The New Pittsburgh Courier names the members of the All-City High-School Football team, many hailing from Pittsburgh Brashear. Read the article here.
Several Pittsburgh Career and Technical Education (CTE) students recently participated in the District 9 Skills USA competition held January 20 and 21, 2009 at Central Westmoreland Career Center and the Somerset Career and Technical Center. The Skills USA mission is to help students become world-class workers and responsible American citizens. (more…)
Former CAPA student Isaiah Smith (Class of ’08) is performing at The Byham Theatre in Disney’s High School Musical on the following dates: Jan. 29, 30, 31, Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8.
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The Pittsburgh Public Schools Dental Hygienists and the Allegheny County Health Department remind you to:
Spare the Sweets, and Strike out Toothe Decay!
This Saturday, January 24, 2009, Pittsburgh Oliver High School will compete against Woodland Hills and Penns Manor High Schools on KDKA’s Hometown High Q. The show hosted by KDKA-TV’s Ken “The Quiz Master” Rice will air at 11:00 a.m. Be sure to tune and support Pittsburgh Oliver as they represent the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
The District’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Christopher M. Berdnik, will assume additional responsibilities as the District’s Acting Chief Operations Officer (COO). The Board approved the appointment at this evening’s Legislative Meeting. (more…)
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association has proclaimed January School Director Recognition Month. School Directors are elected locally and all serve without pay. Tonight Superintendent Mark Roosevelt recognized the District’s School Board Members for their service to the District, with the presentation of the book “Miss. Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten.” (more…)
Allderdice student reflects on the election of Barack Obama and the reform to expect.
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The 2009-10 calendar for the District’s eight Accelerated Learning Academies (ALAs) shortens the school day by 16 minutes and eliminates the last two days of school. The Board approved changes to the Accelerated Learning Academy calendar at this evening’s Legislative Meeting. (more…)
Students assembled in the morning to participate in a professional interactive dramatization of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Gregory G. Kenney. The dramatization brought to life four of Dr. King’s powerful speeches. The message highlighted by the production framed the importance of today’s event and set the stage for the viewing of the inauguration of President Obama. (more…)