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.

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. …
Despite all the pressures of the pandemic, KAS had four middle school students place in this year’s National History Day competition! August M. got first place for his documentary on the political cartoons of Thomas Nash entitled: “Tammany Tigers Loose! The Power of Communication through Political Cartooning” Isa K. followed up with second-place honors for her…
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…

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…
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…

Have you ever sat at the red light on Fifth Avenue at the corner of South Negley in Shadyside? As you look straight ahead, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the majestical Cathedral of Learning. To your right sits the Third Presbyterian Church. Another beautiful and historical landmark to adorn the Pittsburgh…