Pittsburgh Public Schools News

Pittsburgh Public Schools geared up for their annual United Way campaign, that began January 2, 2013 and will continue through January 31,2013.

This week, Cara McKenna, who was nominated to be Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 United Way Rep, put together “Jean Day” as their way of showing off their support to the United Way. 

 Pittsburgh Public Schools has achieved great success with the United Way partnership with the  6^th Grade Mentoring Program, as well as the Pittsburgh Promise.

We thank Pittsburgh Allegheny for helping contribute to the success for not only the students but for many of our communities as well.

This morning Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark made a visit to  Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8,  to congratulate students on making a commitment to eating right and getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day through the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. During the school-wide assembly, Clark lead students through a series of exercises and then answered their questions about physical fitness and healthy eating.

 A youth-led program, Fuel Up to Play 60 empowers students to make changes at school that will help them get active and play for 60 minutes daily and fuel up with nutrient-rich foods missing from their diets – like low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein foods.

The National Football League and National Dairy Council are committed to making health and wellness a nationwide priority through Fuel Up to Play 60. The program is sponsored locally by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, a regional affiliate of National Dairy Council. Learn more at www.FuelUpToPlay60.com or www.FuelUpToPlay60mediaresources.com.

“Children’s Museum youth programs offer meaningful activities and experiences for kids 10-18 years old to help them discover their potential, develop their talents and abilities and explore their interests.”

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Pittsburgh Public Schools Celebrate Take a Father to School Day

Board Member Mr. Mark Brentley Sr. visits PPS PreK classroom at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum

PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2012 –Hundreds of fathers across     Pittsburgh took their children to school today.  Instead of dropping them off and waving goodbye, they headed inside the buildings.  Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other adult males who have made an impact in the life of a Pittsburgh Public Schools student participated in various activities, such as field day, story time, arts and crafts and career talks. (more…)

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May 16, 2012

Please see a special message from Superindent Linda S. Lane for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7- 11th)

PITTSBURGH, PA, April 17, 2012 – The August Wilson Center for African American Culture (AWC), is hosting a Youth Talent Showcase as part of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board’s, “Imagine! Career Week.” In order to participate, interested students, ages 12-18, must meet application requirements and apply via application video by the deadline of April 20^th, 2012.  (more…)

New 3 Tier Routing System Adjust Start and End Times of Schools  To Allow for More Efficient Bus Scheduling

PITTSBURGH, April 9, 2012 – As part of Phase 3 of its work to build a sustainable public school system, the District presented strategies that adjust the way students are transported to and from school.  Presented at this evening’s Board Committee Meeting, the three transportation changes – implementation of a 3 Tier Routing System, increase use of yellow buses, and the alignment of the start and end times of the District Accelerated Learning Academies (ALAs) – stand to save the District approximately $1.2 million annually.   (more…)

The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit are challenging local youth to dream big through the “Imagine! Your Future Competition.” Open to students of all school districts in the County, the essay contest is being held in conjunction with the TRWIB’s 6^th annual Imagine! Career Week, April 26-May 4, 2012.   (more…)

Award-winning actor, singer, writer, and composer Daniel Beaty visited Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 on Tuesday, January 24^th to conduct a writing workshop with the 8^th grade.  (more…)