Northside Stories…
On May 7, 2018,in collaboration with Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, thirty-four 6th graders from Manchester Academic Charter School interviewed people who live and work on the Northside to learn more about its buildings, history and people. This audio contains excerpts from these interviews.This project was made possible with funding support from the McSwigan Family Foundation.
Youth Express: MACS Shoe Drive
From 04/09/2016: Attallah Moore (13), Amira Jackson (13), and Siani Adams (14) of Manchester Academic Charter School talking about their class shoe drive. Pickup locations include Manchester Youth & Development Center, Fox Chapel Yacht Club, and the Thelma Lovette YMCA.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Manchester Academic Charter School – Songs in Spanish
In the Fall of 2011, Students in Grades K-5 at Manchester Academic Charter School performed and recorded songs in Spanish, as part of their Spanish class lessons with Adina Castillo.
This project was created under the guidance of Sra. Castillo and Music Teacher Sarah Rodack, and inspired by family members’ desire to help students learn and use this valuable language. Special thanks to Vasilios Scoumis and Beth McCaskey.
Manchester Academic Charter School Graduation 2011
SLB helps 8th graders prepare audio essays on their reflections as they leave Manchester Academic Charter School in a project funded by the Dominion Foundation.