Office of Out-of-School Time
Our Mission
The Office of Out-of-School Time exists to ensure that all PPS students have access and exposure to opportunities that complement, enhance, and extend learning that occurs during the school day through a coordinated network of high-quality community partners.
Out-of-School Time (OST) isn’t defined by where learning occurs, but when and how. OST providers offer recurring programming and services that that take place in or out of the school building, and before, during, or after school. These programs are designed with learning objectives and positive student outcomes in mind, whether that be academic, socioemotional, or physical. They are also opt-in and not referral based. While we know the value of mental health and social services, these supports are offered through Student Support Services and Student Assistance Program (SAP) providers.
Our areas of work include:
- Recruiting and managing partnerships with more than 150 community-based organizations through a quarterly approval process designed to connect students across the district to high-quality programming aligned with their needs and interests
Contact us at outofschooltime@pghschools.org!
Out Of School Time Community Partnerships
Pittsburgh Public Schools is committed to building effective partnerships with organizations that provide programming to students during normal school hours and outside of the traditional school day.
Our vision is for all students to have the opportunity to engage in high-quality programs that support their academics and expand their interests - but we also want these experiences to be exciting and fun! In order to do so, we work to develop relationships with organizations that work in our schools and within the communities that our students live in. Through strong partnerships, we can connect students to these enriching opportunities and support the organizations that bring them to our families because we know that strong partnerships lead to student success.
If you are interested in learning about opportunities that are available to your child at their school, please reach out to the school's main office. If you are looking to learn about other opportunities that may be available in your area, you can reach out to the Out-of-School Time office in the following ways:
- By Email: outofschooltime@pghschools.org
- Online Program Finder: visit the Allegheny Childcare Finder