School Bus Delays and Cancellations Due to Bus Driver Shortage
Pittsford Schools continues to be impacted by a shortage of bus drivers. We ask for your support and partnership as the daily plans for morning and afternoon runs are in constant flux due to medical leaves, illness, planned absences and jury duty. We anticipate that bus driver availability may become even more limited during the winter months and flu season, compounding an already difficult situation. Families may feel the impact of this in delayed/canceled bus runs to and from school, as well as the cancellation of extra-curricular and athletic bus runs.
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Meeting Notice
The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at Barker Road Middle School. The Board expects to enter into an executive session for the purpose of discussing a particular person, where no official business will be conducted.
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: Supporting the Community During the Holiday Season and Beyond
As we enter this season of giving, I want to take a moment to recognize the spirit of community and care that makes Pittsford Schools unique. The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but they can also be challenging for families who may be struggling and in need of support. Ensuring that our students and their families feel welcomed, valued, and supported is at the heart of our District’s mission, and...
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Moody’s Investors Service Reaffirms Pittsford Schools' Aa1 Rating
Fiscal responsibility and stability are top priorities for Pittsford Central School District. The District’s ongoing success in maintaining fiscal wellbeing was recognized with an Aa1 credit rating from Moody's Investors Service. The Aa1 rating has been consistently awarded to Pittsford Schools for more than 25 years...
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Board of Education Honors Pittsford Pride Recipients
Nine students received the Pittsford Pride Citizenship Recognition Award during the November 12, 2024, Board of Education Meeting for demonstrating excellent citizenship and positive leadership. Congratulations to the following students...
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Electric School Buses in New York State and Pittsford
As part of its climate agenda, New York has set ambitious goals for the electrification of school bus fleets. The State encourages school districts to prioritize electric bus purchases in their procurement plans. Specifically, New York aims to have a fully electrified fleet by 2035, emphasizing the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuel-powered buses...
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Energy Performance Contracts Allow for Cost Savings through Efficiency Upgrades
As part of PCSD’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and sustainability, it is considering the approval of another Energy Performance Contract (EPC). These contracts offer a structured approach to energy efficiency upgrades allowing schools to reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and improve educational environments. This allows the District to make much needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements without an increase in taxes...
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On Stage this Winter!
Mark your calendar for exciting productions set to go onstage this winter at Pittsford Schools. From December 12-14, MHS presents "The Play that Goes Wrong, HS Edition;" from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, BRMS presents the musical "Anastasia, Youth Edition;" and from February 6-8, CRMS presents the musical "Annie." Tickets are on sale at...
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Intergenerational Club Connects Students with Seniors for Friendship and Fun
Sutherland High School’s Intergenerational Club bridges the gap between local high school-aged students and senior citizens. The club was founded in 2023 by Sutherland student Chloe Cunniffe who first saw the need for more interaction between generations after the isolation she and others experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. To launch the club, Cunniffe met with the Town...
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We're Hiring!
Pittsford Central School District has openings for a number of positions. Learn more and apply today at pittsfordschools.org/jobopportunities.
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20 Students Earn a Spot on the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra
Congratulations to the 20 Pittsford Central School District students who were selected to be part of the 2024-25 Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO). The HYSO’s first concert of the year is on Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m. in Hochstein Performance Hall.
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Students Write Letters to Honor Flight Veterans
Students at Calkins Road Middle School wrote over 70 letters to veterans taking part in the Honor Flight Mission to Washington DC. These brave men and women visited the war memorial and recognized fallen soldiers during this once in a lifetime trip. In their letters, students thanked them for their service, wished them a safe trip and asked them questions...
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Coach Marty Keating - One of Pittsford’s All-time Winningest Coaches - Recognized for 52 Years of Leadership
Varsity Swim and Dive Coach Marty Keating was honored on October 8, 2024, for his 52 years of coaching at Pittsford Schools. Under his tutelage, Pittsford’s Girls Swimming and Diving teams have won 22 consecutive Section V titles...
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Capital Project Construction Update
As Phase I of the capital project residents voted on in March 2023 wraps up, Phase II is beginning. Phase II plans have been sent to the State Education Department (SED) where they passed the architectural review and are now being assessed for their engineering integrity. Once these plans are released from SED, Pittsford Central School District will create bid specifications and invite prospective contractors to review the plans and...
