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May 28
PPS Board of Public Education has approved the Future-Ready Facilities Plan, a long-term strategy to expand opportunities, modernize learning environments, and create more equitable experiences for students across the District.
Stay informed at pghschools.org/futurepps.
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Honored to receive the 2026 UNCF Bill Nunn Jr. Legacy Award at the Mayor’s Masked Ball. Grateful to stand with @phillymayor, @phlschools leaders, Dr. Wayne Walters, and community partners who share a commitment to equity and opportunity for our students. Thank you, @UNCF. #PHLed
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Mar 17
Our champs take the court TONIGHT—let’s make some noise! 📷📷
Obama Academy is back in action as they face Carver E & S after their game was postponed.
Tuesday March 17th
📷 6:00 PM
📷 Big Spring High School
Pull up, show out, and bring the energy—let’s support our champions!
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Inclement weather forecast prompts postponement of 7 PIAA basketball semifinal games pennlive.com/highschoolsport…
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Congratulations to the @PPSnews Obama Eagles! On their way to the State semifinals.
First #Pittsburgh team to reach this point in a decade. All of the city is rooting for you! tribhssn.triblive.com/obama-…
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Feb 23
4th Annual Black Men Read: Spread the Love. Change the Narrative. Thursday, February 26, 2026
Learn more: pghschools.org/commu.../camp…
Register here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS…
Let’s show our students what’s possible—one book, one voice, one moment at a time.
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Feb 23
Pittsburgh, we need you. 📷
We’ve collected 200 pairs of shoes so far — and we still need 24,800 pairs to reach our goal.
Special recognition to our Fundraiser Champion:
@PGHController
One City. Many Shoes. One Purpose. 📷
#OneCityManyShoesOnePurpose
#EveryPairCounts
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The Pittsburgh Promise is now accepting applications for our next cohort of high school Ambassadors! We are looking for current @PPSnews 10th and 11th-grade students. Applications are due by Friday, March 27. Click here to learn more and apply:pittsburghpromise.org/the-sc…
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Feb 16
📣 Future-Ready Plan Discussion – Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the Board will continue discussions on the Future-Ready Plan and what it means for the long-term direction of the District.
View live from the District’s website at youtube.com/live/j1ODzP8blUs… 5:30 PM.
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Feb 14
And the first ever Girls Wrestling Championship March is underway! Allderdice’s Taylor Thompson and Brashear’s Gwendolyn Woods. @PPSnews @PpsSports
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Feb 15
Congratulations to the @PPSnews Obama Eagles!
Pittsburgh City League champions.
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Feb 16
Congratulations to the @PPSnews Taylor Allderdice Dragons!
Pittsburgh City League champions.
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Jan 28
All schools will operate on a synchronous remote teaching and learning day on Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to inclement weather.
District administrative buildings will be closed.
All District transportation services are canceled.
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Jan 27
All schools will operate on a synchronous remote teaching and learning day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to inclement weather.
District administrative buildings will be closed.
All District transportation services are canceled.
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Jan 26
Due to inclement weather, PPS will transition to a synchronous remote teaching and learning day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
District administrative buildings will be closed; however, all eligible central administrative staff will work remotely.
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Jan 26
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. This will be the final snow day in the 2025–2026 school year calendar. Any additional weather-related closures will be designated as remote learning days.
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Jan 16
PPS proudly kicked off a new partnership between our CTE, ERT and The Hear Foundation—creating powerful, real-world learning opportunities for students preparing for careers in public safety, emergency medical services, and community response.
@LeonFordSpeaks @CoreyOConnorPA
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