LAWRENCE COUNTY

ELLWOOD CITY
Administrators: Frank P. Aloi, new superintendent; David McCommons new assistant to the superintendent; Alphonso Angelucci, new elementary school principal.
LAUREL
Administrators: Paula Vogler, new information management specialist.
Curriculum: Teachers are using a new computer program for online lesson plans.
NESHANNOCK
Renovations: Elementary school has been renovated with a new addition.
NEW CASTLE
Administrators: George Gabriel, new superintendent; Stanley Magusiak, special programs coordinator.
Renovations: Work continues on the $30 million junior/senior high school; pupils are expected to move into a new portion of the building after Christmas break.
SHENANGO
Administrators: Lawrence Connelly, new superintendent; Daniel Bell, new assistant superintendent; Michael Schreck, new junior high school principal.
Curriculum: New phonics-based reading program for elementary-age children.
UNION
Curriculum: Added psychology and journalism classes for high school pupils.
WILMINGTON
Administrators: Maryann Grubic, coordinator for special education.
Renovations: New football and soccer fields that include a renovated press box, new concession stand and restroom area.
NEW CASTLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Curriculum: New science curriculum for grades five through eight, based on the Christian Schools International Curriculum.