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. Principals will consider adding color and style options to the dress code.

August Events

Event Name:  Virtual Back to School Information Nights

PCS Central 

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/vtb-smbw-dcd 

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

PCS West 

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/rnu-gbop-xqu

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 937-668-9743‬ PIN: ‪222 472 189‬#

Overview:  This virtual presentation will give an overview of what to expect this school year at PCS. We’ll cover key topics like our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), technology use, cafeteria procedures, and more. For families unable to attend live, these meetings will be recorded and posted on our school website for you to view at your convenience.

Event Name: Central Only Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/dkv-zxof-rzk 

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 318-536-1092‬ PIN: ‪409 172 246‬#

Overview:  During this virtual meeting, Mrs. Paluselli will share updates regarding transportation to the Sarah Heinz House after school program.

Event Name: Central Only “Walk Your Schedule” Open House

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Time 5:30-7:00pm 

Location: PCS Central 1400 Troy Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Overview: Due to a highly concentrated professional development schedule for our staff this summer, we are shifting from our “Meet the Teacher” format to this self-guided experience. During this open house, you and your child will have the opportunity to explore the building together, locate your child’s classrooms, and comfortably walk through their daily class schedule to ease those first-day jitters. Please note that while school staff will be on hand to assist with navigation and hand out schedules, our classroom teachers will not be present. We look forward to welcoming you into the building to help your student feel fully prepared and confident for day one!

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

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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