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NOVEMBER ISN’T TOO LATE FOR WARM WEATHER! New O…

November 20, 2020

NOVEMBER ISN’T TOO LATE FOR WARM WEATHER!

New Outlook Academy students took advantage of the unusually warm weather with trips to West Mifflin Park and the Mt. Washington Overlook. They also enjoyed a visit to the ice cream shop!

Here is to hoping that Indian Summer days stick around for a while longer!!!



Thanks to the very generous donation from the @G…

November 20, 2020

Thanks to the very generous donation from the @Giant Eagle Corporation, all New Academy Charter School families will have a turkey on their table this Thanksgiving!




WOODWORKING CERTIFICATIONS LEAD TO CAREER OPPORT…

November 13, 2020

WOODWORKING CERTIFICATIONS LEAD TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Summit Academy students Elijah F. (Monroe Co.) and Logan G. (Kanawha, WV), recently earned their Sawblade Certification through the Woodworking Career Alliance (WCA). This achievement, earned through the Summit Academy Woodshop Trade Class, is an industry and PACTT Alliance recognized certification. The certification indicates that the recipient has acquired knowledge related to setting up, breaking down, calibrating and operating machinery commonly found in most modern wood shops and mills.
Congratulations to these two young men.


Global Links in partnership with the Western PA Di…

November 6, 2020

Global Links in partnership with the Western PA Diaper Bank will be hosting a 3rd Public Drive-Up Diaper Distribution that is sponsored by UPMC, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Health Plan.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2020
Where: UPMC Second Ave Parking (88 Swinburne Street Pittsburgh, PA…

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2020 VIRTUAL EMPLOYER PANEL The Office of Vocatio…

November 6, 2020

2020 VIRTUAL EMPLOYER PANEL

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in conjunction with PACTT Alliance, hosted employers via zoom for a virtual job fair for Summit students. Employers described their business to our young men with the goal of introducing them to job opportunities across the…

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AWESOME ALUMNI ALERT! Congratulations to Dyami F….

November 4, 2020

AWESOME ALUMNI ALERT!
Congratulations to Dyami F. (Allegheny County)! He has been accepted into CCAC and will be starting his college education very soon!
We are so happy for this young man!!!

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Career Opportunities Achieved through Welding Indu…

November 3, 2020

Career Opportunities Achieved through Welding Industry Certifications

Congratulations to Summit Academy students Antonio F. (San Diego, CA), Leon P. (Mckean Co.) and Johnathan M. (Erie) for earning their D1.1 Flat Plate 1G (groove weld) certification.

Jonathan H. (Westmoreland Co.) earned the D1.1 flat plate in the “horizontal” position. He has already earned the D1.1 Flate Plate (groove weld). The horizontal weld is more difficult version of the test. He now has 2 welding certifications!

Congratulations to this exceptional group of young…

November 3, 2020

Congratulations to this exceptional group of young ladies who recently earned their ServSafe certifications. This national credential provides basic education and training in five areas related to food safety. The program is administered by the National Restaurant Association and represents an…

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Dear Parents/Guardians, Come meet the teachers…vi…

October 26, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Come meet the teachers…virtually!

Use your Parent/Guardian login to access the ‘Open-House Group’ on your Schoology Platform (https://theacademyschools.schoology.com)
It is here that you will be able to view teacher made videos that will allow them to introduce themselves,…

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Mental health is a part of life — for ALL of us. …

October 23, 2020

Mental health is a part of life — for ALL of us.

The uncertainty and stress of COVID-19 will affect you and your loved ones in different ways and at different times. Some days will be better than others. And each of us can be the reason someone has a better day. Keep connecting. Keep caring.

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