McKeesport Area School District administrators, the principals from Twin Rivers and Francis McClure elementary schools, members of McKeesport Fire Department and the leader of The Mentoring Village nonprofit organization pose for a picture with “Buddy Benches.” The benches were delivered to the district Thursday and will be installed at the elementary schools. The students on the benches, from left, are Hayden Montgomery, Brayden Hoover, Delaney Jackson, Taytum Jones, Mason Coker and Sadie Morgan.
“Hey buddy, what’s up?”It’s a question McKeesport resident Jeff Anderson recognizes and thinks young students might need to hear if they are struggling with issues in school, at home or with a bully.
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