Contributed NEW SIGN — The new sign is one of several improvements being made at Buckeye Local High School.

CONNORVILLE — Buckeye Local High School is showing its pride with a brand-new sign on the building.

The lighted sign features the school’s initials and Panther logo and was part of an ongoing fund-raising campaign to improve and beautify the grounds. Principal Lucas Parsons said roughly $20,000 was raised for the endeavor and he was appreciative to those who supported the project.

“This was the main item of the PRIDE campaign. It was to have a lighted sign on the school building and we were able to raise the money to do that,” Parsons said. “It’s been in production for the last few months and we’re really excited.”

C.B. Orange Athletic Solutions of Pittsburgh was responsible for the sign’s installation. Funding also enabled officials to add new flags along the driveway to follow the theme while protective window film will be installed, and Parsons said there will be more branding throughout the building.

He initially contacted stakeholders via letter seeking support for the cause and donors have ranged from businesses and organizations to parents and BLHS alumni. Parsons noted the site received a much-needed facelift and follows other improvements made by the district, including a new HVAC system, exterior lighting, tree removal and trimming, improved drainage and fresh blacktop along Panther Drive and the school parking lot.

School officials also updated the trophy case and made plans to transform the media center into a student lounge for students as part of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program. The idea was to tie it into the PBIS-related Class Cup program and each week winners could utilize the space during their flex period.

Parsons said the overall goal is to bolster support of the school system.

“We just want to bring pride back to Buckeye Local,” he said.