Steel Valley School District News

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.

A man stands at a podium in an auditorium while speaking to a seated audience.

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.

A high school choir sits on a stage and sings during a performance

The High School Concert Choir and Middle School Chorus gave their final performance of the school year with the Spring Vocal Program on Tuesday, May 9. It was final show for the Class of 2023 as well as the final show conducted by retiring choir director Ms. Sharon Kampe.

Physical Announcement

Anyone 6th, 7th or 8th grader or in high school planning on playing a sport next school year, physicals are being scheduled. All completed physicals forms must be turned into the Athletic Office by Friday, May 19th to be scheduled for a physical.

Congratulations for being nominated by their teacher for their performance on the PSSAs for working hard and having great attendance. They won up to 4 tickets to either May 6, May 7th or May 21st Pirate game game.  Tickets were donated by Tickets for Kids and this was brought you by our PBIS Program.

A group of high school students pose for a formal photo. Some are sitting, some are standing.

Twenty-six Steel Valley seniors received $5,000 scholarships from alumnus Mr. Richard Bazzy during the district’s annual honors awards ceremony on Thursday, May 4. The Dr. Lawrence A. Griffin Senior Honors Awards Ceremony celebrates Steel Valley seniors who have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.25 and who have been selected to receive a scholarship award from a local business, organization, alumni or community.

Brenna Kern and Chelsea Bulger pose for a photo

Steel Valley Class of 2023 valedictorian Brenna Kern and salutatorian Chelsea Bulger reflected on their achievements, shared their college plans, and reminisced on their time at Steel Valley in this conversation.

SV Garden Plant Giveaway

On May 20, 2023, SVSD Day of CommUNITY, from 1 pm-5pm a Plant tables will be set up in the Franklin Garden space at 220 East Oliver Road.  Donations benefit the SVSD garden.  Suggested donation $1 per plant.  Pre-orders will be accepted on the Steel Valley Grows Garden FB page and via email to cschott@steelvalleysd.org.   Please email for info on specific varieties available.  Thank you to students throughout the district for helping to plant and repot seedlings this spring!

The Steel Valley Class of 2023 Top 10

Introducing the Steel Valley Class of 2023 Top 10. These students did phenomenal work in the classroom in order to be ranked at the top of their class.

Members of the Steel Valley 7th through 12th grade concert band perform on stage. Some are sitting, some are standing, while they play their instruments

Tuesday night was the Steel Valley Instrumental Spring Concert, which featured the theme of "Ancient Times: A Journey Through Time." The evening featured performances from both the fifth and sixth grade concert band as well as the seventh through 12th grade concert band.

PROMENADE

SVHS PROMENADE

April 27, 2023

Come Out and Support Our Students! When: May 5th at 4:15 at the SV High School's Auditorium for $2.00 per person.

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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 - June 12th & July 6th and High School - May 8th & August 14th

Spring Vocal Concert

April 20, 2023

Tuesday, May 9; Sr. Showcase at 6:15; Concert 7:00 pm

The Salvation Army’s FREE Produce Distribution

The Salvation Army’s FREE Produce Distribution, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:00 am

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Care Mobile - April 24th

April 19, 2023

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 on April 24

Students pose for a picture in a gym after speaking at a meeting

Steel Valley High School students spoke during the district's April community meeting, as they shared their experiences in the district. The next community meeting will be May 10 and serve as a Meet the Candidates night for those running for school board and borough council positions.

Middle School students hold signs and cheer in the stands in a gymnasium

Steel Valley Middle School students competed in a total of 27 dodgeball games on Tuesday, April 4. The competitions featured fifth and sixth graders competing against each other and seventh and eighth graders competing against each other. The winning teams in each group took on the teachers and won bragging rights for the rest of the year.

Congratulations to the Ironmen Football team and coaches - WPIAL Football Championship ring celebration!!

Hop on In and Donate...

April 3, 2023

Do the Bunny Hop to the Caring Closet Today!   Please help us fill our closet with basic needs and be the "Easter Bunny" for our students this holiday season!  Donations can be given to Nurse Thomas directly and/or given or mailed to Ryan Dunmire c/o The Caring Closet 3113 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120

A scene from The Little Mermaid, as Ariel speaks with King Triton and Sebastian as the ensemble looks on behind them on stage

The Steel Valley Drama Club is inviting guests to become part of their world for a few days this weekend, as they bring Disney's "The Little Mermaid" to the Steel Valley High School stage. The show opened Thursday night and continues Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at svdrama.com and at the door.

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The spring 2023 PSSA exams will take place in late April and early May. The Middle School will be on a modified schedule on those dates - April 24, 25 and 26, and May 1 and 2. Please see this letter from Mr. Brown for full details.

SADD March TRU Conference

March 22, 2023

On Friday, March 17th, SADD Officers attended the Second Annual Tobacco Resistance Unit (TRU) Conference in Irwin, PA at the Antonelli Event Center.  Steel Valley SADD is excited to make this a new yearly tradition!