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Families connect at in-person events to start 2026-27 school year

A PALCS employee wearing a blue shirt speaks to a PALCS students who is wearing a gray shirt. This interaction in taking place in the stands at a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game, and there are other people in the stands.

PALCS families got the chance to connect with each other in person at back-to-school events across Pennsylvania this September.

The four events let students meet their online classmates in person and make new friends. They also let parents and learning coaches connect with each other and share advice for navigating online learning as a family.

Northwest PA Family Meet and Greet

On Sept. 11, more than 30 PALCS families met up at Sunview Golf and Games in Edinboro. Kids (and adults!) enjoyed go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, and food.

Families also got to take home PALCS swag bags that included throwback candy bars.

A child steering a green go-kart on a outdoor track during the meet and greet at Sunview Golf and Games.
PALCS families playing mini golf together on a sunny outdoor course with water features and greenery.
A group of PALCS students and parents posing outdoors together while holding "PALCS Middle School 2026-27" and "PALCS Family Pride" signs.

Pirates Game Family Meet and Greet

On Sept. 17, nearly one hundred PALCS students and families attended a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park.

PALCS students, their siblings, parents, and grandparents sat side by side and enjoyed America’s pastime. Families got to connect across generations, and students met other kids who are also attending an entirely online school.

Two girls sitting together in the stadium seating at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
A PALCS family poses for a picture in the stands of PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
PALCS families post for a picture in front of a statue outside PNC Park.
PALCS families pose for a picture together in the stands at PNC Park.

IronPigs game

PALCS families in the Lehigh Valley area enjoyed a trip to the IronPigs game on Sept 11. The game started with a ceremonial first pitch by PALCS high school principal Mr. Michael Logue.

In the stands, families enjoyed classic ballpark foods like hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy.

A PALCS staff members talks to someone while seated in a group of PALCS families.
Two girls cheering from the stands during the IronPigs baseball game.
View of the IronPigs baseball field and mascot on the field during PALCS high school principal Michael Logue's ceremonial first pitch under a clear blue sky.

Citizens Bank Park Tour

Dozens of PALCS families went behind the scenes at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 24. They got to see the press box, media room, and even caught a glimpse of the Phillies and Brewers taking batting practice before that night’s game.

A group of young PALCS students wearing Phillies apparel posing together outside the Citizens Bank Park Media Room.
A tour guide speaking to PALCS families in front of a historic Phillies team mural inside Citizens Bank Park.
PALCS families sitting in the lower level seating behind protective netting watching players take batting practice on the field at Citizens Bank Park.
A father and son look out at the field at Citizens Bank Park.

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