Formed in 1981, the school district covers 13-1/2 square miles, is composed of 12 municipalities with 21k residences, and approximately 3,500 students yearly. The district provide a wide array of education and extra-curricular opportunities to develop academically, athletically and socially. And is dedicated to excellence in the classroom, with the primary emphasis placed on quality instruction and student achievement. Additionally, the district is committed to developing community support and citizen involvement within the district. It is part of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

Woodland Hills School District makes students its first priority. The District provides each student with an excellent educational experience that is driven by the highest expectations and prepares students for meaningful participation in all facets of society.

WHSD Core Values

• Safe and secure environment
• Challenging curriculum
• Permission to dream

SCHOOLS / BUILDINGS
Woodland Hills Senior High School – Grades 9-12; 2550 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-244-1100 (fax 412-242-2344) https://www.whsd.net/our-schools/senior-high-school
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy – Grades 6-8; 7301 Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, PA 15218, 412-731-5816 (fax 412-731-2512) https://www.whsd.net/our-schools/dickson-preparatory-steam-academy
Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy – Grades K-5; 241 Maple Avenue, Edgewood, PA 15218, 412-731-2238 (fax 412-679-1714) https://www.whsd.net/our-schools/edgewood-elementary-steam-academy
Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy – Grades K-5: 126 Monroeville Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145, 412-824-2450 (fax 412-824-2561) https://www.whsd.net/our-schools/turtle-creek-elementary-steam-academy
Wilkins Elementary STEAM Academy – Grades K-5; 362 Churchill Road, Wilkins Township, PA 15235, 412-824-3231 (fax 412-679-1873) https://www.whsd.net/our-schools/wilkins-elementary-steam-academy
Woodland Hills Online Academy – Grades K-12, Cyber Programs – https://www.whsd.net/our-schools/woodland-hills-online-academy – The Woodland Hills Online Academy is a teacher-led online learning option for students who reside in the Woodland Hills School District who will be entering grades K-12. The Academy utilizes Accelerate Education for grades K-5 and Edgenuity Courseware for grades 6-12. Students, who enroll in the academy, are able to create a flexible schedule and work from any remote area while being able to still participate in all activities, sports, clubs, and programs. Additionally, students who participate in the Woodland Hills Online Academy will enjoy all the benefits of being a Woodland Hills’ student, including earning a Woodland Hills School District diploma and participating in graduation ceremonies.

Woodland Hills School District Administration – 531 Jones Avenue, North Braddock, PA 15104 (formerly known as Ben Fairless school)

Rankin Community Center – Rankin, PA 15104 (formerly known as Rankin Promise)  Hello@rankincommunitycenter.com

School Board Members are elected by Regions. Boroughs Included in Regions:
Region 1 — Churchill, Wilkins, Chalfant and Turtle Creek
Region 2 — Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale and Edgewood
Region 3 — Forest Hills, Braddock Hills, North Braddock and East Pittsburgh 

Social Media –

• School District – X @WoodlandHillsSD @WoodlandHillsHS @woodyhigh_ad, IG @WoodlandHillsSD, YouTube Woodland Hills, FB @WoodlandHillsSD
• Central Administration – FB @WHSDCentralAdmin, X @WHSD_CD, IG @whsd_centraladmin, TikTok @whsd_centraladmin, YouTube Woodland Hills Central Admin
• Schools and Groups  – FB @WoodlandHillsHighSchool, @DicksonSTEAMAcademy, @EdgewoodSTEAMAcademy, @TurtleCreekSTEAMAcademy, @WilkinsSTEAMAcademy, @WoodlandHillsWHOA, @WoodlandHills.transportation, @WoodyHighAD, @WHHSMusical

First Day Grades 1 – 12 Woodland Hills Sd Schools – 2024-0811 – 8/20/24 (August 14 New Teacher Orientation, August 15 Opening Day (3 – 3:30) August 16 In-Service (8 – 1), August 19 Clerical Day Grades 1-12, Kindergarten Orientation)
August 20 First Day Grades 1-12
August 21 First Day Pre-K & Kindergarten – 2024-0812 – 8/21/24

Woodland Hills SD Reorganization/Legislative Meeting – held in December

Woodland Hills School Real Estate Tax Due Date – 2024-0513 – Due Date: At discount by August 31, deadline is October 31

7/31/24: We’re thrilled to announce that on August 1, we will be launching our new district website. With a familiar layout, it’s now better organized, cleaner, and more responsive than ever. Check it out beginning August 1 and explore the new features designed to help our families and community members stay informed. https://www.whsd.net/

8/1/24:  The Woodland Hills School District is continuing to make strides with fiscal responsibility. A year after issuing the first tax reduction to residents in district history, Woodland Hills now ranks 17th in Allegheny County in millage rate. In 2021, the district had the fourth highest rate in the county. Woodland Hills is one of only two districts among the 43 public school districts in the county to reduce its millage from 2021 to 2024. “Being a fiscally responsible district requires very difficult decisions from our administrators every year,” Woodland Hills School District superintendent Dr. Daniel Castagna said. “By taking this disciplined approach, we are demonstrating our commitment to our families by trying to provide them with some modest, sustained financial relief that was long overdue. At the same time, we’ve been able to increase our enrollment in each of the past two years, enhance the support and resources we offer, and provide new opportunities to students at all grade levels.” For more: https://www.whsd.net/apps/news/article/1946821?

10/24/24: The November School Board Committee Meeting has been moved from Wednesday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 – which is Election Day – is now a Flexible Instruction Day/Learn From Home Day for all Woodland Hills School District students.

10/24/24: WHHS Pre-school starts October 28. Woody High Child Development Preschool now enrolling 3–5-year-old children. Fall session beings 10/28/24. Play based Learning, Interactive, Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am – 12;05 pm. Call or email now to hold a spot!! 412-244-1100 ext. 5303 Mrs. Kotnik – kotnch@whsd.us. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=954629493141916&set=a.502002315071305

11/12/24: The students of Dickson STEAM Academy have embarked on an important lesson of service, sacrifice, honor, and duty in preparation of Veterans Day 2024. The school partnered with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to create a Field of Flags in front of the main entrance of the building. Students helped to place 620 flags on the front lawn, with each flag placed representing the $620 collected for disabled vets. This effort has transformed the outdoor space into a patriotic memorial, all to honor local veterans and raise critical funds to support our ill and injured military heroes. On Thursday, November 7, students had the opportunity to meet members of Alpha Company 876th Brigade Engineer Battalion of the Pennsylvania National Guard, which visited the school with one of their armored Humvees. Dickson teacher Mr. Gary Sandy serves in the unit, where he has the rank of sergeant first class. Students were able to sit inside the vehicle and learn more about the role it plays in serving the country, as well as its various capabilities. The project was spearheaded by Dickson teacher Mr. Adam Forgie. The students would like to thank Alpha Company 876 BEB Engineers from the PA National Guard, Jobe Funeral Home of Turtle Creek, WHEA, and all of those who donated and time supporting this effort.