The Academy Charter School recently participated in a volunteer experience with World Vision Pittsburgh at their Global Distribution Center where donated products are sorted, processed, and prepared for domestic and international distribution. World Vision is an international humanitarian organization that partners with children, families, and their communities by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
During their visit, our students had the opportunity to tour the 40,000 square foot distribution center and learn about the organization's international projects. We also contributed our time and talents by sorting, folding and packaging 940 men's shirts for shipment to one of World Vision's community project.
We hope to have the opportunity to work with World Vision again the future, as we are extremely proud to be a part of their impressive volunteer team.
Students at The Academy Charter School recently volunteered at the Intersection Soup Kitchen which serves individuals and families in McKeesport and the surrounding area. The program provides nearly 14,000 hot meals per year for individuals who do not have permanent residences or adequate kitchen facilities. For this event, our students created handmade place mats and decorations. They also helped to prepare and serve the meal, as well as clean up the dining hall afterward. The Academy Charter School students are very proud to serve at The Intersection Soup Kitchen… "a crossroads for those who want to give and those in need."
The Academy Charter School students recently completed creative mural projects. These works were designed and painted by teams of students and are currently displayed throughout our school. Additional pieces were also donated to area non-profit organizations. Encouraging positive attitudes through artistic expression at The Academy Charter School – where pride still matters!
If you are interested in learning more about attending The Academy Charter School for the 2017-2018 school year, please join us next week for our Open House event. Tour the school, meet our teachers and administration and learn about the exciting opportunities in store for the upcoming year.
Yesterday, June 8, was an extra special day for our students. The Academy Charter School celebrated the graduation of 18 bright students. The graduation ceremony featured speakers Charlie Batch, former Pittsburgh Steeler, and Sylvia Wilson, Vice President of the Pittsburgh Public School Board. After the ceremony, the students sat down to a banquet dinner with family, friends, and staff to celebrate their academic achievement. We are so proud of our students' accomplishments, and we have loved watching them grow as young adults. Congrats class of 2017!
The Academy Charter School is gearing up for their annual Get Ur Good On Day (GUGO) which will be held on campus June 2, 2017! The day consists of several community service project activities, including building and painting eight picnic tables. The uniquely decorated picnic tables will then be donated throughout the community at local parks.
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The Academy Charter School received a grant from Youth Service America to complete a Global Youth Service Day project. The grant was maximized through a partnership with The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The project focused on students assembling Grab & Go Snack bags. The bags will be donated to area summer feeding programs to be distributed to kids on Fridays for weekend snacks.
