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Code Orange Kids sign to Deathwish

epugh1 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:37:24 +0000

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

January 26, 2012

Advanced classes in city high schools no longer just for ‘gifted’ students

epugh1 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:53:12 +0000

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Januray 16, 2012

District and River City Brass Partner to Provide “Saturday Music”

epugh1 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:40:05 +0000

The Pittsburgh Public Schools and River City Brass have teamed up to provide “Saturday Music,” a new free supplemental program designed to explore and grow the musical interests and abilities of Pittsburgh Public Schools students. The program will offer the following five ensembles for students in grades 5-12: Bridge Band (grades 5-8), Youth Brass Band (grades 9-12), String Ensembles (grades 5-12), and Gospel Choirs (grades 5-12).
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Honoring CAPA Legacy: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

epugh1 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:17:41 +0000

On Monday, November 28, 2011, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 will hold Honoring CAPA Legacy: Yeaterday, Today, Tomorrow. This celebration of arts education will feature current students, alumni, and teachers performing music and dance. The performance will focus on the impact of the CAPA experience in their lives. Featuring performances by Travis Malloy, Etta Cox, Billy Porter, and many others. The event will be hosted by radio personaility Lynn Cullen and will take palce in the CAPA Theater at 7PM. This event is free and open to the public. Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is located at 111 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222.

A+ Schools Releases 2011 Report on School Progress in Pittsburgh

epugh1 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:34:46 +0000

Achievement Gap Narrows, More Students Show College and Career Readiness

PITTSBURGH, PA – Nov. 14, 2011 – A+ Schools, Pittsburgh’s community alliance for public education, today released its Seventh Annual Report to the Community on Public School Progress in Pittsburgh. The report provides parents, community leaders and others interested in public education with a fair and comprehensive look at the progress of each school in the Pittsburgh Public School District.
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New Dedicated Phone Line for Public Hearing Registration – (412) 622-3868

epugh1 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:22:56 +0000

Those wishing to speak at a Board Public Hearing may now register by calling (412) 622-3868, the District’s new phone line dedicated for public hearing registration. Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Hearing must call (412) 622-3868 beginning one week before and no later than noon on the day of the Public Hearing. The Board’s next regularly scheduled Public Hearing is Monday, November 21, 2011. To learn more about Public Hearing procedures click here.

Pittsburgh CAPA Student Wins Riverset Star Student Award

epugh1 — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:54:53 +0000

Pittsburgh CAPA student Veronica Cheng is the most recent winner of the Riverset Star Student Award. Read more here.

Nominate a PPS student for a Riverset Credit Union Star Student Award

epugh1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:21:34 +0000

Riverset Credit Union is recognizing nine high school Junior or Senior level students for thier new Riverset Star Student Award Program. Students who meet certian criteria will be entered into a random drawing for the Award. November 11, 2011 is the last date to nominate a student for the final award presentation slated for November 18th.
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Novice team makes rowing inroads

epugh1 — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:08:32 +0000

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

October 2, 2011

District Magnet & CTE Program Information Fair

itodhunter1 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:34:36 +0000

District Magnet & CTE Program Information Fair

Fair Date: Saturday, October 1st

Magnet and CTE Program Registration Deadline: December 16, 2011
Fair Time & Location: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 9:00AM– 3:00PM at Pittsburgh Obama, 129 Denniston Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206

It’s time to start planning for the 2012-13 school year. Parents interested in enrolling in a District magnet program or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program for the 2012-13 school year are encouraged to attend the October 1^st Magnet & CTE Program Information Fair.

Excellent neighborhood schools as well as magnet schools and programs are among the many educational offerings and options available for families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The Magnet & CTE Information fair provides parents an opportunity to learn about District programs that help students pursue their passion and prepare for a scholarship from the Pittsburgh Promise.

This year’s fair will take place from 9:00 am– 3:00 pm at Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 (Reizenstein facility), located in East Liberty at 129 Denniston Street, across from Bakery Square.

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