Steel Valley School District News

Batch-A-Toys

November 27, 2024

Steel Valley High School students volunteered with Best of the Batch for their Batch-A-Toys Drive on November 25 & 26. They helped load, unload, sort, and organize the abundance of toys that have been donated.

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Spread the Word: Inclusion

November 22, 2024

The Student Council encouraged everyone to sign the “Spread the Word: Inclusion” banner to pledge to show kindness and respect and to be inclusive.

Student Council Inclusion Activity Day

On November 22, 2024, High School Student Council members spent some time in Mrs. Lavelle’s classroom today enjoying some fun activities with their friends. When students work together, they create an environment of understanding, empathy, and mutual growth.

KDKA's Daisy Jade with Barrett students and staff

Barrett Elementary was thrilled to host a visit from KDKA TV's Pittsburgh Today Live on Thursday, November 21. Students and staff welcomed Daisy Jade from KDKA and PTL and showcased what they've been doing through the school's annual 12 Days of Giving campaign.

Early Dismissal for students on Wednesday, November 27th

The Steel Valley School District will have an Early Dismissal for students on Wednesday, November 27th

Veterans Day Memorial

The Steel Valley School District and the community gathered on Friday, November 15, 2024 to honor the men and women of the armed forces who have answered the call to serve their country. The 42nd Annual Veterans Day Program had the theme of "A Legacy of Loyalty and Service," which highlighted the dedication and personal sacrifices of those who made the commitment to serve.

The Steel Valley High School's Chick-fil-A Leader Academy visited Park and Barrett Elementary Schools, where they distributed packs of books that were donated by Chick-fil-A.

A veteran gets a hug from his young family members

Park was honored to celebrate the veterans in our community during a special Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, November 12.

Barrett students and veterans at the field of flags

On a sunny Friday afternoon in the shadow of the towering remnants of the former Homestead Steel Works at the Waterfront, a handful of Barrett Elementary students united with veterans to plant a field of American flags. The field of 50 flags honor the Barrett family members who have sacrificed everything for our freedom.

PMEA Choir

Eleven Steel Valley Concert Choir students participated in PMEA's first annual Contemporary A Cappella Showcase at Peters Township High School on Saturday, November 2.

At Duquesne Law School

Steel Valley High School’s Gifted Support Teacher, Mr. Shawn McCallister took a group of students to Duquesne University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where they took part in the day-long Future Voices of the People Program. These students, along with more than 100 other students from the Pittsburgh area participated in presentations led by Duquesne Kline School of Law faculty, interactive activities with current law school students and undergraduate Pre-Law students, and a law school tour.

BARRETT ELEMENTARY’S 12 DAYS OF GIVING ARE BACK!

Over 12 days in November, Barrett Elementary will be looking at various ways we can make a difference through giving. Each day, we will be highlighting a new way to give back. While we do have a day to celebrate each, donations for all days can be made any time from November 4th through November 27th.

GAVIN’S MEMORY MITTENS

November 5, 2024

Please help decorate GAVIN’S TREE in the SV High School lobby with donations of NEW mittens, hats & socks for students aged 5-18. Items will be distributed to children in our community in need. Drop off or ship items to: Steel Valley HS/Gavin’s Mittens 3113 Main Street Munhall PA 15120

An image of the attached letter

Please see the following letter from superintendent Bryan M. Macuga regarding a potential Flexible Instruction Day on November 6, 2024.

Students and staff in the Halloween parade

Park students and staff held their annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, Oct. 31. Cartoon characters, superheroes, royalty, ghouls, and more went up and down Main Street outside of Park Elementary to the delight of onlookers.

Characters from Spongebob

Ghouls, goblins, superheroes, princesses, and cartoon characters took over the street in front of Barrett Elementary on Wednesday, Oct. 30 as part of our annual Trunk or Treat event.

It truly felt like fall during our PBIS Fall Fest on Thursday, Oct. 30! Each grade had an opportunity to enjoy some time outside in the sunny but crisp fresh air to go through some activities set up by our PBIS team.

Caring Closet

Caring Closet is in NEED

October 25, 2024

Our Caring Closet has been up and running and is in desperate need.

Notice Board Meeting Change

NOTICE: The Steel Valley School District Board of Directors rescheduled the December 2nd Worksession (Reorganization) Meeting to December 3rd

Pre-K Flyer

Our Pre-K program is off and running this year, and we're now open for enrollment for the 2025-26 school year! If your child will be 4-years-old by Sept. 1, 2025, they are eligible for Pre-K at Steel Valley!

The queen and the runners-up with their escorts

Homecoming and Spirit Week festivities reached a fever pitch on Friday, October 11 as Steel Valley capped the annual celebration with its fall sports pep rally for high school and middle school students, and then crowned a new Homecoming Queen at halftime of a dominant win over OLSH that evening. Congratulations to Kylie Salopek, who was crowned the 2024 Steel Valley Homecoming Queen.

Students pass out little gifts to children

Ironmen Pride was on display Friday morning as the high school students visited Park for the fall sports pep rally.

A football player passes out giveaways during the pep rally

Barrett Elementary was full of school spirit and Ironmen Pride this morning as the high school students stopped by for the fall sports pep rally.

The powder puff participants

Wednesday night was the annual Powder Puff Game as part of Spirit Week and Homecoming. The junior girls came ready to upset the senior girls and the game stayed close for a while, but the Class of 2025 slowly pulled away and ended up winning comfortably. Congratulations to the seniors for the win and the juniors for a hard fought game!

The courtyard and mural

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.