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Congratulations to Samantha Cole for receiving the High School Student of the Month Award.

Congratulations to Samantha Cole for receiving the High School Student of the Month Award.


8th grade team at EQT's Mechanical Design Competition.

Our 8th grade team at EQT's Mechanical Design Competition.  They won best Teamwork! 

Newly retired WTAE news anchor, Michelle Wright visits DLE and reads to them.

David Leech Elementary School was excited to welcome Michelle Wright WTAE back to celebrate Read Across America Week! 📚

Michelle shared a story with our students and took time to answer their thoughtful questions. It was a wonderful experience that encouraged a love of reading and sparked great conversations. Thank you, Michelle, for spending part of your day with our students!

Congratulations to Isabella Lloyd for being the Middle School student of the month!

Congratulations to Isabella Lloyd for being the Middle School Student of the Month!

Congratulations to John Cook for being the High School Student of the Month!

Congratulations to John Cook for being the High School Student of the Month!

The following students, along with director Angeles Ondish, represented Leechburg at the 2026 PMEA District 3 Band Festival at Clarion Area High School this past weekend. They all worked incredibly hard, rehearsing for several hours each day, and put on an amazing performance! A special congratulations to Jillian Boarts, who will be advancing to the Region level in March! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students: Chloe Mundt, Jillian Boarts, Isabella Robinson, Joseph Stanonis

The following students, along with director Angeles Ondish, represented Leechburg at the 2026 PMEA District 3 Band Festival at Clarion Area High School this past weekend. They all worked incredibly hard, rehearsing for several hours each day, and put on an amazing performance! A special congratulations to Jillian Boarts, who will be advancing to the Region level in March!

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students: Chloe Mundt, Jillian Boarts, Isabella Robinson, Joseph Stanonis

The following students, along with director Angeles Ondish, represented Leechburg at the 2026 PMEA District 3 Band Festival at Clarion Area High School this past weekend. They all worked incredibly hard, rehearsing for several hours each day, and put on an amazing performance! A special congratulations to Jillian Boarts, who will be advancing to the Region level in March! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students: Chloe Mundt Jillian Boarts Isabella Robinson Joseph Stanonis

The following students, along with director Angeles Ondish, represented Leechburg at the 2026 PMEA District 3 Band Festival at Clarion Area High School this past weekend. They all worked incredibly hard, rehearsing for several hours each day, and put on an amazing performance! A special congratulations to Jillian Boarts, who will be advancing to the Region level in March!

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students: Chloe Mundt, Jillian Boarts, Isabella Robinson, Joseph Stanonis

Jillian Boarts and Vivian Kennerdell proudly representing Leechburg at the Alle-Kiski Honors Band at Burrell

Jillian Boarts and Vivian Kennerdell proudly representing Leechburg at the Alle-Kiski Honors Band at Burrell 

Congratulations to Hadley Vargo on being our Middle School Student of the Month!

Congratulations to Hadley Vargo on being our Middle School Student of the Month!

Congratulations to Brooke Cuffia on being our High School Student of the Month!

Congratulations to Brooke Cuffia on being our High School Student of the Month!

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We thank our School Board members for their dedication, leadership, and continued service to our students and community! Your commitment truly makes a difference. From left to right: Mr. Anthony Townsend, Mr. Joseph Lepish, Ms. Danielle Reinke, Ms. Candi Stewart, Ms. Rebecca Blas, Mr. Neill Brady, Mr. Darius Lovelace, Mr. Andrew Pallus. Missing from photo- Mrs. Melanie Knight

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We thank our School Board members for their dedication, leadership, and continued service to our students and community! 

From left to right: Mr. Anthony Townsend, Mr. Joseph Lepish, Ms. Danielle Reinke, Ms. Candi Stewart, Ms. Rebecca Blas, Mr. Neill Brady, Mr. Darius Lovelace, Mr. Andrew Pallus.  Missing from photo- Mrs. Melanie Knight

The following students, accompanied by Mr. Orange, proudly represented our school at the 2026 PMEA D3 Chorus, Brockway HS, January 7-9! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students: Rylee Nelson, Mary Hosler, Carson McDermott, Jillian Boarts, Dean Sanders

The following students, accompanied by Mr. Orange, proudly represented our school at the 2026 PMEA D3 Chorus, Brockway HS, January 7-9! 
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students: Rylee Nelson, Mary Hosler, Carson McDermott, Jillian Boarts, Dean Sanders

Students work to organize a generous donation facilitated by the United Way with funding from Duquesne Light Co., and in kind donations from Giant Eagle.

Students work to organize a generous donation facilitated by the United Way with funding from Duquesne Light Co., 

and in kind donations from Giant Eagle.

Mrs. Crooks and Mrs. Shearer took a group of students to the Children's Cooking Connection where they learned how to make homemade pizza!

Mrs. Crooks and Mrs. Shearer took a group of students to the Children's Cooking Connection.

They learned how to make homemade pizza!

Mrs. Crooks and Mrs. Shearer took a group of students to the Children's Cooking Connection where they learned how to make homemade pizza!

