safely.

👉 Drop a 👏 in the comments to thank our maintenance team!

Panther families, here is a quick reminder about upcoming February school days. Please take a moment to review the dates below.
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Senior Spotlight!
Korben Samson 🎓 💚 🐾
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Senior Spotlight!
Mya Martinez 🎓 💚 🐾
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Senior Spotlight!
Kaiden Savage 🎓 💚 🐾
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It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our Grades 5–12 Band Director, Mr. Zach Karpuszka. Mr. Karpuszka’s passion for music, sense of fun, and dedication to students left a lasting impact on our school community. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

Many members of our community have asked how they can support Mr. Kaspuszka’s family during this difficult time. To help provide a secure and trusted way to do so, the Delta Music Boosters are assisting with collecting contributions in his memory. All funds received will be given directly to his family.
Donation options:
• Donate at any F&M Bank under the Delta Music Boosters account (please indicate “Mr. K.”)
• Venmo: @Delta-MusicBoosters (include “Mr. K.” in description)
• CashApp: $DeltaMusicBoosters (include “Mr. K.” in description)

Obituary and service information:
https://www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Zachary-Karpuszka

Senior Spotlight!
Abby Savage 🎓 💚 🐾
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NEW SCHOOL RECORD!

Congratulations to Anna Lohman, who made Panther history by scoring an incredible 43 points in a single game — setting a new school record! 🏀
Join us in celebrating this amazing accomplishment and cheering her and the team on for the rest of the season! 💚 🐾
#OneROAR
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Senior Spotlight!
Ashton Alig 🎓 💚 🐾
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💛 Love the Bus Month: Shoutout to Our Bus Aides

Bus aides play a huge role in keeping our buses safe, calm, and welcoming. They help students follow safety rules, offer support when it’s needed, and build positive relationships with our riders.

Thank you for your patience, awareness, and care—your presence makes a difference on every route, every day.

👉 Students and families: let a bus aide know how much you appreciate them!

Senior Spotlight!
Chastidy Smith 🎓 💚 🐾
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Panther Nation—let’s show out! 💚
Delta High School students get FREE admission this Thursday as our girls basketball team battles for a league title at Patrick Henry!
Let’s pack the stands and bring the pride! 🏀 🐾
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Senior Spotlight!
Myah Grant 🎓 💚 🐾
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💚 This National Counselor Week, we are celebrating the heart of our schools 💚
Thank you to our amazing school counselors for listening, encouraging, and helping our students grow, academically, socially, and emotionally. You truly make a difference every day! 🐾
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Senior Spotlight!
Karalynn Longnecker 🎓 💚 🐾
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Senior Spotlight!
Ellie Martinez 🎓 💚 🐾
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Save the Date! Kindergarten registration opens February 20, 2026 for the Class of 2039. More information coming soon!
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Senior Spotlight!
Abbie Burkhart 🎓 💚 🐾
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February is " Love the Bus" month. Each Monday this month, we’ll be highlighting the unsung heroes of our Transportation Department — the people who work every day to keep students safe, supported, and on the move. From behind the wheel to behind the scenes, we’re excited to celebrate the many roles that make student transportation possible.

Today, we start with our drivers. Thank You, Bus Drivers!

Every school day starts and ends with our bus drivers. They’re the first smile students see in the morning and the last “have a good night” they hear in the afternoon. Our drivers safely transport students in all kinds of weather, traffic, and schedules—always with patience and care.

Thank you to our bus drivers for the countless hours, early mornings, and dedication you bring to our students every day. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

👉 If you see your bus driver this week, give them a wave or a thank-you!

Throughout the semester, our Digital Photography students participate in a Top Photographer Challenge, each centered around a new theme. Student photos are shared anonymously with staff across the district, who vote based on how well the image stays within the theme, overall image quality, creativity and originality, composition, point of view, and the mood the photo creates.

Congratulations to Noah Etter, our winner for the “Food” theme.

We’ll be sharing more winning photos throughout the semester so stay tuned for more incredible student work.
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