Taken from the By-Laws of Ridna Shkola of Pittsburgh - January 30, 1973
The purposes of (Ridna Shkola), as set forth in its Articles, are to:
Nurture and maintain Ukrainian culture and identity through the teaching of Ukrainian history, language, and the arts;
To cultivate an appreciation of the Ukrainian heritage in children and youth of Ukrainian descent;
To operate and maintain in western Pennsylvania a school of Ukrainian studies;
To provide an enriched environment for children and youth of Ukrainian descent through the exploration and mastery of another culture and tradition so as to promote a strong identification to the culture and tradition beloved by their parents and grandparents;
To prepare curriculum materials for use by other schools of Ukrainian studies.
We are proud of
Helping our students learn their Ukrainian heritage
Developing children into more confident Ukrainian speakers
Encouraging our students to embrace their Ukrainian culture
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day and Mothers Day with an on-stage performance from our students