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Steel Valley School District News
Since graduating from Steel Valley in 2016, Noah Alexandroff has embarked on an unexpected journey away from mechanical engineering and into the untamed wilderness of artificial intelligence and machine learning. He's found success by being willing to pivot and by embracing new challenges.
The Steel Valley School District administration, faculty, and staff joined family members, friends, and community members to celebrate the Class of 2026 under picturesque skies on Thursday, May 28, 2026 during Steel Valley High School's 55th annual commencement ceremony.
Every year, the Steel Valley senior class enjoys one last meal together at the annual senior breakfast. It's a final opportunity for that year's graduates to mingle, enjoy some good food, and spend some time together before commencement and before they go their separate ways.
Our seniors had one last opportunity to walk through Barrett Elementary, Park Elementary, and Steel Valley Middle School prior to graduation. They were cheered by current students along the walkthrough, and they also had a chance to reunite with their former teachers.
Our construction team continues to make excellent progress on Steel Valley Elementary! The school board toured the new building prior to the board meeting on Thursday, May 21 and received an updated on the project. We're excited to be on track to welcome students and staff for the start of the 2026-27 year.
As we close out the school year and bid farewell to Barrett, we wanted to share some photos of classrooms and other spaces. These photos were taken in the last couple of days of school, so some of the rooms are empty while the students were out on field trips or enjoying time in other parts of the building. Barrett has changed over the years. Some spaces are newer, and some classrooms have been serving as models for new furniture for Steel Valley Elementary. Still, perhaps some of these photos will generate some memories for our alumni
Barrett's use of an inclusive model for Math and English Language Arts means that instead of pulling out special education students for individualized or small-group instruction, the special education staff joins the classroom teacher for individualized instruction, small group instruction, and full class instruction. The early results are promising.
Congratulations to the Barrett kindergarten students, who are officially ready to move up to the first grade following their special ceremony on Wednesday, May 20.
The Steel Valley Class of 2030 is now officially four years away from graduating from high school. Eighth graders at Steel Valley Middle School celebrated their promotion to the high school ranks with a ceremony on Tuesday, May 19 in the auditorium.
Thursday was the final spring concert at Barrett Elementary, and the students went out in style with some of their all-time favorites.
Steel Valley Middle School students who attained honor roll status this year were recognized during a special academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 12 in the auditorium.
Joey Mihailoff and his family found a team of educators in the Steel Valley School District and at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) driven to ensure he is like any other third grader at Park Elementary. Read more about his story and the coordinated efforts to support him in the new AIU Prospectus.
The Steel Valley High School National Honor Society Apollo Chapter inducted 19 new members into the organization during a ceremony held inside the auditorium on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Current Steel Valley High Schools met with generations of alumni who are currently working in STEM fields on Friday, May 8 as part of the second annual STEM Career Fair.
A host of local businesses, community organizations, and alumni celebrated the Steel Valley High School Class of 2026 during the annual Dr. Lawrence A. Griffin Senior Honor Awards Ceremony at St. John’s Cathedral Center in Munhall on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Students at Park Elementary performed some of their favorite songs from over the years on Thursday, May 7 in the final spring concert at the school.
For the last few years, the Steel Valley School District has taken the opportunity to sit down with the class valedictorian and salutatorian to learn more about the impact Steel Valley had on them and their future plans. This year, that conversation features Aubrey Guciardo, the Class of 2026 valedictorian, and Rebekah Kleiber, the salutatorian.
Meet the Steel Valley High School Class of 2026 Top 10. These students have excelled in the classroom throughout their four years in high school. They have sought out new academic challenges through College in High School classes and Advanced Placement courses, and they have consistently performed at a high level.
Steel Valley staff, middle school students, and high school students have been working with Lawrenceville-based Open Up, which has developed, "a student-led wellness leadership initiative training high school and middle school students and staff to support peer wellness and mentorship. Participants earn certification aligned with workforce development standards at the completion of the program."
The middle school and high school concert bands and choirs shined during the Steel Valley Music Department's annual spring concert on Tuesday, May 5 in the high school auditorium.
Since early April, PEPAC students have paid regular visits to Mrs. Oleksak’s classroom to serve as friends, tutors, and mentors to the younger students. The collaboration serves multiple purposes. It challenges the fourth graders to further build upon their burgeoning leadership skills, all while exposing the younger children to a wider range of friendly, compassionate faces who are eager to help them grow.
On Wednesday, Barrett received a generous donation from 15-year-old Abigail Petras, a sophomore at Upper St. Clair High School. As part of a project in that school's International Baccalaureate program, Abigail, an aspiring educator, spoke with her aunt, Barrett Elementary teacher Mrs. Beth Catterall about her job and about the school.
Congratulations to senior Amir Randall, who will be pursuing his academic and college football career at Washington & Jefferson College.
Steel Valley High School students recently participated in a hands-on Mock Trial experience led by the Honorable Magisterial District Judge Patrick Campbell.
Congratulations to Holden Labishak, who will continue his academic and athletic careers at Muskingum University in Ohio. The Steel Valley senior was joined by family, friends, teammates, and coaches for a special Signing Day ceremony on Friday, April 17 in the high school auditorium.