Attendance Policy Changed

The administration revised its attendance policy in the wake of a rise in absenteeism.

Study Shows Marijuana Legalization Leads to Fewer Car Accidents

A recently released study shows that the legalization of marijuana has the at-first-glance-paradoxical effect of lowering traffic accidents.

Report Shows Academic Improvement in District

A report released by advocacy group A+ Schools shows that the district is making progress to eliminate the achievement gap.

News-in-Brief

The Fairmont Pittsburgh gets the nod for Prom and Allderdice appears on Hometown High Q on Christmas Eve.

New Report Cards Feature More In-Depth Information

With the arrival of Pinnacle SIS, the school district has been able to modify and expand the old school report card.

Flurry of Activity as District Feels the Financial Squeeze

Educators and district officials weigh in on the budget crisis forcing sweeping changes across the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Costly Survey Evaluates Teachers

Students took part in a district wide teacher and school performance survey on Dec. 15. The district said that teachers in the Promise Readiness Corps may see their pay affected by the results.

Anatomy Class Observes Open Heart Surgery

The Anatomy and Physiology class took a trip to Allegheny General Hospital for a one-of-a-kind field trip.

A Last Glimpse of Fall Before the Holiday Season

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.

Holiday Diet Suggestions: Staying Trim During the Season of Eating

Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays are all happy times to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, celebrations often include eating, which can be detrimental to waistlines. But don’t worry, there are things you can do to prevent gaining weight during this holiday season, and they are easier than you think!