This year, 6th grade student, Olina Mukherjee and 7th grade student, Henry Fried participated in the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair. A huge congratulations to them both!
Olina Mukherjee (Behavioral Science, 1st Place) “Complex Social Behavior in Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches”
Henry Fried (Physics, 2nd Place) “Magnetic and Physical Properties of Ferrofluids”
When you open the doors that take you into KAS, take a moment and enjoy the art that adorns the main hallway of our school. It is an ever changing beauty of creativity on display bringing out the best of our students by our fantastic art teacher Ms. Stephanie. Stephanie began her education with a…
On Saturday March 23, 2024 at the Heinz History Center students throughout the region participated in National History Day. The event draws students from all over the Pittsburgh region and this year the topic was “Turning Points in History.” As I sat down with Nora, an eighth grader who has been at KAS since Kindergarten…
Danica P. According to her classmates, Danica is thoughtful, funny, loyal and a super-cool gamer. Danica says the most important thing she’s learned during her time at KAS is that even though it is good to be hard at work, it is okay not to be serious 100% of the time. She will always enjoy the laughs…
The first and second graders dropped off their collected donations at Humane Animal Rescue, and got to read to the animals there as well! They didn’t just read stories to dogs and cats in the shelter, but read to guinea pigs, turtles, bunnies and even a snake! This is just one of several service projects…
The Kentucky Avenue School (KAS)Board of Trustees is delighted to welcome Ellen McConnell Sanderson as the new Head of School, effective June 28, 2021. McConnell Sanderson brings a wealth of experience, ingenuity, and enthusiasm to the position and is poised to lead Kentucky Avenue School into its next successful chapter. “With more than 25 years…
Through the halls of KAS and in every classroom, science is happening whether the students realize it or not. From the youngest of the KAS community, the scientific process has already begun. The best part of an educator’s job is being trusted with these young minds and fostering their curiosity. Through the Responsive Classroom, teachers…
Parent Matching Funds Fundraiser EXTENDED
Additional funds promised if we can reach our new goal by Monday night!
Parent Matching Funds Fundraiser