Now that the 2024-25 school year is over and summer break has arrived, special programming is getting started in Sto-Rox. Please review the 2025 Sto-Rox Summer Programming Guide, organized by district social worker and therapist Alex Gariepy. This guide includes information on our summer programming providers, from Steel City Impact to Focus on Renewal and everyone in between.
DOWNLOAD: 2025 Sto-Rox Summer Programming Guide (PDF)
Summer Programs at Sto Rox
STEEL CITY IMPACT
Rising 7th grade students
Students 9th-12th
Contact Executive Director Tyra Grant at (412) 436-9028 or email tgrant@steelcityimpact.com for enrollment information.
SOSAD: Youth Mental Health Ambassador Program
6 slots available
Paid program
Contact cware@infinitelifestylesolutions.org for enrollment information.
Friday Open Gym Sessions
Location: Sto Rox Jr./Sr. High School Gym
June 20th-August 15, 10am-2pm
Must be a Sto Rox student to participate
For more information contact the SRSD Community Liaison Edward Pierce at epierce@srsd.k12.pa.us.
Pittsburgh Area Communities in School Summer Series
The following programs will be offered over the summer by the PACS team at the Sto Rox School District:
First Tee Club
Kulture Dance Club
Summer Flag Football
Pretty Girl University
Please contact Dawn Gennuso for enrollment information and details dgennuso@pghareacs.org.
Three Rivers Youth: Crossing Bridges Program
7th-12th
6 weeks (T, W, TH) at the Jr/Sr Hs
Participation Stipend
Students must already be enrolled with TRY
Summer Mental Health Resources
If you, or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please dial #988 or Resolve Crisis Services (1-888-796-8226) for support.
The following mental health services will be offered over the summer at the Sto Rox School District:
Pressley Ridge Services (Medicaid)
MHY Family Services (uninsured)
Infinite Lifestyle Solutions (uninsured)
Please email the SRSD District Social Worker, Alexandria Gariepy for details and/or referrals at agariepy@srsd.k12.pa.us.
The SRSD recommends checking out The Highmark Caring Place Grief Support Center for Families:
Address: 620 Stanwix St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone Number: (888) 224-4673
Website: https://www.highmarkcaringplace.com/
Free grief support groups services for adults and children
Food and transportation provided
Job Opportunities & Internships
Work Permits
Location: Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School Main Office (1105 Valley St. Mckees Rocks, PA 15136)
Time: 7am-2pm, M-F
Parent/Guardian must be present
Copy of birth certificate required
Learn & Earn
The Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program (Learn & Earn) is designed to provide meaningful work experiences and career exposure to low-income young adults ages 14-24, residing in Allegheny County. The deadline to sign up is June 6th, 2025, and students must provide the following documents:
Work permit
Social security card
Birth certificate
Family income information
For questions about the Learn & Earn Program, call (412) 932-2950 or email them directly at summer@partner4work.org. You can also reach out to the Sto-Rox School District for help.
Neighborhood Learning Alliance: HSU Summer
STEP UP Program
The skills training and employment pathways for unlocking potential.
Rising 10th Graders
Paid experience
Free bus pass
Free college credits
Careers Unlocked Program
Ages 16-18
Paid experience
Explore career paths and internships (Medical, Business, IT, Electronics/Robotics)
For more information email highschoolu@wireless-neighborhoods.org or visit https://neighborhoodlearning.org/summer-high-school-u/h.
Food Distributions
Sto Rox Summer Meal Program
Breakfast (8-10am) and lunch (11-1pm) will be available for the community at Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School every Monday through Friday, until Friday, August 22nd.
LINK: Sto-Rox Summer Meal Program Starts Monday, June 2
PACS Food Distributions
Please check out the Sto Rox website or contact Angelique Brown for details at abrown@pghareacs.org.
Welcome to the Table
Free hot meals for the entire community, every Tuesday at the VFW from 6:00pm -7:00pm.
Address: 1242 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Community Programming
Mckees Rocks Focus on Renewal, Father Ryan Arts Center & Family Center
Community Library
Teen Program every Tuesday, 5-7pm
Support with Kindergarten registration
Local resources, diaper bank, field trips, and summer programming
Free classes (Ceramics, dance, culinary, etc.)
Gwen’s Girls Summer Camp
Big Brother Big Sister Family Night
June 26th, 2025
Address: 5989 Center Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Website: https://www.bbbspgh.org/events/
Becoming A Man (BAM) Summer Program (offsite)
For more information contact Julian Powell jpowell@youth-guidance.org for details.
Assemble
Assemble is a nonprofit organization and community space for arts and technology education. Check out the website for more information on summer programming.
Location: 4824 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224