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Please see the attached Steel Valley Act 34 Hearing Booklet to review the documents associated with the Thursday, June 22 Act 34 Hearing regarding the construction of a new elementary school in the Steel Valley School District. The booklet contains important background information, site plans, and financial details.

Jean Vettel speaks during the 2023 commencement ceremony

A passion for learning led Dr. Jean M. Vettel to enroll early at Carnegie Mellon University to study professional writing and communication design. It was the start of a journey that eventually led the Steel Valley alum to earn a doctorate degree in cognitive neuroscience and to play a role in helping keep our nation's military prepared to face future adversaries.

The Steel Valley School District will host a public hearing in the high school auditorium on Thursday, June 22 to review all relevant matters pertaining to the construction of a new elementary school.

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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 - June 12th & July 6th and High School - August 14th

Steel Valley Class of 2023 tosses their caps into the air

With a shift of their tassels and a countdown from senior class president Gabrielle Matusky, the Steel Valley Class of 2023 launched their caps into the air and took a giant leap toward the next stage of their lives. The Steel Valley School District celebrated its 52nd annual commencement on Wednesday, May 31 at the William V. Campbell Athletic Field in Munhall.

The Class of 2023 poses in front of the rock wall

Members of the Class of 2023 painted their names to the cliffside on West Run Road in Munhall on Wednesday, May 31 prior to commencement. Their names joined those of the Class of 2022, who added their names last year in a revival of a tradition that dates back decades.

2023 Senior Car Parade

Steel Valley Senior Class Car Parade will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm (seniors meet in the SVHS parking lot at 5:30 pm) Prizes will be awarded for th e top 3 best decorated cars!

Kennywood Ticket Sale

PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS TO VISIT ON THE JUNE 6th DISTRICT DAY FOR $35.99: Go to www.kennywood.com/schools and continue from there. Follow the instructions on the Kennywood Flyer linked in the article.

Scenes from Community Day

Mother Nature tried her best, but a bit of rain didn't dampen the spirits at Steel Valley's first Community Day. Held on the Steel Valley High School campus near the Steel Valley Grows Garden, Saturday's event was designed to bring residents and organizations of all three boroughs together with district staff and students.

A high school choir sits on a stage and sings during a performance

The High School Concert Choir and Middle School Chorus gave their final performance of the school year with the Spring Vocal Program on Tuesday, May 9. It was final show for the Class of 2023 as well as the final show conducted by retiring choir director Ms. Sharon Kampe.

Physical Announcement

Anyone 6th, 7th or 8th grader or in high school planning on playing a sport next school year, physicals are being scheduled. All completed physicals forms must be turned into the Athletic Office by Friday, May 19th to be scheduled for a physical.

Congratulations for being nominated by their teacher for their performance on the PSSAs for working hard and having great attendance. They won up to 4 tickets to either May 6, May 7th or May 21st Pirate game game.  Tickets were donated by Tickets for Kids and this was brought you by our PBIS Program.

A group of high school students pose for a formal photo. Some are sitting, some are standing.

Twenty-six Steel Valley seniors received $5,000 scholarships from alumnus Mr. Richard Bazzy during the district’s annual honors awards ceremony on Thursday, May 4. The Dr. Lawrence A. Griffin Senior Honors Awards Ceremony celebrates Steel Valley seniors who have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.25 and who have been selected to receive a scholarship award from a local business, organization, alumni or community.

Brenna Kern and Chelsea Bulger pose for a photo

Steel Valley Class of 2023 valedictorian Brenna Kern and salutatorian Chelsea Bulger reflected on their achievements, shared their college plans, and reminisced on their time at Steel Valley in this conversation.

SV Garden Plant Giveaway

On May 20, 2023, SVSD Day of CommUNITY, from 1 pm-5pm a Plant tables will be set up in the Franklin Garden space at 220 East Oliver Road.  Donations benefit the SVSD garden.  Suggested donation $1 per plant.  Pre-orders will be accepted on the Steel Valley Grows Garden FB page and via email to cschott@steelvalleysd.org.   Please email for info on specific varieties available.  Thank you to students throughout the district for helping to plant and repot seedlings this spring!

The Steel Valley Class of 2023 Top 10

Introducing the Steel Valley Class of 2023 Top 10. These students did phenomenal work in the classroom in order to be ranked at the top of their class.

Members of the Steel Valley 7th through 12th grade concert band perform on stage. Some are sitting, some are standing, while they play their instruments

Tuesday night was the Steel Valley Instrumental Spring Concert, which featured the theme of "Ancient Times: A Journey Through Time." The evening featured performances from both the fifth and sixth grade concert band as well as the seventh through 12th grade concert band.

PROMENADE

SVHS PROMENADE

April 27, 2023

Come Out and Support Our Students! When: May 5th at 4:15 at the SV High School's Auditorium for $2.00 per person.

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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 - June 12th & July 6th and High School - May 8th & August 14th

The Salvation Army’s FREE Produce Distribution

The Salvation Army’s FREE Produce Distribution, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:00 am

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Care Mobile - April 24th

April 19, 2023

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 Steel Valley High School on April 24

Congratulations to the Ironmen Football team and coaches - WPIAL Football Championship ring celebration!!

Hop on In and Donate...

April 3, 2023

Do the Bunny Hop to the Caring Closet Today!   Please help us fill our closet with basic needs and be the "Easter Bunny" for our students this holiday season!  Donations can be given to Nurse Thomas directly and/or given or mailed to Ryan Dunmire c/o The Caring Closet 3113 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120

A scene from The Little Mermaid, as Ariel speaks with King Triton and Sebastian as the ensemble looks on behind them on stage

The Steel Valley Drama Club is inviting guests to become part of their world for a few days this weekend, as they bring Disney's "The Little Mermaid" to the Steel Valley High School stage. The show opened Thursday night and continues Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at svdrama.com and at the door.

SADD March TRU Conference

March 22, 2023

On Friday, March 17th, SADD Officers attended the Second Annual Tobacco Resistance Unit (TRU) Conference in Irwin, PA at the Antonelli Event Center.  Steel Valley SADD is excited to make this a new yearly tradition!