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    This page is updated as information is made available or received. Check back often!

    Educational Resources

    How to Access Your Child's Online Education Platforms

    Parents' Guide to Google Classroom

    Suggested Schedule for Structure & "Normalcy" During School Closure

    Educational Companies Offering Free Subscriptions

    Virtual Field Trips 

    Scholastic: Learn at Home

    Mystery Science Lessons

    Science: National Geographic Kids

    Reading: Squiggle Park

    Reading: Storyline Online

    History for Kids

    Activities to Do with Kids

    Amazing Educational Resources

    School Shelf - Resources for High School Parents, Students & Educators

    Audible - Listen to Stories Online

    Imagineering in a Box Lessons: Disney Partners with Kahn Academy

    Highlands Library Services: Digital Resources 

    Free High School E-Books

    Free Grades K-6 E-Books

    Big Timber Media – Bundles for grades K-12  

    Esebco Books - Username: keepreading  Password: sebco  ID:1  

    Junior Library Guild 

    Free Epic ebooks 


    Health, Mental Health & Counseling Services

    School Counseling Resources

    Resolve Crisis Center 

    A crisis can be anything from feeling lonely and needing to talk, to feeling overwhelmed with life. Stress and problems — both large and small — fill each of our lives and we all have moments of crisis. No matter how big or small these problems seem, it helps to talk with someone. There is no need to wait until a problem spirals out of control to reach out for help. All you have to do is pick up the phone and call 1-888-796-8226. resolve Crisis Services will answer. resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service. It's free to all residents of Allegheny County, regardless of your ability to pay. Both Allegheny County and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital sponsor our services.

    COVID-19 / At-Home Mental Health Resources List

    Helping Vulnerable Students Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19

    Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource

    Samaritan Counseling - Offers video and telephone therapy during the coronavirus outbreak. Visit samaritancounseling.net or call 412-741-7430 for more information

    Pyramid Healthcare  - Pyramid Healthcare is providing outpatient drug & alcohol treatment for teens via tele-health.  Interested parties should call their toll-free number to schedule for their son or daughter: 1-888-694-9996.


    Free & Reduced Cost Internet Providers

    Comcast Internet Essentials: https://www.internetessentials.com

    AT&T: https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/ (Phone: 855-220-5211)

    Sprint: https://fedgov.sprint.com/app/ConnectEDII/ProgramRequirements/2-0_lp

    Spectrum: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html

    Verizon: www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount

    USAC: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications

    How to turn your phone into a hotspot (be sure to check with your cell phone provider regarding possible charges): https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot


    Rumor Control

    Allegheny County has started a website that aims to stop the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. You can visit the website HERE.


    Jeremiah's Place - Emergency Childcare Service Completely Free to Families in Need

    Currently, there is very limited availability due to social distances guidelines and staffing constraints, but they want to try to help as many families as possible. If you are a family in need of short term emergency childcare or respite services, please call Jeremiah’s Place first to discuss the availability and plan an intake. Call at 412-924-0726 https://jeremiahsplace.org/contact-us/


    Pittsburgh-Area Utility Companies

    Contact the United Way Covid-19 Community Economic Relief Fund for help with bills, rent, food at 866-211-9966

    Electric Companies:

    Allegheny Power 800-255-3443

    Duquesne Light 888-393-7100

    Penn Power 800-720-3600

    Telephone/Cable:

    Armstrong Cable 724-776-4200

    AT&T Broadband 412-741-1840

    Comcast Cable 800-824-2290

    Sprint 800-829-8009

    Verizon 800-660-2215

    Verizon Fios 855-326-9185

    Gas Companies:

    Columbia Gas 888-460-4332

    Dominion Peoples 800-764-0111

    Equitable Gas 800-654-6335

    Trash & Hauling:

    Allied Waste 800-464-2120

    BFI 412-429-8009

    Vogel Disposal 724-625-1511

    Waste Management 800-458-4090


    Unemployment Compensation

    Workers that are unable to work because of COVID-19 may be eligible for UC ​​benefits or WC benefits. The following information is now available on the state’s website​:

    You may be eligible if:

    Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19

    Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19

    You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19

    You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate, or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigation efforts

    Apply: Onl​​ine – it’s the fastest and easiest way to get started

    Important info:

    If you are eligible for UC, you will receive two approval letters and a four-digit PIN

    Your PIN will arrive in the U.S. mail – keep it in a safe, easy to remember place

    If approved, your first benefit payment should arrive within four weeks of filing for UC


    Food Services

    Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank: 724-226-0606

    Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry: 412-323-1170

    Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: 412-460-3663

    North Hills Food Bank: 412-366-7477

    CHS Food Pantry: 412-246-1688

    Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries: 412-414-3125

    Feeding Pennsylvania

    Hunger-Free Pennsylvania


    Power Up Health & Nutrition 

    Power Up has compiled a list of helpful resources addressing health and nutrition around the pandemic. Additionally, our staff members have been busy making #PowerUpAtHome videos to share. The videos include demonstrating recipes, quick 1-minute lessons, brain breaks, and much more! All these resources can be found on the Power Up website. The content will also be shared across social media platforms. Parents may also be interested in the Power Up Kids Cookbook for meal and snack ideas! If possible, we would like to hear from families during this time to see how we can provide support: Power Up Household Survey



    Emergency Assistance Program

    Important resource for low-income families in Pennsylvania who have had a recent loss of income:

    Human Services Launches Emergency Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families Amidst COVID-19

    Families who qualify will be eligible for a one-time payment to assist them in meeting basic needs and help them secure more stable financial footing in the future.

    The program will be open to families with a child under the age of 18 or a woman who is currently pregnant.

    In order to qualify, families must have at least one person in the household who was employed as of March 11, 2020 and experienced an hour or wage reduction of at least 50 percent for two weeks or more or lost employment entirely due to the public health crisis.

    The emergency assistance application is available online at www.compass.state.pa.us. Families should be prepared to submit all necessary documentation with their application to expedite processing and avoid having to apply again. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, May 11 through June 12 or until all funds are expended.


    Childcare Option

    Trying Together, in collaboration with Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and others, has developed a valuable resource for finding open child care spots in Allegheny County. The Allegheny Child Care Finder website, launched in May, enables families to search for available child care spots at early learning, after-school, out-of-school, and virtual programs in real time. It’s available here: https://find.alleghenychildcare.org/families. In addition, Trying Together’s experts are available to provide instruction on how to use the search tool and, more generally, how to find, choose, and pay for high-quality child care in Allegheny County. To schedule a presentation or webinar with them, or to invite them to be part of an upcoming meeting you’re hosting, please contact info@tryingtogether.org.

Superintendent: Dr. Monique Mawhinney
Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Cathleen Cubelic

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