Welcome Back, PACS: Building on a Year of Achievement 🎉

Welcome Back, PACS: Building on a Year of Achievement 🎉

Kicking off the 2026-2027 school year with a look at the successes that made last school year one to remember

September 12, 2026

Learning History by Walking Through It: How Principal Oliphant’s Journey to Poland is Inspiring a More Immersive Education at Passport Academy

Learning History by Walking Through It: How Principal Oliphant’s Journey to Poland is Inspiring a More Immersive Education at Passport Academy

“As the Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel warned years ago, to forget a holocaust is to kill twice.” - Iris Chang

August 18, 2026

Passport Academy Graduation Celebrates 84 Students Walking Across the Stage

Passport Academy Graduation Celebrates 84 Students Walking Across the Stage

The ceremony recognized graduates, Community Impact Awardees and Students of the Year

June 15, 2026

PACS Student’s Poem Asks “How can someone just hang up my feelings like that?"

PACS Student’s Poem Asks “How can someone just hang up my feelings like that?"

April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate, Passport Academy is hosting poetry workshops and sharing student poetry

April 10, 2026

Driving Toward Opportunity: Passport Academy Partners with A’s Vision to Prepare Students for the Future

Driving Toward Opportunity: Passport Academy Partners with A’s Vision to Prepare Students for the Future

Four-Week Driver’s Education Program Equips Students With Real-World Skills, Confidence and a Path Toward Independence

March 11, 2026

Passport Academy English Teacher Cayla Sebastian Receives Keystone Technology Innovator Nomination

Passport Academy English Teacher Cayla Sebastian Receives Keystone Technology Innovator Nomination

This nomination recognizes Ms. Sebastian’s commitment to leveraging technology innovation to enhance student learning.

February 26, 2026

Leading From Within: How Student Ambassadors Are Building Community at PACS

Leading From Within: How Student Ambassadors Are Building Community at PACS

The student-led program blends school leadership, peer-to-peer academic support and community service to create a culture where students lift each other up.

February 10, 2026

PACS Temporarily Relocates to Champion Commons Building in Garfield

PACS Temporarily Relocates to Champion Commons Building in Garfield

By January 31st, PACS teachers, administrators and students will move to their new location for the second semester.

January 20, 2026

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About Passport Academy Charter School | News Hub – See What's Possible

You're not like everyone else. Neither are we.

No matter what's gotten in your way, at Passport Academy Charter School (PACS), we'll work with you to create an individualized plan for both high school and postgraduation success—to college, to a vocational program, or straight to a career that fits who you are. Our students gain:

  • Tuition-free schooling in downtown Pittsburgh
  • A flexible schedule that works with your job, your family, and your life
  • An individualized learning approach to meet your personal needs
  • Support from passionate, professional Pennsylvania-certified teachers
  • The opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma that meets all state requirements

Our newshub offers a look inside this promise in action. Browse our stories to learn more about the student experience at PACS.

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