City High In the News

City High News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest news and highlights from City Charter High School! From student achievements and school events to important announcements and community stories, this is your go-to source for everything happening at City High. Check back regularly to stay connected and celebrate our school community!

Students to Staff: Highlighting 6 City High Alumni Who Have Joined the City High Teaching Staff

Students to Staff: Highlighting 6 City High Alumni Who Have Joined the City High Teaching Staff

Much can be said about City High's educational pursuits, but one thing most people can consistently agree on is the importance of the unique bonds formed between staff and students in the school community. In fact, some former students were so inspired by their time at City High that they returned

Student Spotlight: Alexandria "Alex" Glackin, Class of 2025

Student Spotlight: Alexandria "Alex" Glackin, Class of 2025

Recent City High graduate Alexandria "Alex" Glackin will be heading to the University of Pittsburgh this fall, where they will be a pre-med student. Alex hopes to eventually go on to become an anesthesiologist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) after completing school. Read more

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feature on City High's 4-day school week

In March, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette did a feature highlighting our innovative 4-day school week. Read more

Alumni Spotlight: James Cwiklik, Class of 2006

Alumni Spotlight: James Cwiklik, Class of 2006

In the Alumni Highlights series, we have caught up with City High alumni to see what they've been up to post-graduation. This installment focuses on James Cwiklik of City High Class of 2006. Read more

LEAP Program Celebrates Third End-of-Year Showcase

LEAP Program Celebrates Third End-of-Year Showcase

The LEAP Program's 2024-25 cohort showcased their projects from the year on May 31st at the Frame Gallery. Read more

Senior Spotlight: City High Celebrates Three Students Going Abroad for Post-Secondary Education

Senior Spotlight: City High Celebrates Three Students Going Abroad for Post-Secondary Education

With the Class of 2025 counting down the days until graduation, City High would like to highlight three of our seniors who are going to be traveling overseas for their post-secondary studies. Read more

Staff & students enjoy another memorable service trip to Costa Rica

Staff & students enjoy another memorable service trip to Costa Rica

City High recently sent twenty 11th grade students and four teachers to Costa Rica for a service learning trip. They were in Costa Rica for eight days, from March 31 to April 7. Read more

City High staff and seniors attend Save Our Service rally & Pittsburgh Regional Transit hearings

City High staff and seniors attend Save Our Service rally & Pittsburgh Regional Transit hearings

In the wake of news around the drastic potential cuts to PRT, which would go into effect February 2026, students and staff from City High showed up to the Save Our Service rally and PRT public hearings to make their voices heard. Read more