Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School

08/31/2026

School Sweaters are in stock! $25 cash only. Available in adult sizes, small - 2XL.

The only sweater permitted per dress code are the ones available at UPCS.

08/27/2026

We had a great week welcoming back our students for the 2026-2027 school year and can't wait to see what this year holds for all of us at UPCS!

Interested in joining us? For more admissions info go to: https://www.upcs.net/admissions/ or contact Mr. Kerr at [email protected]

08/06/2026

📚 Welcome Back, Urban Pathways Families!

Please mark your calendars for these important dates:

🎉 Back-to-School Event: Monday, August 24, from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
🏫 First Day for Grades 6–8 Only: Tuesday, August 25
📅 All Students in Grades 6–12 Report: Wednesday, August 26

Please review our Welcome Back Letter for additional information: https://bit.ly/3TB5yWl

We’re excited to welcome our students and families back for another great school year! 💙💚

07/15/2026

🚍🎓 College Tour Tuesdays are Back!

Thinking about college? Explore campuses this summer with FREE college tours hosted by The Pittsburgh Promise!

📅 Every Tuesday through August 4
👥 Open to students in grades 10–12 enrolled in Pittsburgh Public Schools and participating charter schools, including Urban Pathways.
📍 Buses depart from The Pittsburgh Promise office (1901 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219).
🍕 Lunch is provided.
✅ Registration and parent/guardian consent are required.

This is a great opportunity to visit college campuses, ask questions, and start planning for your future!

📲 Register here: https://bit.ly/4wFdwvz

💡 Need help paying for college? The Pittsburgh Promise also offers free FAFSA, PHEAA, and financial aid assistance for students and families.

The Pittsburgh Promise will be visiting some great universities this summer. These visits include presentations from Admissions Departments as well as campus tours. Lunch will be provided during visits. If you have any questions our email is: [email protected]

07/04/2026

🎆 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and a truly historic milestone—America’s 250th Birthday! 🎉

As we honor 250 years of history, freedom, resilience, and progress, we’re reminded that the future is shaped by the next generation. At our school, we’re proud to help inspire students to learn, lead, and make a positive impact in their communities.

Wishing all of our students, families, staff, and community partners a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day. Here’s to celebrating our nation’s past while building an even brighter future together.

❤️🤍💙 Happy 4th of July and Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸✨

06/24/2026

School = out 📙🙅‍♂️
Swim lessons = in 🏊‍♀️👍

FREE swim lessons are back at CitiParks pools for youth ages 6–15. Participants will learn swimming fundamentals, water safety skills, and gain confidence in and around the water.

Spots are still available! Register IN-PERSON at your neighborhood pool: https://bit.ly/4fZrWBR

06/22/2026

Registration is now open for the 5th annual Girls Fire Camp!

This five day long camp will help girls 14 to 18-years-old explore a career as a firefighter.
▪️ FREE
▪️ August 10-14
▪️ Ebenezer Baptist Church (2001 Wylie Avenue)
▪️ Girls 14 to 18-years-old
▪️ Open to City of Pittsburgh AND non-City of Pittsburgh residents
▪️ Only 25 spots available! Claim your place today. The final deadline to apply is June 26th.

Scan the QR Code on the flyer or click here to apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/4adUN1F

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads and father figures in our Panther community! Thank you for the love, guidance, and encouragement you give our students each and every day. We celebrate you today and always! 💙🐾

06/19/2026

🎉✊🏾 Today we celebrate Juneteenth — a day that honors freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

At our school, we recognize the importance of learning from history, celebrating progress, and empowering our students to build a brighter future for all.

❤️💚🖤 Happy Juneteenth! May we continue to honor the past while inspiring hope and opportunity for generations to come.

06/17/2026

When school lets out for the summer, families have to pick up the cost of those meals.