Steel Valley School District News

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!

Today SVMS celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and Stand Together promoted the powerful message of 1:4 teens suffering from a Mental Illness through a series of activities during lunch as well as every 4th locker being decorated with starbursts and skittles this morning.

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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 Steel Valley High School - Feb. 27 & April 24 and Barrett Elementary - March 27

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Shamrock Hunt

March 17, 2023

Kindergarten students went on a shamrock hunt to practice reading and writing words.

SV Basketball

Steel Valley vs. Penn Cambria on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7:30 pm. Game tickets are on sale at PIAA.org. Click on Read Article to be able to link to the website for tickets. All tickets must be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the gate.

Community members peruse a table of gardening items

The March Community Meeting featured updates on academic programming, social and emotional learning, initial concept of a Community Day, and a glimpse behind the scenes of the SV Grows Garden.

SV Basketball

Steel Valley vs. Bedford on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm Game tickets are on sale at PIAA.org. Click on Read Article to be able to link to the website for tickets.  All tickets must be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the gate.

A session of Circle Talks

The Middle School Stand Together team and Steel Valley Wellness wrapped up their three-part series of Circle Talks on Tuesday, March 7. The sessions evolved out of a collaborative effort to introduce students to the basics of mental health and coping mechanisms.

The SELDay logo.

The fourth annual International SEL Day is Friday, March 10. SEL stands for social emotional learning, which is the development of social and emotional skills alongside traditional curriculum of math, science, reading and more.

A flyer advertising various dates for kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration is here. Stop by Barrett Elementary on a range of open dates, come by Park Elementary for a special registration event, or come to a special community event and register your child for kindergarten at Steel Valley!

Senior Ax Throwing and Escape Room Field Trip

A group of Steel Valley seniors successfully met the challenges of the Tomb Explorer and Carnegie's Millions Escape Rooms at Ace Axe Throwing on March 2. When their snow tubing trip was cancelled due to the unusually warm February weather and recent rain, a new plan was put in place so the seniors could still enjoy a day of team building and memory making.

Project Prom - Perfect Dress

Each year, Project Prom gives eligible high school students the opportunity to choose free formal attire from a selection of currently styled formal gowns, shoes and accessories. To find your perfect dress and accessories, visit "The Project Prom Shop" for its 2023 Gown Giveaway!

A teacher speaks with a student at a computer desk

A group of high school students gathered today for the first session of Creating Peace. Over the next 12 weeks, these students will work together to learn what makes a healthy relationship - whether it's a friendship, connection to a family member, a romantic relationship, or even relationships with teachers and other adults.

Elementary students view an exhibit at the Barrett Elementary Black History Month Living Interactive Museum

History came to life for Steel Valley students and community members as they toured the 2023 edition of the Barrett Elementary Black History Month Interactive Living Museum on Thursday, February 23.

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A group of student-leaders from Steel Valley High School had the opportunity to go ice skating at the PPG Ice Rink on February 22, thanks to the Tickets for Kids Organization. These students were chosen because they are Student Council Officers, Senior Class Officers, and/or in the Top 10 Academically of their Senior Class.

Expect Respect students with their friends from Barrett Elementary

Students from the Middle School Expect Respect Program and volunteers from The Pittsburgh Study stopped by kindergarten, first grade and second grade classrooms today at Barrett. The older students read a selection of books with the elementary classes and then helped them do some crafts.

A flyer advertising a BINGO night at Barrett Elementary

Barrett PTO is hosting a Bingo night for grown ups on Friday, February 24th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Barrett Elementary School gymnasium. Tickets are on sale in the Barrett school office or may be purchased at the door for $10. The community is invited. Grab your BINGO playing friends and join us!