Author: dwashington
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Congratulations to Urban Pathway’s YMCA Y Achievers
Urban Pathways students attended the YMCA Y Achievers Program‘s 3rd annual luncheon, celebrating the scholars and volunteers of the program. Three of our students, Julian Smith, Niccole Bermudez, and Keith Robinson were awarded money to put towards a college or post-secondary school of their choice. Our students have been able to learn, grow and excel thanks to…
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6th Grade Open House
UPDATE: Due to ongoing circumstances the 6th Grade Open House is on hold pending re-scheduling. Parents and their current 5th graders are invited to attend Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School’s 6th Grade Open House on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Meet our 6th-grade teachers and Administration, tour the school, ask questions, and…
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Mya Swain Represents UPCS 6-12 Poetry Out Loud
This past Saturday, Mya Swain represented UPCS 6-12 at the regional Poetry Out Loud competition at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. She memorized and recited three different poems of literary merit from the POL website for an audience. She competed against students from CAPA, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Westinghouse Arts Academy,…
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Review of 2020-2021 Student Handbook
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School wants your input for the 2020-2021 Student Handbook. Please join us on January 31st at 1:00 pm as we discuss potential changes for next year’s handbook. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Mrs. Ferguson at jferguson@upcs.net by January 27, 2020, if you plan on attending.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
The Black Student Union hosted its first annual Kwanzaa celebration on December 19, 2019. BSU members explained to students the history behind Kwanzaa and how they can relate to the seven principles of Kwanzaa in everyday life. The seven core principles are Umoja (unity), Ujima (collaboration), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity),…
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Black Student Union Remembers Fred Hampton
The Black Student Union proudly performed “Fred Hampton: A Prophet Slain” on Friday, December 6, 2019. The skit was written by Mrs. Ferguson, the BSU’s advisor. Mrs. Homich recited the poem “Chairman Fred and Captain Mark”. Students also participated by presenting their projects which included poetry and artwork. The event concluded with a lively student discussion.