Activities

With a focus on humanities-based creative learning and critical thinking methods, AG emphasizes the foundational importance of the humanities for connecting with the arts, technology, and communities.

After school programming coming next semester.

Our Elementary Drama program is a 10 week extracurricular activity for Avalon and Bellevue Elementary students in grades 4-6. Most rehearsals are held one night a week during the fall, culminating in mid-November with daytime and evening performances of a one-act musical. The club is led by faculty and alumni volunteers, and is supported by parent volunteers. The elementary participants are also coached by Northgate Middle and High School student volunteers. Additional information can be found on the Northgate Musical Program website. 

Faculty Advisor
Karen Klicker

Through a partnership with JAM Enterprises and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh we’ve created the Kindness Club as a way to bring foster a positive, inclusive environment in our schools and our community. 

JAM Enterprises was founded by Maureen Frew and her students at Avonworth Primary Center as a way to spread kindness in the world through a simple message, #bethekindkid. #bethekindkid projects and messages of encouragement can be seen through both buildings as a reminder to be the kid who does the right thing, to be the nice kid, and to be the kind kid.

Faculty Advisor
Mrs. Sharon Knable

Students at Bellevue and Avalon elementary schools will have the opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills and improve their creativity through the program Odyssey of the Mind. 

Meetings are held in the makerspace Tuesday's and Friday's after school.

For more information, email Bill Bergmann, coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind for Northgate, at northgateodyssey@gmail.com. Explore Odyssey of the Mind at https://www.odysseyofthemind.com.

STEM Coding Lab exists as the only Pittsburgh nonprofit devoted exclusively to providing computer science education to our region. The club will become a 12-week course starting after the holidays. Stay tuned for more information!

Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) is a national organization that is dedicated to raising the aspirations and self-esteem of girls in grades 3-5. This after-school program connects girls with college women and puts them on a path to future life success by increasing social-emotional skills, self-esteem, desire to serve the community, leadership capabilities, and aspirations to attend college or career readiness programs. 

Faculty Advisor
Ms. Allison Dushack

The last Saturday of every month will provide teachers and community members the opportunity to volunteer to beautify the school. We have the paint, the rollers, and large, flat surfaces that are easy to paint, so we can make a huge difference in a short time. These are being called Two-Hour Transformations, and there will be 6 of them from now until the end of the year. We will finish the first floor and work our way up and down to create a vibrant school for our teachers and students.

A recent study by Deloitte suggests that bicycles are the future of urban transportation... which means it's time for a Bellevue Cycling Club. A student started this group and even picked the name. Wednesday, October 13th, was our first bicycle to school day. Each Wednesday students are encouraged to skate, bicycle, or scooter to school.