Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events!

February Events

Musical: James & The Giant Peach, Jr.

    • Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
    • Time: 12:00pm and 4:00pm
    • Location: Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    • Overview: James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a whimsical musical adventure based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story. When young James escapes his cruel aunts by climbing inside a magical giant peach, he meets a group of extraordinary insect friends who help him journey across the ocean in search of a better life. Along the way, James discovers courage, friendship, and the power of believing in himself. This family-friendly production celebrates resilience, teamwork, and the magic of imagination.
    • Ticket Link: https://cur8.com/26048/project/135314 

March Events

PCS West Family Luncheon

    • Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
    • Time:
        • First Lunch Grades 2, 3, & 4 – 11:45
        • Second Lunch Grades 5 & 6 – 12:25
    • Location: PCS West 200 Quigley Drive, Baden PA 15005
    • Overview: We are excited to invite parents and guardians to join us on campus for our upcoming Family Luncheon, a special opportunity to share a meal with your child during the school day. This luncheon also serves as a fundraiser for our school cafeteria, helping us support meal programs, supplies, and special food-related initiatives for our students.
    • Families may choose to bring their own lunch for a $5 participation fee or purchase a school lunch for $8. Our lunch options will include chicken caesar salad or beef and broccoli.
    • Due to space and capacity limitations, each student may invite one family member or guardian to attend.
    • Payment Link: https://weblink.donorperfect.com/lunch2026 

May Events

PCS Central Family Luncheons

Grades 2 & 4:  Tuesday, May 5, 2026

    • 2nd Grade Lunch 11:15
    • 4th Grade Lunch 11:50

Grades 3 & 5:  Friday, May 8, 2026

    • 3rd Grade Lunch 11:15
    • 5th Grade Lunch 11:50

Location: PCS Central

Overview:  We are excited to invite parents and guardians to join us on campus for our upcoming Family Luncheon, a special opportunity to share a meal with your child during the school day. This luncheon also serves as a fundraiser for our school cafeteria, helping us support meal programs, supplies, and special food-related initiatives for our students.

Families may choose to bring their own lunch for a $5 participation fee or purchase a school lunch for $8. Our lunch options will include chicken Caesar salad or beef and broccoli. 

Due to space and capacity limitations, each student may invite one family member or guardian to attend.

Payment Link:​​ http://weblink.donorperfect.com/familylunch2026

PCS West Family STEAM Night

    • Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
    • Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM
    • Location: PCS West 200 Quigley Drive, Baden PA 15005
    • Overview: Come and join us for Family STEAM Night! Discover, create, and fuel your love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math with your loved ones. Delve into interactive experiences guided by PCS teachers and staff.*Activities are suitable for children ages 6 to 13
    • Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7d4EmK7A8xp98cv36

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.

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