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Pittsburgh Public Schools to Go Remote April 22–24 for NFL Draft as City Ramps Up Preparations

Organizers are installing temporary infrastructure to handle an expected 500,000 to 700,000 visitors.

Overview

  • PPS will run asynchronous instruction on April 22–24, with students logging into a Schoology homeroom between 10 a.m. and noon to be counted present.
  • The district moved PSSA testing to avoid conflicts: Math on April 20–21, ELA and Science on April 28–May 4, with makeups from May 4–8.
  • Verizon is building a temporary cell tower in Point State Park to boost connectivity, and crews are advancing beautification work and North Shore tree removals for event setup.
  • The NFL Draft runs April 23–25, featuring the Main Stage and Draft Theater near Acrisure Stadium and the Draft Experience at Point State Park.
  • About 19,000 students are affected, and families seeking services or accommodations are advised to contact their schools directly.