Hopewell Area School  Board gave unanimous approval last night to establish Christa Harmotto Day in the district on the second Friday in October, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  Harmotto-Dietzen was captain of the US Women’s Volleyball team that won the bronze in Rio de Janiero earlier this month. Superintendent Dr. Michelle Miller said last Sunday’s celebration  honoring Harmotto Dietzen  was wonderful  Dr. Miller thanked board president Dave Bufalini for spearheading the event .  Bufalini said it was a team effort with assistance from staff. Dr. Miller  announced there is a pilot program for third graders during this current school year  where they will receive a pass/fail grade for science and social studies.  She said third grade is a critical year , they are reading to learn , and it allows them to join the content.  She said,” we’ll give it a try and see how it works. ” The Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association will conduct blood lipid screening for seventh graders on March 15, 2017.  Cost of the test is $5.. all students participating will be provided with breakfast.  Dr. Miller said  Beaver County is one of the only counties that has a cancer and heart association. The Viking Marching Band request to travel to New York City 4/28-4/30 2017 was approved. Mike Shuleski’s request for the jv and varsity baseball teams to go to spring training  at the Ripken facilities in Myrtle Beach, S.C. .March 29-April 2, 2017.  Dr. Miller said they attended spring training  there before. The board accepted the resignation of Rob Tapler 1st assistant golf coach effective 8/29/16.  Mark Musulin was appointed to replace Tapler at a stipend of $1,602.00. Next meeting is September 27 at 7 p.m.