Dancers of the Council of the Three Rivers American Indian Center Perform!

Dancers from the Three Rivers American Indian Center demonstrated Native American dancing and drumming and took questions from the students afterwards.

Dancers from the Three Rivers American Indian Center demonstrated Native American dancing and drumming and took questions from the students afterwards.
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…
When tasked with a memorial project for the 5th commemoration of the horrific attacks at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh to remember the loss of 11 special souls in our community, students at Kentucky Avenue Middle School conducted research on Jewish customs, specifically the ritual of leaving stones at a loved one’s grave. Students…
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…
As I was about to start a tour the other day, a mom asked why she should send her Kindergarten to KAS. Without a moment of hesitation, I listed a dozen reasons why and could have gone on and on, instead I opened the door and introduced her to the magical world of KAS Kindergarten. …
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…
As I was giving a prospective family a tour the other day, second grade was a flurry of activity. They were in the class, they were outside the class, with a notebook and pen, they were on a mission. One could not have staged a better way to show a prospective family how hands-on-learning happens…
Parent Matching Funds Fundraiser EXTENDED
Additional funds promised if we can reach our new goal by Monday night!
Parent Matching Funds Fundraiser