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 that KAS students have participated in this school year.
12/12/23 Tuesdays at KAS are for all school assemblies. Each student collects in their classroom to drop off their belongings and head to the social hall with their classmates and teacher. It’s a time for the KAS community to get together and learn from each other. A time to celebrate our differences, a time to…
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…
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…
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…
Dancers from the Three Rivers American Indian Center demonstrated Native American dancing and drumming and took questions from the students afterwards.