“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.”
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…)
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.
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.
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…)
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. (more…)
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.
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. (more…)
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 1st 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.
Today Superintendent Linda S. Lane announced that the Pittsburgh Public Schools had made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the second time in three years. Making AYP is a particularly challenging feat for large urban districts because of the greater number of targets that must be met.
Today’s announcement marks the second time the District has achieved AYP in the nine years school districts have been held accountable to do so since NCLB was signed into law January 2002. By achieving AYP the District moves into “Making Progress” status by meeting state and federal targets set under NCLB. “Making Progress” status means that the District met all targets on each of the three standards – high school graduation, test participation and academic performance.
Visit the 2011 Student Achievement
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