Neshannock TownshipSchool District is a public school district located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The district serves Neshannock Township, Pennsylvania, a community featuring a variety of suburban-style homes. The district features Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Neshannock Jr/Sr High School. The current active superintendent of Neshannock Township School District is Dr. Terence P. Meehan, who became superintendent after Dr. Mary Todora and has been acting as superintendent since 2014. This school district hosts the Neshannock Lancers, displaying the school colors of red and white. Mission Statement Neshannock Township School District is committed to providing every student the opportunity to develop and utilize their academic and social skills through an exemplary, rigorous educational experience in a safe and caring environment. Student Activities Despite its small size, the school district offers an assortment of sports and extracurricular activities and has its fair share of issues. Students become involved in athletics such as football, cheerleading, Lancerettes, soccer, tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and baseball. Other various extracurricular activities are available as well such as National Honor Society, Student Council, Peer Leadership, Jr/Sr Class Play, National Art Honor Society, Spanish Club, French Club, Pep Club, Forensics and Linguistics, Musical, Choir, Band, Students of the Cross, Students Helping Students. Controversy In 2018, a teacher named Russell Barley, was arrested for possession and possible distribution of child pornography. Sports The Lancers won the state title in baseball in 2004. They finished the season with a 23–1 record. Neshannock's football program struggled in the late 80's to beginning of the new millennium. Recently, the program has turned around and frequents the post-season. Rival schools include Shenango, Mohawk, Laurel, and Union.
