Pictured left to right: Marissa Hoesch (4th runner up), Madison Williams (3rd runner up), Brooklyn Sanders (queen), Hannah Lentz (1st runner up), Jamie Fossick (2nd runner up)
This year’s Steel Valley Homecoming Queen is Miss Brooklyn Sanders. Brooklyn is the daughter of Doreen and Les Sanders of Munhall. She was escorted by Cornell Ford, son of Sharon and Barry Ford of Homestead. Brooklyn’s activities include being a 4-year member of the girls soccer team, 4-year member of Honors Choir, 2-year member of French Club, and 1-year member of Student Council. Brooklyn plans to attend Kent State University with a major in fashion merchandising.
Pictured left to right: Nathaniel Fletcher (3rd runner up), Silas Krupa (Powder Puff King), Matthew McGlaughlin (1st runner up), Tristan Wargo (2nd runner up)
An annual tradition at Steel Valley for many years, the Powder Puff King selection is a Student Government service project that raises funds for various charities. This year, the event raised $1,120.44 for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Only junior and senior boys may participate, and the participant who brings in the largest donation is named Powder Puff King during halftime of the Powder Puff game. This year’s Powder Puff King is Silas Krupa who brought in $432.99 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation!
Erin has been called a “leader in education,” for her endless pursuit of learning, her support of her fellow educators, her spirit of collaboration, and her selflessness for the sake of her students. Erin acts as a teacher, a cheerleader, and a friend to her students to ensure their future success. She is also a support system to her peers and shares her classroom strategies with other teachers. In addition to her daily teaching responsibilities, Erin is the student government advisor for Steel Valley Middle School. She has organized efforts to raise $1,200 for the Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA, donate 500 pairs of socks to local homeless shelters and collect 300 books for elementary school book drives.
Students in 5th and 6th grade collect 300lbs of school supplies.
Nine students scored a 3 or higher on the AP Biology exam. They are pictured here (l-r): Rob Vinay, Leah Barnett, Megan Collins, Breanna Lewis, Haley Senich, Teacher Michelle Maddigan, Madison Forney, Allena Keller, and Quy Dinh. Not pictured: Taylor Mitchell
Seniors enjoying their day together in the snow.
From the District
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Recent News
Letter to Parent or Guardian
This is to inform you that a staff member in the high school / middle school building has been diagnosed with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Our District practice is that anyone presenting with the signs or symptoms, or have been diagnosed with MRSA, must have a note from their health care provider to return to work/school. The Steel Valley School District has begun the process of disinfecting and using precautions to provide a safe clean environment for all students and staff members to the best of their ability. The county health agency has been notified and will advise us if any additional precautions need to be taken. MRSA is a type of bacterial infection commonly found on the skin. This common bacterium is a treatable infection that responds to specific antibiotics.
Steel Valley Middle School named Apple Distinguished School
Munhall, Pennsylvania - October 9, 2018 – Steel Valley Middle School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2018 – 2021 for its innovative use of 1:1 technology in order to provide engaging educational experiences, focusing on creativity and 21stcentury skills. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers for innovation, leadership and educational excellence that use technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. They showcase innovative use of technology in learning, teaching and the school environment and have documented results of academic accomplishments.
Gavin's Mittens
Student Council will continue a very special service project this year called Gavin’s Memory Mittens. You may remember this service project from the last few years. Please help us decorate Gavin’s tree in the high school lobby with donations of NEW mittens, hats, gloves, warm socks, and scarves. All items will then be donated to children of the Steel Valley community who need them for the upcoming winter season. This operation is in honor and memory of Baby Gavin Thomas who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 12/28/2007 at almost 3 months of age. Gavin is “forever in our hearts.” If you work in a building other than the high school or middle school and would like to donate some items for Gavin’s Tree, please send them to Beth McCallister via interschool mail. We will be sure to get them placed on the tree.