Pittsburgh Public Schools News

On Monday, January 29, 2013, The Pittsburgh Gifted Center hosted the “Elementary Expo of Student Work”.  More than 300 people attended the event. The families enjoyed dinner and student projects from the classes, Cool Chemistry, Junior Park Rangers, Kastles, Kings and Kamelot, Alternative Art, Skill Builders and Zoo-nopoly. Proud students showed off projects that were completed during the first semester. Students at The Gifted Center complete work one or two levels above their current grade level using process skills and the newly adopted Core Curriculum Content Standards.

“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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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…)

Please see a special message from Superindent Linda S. Lane for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7- 11th)

New 3 Tier Routing System Adjust Start and End Times of Schools  To Allow for More Efficient Bus Scheduling

PITTSBURGH, April 9, 2012 – As part of Phase 3 of its work to build a sustainable public school system, the District presented strategies that adjust the way students are transported to and from school.  Presented at this evening’s Board Committee Meeting, the three transportation changes – implementation of a 3 Tier Routing System, increase use of yellow buses, and the alignment of the start and end times of the District Accelerated Learning Academies (ALAs) – stand to save the District approximately $1.2 million annually.   (more…)

The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit are challenging local youth to dream big through the “Imagine! Your Future Competition.” Open to students of all school districts in the County, the essay contest is being held in conjunction with the TRWIB’s 6^th annual Imagine! Career Week, April 26-May 4, 2012.   (more…)

All men interested in helping Board Member Mark Brentley Sr. plan the 2012 Take a Father to School Day are invited to the kick-off planning meeting Monday, February 27, 2012 at Pittsburgh Obama, Conference Room from 6:00-8:00PM. For information please contact Mr. Brentley at (412) 734-1594.

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You’re Invited! Come celebrate the 2012 All-City Festival Concert at the Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Auditorium on  Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

December 22, 2011

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).    (more…)