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

Help Mercy Behavioral Health win $25,000 to help bring Dancing Classrooms into Pittsburgh Public Schools classrooms this fall by voting for their idea as a part of the Pepsi Refresh Project at http://www.refresheverything.com/dancingclassroomspittsburgh. (more…)

» Download the excerpt from New York Road Runners Youth Program magazine

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

The “Community Immunity” Art contest sponsored by the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition offers finalists an exhibition at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh from December 4 to 10. The winners will be announced on the final day of the show, and prizes will include scholarships to the Art Institute and a cash prize for top place. Entries are due November 12, 2009.
» Read details at the Allegheny County Health Department website
» Read the Tribune-Review article here

»Watch the video at PPSTube.

»Read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story here.

»Read the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story here.

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