- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Carmalt PreK-8
-
Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
A Science and Technology Academy
Carmalt News
-
Parent Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL Monday, October 10, 2022 Early Childhood, PreK-5, & 6-8 Schools Friday, October 14, 2022 Early Head Start, 6-12, High School & Special Schools
District News
-
Teens who spend time in Downtown Pittsburgh say they need a welcoming neighborhood, more safe spaces
90.5 WESA | By Sarah Schneider Published January 26, 2023 at 5:35 AM EST Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith plan to establish an advisory committee that will be tasked with opening centers as part of Gainey’s “Plan for Peace.”
-
Pittsburgh CAPA graduate accepted to world-renowned dance company
Garland, 20, joined Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts school (CAPA) in eighth grade and received classical training. Since then, he’s been involved in numerous companies, programs, and camps, the most notable of which is his recent admission to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He’s making the move during his junior year at University of Southern California's Glorya Kaufman School of Dance and the middle of Ailey’s season.
-
Surprise bicycle delivery made at Pittsburgh elementary school
PITTSBURGH — Kindergarten students at Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5 in Squirrel Hill started cruising in physical education class on Monday, thanks to a surprise delivery of 24 bicycles. Engineering company HDR and All Kids Bike provided the school with the bikes, helmets, and more, as part of an initiative that seeks to teach kids how to ride at school.
-
Address 1550 Breining St, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
-
Hours 9:10AM - 3:55PM
-
Phone (412) 529-7760
-
FAX (412) 885-7764
-
ADA Accessible Yes
-
School Colors Black and Gold
-
District 6
-
Mascot Carmalt Dragons









ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
-
Pittsburgh Carmalt is a uniform whole school Magnet located in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood that specializes in Science and Technology. Technology and science are infused through cross curriculum planning for all students. Science and technology are integrated throughout the school day to prepare students for our ever-changing world. Technology instruction begins with kindergartners and progresses through eighth grade. Certified science teachers teach all science classes. Carmalt utilizes two well-equipped computer classrooms; Web-based learning programs and the Microsoft Office Suite. Carmalt has mobile laptop labs that travel to classrooms for student use in all content areas. Learning is enhanced with the use of Smart Boards, Elmos, school I-Pads, response key programs and video conferencing. The faculty, staff, students, parents and community of Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8 is committed to building pride in academic excellence.Structured caring is the key to Carmalt's student success. We strive to provide a place where all children can learn when expectations are set to the highest level and commitment to high student achievement is uncompromising. Friendliness, Integrity, Respect and Engagement are valued as vital components of personal growth for everyone. F.I.R.E. represents our school-wide academic and behavior expectations. Character development is emphasized each day, along with a monthly challenge centered on Social-Emotional Learning competencies. Carmalt’s Student of the Month is selected based on practicing and exhibiting the monthly social-emotional learning competency. Each month there is a different SEL challenge for students to focus on learning, improving, and earning their way towards the Student of the Month Award. Pittsburgh Carmalt's high expectations and goals for the entire school community are communicated and supported in order to sustain the vision of every student becoming a life-long learner and a change-maker for our world. Pittsburgh Carmalt offers educational opportunities for all students to embrace cultural diversity in a responsive-learning environment.
Additionally, Carmalt offers soccer, softball, flag-football, cross country and basketball boys and girls sport teams, and intramurals for students in grades 4-8. Students participate in many activities including chorus, student council, and Think-A-Thon. Students engage in many competitions such as Westinghouse Energy for the Future Contest, STEM Stars, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Future Sim City Competition, Kids Creating Community Contest, the Citizen Bank Essay contest and African American History Bowl.
Principal: Alexa Tokarski Jones, atokarskijones1@pghschools.org, 412-529-7760
School Nurse: Jessica Schreiner, jschreiner1@pghschools.org, 412-529-7900
School Counselor: Caterina Molinaro, cmolinaro1@pghschools.org, 412-529-7899
-
Athletics
Click to Learn More
Middle School Sports
Flag Football- Co-ed
Cross Country- Co-ed
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Soccer- Boys & Girl
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
-
Carmalt Early Childhood Center
Click to Learn More
Carmalt Early Childhood Center
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
-
Electronic Device Policy
2022-2023 Electronic Device Policy 216 and Plan of Action.pdf 210.8 KB (Last Modified on September 22, 2022)
School Calendars
School Reports
-
Carmalt Draft TSI Title 1 School Plan _ 2022 - 2023.pdf
Carmalt Draft TSI Title 1 School Plan _ 2022 - 2023.pdf 515.85 KB (Last Modified on August 18, 2022)
Forms
Flyers
-
Covid Testing Kits for 2023 Return
Covid Testing Kits for return to School after Holiday Break.pdf 322.33 KB (Last Modified on December 22, 2022)
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
-
FACILITIES
Carmalt PreK-8, located at 1550 Breining St, was built in 1935. The 3 story building a total area of 109,888 square feet.
-
2 Science Labs
-
3 Classroom Computer Labs
-
0 Dedicated Computer Labs
-
1 Art Lab
-
0 Music Labs
-
0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
-
0 CTE Labs
-
1 Gym
-
0 Pools
-
0 Auditoriums
-
1 Cafeteria
-
1 Library
Quick Links
-
Board District 6
Click to Learn More
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