Steel Valley School District News

The cast and crew of the show

The Steel Valley Middle School Drama Club will present an encore run of "The Shadow Stories: A Cursed Play" with an all new cast from January 15 to January 17 in the Steel Valley High School auditorium. The drama club presented the show in October, but interest was so strong during the audition process that director Ms. Christine Schott has prepared a second run featuring fifth graders and sixth graders. For many, it's one of their first appearances on stage!

Graphic advertising 2026 Polar Plunge

For the third consecutive year, Steel Valley High School is proudly participating in the Cool Schools Pittsburgh Polar Plunge, an event that raises essential funds for Special Olympics and Unified Sports.

Six students in their winter formal attire pose for a photo

Winter Semi Formal 2026

January 13, 2026

On the evening of Saturday, January 10, Steel Valley High School hosted their winter semi-formal, where students dazzled in their finest formal attire and brought the night to life on the dance floor.

PHEAA flyer

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is offering a series of webinars to help families and their students navigate the process of applying for college and securing financial aid assistance.

SV Friendsmas gathering

High School and Middle School Students worked together to plan, prepare, serve, decorate, and clean up a special Friendsmas Luncheon to thank the adults who support our school every day—our administration, nurses, secretaries, custodians, security, para-professionals, and cafeteria staff.

Barrett students perform

Barrett students filled the gymnasium with plenty of holiday cheer during their annual winter concert on Thursday, December 18. In front of an overflow crowd, the students shared some of their favorite holiday hits to help ring in the upcoming winter break.

The high school choir performs

The auditorium was packed for the Steel Valley Music Department's annual Middle School/High School Winter Concert on Thursday, December 11.

Kindergarten students perform in Park holiday concert

To celebrate the holiday season this year, Park students presented some of their favorite Christmas Hits during their annual holiday concert on Thursday, December 11.

Holiday Spirit Week Theme Day Graphic

The Middle School & High School Student Councils invite everyone in the Middle School and High School to participate.

Ms. Podnar works with a student

As Pennsylvania schools formally adopt the new STEELS science curriculum standards, which prioritize active investigation and practical application of the scientific method instead of rote memorization of facts, Steel Valley’s science teachers are demonstrating that seeing is believing, and doing is understanding. This in-depth story shares how hands-on learning is helping students grasp complex material.

It's A Wonderful Life Cast

"It's A Wonderful Life" has been a holiday classic for decades, beloved by generations of families who gather around to watch the film each year on television. But when the film first premiered in 1946, most families didn't have televisions. The radio was the primary source of home entertainment. It is in that spirit that the Steel Valley Drama Club is transporting audiences back in time with its presentation of "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" from Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6.

Da'Ron signs with his family

Da'Ron Barksdale is officially set to become a Pitt Panther. The Steel Valley High School senior formally signed his scholarship papers to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Pittsburgh next fall. Barksdale was joined by his family, friends, teammates, coaches, and friends for a special Signing Day Ceremony on Wednesday, December 3 in the high school auditorium.

Students and staff smiling and gathering around a classroom table

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Mr. Shoemaker's and Mrs. Lavelle's students planned, shopped, and prepared a delicious Thanksgiving Lunch.

Interior under construction

We are excited about the continued progress on our new Steel Valley Elementary School. Our construction team took the time to capture some footage as work continued on the new building, including the installation of drywall and the shaping of the interior of this transformational building as of November 2025.

Students stand in front of Best of the Batch Foundation

Batch A Toys Drive

November 26, 2025

Groups of Steel Valley High School students spent November 24 and 25 with the Best of the Batch’s Batch-A-Toys Drive.

SV Logo

Thank you to our friends and neighbors at Eat'n Park Restaurants and to Joseph E. McCain and Consumer Fresh Produce for their donations to our weekend bags of food for students.

Ryan Cameron surrounded by family as she signs

Steel Valley High School senior Ryan Cameron has officially taken the next step in her athletic career, signing a letter of intent to play volleyball at Slippery Rock University beginning next fall.

Gifted and life skills students pose together

Under the direction of new program director Ms. Nicole States, students in the K-8 gifted program are focused on collaboration, creativity, and experiencing new challenges, including an opportunity to serve as mentors to life skills students and compete in a national tournament. Learn more in our in-depth story.

Six students smile at lunch

It’s Unity & Kindness Spirit Week at Steel Valley High School! Today, Student Council members teamed up with students from Mrs. Lavelle’s and Mr. Shoemaker’s classes during lunch periods to promote kindness across our school community. Together, they encouraged classmates to sign the “Spread the Word” banner and to participate in Random Acts of Kindness.

Five students at a table smiling and playing games

High School Student Council members spent time in Mrs. Lavelle's and Mr. Shoemaker's classroom today, joining their peers for a morning of fun, connection, and shared activities.

Unity & Kindness Spirit Week Daily Themes

  Steel Valley School District will be celebrating Unity & Kindness Week No...

Gavin's Memory Mittens Informational Poster

Each year for nearly a decade, the Student Government and the nurse's office have c...

Image from Steelers for game

Tickets are now available for the WPIAL Class 2A championship featuring Seton LaSalle against your Steel Valley Ironmen! Kickoff is 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 at Acrisure Stadium.

Three veterans with a wreath in front of a memorial

The Steel Valley School District and community members honored the men and women of the armed forces with its 44th Annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 14, 2025. The annual program celebrates the service, sacrifice, and commitment of those members of the Steel Valley community who have answered the call to serve their country.

State budget statement

Pennsylvania lawmakers have formally passed the 2025-26 state budget, which includes increased basic education funding for schools to address the achievement gap and further reformations to cyber charter school funding. Steel Valley School District Superintendent of Schools Mr. Bryan Macuga has issued the following statement in response to the approved budget.