Pittsburgh Public Schools News » Pittsburgh Fulton PreK-5 http://php.pghboe.net/news Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:39:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Youth Creating Change – Voices of Youth competition launched! Submit your idea today http://www.pghvoicesofyouth.com/ http://www.pghvoicesofyouth.com/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:00:32 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=3896 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

]]> http://www.pghvoicesofyouth.com/feed/ 0 Advisory Committee Begins Task of Considering Options for East Region Schools http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/12/02/advisory-committee-begins-task-of-considering-options-for-east-region-schools/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/12/02/advisory-committee-begins-task-of-considering-options-for-east-region-schools/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:07:41 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=3628 On Thursday, December 3, 2009, a District advisory committee will begin the work of developing recommendations for serving the educational needs of the students and families in the East Region. The District’s East Region Advisory Committee will be comprised of parents, community leaders and District staff.
» Download the Press Release
» Read about the East Region Advisory Committee
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]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/12/02/advisory-committee-begins-task-of-considering-options-for-east-region-schools/feed/ 0 Pittsburgh schools like enrollment trend http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09293/1006841-53.stm http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09293/1006841-53.stm#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:10:55 +0000 lturnquist1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=3011 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09293/1006841-53.stm/feed/ 0 Magnet Fair to Showcase District Offerings and Options for Pittsburgh Families on October 3, 2009 http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/30/magnet-fair-to-showcase-district-offerings-and-options-for-pittsburgh-families-on-october-3-2009/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/30/magnet-fair-to-showcase-district-offerings-and-options-for-pittsburgh-families-on-october-3-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:03:03 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2901 Magnet Registration Deadline December 12, 2009
Excellent neighborhood schools, magnet schools and programs are among the many educational offerings and options available for families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools.  Parents interested in enrolling in a magnet program for the 2010-11 school year are encouraged to attend the October 3rd Magnet Information Fair: Pursue Your Passion. Pick Your Program. Prepare for the Promise.
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]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/30/magnet-fair-to-showcase-district-offerings-and-options-for-pittsburgh-families-on-october-3-2009/feed/ 0 Early Dismissal times on Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/16/early-dismissal-times-on-wednesday-september-23rd-2009/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/16/early-dismissal-times-on-wednesday-september-23rd-2009/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:04:49 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2776 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

]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/16/early-dismissal-times-on-wednesday-september-23rd-2009/feed/ 0 Pathways to the Promise Nights to Outline District Steps for Getting Students Promise-Ready http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/08/pathways-to-the-promise-nights-to-outline-district-steps-for-getting-students-promise-ready/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/08/pathways-to-the-promise-nights-to-outline-district-steps-for-getting-students-promise-ready/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:06:55 +0000 lturnquist1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2744  The future for students of the Pittsburgh Public Schools is even brighter thanks to The Pittsburgh Promise®. The Promise is a community gift to help families plan, prepare and pay for education after high school. This fall, the Pittsburgh Public Schools will hold Pathways to the Promise Nights to share how the District is preparing all students to be Promise-Ready.
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]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/09/08/pathways-to-the-promise-nights-to-outline-district-steps-for-getting-students-promise-ready/feed/ 0 Help Name the new Summer Camp beginning in 2010 for Students in Grades 6-8! http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/27/help-name-the-new-summer-camp-beginning-in-2010-for-students-in-grades-6-8/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/27/help-name-the-new-summer-camp-beginning-in-2010-for-students-in-grades-6-8/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:07:17 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2671 Pittsburgh Public Schools is inviting its students and community to help name the District’s exciting new summer camp that will launch in 2010 for students currently in grades fifth, sixth and seventh. This is the first time a summer camp will be provided exclusively for middle grades students.
» Submit your Naming Suggestion Online!
» Visit the Summer Middle Grades Program website here
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]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/27/help-name-the-new-summer-camp-beginning-in-2010-for-students-in-grades-6-8/feed/ 0 Pittsburgh Public Schools Adjusts School Calendar for 2009-2010 School Year http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/19/pittsburgh-public-schools-adjusts-school-calendar-for-2009-2010-school-year/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/19/pittsburgh-public-schools-adjusts-school-calendar-for-2009-2010-school-year/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:30:32 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2621 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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]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/19/pittsburgh-public-schools-adjusts-school-calendar-for-2009-2010-school-year/feed/ 0 KD-PG Interview: Superintendent discusses 2008-09 Student Achievement Results and continuing District progress http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/16/kdka-interview-superintendent-discusses-2008-09-student-achievement-results-and-continuing-district-progress/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/16/kdka-interview-superintendent-discusses-2008-09-student-achievement-results-and-continuing-district-progress/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:25:32 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2561 Superintendent Mark Roosevelt visits the KDKA TV studios for a discussion about the continued progress of Pittsburgh Public Schools, achieving AYP in 2009, High School reform, the First Lady’s planned visit to Pittsburgh CAPA, and more.
» Watch the KDKA interview

]]> http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/08/16/kdka-interview-superintendent-discusses-2008-09-student-achievement-results-and-continuing-district-progress/feed/ 0 PPS Tube: Pittsburgh Public Schools launches video streaming website http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/05/13/pps-tube-pittsburgh-public-schools-launches-video-streaming-website/ http://php.pghboe.net/news/index.php/2009/05/13/pps-tube-pittsburgh-public-schools-launches-video-streaming-website/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 20:41:56 +0000 itodhunter1 http://php.pghboe.net/news/?p=2014 Pittsburgh Public Schools has launched PPS Tube, an addition to the District’s web site that will house all audio and video files. The new site is available at http://www.ppstube.tv. The site also will provide a library of the District’s “Excellence for All” TV show episodes.
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