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Exciting new Summer Dreamers Academy begins Monday, July 12, 2010

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Adventure in the City awaits more than 2,000 Pittsburgh students who have signed up to take place in the District’s new Summer Dreamers Academy.  The Summer Dreamers Academy is a premier free summer camp for all rising 6th,  7th and 8th grade students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and is part of the continued District-wide effort to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.  (more…)

‘Be a 6th Grade Mentor’ program hopes to expand in 2nd year

Friday, June 18th, 2010

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Free Clinic for School Vaccinations needed in the Fall

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Get shots for next school year out of the way and enjoy the Summer! Immunize now and become eligible for a buy-one-get-one pass for County Pools this Summer.

The Allegheny County Health Department is holding a special free vaccination clinic on Tuesday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for children who need to get caught up with the vaccines that will be required when they return to school in the fall.

The clinic, to be held at the Health Department’s office at 3441 Forbes Avenue in Oakland, will provide free parking after 4:30 p.m. in the lot behind 3333 Forbes Avenue. No appointment is necessary and parents should bring their child’s vaccination records to the clinic. (more…)

Marathon Relay Team exceeds initial fundraising target for Pittsburgh Promise, rallies for new donation goal

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

There’s less than one week to go until the Pittsburgh Marathon and the Pittsburgh Promise runners have been training hard for the big day.  Thanks so much to all of you who have supported the Promise by making a contribution on our team website!  If you would like to make a contribution, you can still do so at http://www.firstgiving.com/ppsThe team has exceeded the initial goal of $2,500 and is now aiming for $5,000.  UPMC will match $1.00 for every $1.50 that is contributed to The Pittsburgh Promise. (more…)

City stretches phys ed curriculum through yoga

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Take a Closer Look at the Friends of Art Collection – Sunday April 25, 2010

Monday, April 12th, 2010

The Friends of Art Collection has been incorporated into all PPS schools over the last 100 years- come join us for a closer look at this fine collection of artwork. This Open House is available to everyone.

Open House & Reception: Meet the Artists and Art Ambassadors
Sunday, April 25, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Pittsburgh Gifted Center
1400 Crucible Street, Pittsburgh, 15205

Vote for Dancing Classrooms as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Help Mercy Behavioral Health win $25,000 to help bring Dancing Classrooms into Pittsburgh Public Schools classrooms this fall by voting for their idea as a part of the Pepsi Refresh Project at http://www.refresheverything.com/dancingclassroomspittsburgh. (more…)

District Summer Dreamers Academy Promises New Free Exciting Camper Experience

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

McDonald’s, Mars and Flying Cars: Spectacular Science and Let Your Creative Juices Flow: Exploring the Arts are the exciting literacy themes students will get to choose from as a part of the District’s Summer Dreamers Academy. The Board previewed the new camp at this evening’s Education Committee Meeting. Summer Dreamers Academy is a premier free summer camp for all rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and is part of the continued Districtwide effort to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Beginning July 12 through August 13, 2010 middle grades students will participate in this exciting camp that will provide daily literacy instruction while in the afternoon engage students in extracurricular activities. (more…)

Youth Creating Change – Voices of Youth competition launched! Submit your idea today

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

The three winning entries will each receive up to $15,000 in grant funding to turn their ideas into action and help make a change in Pittsburgh.
Visit the Pittsburgh Voices of Change website to learn more

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 experience using math in the real world during Math Month

Monday, December 7th, 2009

For the past four years, the Math Department and the Parent Engagement Specialist have held a month-long celebration of math to encourage a deeper understanding of the subject by students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8. This year, the 8th grade students went on a Math Blitz and experienced how math is used in different careers throughout the city of Pittsburgh. (more…)