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West Liberty 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 8:25AM - 3:45PM
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-7420
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District 6
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FAX (412) 571-7424
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Welcome to Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5. Our school is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood. Our vision is to provide an environment where each child is able to develop academically, emotionally, and socially to their fullest potential. "Where Learners Excel and Character Counts" is West Liberty's motto. Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5 is the place where we are all learners - students, staff, and parents - working together toward excellence. Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5 has a dedicated and experienced staff, strong Parent School Community Council, a hardworking Parent/Teacher Organization, and engaged families to help us to excel. Our students are respectful and hard working. Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5 is a place where your learners will excel!
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Pittsburgh West Liberty Prek-5 is a newly renovated building. This remodel includes a brand new addition which houses a new library, and new science, music, and art classrooms. All of the classrooms in the building have been renovated and are equipped with state of the art learning technology. This technology includes interactive white boards, surround sound, and a device for every student to access their subscriptions to multiple online learning programs enabling learning to continue outside of the classroom. The outdoor garden that is maintained by students offers just a glimpse of the hands-on learning and problem solving that students experience inside the building as well.
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To complement our strong academic programs, Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5 offers a growing range of extra-curricular activities such as: SECTEM, Carson Scholarship, musical concerts & performances, instrumental lessons, all-district track meets, Saltworks Performances, and social and emotional learning time and lessons. Also we have comprehensive counseling services, principal book of the month, and bullying prevention programs. In addition to the extra-curricular activities, Pittsburgh West Liberty PreK-5 has partnerships with KPMG, Family Links, The Neighborhood Learning Alliance, Oasis Tutoring, and the Carnegie Library - Brookline Branch to provide additional opportunities to our students. Leadership opportunities for students include peer tutoring, student council, and the Elementary National Honors Society. Finally, families of West Liberty students are always invited back to the school for open house nights, parent conferences, and other fun family events such as Fall Fest and bingo. Many of these events are sponsored by local Brookline businesses that strengthen the community partnerships within the neighborhood.
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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 Autistic Support Classroom -
West Liberty Early Childhood
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West Liberty Early Childhood
PPS Early Childhood Education Programs provides early learning opportunities to approximately over 2,000 children a year from infancy through five-years of age throughout the City of Pittsburgh. The children and families served receive comprehensive services including education, nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities and social services. By meeting the needs of the “whole child” we ensure that all children are prepared for kindergarten entrance.All of our PPS Early Childhood classrooms operate for 6-hours a day. During that time all children are exposed to a research-based, high quality curriculum that is aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards and receive instruction individually, in small groups, and in whole group settings. Our children also have opportunities to receive specialized services in the classroom through our contracted providers or Early Intervention (as needed), to socialize with peers, and receive breakfast & lunch daily.To learn more about Early Childhood, visit www.pghschools.org/earlychildhood
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) -
Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2022-2023.pdf 160.3 KB (Last Modified on November 3, 2022)
School Calendars
School Reports
Forms
Flyers
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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FACILITIES
West Liberty PreK-5, located at 785 Dunster Ave, was built in 1938. The 3 story building a total area of 36,090 square feet.
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1 Science Lab
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1 Classroom Computer Lab
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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0 Art Labs
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0 Music Labs
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1 Multi-Purpose Room
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0 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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0 Pools
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0 Auditoriums
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
Quick Links
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Board District 6
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District 6
Board Representative:
William J. Gallagher
- District 8 (PIAA) Board Athletic Advisory Committee
Committees Chaired:
- Personnel
Committees Co-Chaired:
- Government Relations
- Negotiations
About Mr. Gallagher:
William (Bill) Gallagher is no stranger to the Pittsburgh Public Schools. A long-time educator, Mr. Gallagher served 27 years as a teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Mr. Gallagher also brings 31 years of experience as a football coach in the District as well as for Avonworth, Seton LaSalle, South Fayette, and Washington & Jefferson College. Mr. Gallagher is a lifelong resident of the City of Pittsburgh and still resides in the same Brookline home where he raised his four children, three of which are Pittsburgh Public Schools graduates. Mr. Gallagher holds a B.A.s in Political Science and Education both from Washington and Jefferson College and a Pennsylvania Special Education Certification from Duquesne University. Mr. Gallagher can be reached at wgallagher2@pghschools.org.
Elected official until 2023 election.Areas Represented in District 6:
- Brookline
- Beechview
- Banksville
- Parts of Overbrook
- Duquesne Heights
- Mt. Washington
- Westwood
- East Carnegie
District 6 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
- Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Brashear High School
- Pittsburgh Brookline PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Pioneer
- Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
- Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
- Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
- Pittsburgh Whittier K-5