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Use StopFinder App to be Notified of School Bus Cancellations and Changes
In recent months, Pittsford Schools has shared information about StopFinder, a new app the Transportation Department is using to communicate bus information. By now, parents/guardians should have received multiple emails to subscribe to StopFinder by using a link provided in that email which is specific to their child(ren). For the app to work, parents/guardians must first subscribe to StopFinder and then download the free and secure app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store...
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Homecoming Highlights
Homecoming 2024 was a hit! Highlights included fun theme days, pep rallies, multiple athletic competitions throughout the week and a homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, September 28. Pittsford’s 2024 Hall of Fame inductees were recognized...
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On Stage this Fall!
Pittsford Central School District has an exciting lineup of musicals and plays this year that you won't want to miss. Three productions are on the horizon with the CRMS Grade 6 musical "Finding Nemo Jr." on October 25-26; the Sutherland High School drama "Radium Girls" on November 7-9, and the Mendon High School Drama “The Play That Goes Wrong - High School Edition” on December 12-14.
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Thornell Road Students Win NYS Archives Student Research Award
Congratulations to the Thornell Road Elementary School students who won the 2024 NYS Archives Partnership Trust Student Research Award for grades 4-5...
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32 Pittsford Seniors Recognized in 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program
Pittsford Central School District congratulates its 16 Semifinalists and 16 Commended Students recently recognized in 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Pittsford’s Semifinalists are among the 16,000 highest-scoring entrants and Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 entrants selected from an initial pool of 1.3 million students...
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A Message from Transportation about Bus Routes and Stops
We understand that transportation is an important part of your child’s school day and want to take a moment to explain how bus routes and stops are determined to ensure everyone's safety and efficiency. As guided by the Commissioner of Education...
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Religious Observances
Differences in culture, gender, generations, backgrounds, and religion shape who we are as a school community. Parents have a right to determine when their children will be absent from school because of a religious observance. Students will not be penalized or suffer prejudicial consequences for an excused absence for religious observance and will be allowed reasonable opportunities to make up work missed during such absences...
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Pre-register on Visitor Aware to Speed up School Entry Process
Parents/guardians are encouraged to pre-register in the new Visitor Aware system prior to visiting schools. With this new screening software, school visitors will now use an iPad and their valid photo identification to register in the new Visitor Aware software system for admittance to a building.
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Colden Forney Selected to Wear Jersey #9 for Second Consecutive Season
During a brief ceremony before the start of the MHS varsity soccer game on September 11, 2024, Mendon High School senior Colden Forney was awarded jersey # 9 for the second year in a row, in honor of alum Todd Pelino who was killed on 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center...
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Inclusivity Advisory Committee Seeks Volunteer Committee Members
The Pittsford Central School District is seeking two qualified volunteers to serve on its Inclusivity Advisory Committee to provide guidance to the Superintendent of Schools regarding systems, structures, policies, regulations and experiences related to inclusivity...
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We're Hiring!
Pittsford Central School District has openings for a number of positions. Learn more and apply today at pittsfordschools.org/jobopportunities.
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Summer Construction on Main Entrances
The hardening of all school entrances was the focus of the summer construction work which will continue into the fall. Some schools will have...
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Students in Pittsford’s Extended School Year Program Go to Camp with the Buffalo Bills
Students from Pittsford Schools’ Extended School Year program were all smiles as they visited the Buffalo Bills’ Training Camp at St. John Fisher University. They met the players, received autographs and watched some live action practice.
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Administrator Appointments and Promotions
The Board of Education approved the appointment and promotion of four administrators...
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PCSD Honor Rolls
Pittsford Central School District is proud to announce the names of Pittsford students who have earned a place on the June 2024 Honor Rolls. Congratulations to our students who have achieved academic honors! View honor rolls...
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Board of Education Modifies Leadership Structure
At the July 9, 2024, Board of Education Reorganization Meeting the Board of Education elected its leadership members. The Board of Education also modified its leadership structure for the 2024-2025 school year and added the position of President-Elect. With this addition, the Board elected Robin Scott as President, Jeff Casey as President-Elect, and Sarah Pelusio as Vice President.
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Benzan Promoted to Director of Equity, Inclusion and Personnel
Orlando Benzan has been promoted to serve as the Director of Equity, Inclusion and Personnel for the Pittsford Central School District. His position was elevated to the director level to include oversight and expanded responsibilities in Human Resources...
