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South Hills Middle School
South Hills News
District News
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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 7:15AM - 2:15PM
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-8130
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District 6
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FAX (412) 572-8148
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Established in 1996, South Hills Middle School is a comprehensive grades 6-8 middle school located in the Beechview section of Pittsburgh. It draws students primarily from the South Hills and portions of the West End. The core curriculum is enhanced by an array of related arts courses, including art, computer education, music, and physical education. Additionally, South Hills is a regional English as a Second Language program site and home to over 100 English Language Learners or ELLs. South Hills is proudly one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse schools in Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Since the middle school experience is a bridge to high school, South Hills students are taught to manage their personal activities and scholastic pursuits responsibly in preparation for high school and the future beyond. Students may participate in an array of extracurricular activities, including National Junior Honor Society, student council, band/orchestra, Homework Club, Dance Team, and cheerleading. Students may also participate in the following interscholastic sports: cross country, volleyball, soccer, and baseball, wrestling, and swimming. The school ensures that students receive wrap-around support via its Student Services Office, as well as its Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) system, the Student Assistance Program (SAP), the school's Restorative Practice delivery model, and after-school tutoring.
Motto: We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Mascot: The Huskies
School colors: Teal, orange, and black
Structure: An interdisciplinary-teamed and departmentalized grades 6, 7, and 8 comprehensive middle school
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Additional Educational Services
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Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy, Regional Life Skills Support Classroom, Regional Emotional Support Classroom, Regional Autistic Support Classroom -
Athletics
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Volleyball- Boys & Girls
Flag Football- Co-ed
Cross Country- Co-ed
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Swimming- Boys & Girls
Soccer- Boys & Girls
Wrestling
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
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FACILITIES
South Hills Middle School, located at 595 Crane Ave, was built in 1976. The 4-level building has a total area of 403,057 square feet. South Hills occupies the North House section of the Brashear High School building.
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3 Science Labs
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5 Classroom Computer Labs
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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1 Art Lab
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1 Music Lab
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0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
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0 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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1 Pool
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1 Auditorium
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
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Addendum to Our School's 2022-2023 Student & Family Handbook
Addendum to Our Schools Student and Family Handbook.pdf 209.18 KB (Last Modified on December 29, 2022) -
Bell Schedule: 2 Hour Delay
SHMS 2 Hour Delay Bell Schedule Rev. 9.8.22.docx.pdf 521.79 KB (Last Modified on September 23, 2022)
School Calendars
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SHMS Title 1: Parent | Family Engagement Policy
SHMS Parent.Family Engagement Policy 22.23 Updated.docx.pdf 1,004.74 KB (Last Modified on December 5, 2022)