Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 - Weekly Newsletter
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 - Weekly Newsletter
Update for the Week of May 10th
Upcoming Dates
MAY
May 11-12 Biology Keystone
May 13-14 Literature Keystone
May 13 PSCC Meeting 10:30 AM
May 14 6th Grade Pirates Game
May 15 Take a Father to School Day
May 18 and 20 Algebra Keystone
May 19 No School
May 21 Prom
May 21 Move Up Day
May 25 No School
May 26 Senior Field Day
May 27 Scavenger Hunt
May 28 Senior Luncheon
May 29 Senior Graduation Rehearsal at CAPA
8th Grade Sneaker Ball
May 29-30 7th Grade Camping Trip
June
June 4-5 8th Grade Trip
June 9 Festival on the Roof
Middle School Awards
June 9 Grad Rehearsal 5:30 PM
June 11 Graduation 6 PM
8th Grade Promotion Practice
June 12 8th Grade Promotion
Principal's Message
Good Afternoon CAPA Families,
We are very happy to finally say that PSSA testing is officially behind us! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for all of the support, patience, and flexibility throughout the testing window. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, the pace certainly is not slowing down.
This week, our high school students will begin Keystone Exams and continue AP testing. In addition, we are excited for several major student performances this week, including our instrumental and dance showcases. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and talent our students continue to demonstrate both in the classroom and on the stage.
We are also looking forward to our Take a Father to School Day on May 15. This is always a wonderful opportunity to welcome families and supportive adults into our building and celebrate the important connections that help our students succeed.
Families are also encouraged to attend this week’s virtual PSCC Meeting on Wednesday. @ 10:30 We appreciate the partnership and support of our parent community and hope to see many of you there. The meeting can be joined here.
As we begin preparing for the end of the school year, we also want to share some important information regarding final exams and schedules. Senior Finals are scheduled for June 3-5. Instructors who need to administer senior finals earlier may do so during the week of June 1. Teachers will communicate directly with students and families regarding any adjusted final exam dates.
Semester exams for students in grades 9-11 will take place June 9-12. Please note that June 11 and June 12 will be half days for students. There are only a few weeks remaining in the school year, but they are among the busiest and most exciting weeks we have at CAPA. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students and school community.
Have a wonderful week!
Guidance and Testing Update
See the April Guidance updates here. HS Course Offerings. HS Scheduling Letter
The Keystone Exams are coming up for many of our 9th and 10th grade students. See the attached parent letter and additional guidance
Announcements and Celebrations
Congratulations to our Unified Track Team for their victory at Regionals on Friday. Next Stop States!
Please congratulate Adjoa Opoku Dakwa, Dessa Shimko, Luca Leisher, Veronica Hartlage and Zora Rose on their 3rd place win at the Cultural Communications Alliance International Marketing Competition at the University of Pittsburgh tonight! They had tough competition and wiped the floor with 5 teams from suburban and private schools!
Also congratulate Greta Raulson and Elaine Blumenfeld; their work contributed to this stellar campaign!
Together, we can make sure every student has what they need. Our school food pantry accepts donations of non‑perishable foods and everyday essentials. Your kindness directly supports families in our community—thank you for giving where it matters most. Please use the Amazon link to donate. CAPA Food Pantry
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Contact Us
Not all information published online is always accurate. Please utilize the info and links below to assist.
Main Phone: 412-529-6100
Main Office Line: 412-529-6101
Principal Email: jclawson1@pghschools.org
HS Assistant Principal: mgomez1@pghschools.org
MS Assistant Principal: tbailey1@pghschools.org
MS Counselor: jthomas2@pghschools.org
MS Social Worker: lwilson4@pghschools.org
HS Counselor A-L: bcoyne1@pghschools.org
HS Counselor M-Z: aniedomys1@pghschools.org
Gr 9,10 Social Worker: vdunn1@pghschools.org
Gr 11,12 Social Worker: jpalermo1@pghschools.org
FACE Coordinator: kwinslow1@pghschools.org
Student Data System Specialist (SDSS): svelmire1@pghschools.org
School Nurse: bstewart2@pghschools.org
Staff Directory (may need to filter for CAPA): link