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Students Win Statewide Math Tournament for Second Consecutive Year
Congratulations to the team of three Thornell Road Elementary School students who placed first among all fifth-graders in the statewide...
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Fourth Grade Students Share their Book with Local Veterans Featured in their Stories
Mrs. Stevens-Oliver’s fourth grade class at Thornell Road Elementary School presented its book, “Patriotic People, Stories of Our Veterans,” and a quilt created from their illustrations, at a May 22 ceremony...
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Casts and Crews of Pittsford Musicals Win Numerous RBTL Stars of Tomorrow Awards
Mendon and Sutherland High School’s theatre students were recently honored and celebrated at the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s (RBTL) Stars of Tomorrow gala awards night. Congratulations to...
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Pittsford Students Earn Second Place Wins at Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Pittsford Schools’ Odyssey of the Mind teams earned 2nd place category wins in the WORLD finals held in Iowa against students from the U.S., Hong Kong, Poland, Korea, China, Japan, Germany, Mexico and more!
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JRE Student Named Finalist in 2023-2024 Kid Fiction Writing Contest
Jefferson Road Elementary fourth grader Maddie Lincoln was named as a finalist for Scholastic’s Storyworks 2023-2024 Kid Fiction Writing Contest! Maddie's story, "A Rat-ical New Friendship"...
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High School Honor Rolls
Pittsford Central School District is proud to announce the names of Pittsford high school students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the school year. View Honor Rolls...
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CRMS Student Named Semifinalist in National Math Competition
Ben Song, an eighth-grader at Calkins Road Middle School, was recently named as a Countdown Round Semifinalist at the 2024 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Competition...
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2024-2025 School Budget Passes
The Pittsford Central School District 2024-2025 School Budget Passed. Thank you to the PCSD community for your support...
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Pittsford Students Earn a Combined 43 Scholastic Awards
Pittsford high school students were the recipients of 43 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and one National Gold Medal for...
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A Message from Superintendent Pero: 2024-25 Budget, Accolades and Appreciation
It is hard to believe that we are already in May. In a blink of an eye we will graduating our seniors and preparing for the 2024-2025 school year...
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New Hardened Entrances and Intruder Locks Installed at all Schools
Phase 1 of the capital project that voters approved in 2023 is off to a good start. Intruder locks for internal doors are mostly installed with the remainder being fitted this summer. These upgraded locking...
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Two New Elementary School Principals Announced
Richard Albano was named the Principal of Mendon Center Elementary School where he previously served as Assistant Principal for the past seven years. Jeffrey Pollard was named the Principal of Allen Creek Elementary School. Pollard comes to Pittsford from the Rush-Henrietta School District...
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MHS Senior Named New York State Youth Poet Laureate
Pittsford Mendon High School Senior OlaRose Ndubuisi has been named the 2024 New York State Youth Poet Laureate by Urban Word and Teachers & Writers Collaborative in collaboration with Girls Write Now....
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Two Students Place at Statewide SkillsUSA Competition
The 2024 New York State SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships took place at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY from April 24-26.
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MHS AP Statistics Students Cinch 10 of the Top 12 spots in Data Analytics Competition
Pittsford Mendon AP Statistics students swept awards at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Pre-College Data Analytics Competition by landing 10 teams in the top 12 of the competition and placing first, second, and third.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Pittsford High Schools Among the Top
Pittsford Mendon and Sutherland High Schools were recognized in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools Rankings as the top two schools in Rochester and among the top 3% nationwide. According to the report...
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Considering Running for the Board of Education? President Robin Scott Shares Her Insights in New Video
Pittsford Schools’ Board of Education President Robin Scott invites you to take a look at how a Board of Education operates and how you can become involved, in this video by ACT for Education...
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Pittsford Teacher and Standards Leader Nicole Barry Appointed Teacher Center Director
Nicole Barry has been hired as the new Teacher Center Director, beginning July 1, 2024. She replaces Julie Barker who is retiring after many years of service...
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Winter Sports Athletes Earn Sectional, County and State Titles
Pittsford varsity athletes finished the winter sports season with multiple State, Sectional, County and All-Greater Rochester titles. Congratulations to our student athletes who excel both in their chosen sports and in the classroom....
