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Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
District News
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Nearly 600 Student Leaders from Elementary to High School To Attend Pittsburgh Public Schools Student Envoy Summit
Close to 600 student leaders will head to the Pittsburgh Greenway Professional Development Center for the two-day Student Envoy Summit. The Summit creates space for elementary, middle, and high school student leaders from 30 schools to come together and learn from each other to sharpen their leadership skills.
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‘Identity matters’: City schools celebrate ancestry, culture in African American history bowl
As school districts across the country weigh whose perspectives should be taught in schools, Pittsburgh Public Schools’ top leader says it's committed to embracing multiple identities and teaching their histories.
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With help of Post-Gazette article, Dick's Sporting Goods grants Westinghouse football $75,000
Westinghouse High School football coach Donta Green was in ABC television studios Wednesday morning in New York, being interviewed by Ginger Zee on the “Good Morning America” show.
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Hours 8:25AM - 3:05PM
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ADA Accessible No
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Phone (412) 529-8211
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District 6
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FAX (412) 488-4255
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Mt. Washington community, guided by the motto "High Expectations - High Achievement - High Atop Mt. Washington."
Pittsburgh Whittier is committed to achieving academic excellence and building strength of character within a warm, nurturing learning environment where ALL students can learn, achieve, and grow. Technology supports include iPad carts and a computer lab.
A school-wide achievement recognition program called "Great Performances!" provides monthly incentives to students who demonstrate an increase in academic performance. This program is supported by the Parent School Communicty Council.
Whittier is supported by the PTO, PSCC, Mt. Washington communicty Lion's Club, LeMont Restaurant, Educational Partnership, Carnegie Library, Reading is Fundamental, OASIS Tutors. Studnets participate in Carson Scholarship Essay Contest, Jackie Robinson Art and Writing Contest, RiverQuest, ALCOSAN, Career Day, Challenge 24.
Programs and activities include School Spirit Days, Student Council, D.A.R.E., Strong Women, Stron Girls, Cub Scouts, Chess Club, Art Club, Boys and Girls Intramurals, POWER UP.
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Additional Educational Services
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Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, K-2 Regional Autistic Support Classroom, Include Me from the Start, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy, Mercy Behavioral Health -
Star School
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Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is a Star School
Students and Teachers Achieving Results (STAR) is a school-level award to recognize all staff represented by the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers in schools making extraordinary gains in student achievement. Certain schools within PPS have been making extraordinary contributions to student growth, and now we have a way to recognize their accomplishments.
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
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Whittier K-5 Parent and Family Engagement Policy 22-23
Whittier K-5 Parent and Family Engagement Policy 22-23.pdf 1.03 MB (Last Modified on September 29, 2022)
School Calendars
School Reports
Forms
Flyers
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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FACILITIES
Whittier K-5, located at 150 Meridan St, was built in 1938. The 3 story building a total area of 45,346 square feet.
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1 Science Lab
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3 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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0 Pools
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1 Auditorium
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library