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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.
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Student Opportunities
City High provides students with information about and access to a variety of community opportunities both during the school day and after school and on weekends. This page is updated every week to ensure accuracy!
| Free Fishing Day at Highland Park |
WHEN: Aug 9th, 9 am —1 pm WHERE: Lake Carnegie (Highland Park), Lake Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Free for kids 15 and under. Fishing equipment, bait and instruction are all provided by Pittsburgh Let's Go Fishing. All children be accompanied by an adult. Register here to attend. |
| Summer Reading Extravaganza |
WHEN: Aug 10th, 12 pm — 5 pm WHERE: CLP Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Meet us at CLP’s Summer Reading Extravaganza, a high-flying, family-friendly outdoor festival for all ages! Enjoy an afternoon of music, activities, crafts, storytelling, food trucks and so much more! |
| Teen Media Awards w/ Carnegie Public Library | Carnegie Library’s Teen Media Awards are opening up submissions from May 12 to August 10 (closing at 9am on 8/10) for all students grades 6-12 in Allegheny County. 1st prize: $250 2nd prize: $100. Accepted categories include:
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| Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: The Minecraft Movie |
WHEN: Aug 13, 8:15 — 10 pm WHERE: Flagstaff Hill (Schenley Park), Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Grab a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy “A Minecraft Movie” free of cost. Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park entertains throughout the summer in various park settings. Movies begin at dusk. No registration required! |
| NextGen Healthcare: Virtual College App Summer Camp |
WHEN: Aug 15-17, 3PM-6PM EST WHERE: Virtual (must register for link) NextGen Healthcare is passionate about bridging the gap in educational and academic resources for first-generation and underserved high school students in Pittsburgh and beyond! Knowing how exciting, yet nerve-wracking this process can be, so they are offering a free of cost accessible, practical guidance on college applications, including personal statements, major selection, resume/activity help, and exposure to student voices through panels. Register here to attend! Open to any high school student planning to attend college but recommended for 11th and 12th graders. You do not need to be able to attend all 3 days to attend! |