📢 Due to extreme heat, Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters has activated the District's Extreme Heat Protocol. On May 21-22, students and staff at 39 facilities will shift to remote learning via Microsoft Teams. Grab-and-go meals will be available at 16 locations.

UPDATE:

2024 Baseball City Championship game suspended due to weather.

Game is in the top of the 5th inning.
Obama is winning 4-2.

Game will Resume on Monday, May 20 2024 at 3:00pm at Greenway Field.

🏀 Join us LIVE for the ultimate showdown: Student vs. Dads Basketball Game at Pittsburgh Brashear! It's Take a Father to School Day, and the competition is about to heat up. Tune in NOW for all the action! #StudentVsDads #TAFTSD #TakeAFatherToSchoolDay

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Today is #TakeAFatherToSchoolDay 🎉

Don’t forget to DM your pictures so we can share the memories! #taftsd

Big congrats to Pittsburgh Colfax on their 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh Greenfield! Great effort and sportsmanship from both teams. Well done! #PPSProud

Discover the heartwarming story of how the 'Nanas' are making a difference in the fight against absenteeism in our classrooms!

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📣 Take a Father to School Day is 4 days away!

Each school has curated special activities to commemorate the occasion. Inquire with your school for more information and join us in making this day memorable!

Visit pghschools.org/taftsd for more details.

Congratulations to Dr. Monica D. Lamar. The Assistant Superintendent was an honoree of the 2024 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards. This year’s event was held at the Energy Innovation Center. #WeArePPS

Proud moment at South Hills Middle School as retired Pittsburgh Assistant Police Chief Lavonnie Bickerstaff from NOBLE awards 8th grader Niara St. Julien for her outstanding essay! 🏆 Congrats, Niara! 🎉 #PPSProud #WeArePPS #StudentSuccess

Experience the rhythm of success at Pittsburgh's Perry High! Dive into the inspiring journey of this enrollment standout and witness the power of transformation in education. Check out the story now! bit.ly/4b93zfR

30 students from South Hills Middle, Pittsburgh Classical Academy, & Langley PreK-8 were treated to an unforgettable DC trip by the Josh Gibson Foundation. From meeting Nationals players to exploring Howard University & MLK Jr Memorial, it was an enriching experience! #WeArePPS

Experience the creativity and joy of Pittsburgh Carrick art students at Tech25! Visit the Carrick High School Student Art Show, Monday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 112 St. Joseph St. in Mt. Oliver. Let's celebrate their talent together. #WeArePPS

Spent the morning cheering students for this year's Safe Routes to School Walk & Roll to School Day at Arlington elementary @ppsnews.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Sylvester Hanner for being named one of the Pittsburgh Couriers' Fab 40 Under 40! Your dedication and leadership are inspiring. We're proud to have you as part of our PPS family! #PPSProud #WeArePPS

Get expert advice on setting up an NCAA Eligibility Center account, crucial for collegiate sports. Join us at Pittsburgh Allderdice on 4/24/24 or Pittsburgh Brashear on 4/25/24 Reserve your spot at pghschools.org/familyinfonight. Reach out to [email protected].

No School on Election Day!
Don't forget to exercise your right to vote and help shape our future!

🎉 Congratulations to Layla Sewell-Wilson from Pittsburgh CAPA and Sydney Pellegrino from Pittsburgh Obama Academy for their outstanding achievements!
🏆 They've been named the first and second-place winners in the August Wilson New Voices Competition!
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Reminder, fellas! 📢 Tomorrow morning at 9 am, head to the City-County Building, 414 Grant St, 5th floor, as we honor the Take a Father to School Day Committee with a special proclamation from the city!

Today, we unite in support of LGBTQ+ youth on #DayOfSilence , shedding light on harassment's silencing effects. Let's vow to create inclusive spaces, break the silence, and advocate for acceptance and equality! #WeArePPS

Meet the Graysons, champions of public education! Glenn and Erikka's son, Xavier, attends Pittsburgh Montessori. While Erikka volunteers at Pittsburgh Miller, Glenn advocates for all schools, emphasizing collective efforts for our kids' sake. 💪 #NationalVolunteerMonth #WeArePPS