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!
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| Racial Justice Summit Volunteer Cookout and Potluck |
When: July 25, 12pm-2pm Where: Bartlett Shelter @ Schenley Park If you think you might like to help plan the next conference in February 2027, or help on the day of the Summit, come meet everyone and learn more. If you've thought about presenting a workshop, this is a great time to meet some of the folks involved, too. The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit has shared with the community for 28 years -- become part of the 29th! We'll have hamburgers, hot dogs, and vegan veggie patties on the grill, plus buns and condiments. We'll be bringing side dishes to share, and hope you can, too! You don't have to sign up, but if you do RSVP we'll be sure to have plenty to eat. ;-) The Bartlett Shelter & Playground has a paved path from the sidewalk to the shelter, with one short section of cobblestones. There's isn't a curb cut from the street to the sidewalk directly in front of the path, but there is one along the sidewalk between the entrance to the path and the intersection of Bartlett and Hobart, as well as curb cuts at the intersection. |
Opportunities for Growth
| Scholarship Opportunities | If you are looking for opportunities for scholarships to help fund your education after high school, please check out the following spreadsheets courtesy of the Internship Office.
Pennsylvania Scholarships
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| Apply to join GirlGov's 2026-2027 Cohort | GirlGov is a FREE leadership and civic engagement program for middle school and high school girls and gender expansive youth! Students will:
Apply for GirlGov here! |
| Dress for Success Micro Boutiques | When: First Tuesday of Each Month! Where: Duquesne EARN Employement & Training Center 2 Duquesne Plaza, 15110 Visit today for free professional and casual clothing, shoes, accessories, and personal items! Appointments are encouraged but not required. Email Leora with any questions or to schedule! |
Fun Community Events & Programming
| Apply for a Free Teen Membership to Carnegie Museums |
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are offering Teen Membership to area teenagers. Teen Membership is a free pass to all four Carnegie Museums available to all teens 13–18 years old who are residents of Pennsylvania. To qualify for the Teen Membership Program, applicants must:
Please note: Teen membership benefits are valid for one named teen per membership. Teen membership benefits do not extend to parents, guardians, caregivers, household members, or additional guests. Apply for free here! |
| Picklesburgh 2026 |
When: July 16-19 Where: Downtown Pittsburgh The free four-day festival takes place July 16-19, 2026. Picklesburgh returns to two of Pittsburgh's Sister Bridges, as well as both Market Square and Arts Landing - making this the biggest Picklesburgh ever!Learn more here! |
| CCM Library Clothing Swap | When: July 18, 10am-3pm Where: CCM Forest Hills, Community Room 4400 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Out with the old, in with the new—to you, that is! Refresh your wardrobe without worrying about price tags. Find your new favorite outfit, and give your gently-used clothes a new home. We accept clothing of all types and sizes, for all ages. No need to bring donations to participate. Everything is free, no strings attached! All clothing left at the end of the swap will be donated. Please make sure items are clean and in reasonably good condition before bringing them to share. |
| August Wilson Community Day | When: July 18, 12pm-3pm Where: August Wilson African American Cultural Center 980 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Join us on Saturday, July 18, for an exciting day of FREE activities the entire family can enjoy: AWCommunity Day STEAM 12PM-3PM Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and engaging experiences designed to inspire learners of all ages. Read to Dream Experience 12PM-3PM Spark your child's imagination through the power of reading! Families are invited to discover books that encourage young dreamers to be bold, creative, innovative, compassionate, and confident as they imagine all that's possible. Coffee & Conversation with the Curator 1:30PM-2:30PM Take a deeper look into I Will Belong to Only Me, the acclaimed exhibition by artist Peju Alatise. Join Curator Kimberly Jacobs for an engaging discussion exploring the powerful stories, themes, and artistry behind the exhibition, including Alatise's internationally celebrated installation, Flying Girls. Whether you're exploring STEAM, discovering your next favorite book, or connecting through art and conversation, there's something for everyone. Learn more and see the full schedule here! |
| GoatFest 2026 |
When: July 25, 12pm to 4pm Where: Arlington Ball Field at 2000 Julia Street, PGH 15210 (behind the Arlington Fire Station). Goat Fest PGH is a free and family-friendly celebration of South Side Park and the hard working goats who help keep the park clean from invasive-plants! This family friendly event acts as a fundraiser for the ecological restoration efforts of the park!
** FREE parking with shuttle at the UPMC lot located at Sarah St and Steve Seventy Way (near S. 29th St). Shuttle starts at 11:30am. Learn more here! |
| Schenley Plaza 20th Anniversary Jubilee | When: July 25, 11am to 6pm Where: Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Ave, 15260 Celebrate 20 years of Schenley Plaza with a joyful day of music, family fun, and community celebration in the heart of Oakland. The free, open-to-the-public Jubilee will feature complimentary PNC Carousel rides, live entertainment including a 21-piece big band and a special concert by Azure, fairytale character appearances, balloon artist, face painting, caricatures, local vendors, and more surprises throughout the day. Register for free! |
| Reuse Reunion | When: August 9th, 12-4pm Where: Westinghouse Park, 7051 Thomas Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Join us on Sunday, August 9 from 12 - 4 PM for our annual Reuse Reunion. Come commune with art, nature, and fellow humans at this casual, free gathering at Westinghouse Park, brought to you by your friends at Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. We hope this event brings our community together in a creative way in the beauty of the outdoors.
Extra Event InfoAccessibility: This event is held along a paved, flat walkway within a public park. The paved walkway connects to a city sidewalk bordering the park. There are no elevated steps necessary to enter the park or event space. Low-medium volume music will be playing. We will have chairs available. As this event is held outdoors, masking is welcomed but not required. Please contact us at info@pccr.org with any accessibility questions.Parking: We encourage biking, public transport, walking, and ride share. Plenty of free parking will be available on the streets bordering the park, as well as other side streets nearby. |
| Spooky Art & Vintage Market and Screening of Twilight | When: August 30th, Market runs from 5pm until the end of the movie, movie begins at 7:30pm Where: Bakery Square, 6425 Penn Avenue SPOOKY MARKET + outdoor screening of Twilight. Creepy, cute, eerie, and all things fall + Halloween obsessed. Expect spooky season shopping and the perfect excuse to start celebrating early! |
Contests & Competitions
| 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! |