The Arts
Propel Afterschool offers daily art classes taught by area artists. Mary Collins is the Afterschool Resident Artist who works with sites and coordinates the end of year Afterschool Arts Show. To see this year’s artists, please follow the link.
Artist in Residence, Propel Montour Elementary School, Propel Pitcairn
Propel Braddock Hills High School
Propel Homestead, Propel Pitcairn, Propel Hazelwood, Propel Montour Elementary School, Propel Braddock Hills Elementary School
Propel Braddock Hills High School, Propel Braddock Hills Middle School
Propel Braddock Hills Elementary School

Propel East art with Bonnie Benacquista

Propel McKeesport art with Mary Collins
Science
Propel Afterschool features area partners skilled in science delivery. The emphasis is always on hands-on learning. The Urban League of Pittsburgh, the YWCA Stem Stars Program, and Main Street offer science lessons throughout the school year and into the summer

Propel Northside Science

Making tornadoes with the Urban League
Healthy Lifestyles
Judo, Cub Scouts, Reading is Fundamental, social-emotional learning through Adagio Health, opportunities for physical activity and creative movement, and cooking for nutrition provide scholars with lessons for life.

Cooking at Propel Homestead

Judo at Propel Homestead

Judo at Propel Northside
College/Career Exploration
Through innovative regular and summer programming such as BHMS Special Projects, the Urban League’s Stem Girlz Program and partner Penn State Greater Allegheny field trips, scholars have examined medical, STEAM, and other careers.

Penn State Greater Allegheny College Tour

Penn State Greater Allegheny College Tour
Connecting with the Community
Propel Schools Action Team
