Steel Valley School District News

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The Steel Valley School District is committed to ensuring that every child in our school community affected by food insecurity has access to nutritious meals throughout the weekend. Want to help? You can support this important effort by purchasing an item from the district's verified Amazon Wish List.

12 Days of Giving calendar

Barrett Elementary's 12 Days of Giving is back! The elementary school's annual donation drive and charitable collection campaign began on Tuesday, November 4 and will run through Monday, November 24.

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At Steel Valley School District, we recognize that many families in our community are feeling the impact of recent changes to SNAP benefits. We understand that food insecurity is a serious concern, and we want our families to know that you are not alone. Our district is actively working with community partners, local organizations, and food support networks to ensure that every child has access to the nutritious meals they need to learn and grow.

SV Elementary as seen October 2025

Please take a moment to read the following update from Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga on the exciting progress being made on the construction of Steel Valley Elementary.

Students dressed in Halloween costumes

The high school parking lot was transformed into a sea of ghouls, goblins, superheroes, cartoon characters, video game characters, and more Thursday night as Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary teamed up for a district Trunk or Treat.

Five SVHS students and two SVHS teachers at Commonwealth Technical Institute

Students from SVHS attended the 20th Annual Career and Transition Fair at Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiraim G. Andrews Center in Johnstown on October 23rd.

Shadow stories playbill

The Steel Valley Middle School Drama Club invites guests to enjoy an evening of stories perfect for the spookiest of seasons. "The Shadow Stories: A Cursed Play" features five scary stories drawn from myths and traditional storytelling from cultures around the world, all told by five storytellers who are scared out of their wits.

Da’Ron Barksdale in action against South Park this school year

Congratulations to Da’Ron Barksdale who has been selected as a Mr. PA Football Player of the Week nominee. Barksdale ran for 240 yards and scored four touchdowns in a 49-0 shutout victory over Ligonier Valley on October 17th.

Carnegie Library of Homestead costume distribution flyer

The Carnegie Library of Homestead has costumes available for families in need who wish to help their children celebrate Halloween.

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Please take a moment to read the following message from Steel Valley School District Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga that was sent to families on Friday, October 10, 2025.

McCorckle is crowned

Congratulations to the Steel Valley High School 2025 Homecoming Queen Jahnelle McCorkle!

Park pep rally scene

From bouts of tug-of-war to relay races, dance-offs to cheer chants, Ironmen Pride was on fully display all week long leading up to Steel Valley's 2025 Homecoming Celebration on Friday, September 26.

Color run participants

Safety, accountability, and respect were rewarded with an obstacle course, colored powder, and an afternoon run in the sunshine, thanks to Steel Valley Middle School’s PBIS Team. The Color Run, a one-mile course behind the middle school, was a reward to any student in grades 5-8 who earned three strong bucks for doing the right thing.

Macuga presentation slide

Steel Valley School District Superintendent Mr. Bryan M. Macuga highlighted the district's accomplishments throughout the 2024-25 school year during a presentation to staff and again during a presentation at the September 25, 2025 board meeting.

The victorious seniors

From the moment they stepped on the field, the girls from the Class of 2026 made it clear that they were not about to let the Class of 2027 steal their moment. The senior girls raced out to an early lead and defeated the junior girls 40-14 in the annual Homecoming Powder Puff game at Campbell Field.

A drone view of the Steel Valley Elementary construction site

Construction on Steel Valley Elementary is continuing on schedule. Here is the latest look at the progress on the building, thanks to a recent drone flight over the construction site in mid-September 2025.

The senior class officers

Steel Valley High School is excited to introduce its Senior Class Officers for the Class of 2026.

The exterior of the building under construction

Steel Valley Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga shared the following progress report with district staff and families regarding the construction of Steel Valley Elementary. The letter documents the exciting progress the construction team has made, shares which phases have been completed, and what steps are coming next. The new school is on schedule to open in August 2026.

Student crew of Common Grounds

Steel Valley High School was buzzing with excitement as the doors of the brand-new Common Grounds Café officially opened — and it’s safe to say, the grand opening was a resounding success!

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Steel Valley High School is proud to announce the grand opening of “Common Grounds” Café – a brand-new coffee shop located right in the heart of our school, with a mission that goes far beyond serving coffee.

Students raise awareness on Suicide Prevention Awareness Day

Wednesday, September 10 was Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. To recognize this important day, the Steel Valley High School Student Council hosted an informational table during lunch periods. Junior student Hannah Lesser took a leading role in planning and organizing the event and Kamyah Davis, Elaina Fedoris, Claire Peterson, Ashley Bulger, Demaya Clark, Loghan Muha, and Amber Fey helped manage the table.

Students in the Leader Academy

During the 2025-2026 school year, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ will be partnering with Steel Valley High School to provide curriculum opportunities that teach students important leadership skills to help make a difference in their community.

Kids collect supplies to put in their packs

The Batch team stopped by Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary this morning along with their friends from PepsiCo to personally hand out backpacks and stuff them full of school supplies. This annual program helps provide students at every grade level with all of the things they'll need throughout the school year.

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Ms. Cara McKenna joins the Steel Valley School District with a wealth of administrative experience in both Pittsburgh Public Schools and, most recently, the East Allegheny School District.

Counselor Fisher hugs arriving students

Steel Valley students officially opened the 2025-26 school year on Monday, August 25 with the first day of school. Students from Pre-K to 12th grade had their first full classes, met their teachers, and reunited with friends as the school year got underway.