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District News
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News Release -Board Receives Update on Strategic Plan Process
PITTSBURGH, December 6, 2023 – Tonight, Superintendent Wayne N. Walters EdD and District consultant Martha Greenway provided an update on the strategic planning process at the Board’s Education Committee Meeting.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools’ 5-year strategic plan begins to take shape
Leaders at Pittsburgh Public Schools want to improve the quality of the district’s academics and reconfigure school facilities, according to a preliminary framework for the district’s five-year strategic plan.
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Pittsburgh Police Receive Recognition For School Threat Response
In an updated statement addendum to the below national release, The Uvalde Foundation For Kids announced Monday morning, from its Dallas, Texas headquarters, that it will be including a special recognition to Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) & the collaborative work between Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Police & the Pittsburgh Police.
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Address 810 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-4100
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Uniform Navy blue only pants, shorts, skirts and dresses. White, light blue or navy blue tops.
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School Colors Blue and White
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District 8
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FAX (412) 323-4114
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Mascot Northstars
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Hours 8:40AM - 3:25PM
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 emphasizes high academic standards to promote student achievement, character development and community pride in a highly structured and disciplined school environment. The instructional program is designed around the District's comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, writing, science, social studies, art, music and physical education. Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 is a whole Magnet Traditional Academy with an emphasis on writing, beginning in kindergarten. Writing skills are embedded across all content areas including related arts.
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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 Emotional Support Classroom -
Allegheny Early Childhood
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Allegheny 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)
School Calendars
School Improvement Plans
Forms
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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PSCC september minutes Annual title 1 review
PSCC minutes september 20 2023 title 1 annuall eview.pdf 96.93 KB (Last Modified on September 27, 2023)
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FACILITIES
Allegheny PreK-5, located at 810 Arch St, was built in 1904. The 6 story building a total area of 147,453 square feet.
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1 Science Lab
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4 Classroom Computer Labs
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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1 Art Lab
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2 Music Labs
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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
Quick Links
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Board District 8
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District 8
Board Representative:
Kevin Carter
- Board of Museum Liaison
Committees Chaired:
- Business/Finance
About Mr. Carter:
Kevin L. Carter is a social engineer, entrepreneur, BMOC champion, millennial advocate, and conversationalist from Pittsburgh, PA. Kevin serves as an elected member of the Pittsburgh Public School Board, CEO of FORGE Global, CEO of the Carter Group, and former CEO of the Adonai Center. He focuses his work on developing and implementing strategies to equip and prepare boys and men of color with skills and tools to advance socially, educationally, and economically. Additionally, he serves as an advocate for stimulating and increasing millennial engagement and leadership opportunities. Kevin studied Public Administration, Economics, and Finance at Point Park University. In addition to the school board, he serves as a member of the Board for the Women and Girls Foundation, Northside Coalition for Fair Housing, and the Board of Trustees for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
Kevin has received numerous honors and awards for his work including; Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40, Who’s Who in Black Pittsburgh inaugural edition, MYDC Robinson Award for Education, New Pittsburgh Courier’s Men of Excellence, New Pittsburgh Courier’s FAB 40, he was an elected delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention and is an Eagle Scout. He was also a 2019 Black Enterprise Magazine BE Modern Man. He is the OYW Coordinating Ambassador for Pittsburgh, and past US Region 2 Coordinating Ambassador. Mr. Carter can be reached by email at kcarter1@pghschools.org.
Elected official until 2023 electionAreas Represented in District 8:
- Manchester
- Beltzhoover
- Central Northside
- Northview Heights
- North Shore
- Chateau
- California-Kirkbride
- Allegheny Center
- Allegheny West
- Parts of Knoxville
- Parts of Hill District and Downtown
District 8 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
- Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
- Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
- Pittsburgh Clayton
- Pittsburgh Conroy
- Pittsburgh Grandview K-5
- Pittsburgh King PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy