Steel Valley School District News

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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.

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Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch during school will receive extra food benefits called Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to cover the summer of 2023. Families with students who were enrolled at Steel Valley through the end of the school year will receive a letter informing them about the program and their eligibility.

Senior Parking Spot Painting

Steel Valley School District is allowing senior students to paint their own parking spot again this school year. This activity is aimed at improving school pride and camaraderie. Senior students can "own" a piece of the school during their senior year. SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER: Purchasing a Reserved Senior Parking Space allows the purchasing senior student to personalize their assigned space by painting it. Funds raised will be used for senior activities. Reserving and painting parking spaces is a privilege rather than a right.

Participants at the July community meeting discuss district updates

Mark your calendars - Funder Under the Bridge 2023 has a date. The sixth edition of the annual Steel Valley School District fundraiser and community event is penciled in for Sunday, October 15. Planning for the event was a primary topic at the district's July community meeting, which was held on July 12 at the high school library.

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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: Barrett - July 6th and High School - August 14th

The Act 34 Hearing at Steel Valley

The Steel Valley School District board of school directors, school administrators, and representatives from DRAW Collective publicly presented plans for a new elementary school and listened to feedback from citizens as part of an Act 34 hearing on Thursday, June 22.

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If you missed the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 or if you just want to relive the experience, you're in luck. Please enjoy this replay of the Steel Valley High School Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Students pick vegetables in a garden

The Steel Valley School District has been recognized as a 2022-23 Healthy School Awardee by Women for a Healthy Environment. The organization's Healthy Schools Recognition Program celebrates schools throughout the region that take steps to "create a green and healthy learning environment for their school community."

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Please see the attached Steel Valley Act 34 Hearing Booklet to review the documents associated with the Thursday, June 22 Act 34 Hearing regarding the construction of a new elementary school in the Steel Valley School District. The booklet contains important background information, site plans, and financial details.

Jean Vettel speaks during the 2023 commencement ceremony

A passion for learning led Dr. Jean M. Vettel to enroll early at Carnegie Mellon University to study professional writing and communication design. It was the start of a journey that eventually led the Steel Valley alum to earn a doctorate degree in cognitive neuroscience and to play a role in helping keep our nation's military prepared to face future adversaries.

The Steel Valley School District will host a public hearing in the high school auditorium on Thursday, June 22 to review all relevant matters pertaining to the construction of a new elementary school.

Care Mobile news featured image

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: Barrett - June 12th & July 6th and High School - August 14th

Steel Valley Class of 2023 tosses their caps into the air

With a shift of their tassels and a countdown from senior class president Gabrielle Matusky, the Steel Valley Class of 2023 launched their caps into the air and took a giant leap toward the next stage of their lives. The Steel Valley School District celebrated its 52nd annual commencement on Wednesday, May 31 at the William V. Campbell Athletic Field in Munhall.

The Class of 2023 poses in front of the rock wall

Members of the Class of 2023 painted their names to the cliffside on West Run Road in Munhall on Wednesday, May 31 prior to commencement. Their names joined those of the Class of 2022, who added their names last year in a revival of a tradition that dates back decades.

Three teachers pose for a photo wearing "Retired Teacher" t-shirts

Today was the last day on the job for three Park Elementary teachers who have over 90 years of combined experience with the Steel Valley School District. They made a huge difference, and they will be missed.

2023 Senior Car Parade

Steel Valley Senior Class Car Parade will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm (seniors meet in the SVHS parking lot at 5:30 pm) Prizes will be awarded for th e top 3 best decorated cars!

Students dance in front of a stage while other students perform

Today was the Farewell Tour Celebration for our eighth graders as they spend their final few days with us before moving on to the high school in the fall.

Elementary students sing and dance as part of a concert

It was an afternoon of feel-good vibes at Barrett Elementary on Thursday, May 25 as students performed their spring musical showcase "Music in the Valley."

Kennywood Ticket Sale

PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS TO VISIT ON THE JUNE 6th DISTRICT DAY FOR $35.99: Go to www.kennywood.com/schools and continue from there. Follow the instructions on the Kennywood Flyer linked in the article.

Scenes from Community Day

Mother Nature tried her best, but a bit of rain didn't dampen the spirits at Steel Valley's first Community Day. Held on the Steel Valley High School campus near the Steel Valley Grows Garden, Saturday's event was designed to bring residents and organizations of all three boroughs together with district staff and students.

The cast and crew of A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engel's "A Wrinkle in Time" won the Newberry Medal, Sequoyah Book Award, and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award when the book was first published in 1962. Since then, it has inspired two film adaptations and multiple stage adaptations. The Steel Valley Middle School Drama Club brought an adaptation by Morgan Gould to the stage this weekend, with performances continuing tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Elementary students sing and wave scarves on stage as part of a school concert.

Park Elementary students brought some spring and summer vibes for "Music in the Valley," a showcase of each grade's musical talents that took place on Wednesday, May 17.

Students sit in a circle in the grass outside on a sunny day

Monday, May 16 was Step Up Day at the Middle School for our future fifth graders. Current fourth graders at Barrett and Park came together for some fun activities and bonding opportunities.

MS Play

Will be presented on Thursday through Saturday May 18-20, at 7pm in the SVHS Auditorium. The Admission is $2.00.

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With the Pennsylvania Primary Election fast approaching, the Steel Valley School District hosted a Meet the Candidates Night as part of its monthly community meeting on Wednesday, May 10 inside the high school auditorium.