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Pittsburgh Allderdice shines in Regional Japanese Language Competition

itodhunter1 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:28:40 +0000

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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Pittsburgh Public Schools to Apply to State for Act 80 Wavier Due to Snow Days

itodhunter1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:11:08 +0000

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.
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Career and Technical Education students bring home some precious metal from the SkillsUSA District 9 Competition

itodhunter1 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:18:37 +0000

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.
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Pittbsurgh Concord students take first Forensic competition at Pittsburgh Carmalt

itodhunter1 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:48:00 +0000

South Pittsburgh Reporter

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

itodhunter1 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:00:32 +0000

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 Rooney ALA student wins essay contest

itodhunter1 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:38 +0000

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.

Pittsburgh Perry wins Spirit Award

itodhunter1 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:33:31 +0000

Pittsburgh CAPA earns Blue Ribbon Distinction

lturnquist1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:43:12 +0000

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.

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Pittsburgh Public Schools Adjusts School Calendar for 2009-2010 School Year

itodhunter1 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:30:32 +0000

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.
» Read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article here
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Ten exceptional students recognized with Yes, I CAN Award

itodhunter1 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:56:55 +0000

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.
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