Get Connected
City High helps keep our students and families connected with helpful resources in their communities. Along with our many Internship partner sites, we also maintain strong relationships with with local community organizations, businesses and non-profits throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny county.For more information, or to connect with City High, please contact info@cityhigh.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
| Volunteer w/ Allegheny Cleanways! |
Looking for something that fits your schedule? Allegheny Cleanways is doing a variety of cleanups across Allegheny County. There are several opportunities in different neighborhoods, both land and water cleanups, that you can volunteer for! All opportunities with Allegheny Cleanways requires registration and a filled out waiver. Please make sure you register before showing up! |
Opportunities for Growth
| SENIORS: Apply for the City Charter High School Scholarship! |
Deadline: Tuesday May 26, 2026, by the end of the school day. City Charter High School created the scholarship fund to assist graduating seniors with rising post- secondary education and training costs. As the costs of post-secondary education continue to rise, we want to assist in helping you achieve your next steps towards your educational journey! The scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution (2 or 4-year college/university or training program), and may be used for the following:
The awards are one-time payments ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 and are not renewable and must be used in the twelve months following your graduation from City Charter High School. Award recipients will be announced the morning of the Class of 2026 Senior Brunch. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Apply here. |
| Teen Museum Studies Apprenticeship @ Carnegie Museums |
Deadline: Thursday, May 21 High School student apprentices are temporary staff members who learn from and work alongside museum staff in a variety of professional roles, building skills for future educational opportunities and art museum careers. Apprentices perform work that contributes significantly to museum projects and initiatives, or to ongoing delivery of professional services and programs for the public. The apprentices attend and/or participate in meetings with and shadow museum staff, attend museum programs, and carry out projects under the supervision of museum professionals. Activities could include short or long-term projects within the Department of Education and Public Programs while integrating learning from museum professionals in other departments. Apprentices will work in collaboration with their peers and museum professionals to complete a capstone project at the end of the experience. This is a temporary assignment estimated to run from July 2, 2026, through August 14, 2026. This role is 6.5 hours M-F. You will need to go through the sabbatical process if interested in applying. Requirements:
Apply here! |
| Apply for the 2027 Pittsburgh Omega Dr. Sylvester Pace HBCU Tour | Apply as soon as possible if interested! This opportunity is for students who will be in 11th grade in Spring 2027. Priority: May 1—June 15 Early Bird Deadline: June 15 Final Application Deadline: June 30 Tour Dates: March 20-27, 2027 Apply here! |
Fun Community Events & Programming
| Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Bookbinding/Journal Making |
When: May 20, 4:30-5:30pm Where: CLP – Mt. Washington Flex your creativity and resourcefulness with Creative Reuse! Explore an array of unique reused materials and learn how to create beautiful works of art, craft projects, and anything you can dream up while saving useful materials from the landfill. |
| Handmade Arcade: 2026 Youth Maker Accelerator Program |
Deadline: May 20 Calling all teen crafters and artists! Applications are open for the 2026 Youth Maker Accelerator Program. Apply by May 20th to sell your artwork and handmade products at the region's largest craft market!
