McKeesport Area School District Athletics

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🚧 IMPORTANT NOTICE – McKEESPORT STADIUM TRACK & FIELD CLOSED 🚧

Due to ongoing construction, the McKeesport Stadium Track & Field Complex is CLOSED until further notice.

❌ No individuals are permitted to enter the track, field, stadium, or construction areas under any circumstances.

This closure is in place to ensure the safety of our students, athletes, staff, and community members while construction work is being completed.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as improvements are made to our facilities. Updates regarding reopening will be shared when they become available.

Thank you for your understanding.

McKeesport Area School District Athletics

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ McKeesport Cross Country – Grades 7-12 🐅

Ready to hit the trails and be part of something special this season?

📍 First Cross Country Practice
🗓 Monday, July 27
⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
📌 Renzie Park – by the Spray Park & Senior Citizen Building near the Tennis Courts

Students entering Grades 7 through 12 are welcome to join!

📧 Interested in running with the Tigers?
Please contact Coach Bacco at [email protected]

📲 SportsYou Code: KWF7-WVGG

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER
A completed Athletic Physical Packet is required in order to participate.

✔️ Physicals may be completed by your family doctor or Med Express
✔️ The entire packet must be completed
✔️ Packets must be turned in to the Athletic Office in advance

Come be part of the McKeesport Cross Country family and get ready for a great season! 🐅💪

As this year is coming to an end, we want to take a moment to say how much McKeesport Athletics is proud and excited to have Mr. Shaffer as a part of our new chapter of leadership with the Tigers! 🐅❤️💙

A dedicated educator, coach, and relationship-builder, Adam brings not only years of athletic leadership and game management experience, but also a deep understanding of what it means to be a McKeesport Tiger.

Having served our district for the past decade, his passion for student-athletes extends far beyond the field or court. His vision is rooted in academics, accountability, sportsmanship, personal growth, and creating opportunities that prepare our students for success in life.

Adam believes athletics is about more than wins and losses — it is about building healthy habits, learning teamwork, overcoming adversity, and developing well-rounded young people ready for their next steps.

His commitment to strengthening relationships with students, coaches, families, alumni, and our community reflects the very spirit of Tiger Pride.

As Adam shared:

“Tiger Pride is about being part of something bigger than yourself. It is the responsibility to positively represent the McKeesport Area School District and community while helping to create a well-balanced student-athlete culture.”

We are excited for the future of McKeesport Athletics and grateful to have a leader who values our traditions while embracing new ideas to continue building the Tiger brand.

Welcome to this new role, Adam — the future is bright for McKeesport Tigers Athletics!

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💙 Honoring Service. Celebrating Legacy. 💙❤️

The McKeesport Fallen Heroes Scholarship was proudly awarded this past weekend during the opening pregame ceremonies of the 8th Annual McKeesport K9 Classic Tournament.

Funds for this meaningful scholarship were raised through the Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial “Slugfust” Tournament held in April — continuing a legacy of service, sacrifice, and community.

The scholarship recognizes outstanding recipients pursuing further education in public safety or those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to serving and giving back to their communities through their achievements and involvement during high school.

🎓 Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
• Matt Sebelia
• Brian Jones
• Emily Eisenberg

Thank you to everyone who helped make this scholarship possible while honoring the memory and impact of our fallen heroes. Your support ensures these values of service, leadership, and community continue to live on through the next generation. 🇺🇸🐾❤️

🏀 Attention Future Middle School Lady Tigers! 🏀

There will be a meeting on Thursday (5/28) for all middle school girls interested in playing basketball next year.

📍 Location: Founders Hall Cafeteria
🕒 Time: During afternoon periods

Please wait to be called down by grade level before reporting to the cafeteria.

We look forward to seeing everyone interested in being part of Lady Tigers Basketball! ❤️💙🐯

🏀🔥 What a game today at Founder’s Hall Middle School!

The gym was PACKED as our teachers took on the Boys 7th & 8th Grade students in an exciting matchup full of energy, laughs, and school spirit! The students came ready to compete and brought the crowd to life from start to finish.

In the end, the teachers held on for the victory and earned bragging rights for another year with a 55-44 WIN! 👏🏀

Great job to everyone who participated and helped make it a fun and memorable event. We can’t wait for the rematch next year! 🐅💙❤️

Check out our stories for some live coverage of the game!