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Barrett Elementary School News
We have reached a very exciting and momentous time in our new school construction process - the placement of the final steel beam. To commemorate and celebrate this transition from creating the solid foundation and framework to building out the rest of the pieces that will make the structure our school, we will be holding a Steel Topping Off Ceremony on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm.
Barrett held their very first Pre-K graduation on Thursday, May 29th. The students sang various songs after their red carpet entrance. They received Pre-K certificates. Families, teachers and staff enjoyed the performance and ceremony. A huge thank you to Mrs. Hughes, Ms. Bon, Ms Levy and Ms. Ollis for a wonderful job. Enjoy this special video from the celebration as well as a few photos!
On May 20th, Barrett Elementary proudly celebrated the incredible achievements of our 3rd and 4th graders during the Doris J. Hyde Merit Day Celebration—an evening dedicated to showcasing their hard work and growth throughout the school year. This inspiring event was generously sponsored by The Best of the Batch Foundation.
Barrett Elementary students stepped into the spotlight on Thursday, May 22 and took the audience on a trip through some familiar Broadway, Disney, and Silver Screen tunes during their spring concert.
As a collaboration between UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., the Care Mobile offers no out-of-pocket cost medical care to children throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The Care Mobile will be at Barrett Elementary, Steel Valley High School, and the Homestead Borough Building.
Fourth graders from Barrett and Park spent most of the day together on Friday for Step Up Day at the middle school. With the end of the school year just a couple of weeks away, Step Up Day is another opportunity for Barrett and Park students to connect before they become a unified fifth grade class at the middle school next fall.
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Fourth graders from Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary spent the day together exploring science at the Best of the Batch Foundation. The program was in partnership with volunteers from Bayer, who guided the students through a series of experiments and activities to help them learn more about biology, robotics, engineering, and more.
As a collaboration between UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., the Care Mobile offers no out-of-pocket cost medical care to children throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The Care Mobile will be at Barrett Elementary, Steel Valley High School, and the Homestead Borough Building.
Steel Valley's annual Kennywood Day is scheduled for June 3, 2025. This annual event is day where Steel Valley School District staff, students, and families can enjoy discounted tickets to visit Kennywood.
The SVSD is hosting a vaccine MAKE UP clinic March 26 and April 30 from 10am-12pm at the HS. 6th graders need Tdap and Meningitis vaccines to enter grade 7. Juniors need a dose of Meningitis vaccine @ 16 years of age to enter grade 12. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and sign up today! Visit the link on social media for details and sign up!!!
Tales from gifted storytellers, the sounds of African drumming, and living historical figures were among the scenes inside Barrett Elementary's annual Black History Month Living Interactive Museum on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Now in its sixth year, the museum is an annual celebration of culture and history. This year's theme focused on African Americans and Labor.
Please see the following letter from Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga, sent to families and staff on February 27, 2025.
The Steel Valley School District administration and building principals hosted an informational Educational Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to provide updates to families and community members on academic performance, student supports and resources, and more.
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Please see the following letter from Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga, sent to families and staff on February 3, 2025.
The annual Barrett Black History Month T-Shirt Sale is underway through January 31. This year's theme us African Americans and Labor. The T-Shirts feature prominent Black historical figures and inspirational quotes, and they are personalized with the words "Steel Valley Ironmen."
Today second grade celebrated National Rubber Ducky Day. They discovered the fascinatin...
Santa's ready to fly around the world thanks to the encouragement of Barrett Elementary students, who shared all the ways Santa can overcome unexpected challenges as he makes his deliveries. Barrett hosted its annual winter concert on Thursday, December 19.
Steel Valley Families & Staff: As we draw closer to the start of our winter holiday break, I've spent some time reflecting on the first half of the 2024-2025 school year. We have so much to truly celebrate as a District!
The Steel Valley School District will have an early dismissal for all students on Friday, December 20 to kick off the winter break.
You are invited to the Steel Valley Winter Concert. Performance by the Middle & High School Band & Choruses on December 13 at 6:30 pm in the Steel Valley High School Auditorium.
Steel Valley High School students volunteered with Best of the Batch for their Batch-A-Toys Drive on November 25 & 26. They helped load, unload, sort, and organize the abundance of toys that have been donated.
Barrett Elementary was thrilled to host a visit from KDKA TV's Pittsburgh Today Live on Thursday, November 21. Students and staff welcomed Daisy Jade from KDKA and PTL and showcased what they've been doing through the school's annual 12 Days of Giving campaign.
The Steel Valley School District will have an Early Dismissal for students on Wednesday, November 27th