Pittsburgh King PreK-8

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‘What about Black history bothers you?’ Allderdice students value AP African American Studies course criticized in other states

March 28, 2023 | PPS Allderdice is one of about 60 schools nationwide that’s piloting the course, recently at the center of a curriculum debate.

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Sharise Nance’s ‘S.W.A.G. Awards’ puts local social workers in the spotlight

Initially, Nance, a Pittsburgh native, wanted to be a child psychologist. After being hands-on for quite some time, she realized that the problems were systemic, and decided that she needed to work on the system at-large. Nance entered social work in 2003 at the University of Pittsburgh and found it was so broad to keep herself on her toes and to challenge herself, she started a private practice as soon as she could.

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Feeding the children at Pittsburgh Public Schools

Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Curtistine Walker, the food services director of Pittsburgh Public Schools, about the Community Eligibility Provision and how it is feeding the children in Pittsburgh Public Schools. MAR 22, 2023

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Hours 8:25AM - 3:10PM
ADA Accessible Yes
Phone (412) 529-4160
Uniform Maroon (not red), black white or grey collared polo shirts (no logos or graffiti). Khaki or black pants, skirts, skorts or cargo shorts.
School Colors Maroon and White
Students 312
District 8
FAX (412) 323-4165
Mascot Monarchs

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Pittsburgh King PreK-8 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's North Side community. We believe that at the heart of the transformation of Pittsburgh King is a shared commitment to and relentless pursuit of racial equity. In order to achieve racial equity, we must create a culture of high expectations for all, and work together to ensure exposure to high quality instruction for every student, in every classroom, every day. Through this transformation, we will ensure 100% of our students enter high school promise ready. As a Title I school, Pittsburgh King benefits from additional resources that support our students in the areas of reading and math. The teachers and students at Pittsburgh King also have access to computer labs, mobile labs, digital visual projectors and a distance-learning lab to enhance the learning experience of all students.

The motto for our students is "Learn More, Do More and Become More" and it is through this motto that we strive to create a culture of high expectations where all students are encouraged to strive for excellence both academically and behaviorally. The students will take part in a daily Group Guided Instruction (GGI) under the direction of a Pittsburgh King Pre K-8 staff member. GGI is a structured safe environment, facilitated by students under the supervision of a trained staff member. This is an opportunity for explicit instruction of social skills in a group setting. In additional to GGI, all students attend Community Time each day, a time where information is shared with staff and students, promoting critical thinking skills, and team building exercises.

Pittsburgh King participates in the District's interscholastic sports programs for both girls and boys. The current sports offered are cross-country, basketball, soccer, baseball and softball. Beginning with Books' â€œEverybody Winsâ€ program has community members that come to read with our third grade students during lunch. Point Park's Champions of Character program offers our students college mentors that meet with them throughout the year. Pittsburgh King also has partnerships with the Salvation Army and Mercy Behavioral Health.