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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