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About Us
In 1969, the political divisions of Freeport, Buffalo
and South Buffalo merged to form the Freeport Area School District.
Located along the banks of the Allegheny River, at the mouth of Buffalo
Creek, the Freeport Area School District is situated approximately 30
miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
The historical development of the district can be traced from its
emergence as a river community in the late 1700's and agricultural
interests during the early 1800's to the development of railroads,
mining, and some industry in the 1900's to the present state of
agriculture and light industry
The education program of the district is an outgrowth
of the many expressed needs within a rural community that is slowly
evolving into a suburban one. A commitment has been made to provide a
quality education for all students. The philosophical basis upon which
the program of the Freeport Area School District rests is essentially
one that is comprehensive and flexible enough to provide each student
with the basic tools, understanding and attitudes to enable him/her to
function successfully in our society.
Freeport Area School District community is made up of
the Borough of Freeport and South Buffalo Township, in the southwest
corner of Armstrong County, and Buffalo Township in the southeast
corner of Butler County, encompassing a region approximately ten miles
out from Freeport, in north, northeast, and westerly directions.
Freeport, along the Allegheny River about thirty miles from Pittsburgh,
is a quiet though progressive small town nestled between the high
ridges that characterize the Appalachian region. Though not highly
industrialized itself, the community is connected by fine roadways to
some of the finest research and educational establishments in
Pennsylvania. These features, the naturally pleasant physical
environment, and the friendly type of people already making up the
community are contributing to a rapid increase of population and
business opportunities
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