Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School

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Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School Urban Pathways is a free public charter school. Founded in 1998, we serve youth in grades 6-12. All students who come to UP graduate from UP.

And out of last year’s graduating seniors, 100 percent were accepted to college.

🎉🎈IT'S TIME FOR SPIRIT WEEK!🎈🎉Next week (October 26-30, 2026) we have a week packed with fun theme days closing with a c...
10/22/2026

🎉🎈IT'S TIME FOR SPIRIT WEEK!🎈🎉
Next week (October 26-30, 2026) we have a week packed with fun theme days closing with a costume day on Friday October 30, 2026.

1. Dress down rules apply with some additions for spirit week, please read below carefully. If you have any questions about an outfit or costume, please don't hesitate to call us to check.
2. Failure to comply will result in being asked to change, sent home, and/or loss of privileges for future dress-down days.
3. No students on the 10/21 Social Probation List can participate. Eligible students will receive a Spirit Week Dress Down pass.
4. No ripped/torn jeans if skin is visible. Leggings/tights must be worn under ripped jeans.
5. Skirts, shorts, and dresses may be worn, but only with leggings underneath and cannot be any shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
6. No crop tops or exposed stomach/midriff.
7. No leggings, jeggings, or tights worn as pants.
8. No inappropriate words, images, or messages permitted.
9. No crocs, slides, slippers, or open-back shoes.
10. No hoodies permitted.
11. No look-a-like weapons or weapons of any kind.
12. No pajamas or sleepwear, except on PJ Day 10/29.
13. Undergarments must not be visible.
14. Hats are permitted.
15. No blankets or stuffed animals.

Unity Day is recognized to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion during National Bullying Prevention Month. Staff ...
10/20/2026

Unity Day is recognized to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion during National Bullying Prevention Month. Staff will wear orange. Students are permitted to wear an ORANGE shirt tomorrow 10.21.2026 with their UPCS uniform pants.
We are Better Together and celebrate

No tank tops, crop tops/exposed stomachs or midriffs, or hoodies.

Our Parent Advisory Committee had another great meeting last week! The committee meets meets monthly and shares dinner, ...
10/19/2026

Our Parent Advisory Committee had another great meeting last week!

The committee meets meets monthly and shares dinner, ideas, and conversation about what's happening at Urban Pathways and what we have planned for our students and families.

We have some exciting things coming up, and we would love to have more parents involved. Your input and participation are always welcome!

If you would like to join our Parent Advisory Committee, please contact Mrs. Ferguson for more information.

We look forward to seeing more families at our next meeting!

Friday is right around the corner! If your student received a dress down pass, the rules are below. If you do not have a...
10/01/2026

Friday is right around the corner! If your student received a dress down pass, the rules are below. If you do not have a pass, you must be in full dress code.

Reminder! Tomorrow students with ZERO TARDIES and ZERO ABSENCES are permitted a dress down day. If your student did not receive a pass dated for 9/11/26, they are not eligible for dress down. See guidelines.
*Dress code rules apply.*

IT’S FAMILY FEUD TIME! Join us TONIGHT at 4 PM for our Title I Open House at Urban Pathways!Meet staff, connect with our...
09/24/2026

IT’S FAMILY FEUD TIME!

Join us TONIGHT at 4 PM for our Title I Open House at Urban Pathways!

Meet staff, connect with our school community, and stick around for dinner & play Family Feud with our host Mr. Lockley!

We’re looking forward to seeing our UPCS families.

Survey says… you don’t want to miss this one!

**Share photos of the event on Facebook or Instagram, tag us and be entered to win a prize.**
Photos must be posted by NOON on Friday, 9/25/2026
Winners will be notified by 3 p.m. on Monday 9/28/2026

09/23/2026

We can't wait to see you tomorrow at our Open House! Join us at the school from 4-6!

Have you heard about the new Minority Pre-Nursing Initiative at UPCS? Through the Minority Pre-Nursing Institute, the go...
09/21/2026

Have you heard about the new Minority Pre-Nursing Initiative at UPCS? Through the Minority Pre-Nursing Institute, the goal is to expose minority students to careers in the field of Nursing. Students work with 3 nurses and receive one hour of theory and one hour of clinical work every Tuesday for the 2026-2027 school year.
Grades 9-12 are eligible.

⏩Fast Forward Fridays start 9/18/26! Earn 25 LiveSchool points for coming to school. Bring your A-game for the Gradeband...
09/17/2026

⏩Fast Forward Fridays start 9/18/26! Earn 25 LiveSchool points for coming to school. Bring your A-game for the Gradeband Challenges and rock your best flannel for the dress-down theme to win FF points for your grade. See Ms. Emily with questions. Dress-down rules apply (see image for details).

09/17/2026

We're so excited for our open house next week! Join us Sept 24 from 4-6. SEE YOU THERE!

Who's ready?! Family Feud is coming to the UPCS Open House on 9/24/26. Hosted by our own Mr. Lockley, this is sure to be...
09/16/2026

Who's ready?! Family Feud is coming to the UPCS Open House on 9/24/26.
Hosted by our own Mr. Lockley, this is sure to be the highlight of the night.
Our first question: "We Polled Our UPCS Family and they think the winners will be..."

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914 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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