Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events!

July Events

Event Name: Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Recording: PCS Town Hall Meeting (7/20/2026) – YouTube

Overview:  Mrs. Paluselli, CEO, shared updates regarding our school operations and programming.

    • New School Start Time: Beginning this Fall, our daily schedule is shifting by a few minutes. School doors will now open at 7:38 a.m. to welcome students. Breakfast will be served daily. and students will be considered tardy at 8:00 a.m.
    • PCS Central Afterschool Care & Transportation Updates: 
      • PCS Central will no longer be offering Champions afterschool care.
      • At this time there is no transportation to Sarah Heinz House. During the meeting, participants discussed various options such as walking, a ride share, fundraising for transportation, as well as other after school programs in the North Side. Another Virtual Town Hall meeting will be scheduled for August 10th. 
    • Student Dress Code & Uniform Policy Review: PCS will continue to have uniforms. Update colors and options can be found here https://www.providentcharterschool.org/pcs-parents/#uniforms

August Events

Event Name:  Virtual Back to School Information Nights

PCS Central 

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/rsjHjbg2_Os

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-279-3840‬ PIN: ‪271 306 771‬#

PCS West 

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/Ypq2mamu5-Y 

 

Overview:  These presentations provide an overview of what to expect this school year at PCS, including key topics such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), technology guidelines, cafeteria procedures, and more. Comment end 

Virtual Town Hall Meeting Central Only 

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/—m5sl0Z7c

Overview:  Mrs. Paluselli shared updates regarding transportation to the Sarah Heinz House after school program.

Event Name: Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

Ist Day of School: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: Doors Open at 7:38am, Dismissal at 3:30pm

Location:

    • Central – 1400 Troy Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    • West – 200 Quigley Drive, Baden, PA 15005

Event Name: PTO’s Back to School Bash

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: PCS West – 200 Quigley Drive, Baden, PA 15005

Overview:  Come meet other PCS West families, enjoy food, and make connections as we kick off the new school year. The event will include a potluck, music, a uniform swap, and Gaga Ball.

  • Families are encouraged to bring gently used uniforms to swap with other families. Uniforms may also be dropped off prior to the event.
  • Please bring chairs or blankets for your family.

We look forward to seeing our PCS West families there!

September Events

Event Name: Building Connections

Details: 

    • Grades 1-3 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    • Grades *4-8 Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm*
        •  *PCS West’s will end at 7:30 pm*

Location: PCS Central & PCS West

Overview:  Building Connections Night is an opportunity for students and families to connect with their teachers, explore their classroom, and gain a deeper understanding of the learning experiences, routines, and expectations that will shape the school year. Families will learn about curriculum, communication, grading, and ways to partner with teachers to support student success while strengthening the home-school partnership. 

Recorded Sessions

Monthly Meet-up (Virtual)

Our September session featured Mrs. Maria Paluselli, CEO. Her presentation described PCS’ efforts to increase kindness and decrease negative interactions among our students. 

Our November Monthly Meet-Up featured members of the PCS Board of Trustees in a panel-style discussion. Board members shared how and why they became involved with PCS, their personal connections to dyslexia, what inspired them to stay engaged, and their vision for the school’s future.

Our January meet-up featured staff members, Ms. Amanda Pinto and Ms. Meghan Bryte, who shared how both schools build positive school culture through spirit initiatives, student council, House events, traditions, and annual celebrations, and more.

Our February session featured two of our Curriculum Coordinators, Mrs. Bollinger and Mrs. DeJesus. They provided an overview of our core curriculum, including how we teach reading, writing, and math, as well as the targeted interventions that support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

    • March Session Recording: March Virtual Monthly Meet-up.mp4Our March session featured a presentation by Dr. Rachel Owens, Director of Communications, Operations, and Stakeholder Engagement. This presentation gives participants a look behind the scenes of Provident Charter Schools –  from our founding story to our biggest upcoming initiatives.

 

    • May Session Recording: May Virtual Monthly Meet-Up.mp4Our May session featured Mrs. Brittany Hebert, Director of Pupil Services who provided a comprehensive look at the Special Education Department at PCS.

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