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| 2026 LEAP Program End-of-Year Showcase |
WHEN: Saturday, May 23, Come and support your City High classmates at the LEAP Program End-of-Year Showcase. Celebrate the 2026 cohort's artwork and enjoy some food—all for free! |
| Teen Night: Building Block Party |
When: May 28, 4pm—8pm Where: Kamin Science Center RiverView Café Patio (weather-permitting) Celebrate the end of the school year with a building BLOCK PARTY! Enjoy cookout-style food, solve engineering design challenges, play backyard games, and much more! Register to attend for free! |
| Pittsburgh BookFest |
When: May 30, 10am—5pm Where: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh 15213
There’s so much for Pittsburgh’s literary community to love about this year’s Pgh Book Fest. With a larger footprint, expanded opportunities for author access and a participant lineup informed by reader feedback and the library’s most sought-after titles, it’s the place to be for all local bookworms. Bringing a reader-first experience to the Oakland landmark, the free celebration boasts a “packed slate of panels and author talks across genres, from fan favorites to more niche offerings.” This year’s headlining authors include: Steven Rowley, Catherine Newman, Daniel Kraus, John Scalzi and Meg Medina. During a featured author conversation, Rowley and Newman will discuss “the magic of mundane everyday experiences” found in their works. Highlights include Home is Where the Horror Is, a talk by rising star gothic author Kylie Lee Baker. “Bridgerton” fans will love the Masquerades, Make-outs, and Mischief event exploring the era of popular regency romance books. Don’t miss Burning the Midnight Oil, a talk with authors discussing their academic thrillers, including a story about a prep school in a Pittsburgh suburb. Registration is expected. |
| Riverlife Chalk Fest |
When: Saturday, May 30, 2 to 6pm Sunday, May 31, 10am-2pm Where: The North Shore Kick off summer along Pittsburgh’s riverfronts and make your mark with art when this immersive festival animates the North Shore. Surrounded by our iconic Sister Bridges, Riverlife Chalk Fest brings art right to the ground beneath our feet along Isabella Street, Allegheny Landing and the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Gather at the river’s edge to watch murals evolve in real time as 24 professional chalk artists from around the U.S. create large-scale works over two days. Follow the progress, meet the artists and contribute your own designs to community murals. Don’t miss Pittsburgh’s own Chalking Dad (aka Erik Greenawalt) and the Up & Coming artist category spotlighting emerging talent. The free all-ages celebration also features local food vendors, live music and entertainment and hands-on activities. Hop aboard Shore Thing to savor BG Brewing’s Hawaiian-inspired menu on the floating platform anchored off Allegheny Landing. A portion of sales will support Riverlife’s mission to create, activate and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. On May 29, Chalk Artist Shawn McCann will lead workshops at the Children’s Museum as part of a special Chalk Preview Day. Festival hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Learn more here. |
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| LGBTQ+ Youth Prom: Fancy That! An Unmasquerade. |
When: June 13, 6-10pm Where: The Andy Warhol Museum We cordially invite you to shed your mask at Fancy That!: An Unmasquerade, our 12th annual LGBTQ+ Youth Prom! Step into a world of intrigue and elegance, where the most important accessory is your true self. Whether you choose an exquisite costume fit for royalty or modern prom attire, you will revel in a space that celebrates the joy of authenticity. As the largest affirming prom in Southwestern Pennsylvania, we are proud to offer this inclusive party that provides every young person the chance to make their prom night a treasured memory. Prom is open to all youth ages 13-18 regardless of how they identify and includes dinner, dancing, art activities, and much more. Reserve Your Free Tickets |
| Juneteenth Old School Showcase | When: June 19 to June 21 Where: Downtown, Market Square This is the biggest Juneteenth Celebration in the nation! Bring your lawn chairs and tell a friend!! Join in for a great weekend filled with live music, entertainment, and food in celebration of Juneteenth. Learn more & stay updated! |
Contests & Competitions
| Submit Your Art to PCCR |
Deadline: Submissions are due Friday, May 22 by 11:59 PM. Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse is seeking artwork for our first-ever Student Art Exhibition! Students in grades K-12 may submit reuse-based artworks. Accepted artwork will be displayed in our gallery July 10 to August 14. Each student may submit up to three art pieces. All mediums are accepted, as long as the artwork incorporates reused materials. Space is limited, so Creative Reuse will be unable to accept all submissions. To be considered, submit your artwork here. |
| Submit your Artwork to the Teen Media Awards |
Deadline: Submissions are due Monday, August 10 by 9am Allegheny County teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enter original creations and works of art in the annual Teen Media Awards (formerly Labsy Awards). Teens may submit up to two entries.
Contest Rules
Learn more here! |