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Pittsford is in National Spotlight for the CRMS Musical “Midnight at Midday: The Musical Tales of an Eclipse”
It’s not every day that a middle school musical makes the national news. But, if you follow Good Morning America, CBS Nightly News or The New York Times, students from the Calkins Road Middle School musical, “Midnight at Midday: The Musical Tales of an Eclipse,” were front and center in some national news coverage...
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Pittsford Students Celebrate Local Hero’s 102nd Birthday
As hundreds of thousands of people were preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse this past weekend, one local hero, World War II Veteran and friend of Pittsford Schools—Robert Persichitti—was preparing for his 102nd birthday...
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Take a Look at Teaching Club: Students Explore a Career in Education
The Take a Look a Teaching (TALAT) club, available at both Mendon and Sutherland High Schools, offers the opportunity for students to learn about education as a profession and help them decide if teaching is a good career choice for them. Learn more and view video...
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Military History Electives Foster Critical Thinking
The study of military history is a crucial element of civic participation and actively shapes students' growth in next-generation skills by enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Two courses currently offered in Pittsford high schools, Military History and...
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MHS Senior Gregory Demos Publishes a Paper in "Optical Engineering" Journal
Congratulations to Pittsford Mendon senior Gregory Demos, who recently published a paper in "Optical Engineering" as lead author. The paper, titled “Laser-damage performance of gallium-alloy liquid metal mirrors,” explores...
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Six Students Win Rochester Philharmonic League 2024 Young Artist Awards
Congratulations to the following students who won Rochester Philharmonic League 2024 Young Artist Awards...
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2024-25 District Calendar Approved by Board of Education
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 District Calendar at their Board of Education meeting on March 12, 2024. View it ...
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Honor Rolls Posted
Pittsford Central School District is proud to announce the names of students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll. Congratulations to our students who have achieved academic honors! View honor rolls...
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Mendon High’s OlaRose Ndubuisi Wins “Prudential Emerging Visionaries” Award
Mendon High School student OlaRose Ndubuisi won a Prudential Emerging Visionaries award for founding the Finding Scoliosis Kindly project, an initiative she created to compassionately increase the global awareness, support, management and treatment of scoliosis in young people...
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2024 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Congratulations to the Pittsford Central School District class of 2024 students who were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation! They are among 15,000 of the highest-scoring...
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Clayton Appointed Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education has appointed Heather Clayton as Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. The appointment follows a thorough search and interview process...
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SHS Senior Maureen Zhang Named a Top 300 Science Scholar
ongratulations to Sutherland High School student Maureen Zhang for being named a Top 300 Scholar in the 83rd Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. She was among ...
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Board of Education Honors Pittsford Pride Recipients
Eight students received the Pittsford Pride Citizenship Recognition Award during the January 9, 2024 Board of Education Meeting for demonstrating excellent citizenship and positive leadership. Congratulations to...
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RMSC Guest Speaker Shares Eclipse Facts with Cast of the CRMS Musical about an Eclipse
Guest Speaker Dan Schneiderman from Rochester Museum and Science Center shared interesting facts about solar eclipses during a December 8, 2023, visit with Calkins Road Middle School cast members of the new musical “Midnight at Midday: The Musical Tales of an Eclipse”...
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Pittsford Schools’ Security Officer Recognized with Pittsford Pride - Excellence in Service Award
Congratulations to security officer Alejandra Washington who received the Pittsford Pride – Excellence in Service Award at the November 28 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Pero and the Board of Education awarded her this recognition for consistently going above and beyond in her role with Pittsford Schools...
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“I Am Pittsford Schools”: Our Staff
Last year, Pittsford Central School District released a video highlighting the diversity of backgrounds that make up the student body at Pittsford Schools. Students of different ages, abilities, and gender identities shared in their own voices their unique stories. These genuine testimonies shared by these young learners not only resonated...
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Request ASL Interpreter Services
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter services are available by request for Pittsford Central School District events...
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Translate the PCSD Website into another Language
Did you know the Pittsford Schools website can be translated into more than 100 languages through the Google Translate feature...
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Reminder: If You See Something, Say Something
Informed, alert individuals play a critical role in keeping Pittsford Schools safe. Students, parents and staff are encouraged to follow the “See Something, Say Something” protocol...
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Resources for Parents – Support for Your Child through Trauma, Illness and Grief
Traumatic events, serious illnesses or deaths of family members, friends or members of the school community can have a profound impact on...
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