Pittsburgh Public Schools News

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…)

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/pps. The 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…)

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

WHAT: Pittsburgh Public Schools will hold a South Region Community Input Meeting as part of the District’s “Building Excellence” facilities planning process.
This meeting continues the District’s efforts to offer multiple opportunities for community input across all regions of the City. The Brookline Area Community Council will host the input meeting as a part of its regular monthly meeting. (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

On Saturday, November 14th, twenty administrators, principals, and administrative residents from the Pittsburgh Emerging Leaders Academy (PELA) spent the morning in the neighborhood of Beechview, learning about its rich history and picking up trash along sidewalks and green spaces. (more…)

Please remember to check when your school will dismiss on our list of early dismissal times.

Please call the Parent Hotline with questions: (412) 622-7920