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3/12/13

A fifteen year old Carrick High Sophomore is undertaking a huge task compiling a Carrick High Cookbook.

So Pgh Reporter

2/22/13

PITTSBURGH, September 27, 2012 – The Pittsburgh Promise today issued its fourth annual report to the community. The report highlights the program’s impact on the first four-year college graduating class of Promise Scholars, its progress in influencing both high school and college retention rates, as well as its role in promoting urban education reform. The annual report also previewed new promotional campaigns featuring Promise Scholars in the workplace, ads to attract Latinos to Pittsburgh, and a real estate outreach effort featuring the $40,000 Promise scholarship benefit for city homeowners who send their children to Pittsburgh Public Schools. (more…)

September 13, 2012 – The District made a data transposition error for the PSSA Reading results at seven schools on the document shared publicly at the Board’s Education Committee Meeting held Monday, September 10, 2012.  (more…)

Commencement exercises for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Class of 2012 are scheduled for Friday June 8, and Saturday, June 9, 2012. This is the 100^th class of students to graduate from the Pittsburgh Public Schools. To celebrate this milestone the District was able to bring back former graduates, who are also members of the first four-year graduating class of Promise Scholars, to speak at each of the commencement ceremonies. 

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Class of 2012 is the first to be eligible to receive a $40,000 scholarship for post-secondary education from the Pittsburgh Promise. To date, 3,200 students have attended college and the community has invested $25 million in support by removing the financial barriers to continue their education beyond high school. 

The Pittsburgh Promise will host the largest ever graduation celebration in Pittsburgh with four big events over a two-week period, May 31 through June 15.  Graduates, celebrity entertainers, students, parents, community leaders and public officials, and the public will gather to ‘Celebrate Pittsburgh’s Promise’.  Graduation ceremonies for the 10 high schools are scheduled for the Peterson Event Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9th.  A list of the locations, time and dates is below.

Weekend Marks Final Commencement Ceremonies for two High Schools

This weekend will also mark the final graduation ceremonies for Pittsburgh Langley High School and Pittsburgh Oliver High School. In November the Board approved the closure of the two schools as part of the District’s Realignment Plan.  The District Realignment Plan addresses the District’s under-enrolled classrooms that result in unnecessary costs to taxpayers, through School Closings, Feeder Pattern Changes, and Adjustments to the Educational Delivery Model.  Due to school closings, for the start of the 2012-13 school, Pittsburgh Langley students will be transitioning to Pittsburgh Brashear High School, and Pittsburgh Oliver students will transition to Pittsburgh Perry. Ongoing efforts are taking place to collect input, share expertise and facilitate the upcoming transition in support of students and staff.

Pittsburgh Langley’s graduating class theme is “We do not fear the future, for we are the future!” This ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 3 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors. Diploma presenters include Superintendent Linda S. Lane, as well as board member Floyd McCrea.

Pittsburgh Oliver High School’s commencement exercises are scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 12:30 p.m., at Soldiers and Sailors.  Diploma presenters include Superintendent Linda S. Lane, as well as board members Floyd McCrea, Christiana Otuwa, and Mark Brentley. Oliver’s theme is “We must be pulled by our dreams, rather than pushed by our memories.”  Jesse Jackson (more…)

“Children’s Museum youth programs offer meaningful activities and experiences for kids 10-18 years old to help them discover their potential, develop their talents and abilities and explore their interests.”

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The South Pittsburgh Reporter

May 4, 2012

Pittsburgh Carrick High School’s Start On Success Students held a Penny War’s fundraiser that raised $2,880, the students beat their goal of $2,000.Pittsburgh Carrick teacher Ms. McCann and her homeroom decided to give the money that was raised to the Wounded Warrior Project and Make A Wish Foundation.

Make A Wish Foundation is an organization that grants wishes to children with life threatening diseases.  They have paid for family vacations, arranged for children to pursue a career of their choice and more.  The Wounded Warrior Project provides programs and services to severely injured service members on or after September 11, 2001, during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.  They offer a variety of programs to meet a variety of needs that help one develop and maintain healthy, meaningful relationships with friends and family.  These include adaptive sports, rehabilitation retreats, peer support groups, and educational and career opportunities.

The students also just completed a hoagie fundraiser, raising more than $600, for their participation in the Race for the Cure.  Students use the money raised for registration and t-shirts purchases for the event held May 13, 2012. The rest of the money was donated to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. 

The students have learned the value of giving and helping others in need.  Carrick student Robert Half, quoted, “Giving people a little more than they expect is a good way to get back more than what you’d expect.”  Pittsburgh Carrick students definitely got back more than they ever expected.  The experiences have helped the students realize the problems that others have and gives them a sense of belonging in their community. They know they are doing good for others, but having fun at the same time.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Celebrate Take a Father to School Day

Board Member Mr. Mark Brentley Sr. visits PPS PreK classroom at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum

PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2012 –Hundreds of fathers across     Pittsburgh took their children to school today.  Instead of dropping them off and waving goodbye, they headed inside the buildings.  Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other adult males who have made an impact in the life of a Pittsburgh Public Schools student participated in various activities, such as field day, story time, arts and crafts and career talks. (more…)

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

May 19, 2012