Monday, October 7th - Teacher In-Service Day
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Steel Valley School District News
A piece of Steel Valley and Mon Valley history has been restored and is now the centerpiece of a new outdoor space for Steel Valley High School students.
Construction is officially underway on Steel Valley Elementary. The state-of-the-art building will unite Steel Valley School District’s kindergarten through fifth grade students under one roof for the first time in district history. The district celebrated the official start of construction on the project with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 26. Current elementary students from Barrett and Park joined administrators and school board members to dig their shovels into the ground and kick off the project.
A group of Steel Valley High School students visited Woodland Hills High School this morning for a college and career fair that featured almost 50 universities, trade schools, armed services, and employers. The event was made possible thanks in part to DoD STEM, which offers the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program.
The Steel Valley School District is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and proud of its long, productive relationships with local businesses and community organizations. Those core beliefs united on Wednesday, September 25 as 25 Steel Valley High School students began their participation in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a national high school leadership program empowering students to make an Impact Through Action.
The Steel Valley School District is excited to host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 26 to celebrate the official start of construction on the new Steel Valley Elementary School. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.
Steel Valley School District Superintendent Mr. Bryan M. Macuga sent home the following letter on September 12, 2024, informing families of a routine safety sweep conducted at the high school and middle school.
The Caring Closet is in need of items. If you are interested in giving please send all donations directly to the High School C/O Ryan Dunmire 3113 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120
The Steel Valley School District has partnered with the Pathways Wellness Program to offer students and families an immunization and flu shot clinic on Tuesday, September 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. at the high school. Scan the QR code to register or visit https://pwpsteelvalleykids.timetap.com/
Steel Valley Middle School and High School students will have an early dismissal on Friday, September 6 due to on-going repairs to the chiller on the secondary campus.
The High School Student Council will be hosting the first Blood Drive of the 24-25 school year on Thursday, September 26 in the high school gym. Students must be at least 16 years old to donate. Community and staff members are also welcome and encouraged to donate.
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
A project that has been in the works for close to a decade is about to break ground outside of Barrett Elementary. Thanks to a partnership between the Homestead Borough, Alcosan, and Rep. Summer Lee, contractors and engineers will begin work on transforming the current gravel parking lot and playground on East 12th Avenue across from Barrett into a new greenspace that will address stormwater runoff and create an outdoor learning space for Barrett students.
Due to mechanical issues with the HVAC system on the secondary campus, Steel Valley High School and Middle School students will have an abbreviated schedule for Thursday, August 29 and will have remote learning for Friday, August 30. Please take a moment to read the following letter from Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga for more details.
High School Student Sports Pass for 2024-25 Season on sale for High School Students only. • Passes can only be purchased in the Athletic Office Monday - Friday from 7:15 am – 2:45 pm.
When high school students report for the first day on Friday, they'll have a brand new cafeteria serving line with an array of food choices for lunch.
The Steel Valley High School Class of 2028 is officially in the building! Principal Mr. John Strom and the high school staff welcomed ninth graders on Thursday, August 22 as part of the annual Transition Day program.
Steel Valley Middle School staff welcomed fifth graders into the building on Thursday, August 22 for Transition Day. This annual event enables fifth grade students to learn about life in middle school without having to worry about trying to find their way amidst the rest of the student body.
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 - August 29th (9:30 am - 2:00 pm).
The entire Steel Valley School District staff met on Monday, August 19 as part of the district's preparation for the start of the 2024-25 school year. As part of the staff meeting, Steel Valley Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga took a moment to highlight some of the district's recent accomplishments and share some of the top priorities for this year.
New Steel Valley School District employees went through their orientation on Friday, August 16. The second half of the day was devoted to a new component to orientation – a tour of the district and the community.
Steel Valley alumna Katlyn Proof '19 Selected for Inaugural Matt’s Maker Space Fellowship in Ireland
When Katlyn Proof was deciding where she wanted to attend college, she looked at every aspect of Point Park University's School of Education. "I saw that they offered a summer field experience abroad program and student teaching abroad program in Ireland," she said. "I was like, 'I don't know how to get involved, or who I need to talk to, but I am doing that.'" This fall, the 2019 Steel Valley graduate will make her third trip to Ireland, this time through the inaugural Matt's Maker Space Fellowship Program at SEK International Dublin School. For a new educator with a passion for STEM, maker spaces, and Ireland, it's the perfect opportunity. Read more about Katlyn on the Point Park website.
Earlier in August, work began on the Franklin Primary building to prepare it for demolition ahead of the construction of the new Steel Valley Elementary School. As work progresses on the project, please be aware that the site will be closed off to the public through fencing and gates.
Back to School '24: Dr. Brian Plichta brings versatility, experience as new assistant superintendent
During his 25 years as an educator in the West Mifflin School District, Dr. Brian Plichta held a number of titles. He was a social studies teacher, the federal programs coordinator, a comprehensive plan coordinator, led the district’s cyber academy, and served as a principal at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. As Steel Valley School District’s new assistant superintendent, that diverse background will help Dr. Plichta offer the guidance and support that students and staff deserve.
In late August, Brandon Escobar will begin taking studying physical therapy at the Community College of Allegheny County. It’s a position he’d have never imagined being in several years ago as his grades languished. But thanks to the influence of teachers like Mr. Jeffrey Deabner, Mr. Larry McKern, and Mrs. Mariann Reilly, as well as a change in his own mindset, Escobar is on a new, positive path. He shared his story in the hopes that it'll help other students in need of a change.
As the school year rapidly draws closer, Dan McCarriar is running through checklists both large and small. Hired as the director of technology for the Steel Valley School District in May, Mr. McCarriar has been busy all summer preparing for the return of students and teachers on August 22 and August 23.