The Japanese Allderdice team did an amazing job today at the Regional Japanese Language Competition. This contest was organized by the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and The Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Allderdice Students competed against Upper St. Clair, Shaler, Norwin, Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Cabell Midland(WV), Huntington(WV)and Butler Area High School.
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March 26, 2010 – Becomes a Full Student Day in Session
The Pittsburgh Public Schools will apply for five Act 80 days from the State in hopes of
maintaining Spring Break for students who missed seven days of school due to recent inclement
weather. (more…)
Students from the Pittsburgh Public Schools represented the district and their CTE programs with an esteemed performance at this year’s event. Students were required to demonstrate their skills and compete in accordance with industry performance standards. (more…)
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
Congratulations to Pittsburgh Rooney student Michele Travis for winning the Richard S. Caliguiri Memorial Say No to Drugs, Alcohol & Violence essay contest. Michele was honored at the Lamont restuarant along with five Pittsburgh Rooney runner-ups: Victoria Dvorak, Richard Bernardi, Tylynn Terry, Tyreek White, and Alyssa Andreen.
We are thrilled to announce that Pittsburgh CAPA was selected as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School. CAPA is one of only two high schools in Pennsylvania to receive this honor.
Pittsburgh CAPA’s selection was based on its students achieving in the top 10 percent of the state and the school’s achievement of Adequate Yearly Progress.
All Schools Will Be in Session on November 3, 2009 and February 2, 2010 and Closed on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2009
The Board voted to adjust the District’s 2009-10 school calendar for all of its schools at this evening’s Special Legislative Session. Due to anticipated transportation disruptions as a result of the G20 Summit, students and school-based staff will dismiss early on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, and all schools will close on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2009.
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At commencement ceremonies this past weekend ten exceptional students were awarded the Deputy Superintendent’s Yes, I CAN Award. The annual award recognizes graduating seniors who, through their hard work and determination, made the most significant academic improvement. (more…)