Avalon Elementary School
News
![Gov. Shapiro speaks at Northgate Middle/High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713466688/northgatek12paus/wtwvzj0pfepyfxbsmije/DSC03999-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713466688/northgatek12paus/wtwvzj0pfepyfxbsmije/DSC03999-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713466688/northgatek12paus/wtwvzj0pfepyfxbsmije/DSC03999-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713466688/northgatek12paus/wtwvzj0pfepyfxbsmije/DSC03999-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713466688/northgatek12paus/wtwvzj0pfepyfxbsmije/DSC03999-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713466688/northgatek12paus/wtwvzj0pfepyfxbsmije/DSC03999-3.jpg","width":1800}])
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state officials were at Northgate Middle/High School on April 18 to announce changes to the state assessment system.
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State officials and local education leaders are at Northgate this morning to learn about the district’s College in High School program. In partnership with three local universities, Northgate offers high school students an opportunity to earn college credits through 21 courses.
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Remake Learning: How a small public school district on the outskirts of Pittsburgh is leveraging partnerships —including a collaboration with neighboring Suburban General — to give students the flexibility to pursue anywhere, anytime learning.
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The Northgate School District has selected Michael Wagstaff to serve as interim Middle School Principal for the remainder of the school year.
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Three Odyssey of the Mind teams from Northgate have advanced to the state finals in April.
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Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Smith, principal of Northgate High School, for being selected as one of the 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins Most Valuable Principals!
Kindergarten Registration
The Northgate School District will host a spaghetti dinner for families of students entering kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year!
The dinner will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 29 at Bellevue Elementary School, 435 Lincoln Ave. This event is for families from both Avalon and Bellevue boroughs.
Get to know school administrators, teachers and other parents of our future learners during this fun event!
Parents as Allies in Making
Avalon Elementary School in the Northgate School District is remaking the way parents can engage in student creativity and learning.
The Parents as Allies project is training parents and guardians to serve as coaches in the school’s makerspace, offering them a unique chance to lead challenging activities that support traditional classroom learning. Through fun and insightful courses, parents in the program have been developing the skills needed to inspire through maker learning concepts.
School Offices Contact Information
Avalon Elementary
721 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
412-732-3300
Ext. 3000
Fax: 412-734-8054
Office Hours
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Breakfast Program
7:45 - 8 am
School Hours
8:05 am - 2:55 pm
Dr. Joseph Peacock
Principal
Avalon Elementary
Attendance
Students who miss school are required to submit an attendance excuse to the district. Parents may either fill out an attendance excuse form and return it to your school's office or attendance secretary listed below:
Danielle DiDomenico
School Secretary
Avalon Elementary
Health and Counseling
Elementary School Nurse
Malla Mizikowski
412-732-3300
Avalon Ext. 3107
Avalon Fax: 412-734-8054
Avalon Elementary Counselor
Austen Tarabay
412-732-3300 Ext. 3112
Events
Administrative Center Boardroom