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Slime the Teacher Event-Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 had a slime the teacher event today to celebrate working hard to be respectful all month as part of their PBIS incentive. Third grade teacher Mrs. ElSabbagh was the brave staff member who was selected by students and families through a raffle at Back to School Night.
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Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters Named Inaugural Honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience
Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters has been named the inaugural honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience. The experience supports the work of Plant A Seed Children’s Partnership Inc., which through its Working Supportive/Mentoring Curriculum supports youth with life skills that will guide them to better conflict resolution and decision-making - planting comprehensive skills for tomorrow’s generation today.
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Proud to Celebrate Americas Healthiest Schools
Twelve school across Pittsburgh Public Schools are among the 781 schools nationwide to be named as America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The recognition, awarded by Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), a leading children’s health organization, honors schools’ dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families.
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Celebrating Young Talent: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teen Media Awards 2023
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teen Media Awards for 2023 recently concluded, leaving in its wake a trail of awe and inspiration. The event showcased the extraordinary talent and creativity of young artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and inventors from Allegheny County.
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World School Milk Day- September 28
PPS Grandview PreK-5 and South Hills 6-8 celebrate National School Milk Day 2023! Every year on the last Wednesday in September, many countries around the world celebrate World School Milk Day, recognizing the health benefits of school milk and the school nutrition programs that provide milk directly to students.
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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, PNC Expand Outdoor Learning and Environmental Benefits at PPS' Chartiers Early Childhood Center
Pittsburgh Public Schools, PNC Foundation and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) have partnered to transform an 18,000-square-foot asphalt parking lot into a safe, green space for children to play and learn at Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Center in the City of Pittsburgh’s Windgap and Chartiers neighborhoods.
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College fair with admissions on the spot set for Sept. 19
Board member at-large, Dr. Melvin Steals, and wife, Adrena, are responsible for bringing the fair to Pittsburgh. With support from Dr. Wayne Walters, the former principal of Barack Obama Academy and current PPS superintendent, Dr. Steals hosted the inaugural scholarship fair in the region in 2012. Dr. Walters continues to support what Dr. Steals describes as a pipeline for college and higher educational opportunities.
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‘What a good man does’: Pittsburgh dads, male role models participate in ‘Take a Child to School Day’
“Take A Child to School Day is really important for us because it encourages fathers and adult role models and figures to really come and be a part of bringing their children to school,” Superintendent Wayne Walters said Thursday. “All of it matters. All of it matters, all of our community coming together to support our children matters.”
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Pittsburgh Public Schools dads, grandfathers participate in ‘Take a Child to School’ Day
PITTSBURGH — Outside of Morrow Elementary School in Brighton Heights, student drop-offs are often a family affair. But on this particular Thursday…
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A new documentary will explore the history of Brashear High School opening during desegregation
Brashear’s history – and Mr. Khorey’s essential role – will soon be encapsulated in a documentary created by local filmmaker Patrick Stanny, co-founder and co-owner of the production company malhari.media. The documentary, which will be completed by the end of next year, will explore the complexities of desegregating schools while examining the challenges still facing the public school system today.
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Play takes center stage in Pittsburgh through workshops, grant funding and community-wide playful learning
A quiet revolution is happening in Pittsburgh’s schools and communities. It involves surprises and joy, curiosity and discovery, and dozens of daily moments when students and teachers connect as human beings.
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Media Advisory: District’s First Ever Take A Child To School Day Invites Fathers and Male Role Models Back to School
Pittsburgh Public Schools has seen monumental success with its annual Take A Father to School Day. Now, in partnership with the Take A Father to School Day Committee, fathers, grandfathers, cousins, uncles, brothers, community leaders, and positive male role models are invited to participate in Take A Child to School Day.
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Students and Staff at Five Facilities to Transition to Synchronous Remote Learning Due to Special Election Tuesday, September 19th
PITTSBURGH, September 14, 2023 – Students and staff at five facilities – Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5, Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8, and Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK-5 - will transition to synchronous learning, September 19.
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Unveiling of Design for First Community Schoolyard in Pittsburgh
Trust for Public Land and Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK-8 are excited to celebrate the unveiling of the design for the first Community Schoolyard project in Pittsburgh. Trust for Public Land (TPL) is working with students and officials from Greenfield to transform the concrete lot at the school into a shared public park.
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The Childs-Peterson Family
After the pandemic, it was difficult to re-build a strong school-to-home community. Pittsburgh Woolslair parent Erin Childs took that as a challenge. With the support of teachers and administrators, she re-started the Woolslair PTO and began a host of activities, including family social nights that feature crafts, movies, bingo and more.
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MGT Equity Audit Validates Superintendent’s Priority Goals and Early Moves to Update Curriculum, Reinforce Restorative Practices Implementation and Invest in Tutoring for All Students
District’s First-Ever Racial Equity Audit Results in 61 Recommendations for Supporting Black and African American Children and Implementing Cultural Changes Throughout the System That Narrow Achievement Disparities
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PPS All-Stars
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Public Schools invite you to participate in the PPS All-Stars program, which provides free tickets to a Penguins preseason hockey game at PPG Paints Arena for all students within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
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Infinite Scholars Fair: September 19th
Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Pittsburgh Greenway Professional Development Center
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PA Secretary of Education Reads to Pittsburgh Lincoln 1st Grade Students 1
Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, recently paid a visit to Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5. During his visit, he engaged with the 1st-grade students by reading a book to them. This visit was part of Superintendent Wayne N. Walters' Black Men Read initiative.
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District Schools Rank Within the Top 10 Among Pittsburgh Metro Area Schools
District Schools Rank Within the Top 10 Among Pittsburgh Metro Area Schools Pittsburgh CAPA Recognized by US News and World Report as One of the Best Locally and Statewide
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