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Steel Valley Middle School News
Please take a moment to read the following letter that was sent to Steel Valley families on September 19, 2023 from Superintendent Edward Wehrer.
A year after reintroducing seventh and eighth graders to its ranks, the Steel Valley Marching Band has continued to grow and improve through a summer marked by transition.
Visitors will soon be seeing a new addition to the entrances to each of our schools, as we are posting a welcome sign in multiple languages to reflect the wide range of languages our students and families speak.
Once again, this fall, Steel Valley Middle School Student Government is fundraising for our general account using Happy Valley Soup Company. I enjoyed this soup at the Shaker Woods Festival a few years back and thought it was a great way to kick off the “cooler” fall season. Corn Chowder and Stuffed Pepper are my personal favorites, but I am excited to try potato this year too. They are $9 each, and we received 50% profit.
Please read this important notice about the Pennsylvania Department of Education's recent amendment to policy regarding continued education for students receiving special education services.
Please see the attached message from Superintendent Edward Wehrer regarding the decision to cancel school today throughout the district and plans for a full day of instruction on Monday.
With an extensive background in special education, new middle school principal Mr. Clay Stone is bringing an inclusive, trauma-informed approach to the role.
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.
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 - July 6th and High School - August 14th
The Steel Valley School District board of school directors, school administrators, and representatives from DRAW Collective publicly presented plans for a new elementary school and listened to feedback from citizens as part of an Act 34 hearing on Thursday, June 22.
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.
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.
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
Today was the Farewell Tour Celebration for our eighth graders as they spend their final few days with us before moving on to the high school in the fall.
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.
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.
Madeleine L'Engel's "A Wrinkle in Time" won the Newberry Medal, Sequoyah Book Award, and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award when the book was first published in 1962. Since then, it has inspired two film adaptations and multiple stage adaptations. The Steel Valley Middle School Drama Club brought an adaptation by Morgan Gould to the stage this weekend, with performances continuing tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Monday, May 16 was Step Up Day at the Middle School for our future fifth graders. Current fourth graders at Barrett and Park came together for some fun activities and bonding opportunities.
Will be presented on Thursday through Saturday May 18-20, at 7pm in the SVHS Auditorium. The Admission is $2.00.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Tuesday, May 9; Sr. Showcase at 6:15; Concert 7:00 pm