Mars Area School Districtis a public school district in Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 46 square miles (120 km2) and serves the communities ofMarsandValenciaBoroughs as well asAdams TownshipandMiddlesex TownshipinButler County.
| Mars Area School District | |
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| Address | |
545 Route 228
Mars ,Butler County,Pennsylvania,16046United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°41′37″N79°58′43″W/ 40.6936°N 79.9785°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Students and staff | |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
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| Website | marsk12 |
The earliest known school in the district was the Denny School, opened in 1796 in Middlesex Township. The current configuration of the district was formed in 1960 when the Mars and Valencia Boroughs combined with Adams and Middlesex Townships to form the Mars Area School District.
The Mars Area School District consists of five schools. TheMars Area Primary Centerfor students in Kindergarten through 1st grade, theMars Area Elementary Schoolfor students in 2nd through 4th grade, theMars Area Centennial Schoolfor students in 5th through 6th grade, theMars Area Middle Schoolfor students in 7th through 8th grade, and theMars Area High Schoolfor students in 9th through 12th grade.
Extracurriculars
editThe district offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and a sports program. The Mars sports teams are called the Fightin' Planets with the school colors being navy and gold.