Mrs. Crooks and Mrs. Shearer took a group of students to the Children's Cooking Connection. 

They learned how to make homemade pizza!

Interact Club partnered with Trooper Rice, Dave Vasbinder (owner of FC Beer & Pop) and the AICDAC to complete Project Sticker Shock.

Interact Club partnered with Trooper Rice, Dave Vasbinder (owner of FC Beer & Pop) and the AICDAC to complete Project Sticker Shock.

Stickers were placed on all the products as a reminder, that providing alcohol to minors is illegal.

2025 Varsity Football Team Photo

2025 Varsity Team- Photo by: Larry Johns Photography by Kelly Grabiec

On October 14, 2025 Michelle Ferretti and Angela Vigna accepted a grant from the Armstrong County Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000. This generous donation will fund the Providing Alternatives To Hunger (PATH) program for the entire school year.

On October 14, 2025 Michelle Ferretti and Angela Vigna accepted a grant from the Armstrong County Community Foundation in the amount of $15,000. This generous donation will fund the Providing Alternatives To Hunger (PATH) program for the entire school year.  

Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Queen, Chloe Szymanski!

Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Queen, Chloe Szymanski! 

This year's Homecoming Queen, Chloe Szymanski escorted by Noah Pugh

 This year's Homecoming Queen, Chloe Szymanski escorted by Noah Pugh

2025 Homecoming Court and their escorts

2025 Homecoming Court     Photo Credit: Angela Vigna

2025 Homecoming Court

Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court!  Photo credit: Angela Vigna

CNX Mentorship Dura Bond Field Trip on 9/23/25

CNX Mentorship Dura Bond Field Trip on 9/23/25

Varsity cheerleaders and Varsity football celebrating a victory over Riverview

Varsity Cheerleaders and Football team celebrating a victory over Riverview

Leechburg Cheerleaders hosting a Mini Cheer Camp

Leechburg Cheerleaders hosting a Mini Cheer Camp 

5th graders posing with their sign "5th Grade Believes in BLUE" for elementary night at the football game.

5th grade ready for Elementary Night at the football game

2025 Jr. High Football team picture

Jr. High Football Team

2025 Leechburg Volleyball

Photo credit: McCorkle Media

3rd grade ready for Elementary Night at the football game. Their sign reads "Take Note- 3rd grade says the Blue Devils are:" and each Post-It note lists something different.

3rd Grade ready for Elementary Night

Senior Cheerleaders and Football players at our annual bonfire

Seniors

2025-2026 Marching Band and Colorguard

2025-2026 Marching Band and Colorguard

2025/2026 Varsity Cheerleaders

Varsity Cheerleaders

Students participating in the flag project

Students participating in the flag project

Placing flags at our local cemeteries

Placing flags at our local cemeteries

Students and Staff packed 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger

Students and Staff packed 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger

2025 Track & Field Team

2025 Track & Field 

Thank you Michelle Wright for visiting DLE and reading to our students!

Thank you Michelle Wright for visiting DLE and reading to our students! 

Congratulations to our 8th grade students who participated in the Williams Mechanical Design Competition at Penn State Fayette and took 2nd place!

Congratulations to our 8th grade students who participated in the Williams Mechanical Design Competition at Penn State Fayette and took 2nd place!

Junior county choir hosted by LASD

Junior County Choir hosted by LASD

Micky Morandini, sporting his Leechburg hat at the PA State baseball Coaches Association conference

 Mickey Morandini, sporting his Leechburg hat at the PA State Baseball Coaches Association Conference

Mr. Shimer with Micky Morandini, sporting his Leechburg hat

Mr. Shimer with Mickey Morandini, sporting his Leechburg hat

Dr. Nix, Dr. Keibler, and Mrs. Sorisio accepting the National Blue Ribbon award on behalf of our District

Dr. Nix, Dr. Keibler, and Mrs. Sorisio accepting the National Blue Ribbon award on behalf of our District. Many congratulations to the David Leech Elementary school staff and students. You are officially a Blue Ribbon School. This is the highest accomplishment in education. Hard work and extra effort pays off!

Choose Kindness bulletin board
Leechburg High School Building- 100 year celebration plaque

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The Secret Garden tickets on sale now!

THE SECRET GARDEN
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The enchanting, Tony Award-winning musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 novel is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
The Secret Garden is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, www.concordtheatricals.com.
Spring sports official practices start March 2, 2026. Register through BigTeams.

Spring Sports

The first official practice date at Leechburg is March 2, 2026.
Evergreen After School Club

Evergreen After School Club

Registration is now open for 2025-2026 Leechburg Evergreen! (^Click the words "Evergreen After School Club" to complete an application )
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The Leechburg Area School District is a small, public school district serving the communities of Leechburg Borough and Gilpin Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and West Leechburg Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Leechburg Area School District services approximately 800 students from a population of approximately 6,000 residents. It is comprised of 3 schools: one middle school for grades 6-8, one high school for grades 9-12 and one elementary school for grades Pre K-5.
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