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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!
| GirlGov x Vote Riders Self-Love and Self-Advocacy Day | WHEN: February 18 @ 6pm WHERE: CCAC Allegheny Campus (North Shore), Milton Building, Room 223 Join GirlGov for a night focused on self-love, self-advocacy, and civic power. We're collaborating with VoteRiders to help 16-18 year olds obtain free legal identification for voting. Students will learn about the impact of ID access on youth voices, ways to advocate for themselves and their communities, and resources to boost civic engagement. Snacks and crafting supplies will also be provided. Please register here to attend! |
| Apply for Project UNITY's 2026 Catalyst Academy |
Deadline: Friday, February 20 Catalyst Academy is built around one core philosophy: ACTION. Throughout this virtual summer program, students learn from leading experts in medicine and public health and immediately put their knowledge to use through research, project design, and scientific presentations. Participants also work closely with undergraduate and graduate mentors, helping them define and advance their academic and professional goals. Through Catalyst Academy, students will have the opportunity to:
Applications - including deadlines and instructions for letters of recommendations - can be found below. Our final application deadline is February 20th. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Justin Chang (justin.chang@projectunitynfp.org) or Diana Jacob (diana.jacob@projectunitynfp.org). You can also follow us on Instagram @projectunity.nfp for updates on Catalyst Academy and our other programs. |
| Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit |
WHEN: February 21, 2026, 9am-5pm WHERE: CCAC Allegheny Campus Join the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit for a day packed with community engagement, educational workshops, and networking with your friends, family, and neighbors. You can learn more about this event on their website! |
| Zine Making Workshop: Voices of Change |
WHEN: February 25, 5:30 pm — 6:30 pm |
| Surrealism as Tactic: A Black Women's Film Festival and Community Workshop | WHEN: February 26 @ 6pm WHERE: The Andy Warhol Museum (117 Sandusky Street), Art Theater Join art historian Tiffany Barber and filmmaker Madeleine Hunt-Erlich for a screening of The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, which explores the inner world of Caribbean surrealist Suzanne Césaire through archival research, fragmentation, and other non-linear poetic structures. The conversation that follows will center Black surrealism as an artistic tactic and response to a fragmenting authoritarian society. This event is co-presented with Center for African American Poetry and Poetics. This event is free but you must register in order to attend! |
| Youth Civic Leadership Academy Applications | Applications for the Spring 2026 sessions of the Youth Civic Leadership Academy (YCLA) are now open! YCLA offers Pittsburgh youth unique opportunities to explore diverse career paths through hands-on learning and mentorship. Apply before the end of January to be considered for the spring session. |
| The University of Pittsburgh Presents: The Brown Overcoat |
WHEN: Fri, Feb 27, 7:30pm-10:00pm Sat, Feb 28, 7:30pm-10:00pm Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm-4:30pm WHERE: Henry Heymann Theater, 4301 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA A romantic comedy set in a fashionable Parisian drawing room. The play revolves around a vain and witty Countess, her somewhat pompous lover the Baron, and her flirtatious interest in a young musician across the street, George Duroi. |
| The Price of Resistance: Sala Udin, American Agitator Screening and Q&A | WHEN: February 28 @ 1:30 pm — 3:00 pm WHERE: CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208 The Price of Resistance follows Sala Udin’s fearless activism, chronicling his battles with injustice, FBI surveillance, and unwavering leadership in the civil rights movement and beyond. Q & A with the filmmakers to follow screening. |
| Paid Research Opportunities for Children & Teens Through the University of Pittsburgh | The University of Pittsburgh is offering paid opportunities for children and teens to be involved in ongoing research projects. You can learn about these opportunities on The University of Pittsburgh website. For any questions, email BITElab@upmc.edu. |
| Teen Sensory Friendly Silent Disco | WHEN: March 21 @ 6pm — 8pm WHERE: The Warhol, 117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Put on your most comfortable party outfit and join our welcoming staff for a sensory friendly evening of dancing, socializing, and artmaking. This event is planned specifically to support the enjoyment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. A live DJ will spin dance classics and our adjustable wireless headphones allow participants to choose their own volume levels or opt out. There will be an enclosed sensory friendly area on the first floor where partygoers can decompress or connect in a calm manner. The underground studio will be open for guests to enjoy silkscreen printing and other art projects. Snacks and drinks will also be available. The event is open to teens (up to 18 years old) and their families. You can register for free here! For any questions about accommodations or requests for accommodations, you can contact accessibility@warhol.org. |
| Join Spring 2026 Season Backyard Flag Football | Interested in playing flag football? The Backyard Flag Football Association is accepting applications for the 2026 Spring Season! They host two seasons a year for children aged 4-18, emphasizing skill development, a love for the game, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Contact 412-318-4557 with any questions or to register. Registration forms were also sent out to all students via Catapult messaging system. |
| Bless A Dress Events: 2026 | Looking for a prom dress this year but worried about the cost? Bless A Dress is hosting events with over 3,000 new and gently used gowns, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories! Monroeville Assembly of God 4561 Old William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA 15146 March 20th (4-8pm) & 21st (9-11am) No registration is required! Please text Michelle at 412-760-0350 or email BlessADress@yahoo.com with any questions. |
| Apply for the College Prep Scholars Program |
Deadline: March 24, 2026 If you’re a high-achieving high school junior from a low-income background, the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program can help you dream big about college and beyond! QuestBridge works with 55 college partners across the nation as well as premier service providers to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to apply to — and afford — a top college. Awards for College Prep Scholars are specially designed to connect you with the experiences and resources for your college application journey. QuestBridge can help you achieve your dreams, and applying to the College Prep Scholars Program could be your first step. The College Prep Scholars Program offers:
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