Mina M Ardestani

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McNichols Educational Plaza wraps school year with annual Family PicnicMcNichols Educational Plaza held its annual Family Picnic on Monday afternoon, bringing students, families, staff and community partners together to mark the en

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Operation Warm provides students with hundreds of pairs of free sneakersHundreds of students in Lackawanna County are walking into summer with a new pair of sneakers.

Operation Warm partners with McNichols Plaza to give every student new shoesAt McNichols Plaza Elementary School in Scranton, excitement filled the air as students received brand-new shoes and socks, courtesy of Operation Warm, a nation

Sneakers for students: Operation Warm supports McNichols PlazaSCRANTON — The smiles on the students’ faces shined as bright as the new sneakers on their feet Wednesday morning at McNichols Educational Plaza in South Side. A group of volunteers from the …

Harlem Wizards to take on Scranton School District teachers, administratorsSCRANTON —The organizer of a basketball game between Scranton School District employees and a professional basketball team hopes it will be a slam dunk for the district. The Harlem Wizards will pla…

Festival of Trees winners announced

Preparing for the Stars Health Fair Clinic in ScrantonOrganizers are getting ready for the second Stars Health Fair clinic at McNichols Plaza Elementary School on June 5th in Scranton.

Swish for Support: Harlem Wizards vs. Scranton School DistrictGet ready for a memorable knight of family fun at Scranton High School this upcoming Friday, March 22!The Scranton High Knights Boys’ Basketball Booster Club (co-chaired by Karen Battaglia and Lori Barrett) has invited the talented, energetic Harlem

Learning from each other: With 62 different languages spoken in Scranton schools, McNichols celebrates diversitySCRANTON – Zulmarie Peraza brought fried cheese dogs and empanadas to school on Wednesday and waited nervously. The Puerto Rican specialties soon disappeared, as families at McNichols Plaza E…

Annual Back-to-School Bash and Resource Fair kicked off in ScrantonSCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of students will soon be heading back to classrooms across the region, and one school is helping families have what they need. The Annual Back-to…

Scranton's Story, Our Nation's StoryThrough the course of this project, we will explore the aspirational journey to fulfill our national ideals through the lens of Scranton, Pennsylvania, an iconic American city that has experienced many of the key elements of our nation’s experience: industrial era growth and decline, waves of immigration past and present, and Black and Indigenous experiences.

McNichols Plaza celebrates holidays around the worldClick here to view this item from thetimes-tribune.com.

McNichols Elementary holds back-to-school eventSCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Class is soon to be back in session, and with costs still on the rise, we see how schools are doing more than just ringing a bell and opening doors. This a…

Scranton elementary school holds Flag Day ceremonySCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday is Flag Day, and an event honoring Old Glory is being held in Scranton. Old Glory, a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, hope and so much more. “It…

Recycling helps Scranton school win bigA school in Scranton received an award Monday for going above and beyond with its recycling efforts.

Photos of the day: May 16, 2022.Check out our day in images to see the photos our photographers captured throughout Northeast Pennsylvania.

University of Scranton hosts science fair activities for elementary studentsBiology faculty members and students from the University of Scranton stopped by McNichols Plaza Elementary School today to demonstrate various science activities for fourth grade students. The students rotated through six stations. Some of the stations even featured small amphibians and reptiles.

McNichols Plaza Elementary students mark ‘Twosday’Students and teachers at McNichols Plaza Elementary in Scranton celebrated “Twosday” on Tuesday during school. The date featured all twos: 2/22/22. Students and teachers at McNichols wo…

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With nine sets of twins, McNichols Plaza seeing doubleSCRANTON — Staff and students at McNichols Plaza Elementary are seeing double.

The AZEK Company Participated in Backpack Giveaway - The Greater Scranton ChamberThe AZEK Company participated in McNichol’s Plaza Elementary School’s Annual Back to School Fair in the south side area of... Read More

Scranton elementary school hosts annual back to school fairSchool is about to start for students in Scranton. But before classes begin next week, students, parents, and teachers came together for the annual back to school fair at McNichols Plaza Elementary School. Students received school supplies, books- even back to school haircuts, all thanks to local businesses in the area. "Every year it's become larger," principal Mina Ardestani said Monday.

Scranton elementary school in first place in recycling contest to win school supplies A Scranton elementary school is competing to win $53,000 worth of school supplies-- and guess what? They're in first place right now! McNichols Plaza Elementary School is participating in the 2021 Colgate and Shoprite School Challenge. Schools from Pennsylvania and five other states are competing to win recycled plastic supplies. Colgate, ShopRite and TerraCycle are partnering for the contest. It all comes down to online votes- and the number of oral care items recycled until June 30.

Finding a way: Scranton educators make house calls, try to remove obstacles in virtual learningWith a folder of lessons in his hand, the principal of Northeast Intermediate School stepped around the potholes on the narrow street in Scranton’s Pine Brook neighborhood.

From teaching in an attic to learning at daycare, Scranton School District has 'different' first daySCRANTON — With desks empty and hallways silent, class resumed Tuesday in Lackawanna County’s largest school district.

First day for students in Scranton School District, elementary school hosts meet and greetMina Ardestani is entering her third year as principal of McNichols Plaza Elementary School. More than 10 years in education, plenty of 'first days' of school. But Tuesday's first day of school is by far the strangest- and most interesting. "I've been challenged in my career, but it's been a good challenge," Ardestani said. The big challenge- having students as young as five and six years old learn virtually, which is what's happening in the Scranton School District for the first quarter.

NEPA educators find unique ways to stay in touch with studentsWith her classroom empty, Lisa DeLeo called each of her 25 fourth graders to check in and tell them how much she misses them."I want them to know that even

Teachers parade through Scranton to see studentsEducators made signs and hopped in their cars for a parade.

Celebrating “family picnic” with the communitySCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) A school in the Scranton School District has many reason to celebrate at its yearly family picnic.

Northeast Woman: McNichols Plaza principal makes school fun to better kids’ livesMina Miraki Ardestani's path to today wasn't traditional but led her to right where she was meant to be.

Students in Scranton Receive Early Christmas GiftSCRANTON, Pa. — Hundreds of students in the Scranton school district are getting an early Christmas gift. Wells Fargo workers filled 800 backpacks with sc...

Scranton principal, others hiding children's books throughout regionSCRANTON — Carrying a stack of books through Connors Park, the principal of McNichols Plaza stopped at the slide, then the swingset and a picnic table.

McNichols Plaza Elementary School celebrates 40 yearsThe McNichols Plaza Elementary School in Scranton is celebrating 40 years of education.

Back-to-School Fair for Scranton StudentsSCRANTON, Pa. — There’s still one more week of summer break for students in the Scranton School District, but to help calm some nerves and prepare f...

Despite transitions and possible closures, Scranton schools open smoothlySCRANTON – Brightly colored messages, written in chalk, covered the sidewalk in front of McNichols Plaza Elementary on Wednesday morning. “We believe in you.” “Spread your w…

Collecting pledges leads to new garden at South Scranton schoolSCRANTON — Collecting pledges to turn off the water led to a big win at McNichols Plaza Elementary.

Lackawanna County Elementary School gets a New LookSCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – McNichols Plaza Elementary School in Scranton has a new look — thanks to the hard work of nearly one-hundred people — and a big donation!

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