CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 Highlights The Pittsburgh Promise
Monday, January 31st, 2011Pittsburgh Promise Board Chairman Franco Harris shares the good news about The Promise on CNN » Watch the CNN Video
Archive for January, 2011
Statement of Sorrow from Pittsburgh Public Schools
Friday, January 28th, 2011The Pittsburgh Public Schools would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of David Barkley who passed away at the hospital shortly after collapsing at school yesterday, January 27, 2011. (more…)
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 recognizes Board Member, Mark Brentley, Sr.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 recognized Mr. Mark Brentley, Sr., Board Member of District 8 this morning with an assembly and recognition breakfast. Students performed two songs before Mr. Brentley was presented with a plaque of appreciation. Mr. Brentley then joined the members of the student council for a special breakfast. (more…)
Superintendent Lane to take Oath of Office at Upcoming Board Legislative Meeting
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
On Wednesday, January 26th, Superintendent Linda Lane, Ed.D will be sworn in as Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools at the evening’s Legislative Meeting. The Honorable Judge Kim Clark of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will conduct the ceremony.
CNN to Feature ‘The Pittsburgh Promise’ on AC360, Thurs., Jan. 27 Education Advancement Program Highlighted on CNN’s “Perry’s Principles”
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011Pittsburgh Steeler Hall of Fame member Franco Harris, Chairman of The Pittsburgh Promise, will be featured with Saleem Ghubril, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, and Promise Scholar Vanessa Thompson, were recently interviewed by Dr. Steve Perry of CNN’s “Perry’s Principles” for a special television and online segment that is currently scheduled to premiere this Thursday, Jan. 27 on AC360 at 11 p.m. (ET), and subsequently throughout next weekend on CNN and HLN. (more…)
Pittsburgh Faison 7th and 8th graders tour MSA Safety Company
Tuesday, January 25th, 20117th and 8th grade students from Pittsburgh Faison 5-8 took a field trip to MSA Safety Company and took a tour of the company. Students learned about the history of mining, how the company has evolved from producing the first light for the helmet for miners to producing other safety equipment for companies and occupations all over the world. (more…)
PPS Mascot Owlbert Einstein took part in 24th Annual Mascot Skate
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011Pittsburgh Public School’s mascot, Owlbert Einstein, took part in Pittsburgh CitiPark’s annual mascot ice skating event on Saturday at Schenley Park with other Pittsburgh area mascots.
District Finest to Perform at All City Senior Band and Choir Music Festival
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011The Pittsburgh Public Schools All-City Senior Band and Choir Music Festival will be held to celebrate the amazing musical talents of District students this Thursday night at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 at 7:00 p.m.
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Tony Dungy to visit Pittsburgh King to read new book “You Can Be a Friend”
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011The number one New York Times bestselling author TONY DUNGY, with wife and co-author LAUREN DUNGY, will visit Pittsburgh King PreK-8 Elementary School to read and sign copies of their new children’s book, “You Can Be a Friend. ” (more…)
January 19, 2011 Agenda Review Materials
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011January 19th, 2011
Agenda Review: Download Agenda (PDF, 2.6mb)
Business/Finance: Download Business/Finance Packet (PDF, 1mb)
Mount Oliver Intermediate Unit: Download Agenda (PDF, 780kb)