Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

258 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 In the sprawling expanse of rural Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh, resides the Jefferson- Morgan School District. This area, closer to Morgantown than the bustling steel city itself, is home to a vibrant, tight-knit educational community, a lighthouse in the verdant landscape where eight hundred young minds converge from pre- kindergarten to 12th grade, guided by a dedicated force of seventy teachers. Jefferson-Morgan, despite its smaller size, sees not a limitation but a unique strength: a familial ethos that transcends the traditional academic sphere, allowing them to take a more personalized approach to student growth and learning. The district embraces an ethos encapsulated by the audacious motto: “Whatever it takes.” This spirit reflects their commitment to ensuring the success of every student, every teacher, and every staff member. I COMMUNITY- TION