Mar 22, 2016 3 min read

STREAM Night

Keystone Oaks Middle School will host its first STREAM Night 6-8 p.m. March 31. The evening will showcase the integration of science, technology, reading, engineering, art and mathematics across the curriculum, while giving parents and students the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in these disciplines. It will coincide with the Middle School Art Show and Book Fair.

The event is open to the public. In addition to the student artwork that will be on display, approximately 50 students are expected to participate by giving dynamic presentations and by reading poetry. A number of local organizations, corporations and universities will be in attendance to give presentations and provide activities related to STREAM disciplines. Those slated to participate include Alcosan, Bayer, Phipps Conservatory, University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering, Robert Morris University, Society of Women Engineers and Land Art Generator Initiative.

Grants available

Applications are now open for Let’s Move Pittsburgh Champion Schools Awards. These $1,000 grants will be awarded to 40 early childcare centers, pre-kindergarten and elementary schools in Allegheny County to fund new and existing programs that promote children’s health and well-being. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. April 1, and winners will be announced May 17.

Educators, administrators, students, food service directors, school nurses and parents are eligible to apply for these awards on behalf of any of the above listed schools in Allegheny County. All applicants must receive permission from their school’s principal to apply for funds. For a list of eligible projects or to apply, fill out the online form at letsmovepittsburgh.org/champion.

Scholarship auditions

Auditions for the $8,000 Keynotes Music Scholarship Competition will be held May 21 in the Mt. Lebanon High School Fine Arts Theater. The competition is open to music students of exceptional talent who are residents of Allegheny and Washington counties. The number of contestants is limited to 20; instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age by June 1, 2016, and voice students must be under 30.

Contestants must be full-time music majors currently enrolled in a music school or in the music department of a college or university. Graduating high school students are eligible if they have been accepted for admission and will enroll as full-time music majors in the fall of 2016. Payment of the competition money will be made directly to the winners the day of the competition.

For applications and more information, contact Toni Kvederis, competition chairman, at 412-220-3080. Deadline to submit an application is April 15.

Scholarship available

Any Upper St. Clair student graduating in 2016 and planning to attend a college or trade school may apply for a $500 scholarship award. Applications are available in the guidance office or through any bus driver. Those applying must write a 250 word essay on their experience while riding a USC school bus. Applications must be returned to the high school guidance office by May 2.