Steel Valley School District News

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Prior to the pandemic, the Steel Valley School District had regular committee meetings to address the status of its A-TSI plans for the middle school and high school. The meetings have resumed following a pause during the pandemic. During the most recent gathering, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Olando Dulin updated the committee members on the programs, resources, and tools the district is using as part of its A-TSI plan.

A bunch of middle school students sit and stand on a large obstacle in a warehouse as they pose for a picture

Recently, the Middle School PBIS team raffled off a number of great opportunities for students who submitted REAL cards throughout the year. A few middle school students and their families had the opportunity to attend The Hip Hop Nutcracker, see the Pittsburgh Zoo's Holiday Lights, and take a trip to Steel City Parkour.

Winter High School  Student Sports Pass

Winter High School Student Sports Pass $5.00 per pass. Student passes are for High School students ONLY. Pass will get you admission to all home winter sporting events. Pass must be presented at event for admission. Passes can only be purchased in the Athletic Office from Monday - Friday from 7:15 am – 2:45 pm.

The 10th Annual Food Basket of Love Giveaway will take place Friday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, December 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Barrett Elementary. Organized by Homestead native Joe McCain through Homestead’s Park Place African Methodist Church, the annual donation drive provides area families with seven days worth of food.

PIAA Playoffs

Procedures for PIAA Playoffs

December 1, 2022

Coaches, Parents, and Community Members, This correspondence is in reference to the rules and procedures that will be in effect for the PIAA Playoff game on Friday, December 2. The goal of the West Mifflin Area School District is to provide a safe and secure environment for all athletes, coaches, referees, and spectators at our facilities. There will be NO tickets sold at the stadium. All guest must purchase a ticket on-line through the PIAA website.

Ironmen PIAA Class 2A Semifinal

Steel Valley Football game information for Friday at West Mifflin High School--Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Gates will close at 8:00 p.m. (no one will be permitted into the stadium after 8:00 p.m.) We are not allowing any bags or purses into the stadium. Anyone without an online ticket purchase will not be permitted into the stadium.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

November 30, 2022

Steel Valley Vocal Ensembles featuring the SVMS Chorus and the SVHS Concert Choir on December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the SVHS Auditorium.  The Admission is FREE!

Giving Tuesday...

November 29, 2022

It's Giving Tuesday... please support them today!  $5,  $10, $25 all counts in helping make a difference in a child’s life!  Best of the Batch Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch.

A collage of two students signing pieces of paper in front of backdrops with college insignias. They are smiling.

Tuesday was a milestone moment for Chelsea Bulger and Roman Donis, as the two Steel Valley seniors signed their National Letters of Intent to pursue intercollegiate athletics opportunities.

Your Ironmen take on Beaver Falls for the WPIAL Class 2A championship on Friday, November 25 at 2 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium. Tickets are on sale now for $10. One ticket gets you access to all four WPIAL championship games at the stadium on Friday.

Barrett Celebrates 12 Days of Giving

The Barrett Elementary I2 Days of Giving project is back and going strong! Please join us as we continue to collect donations for causes in and around our Steel Valley Community. Donations can be dropped off at Barrett or the High School now through November 22nd!

How 2 Support A Grieving Friend

Children's Grief Awareness Day

November 18, 2022

The Steel Valley Student Council hosted an information table during lunch periods for Children's Grief Awareness Day on November 17. Students and staff were encouraged to place a butterfly in the Memory Garden that the Art Club did such a wonderful job creating.

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Steel Valley hosted its monthly Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at Park Elementary. This time, the Community Meeting also incorporated an Educational Leadership meeting.

Senior Class trip

Senior Class Trip

November 16, 2022

The Steel Valley Senior Class of 2023 had the opportunity to go on a Senior Class Field Trip to Altitude Trampoline Park on November 16.

A photo of Derrick Arrington and Tim Eads, who connected over their similar battles with hearing loss

When his hearing loss support teacher told him that there was a Barrett student who also had hearing loss, Tim Eads decided to pitch in. A Steel Valley Cyber Academy student and volunteer firefighter, Tim used Barrett's fire prevention assembly to connect with Derrick Arrington and lend a hand.

A group of students pose for a photo in a ballroom after attending a conference.

On November 14th, Steel Valley SADD students attended the PA SADD State Conference at the Seven Springs Resort. Steel Valley SADD seniors Breanne Francis and Brenna Kern worked with the State Leadership Council to help plan the conference and ran their own workshop.

PA Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week Nomination

November 15, 2022

Congratulations! Your District has a Nominee for the MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School. The MP AOW awards are decided by fan vote. Voting is live and will conclude at Noon on Monday, Nov. 21. You may vote as often as you like.

Veterans stand to be recognized as part of Steel Valley's 40th Annual Veterans Day Program

They are called to serve. Some never come home. To celebrate their duty, service and sacrifice, the Steel Valley School District hosted its 40th Annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the high school auditorium. Check out photos from the program as well as a list of students who were recognized for their contributions in recognizing area veterans.

A graphic advertising the Barrett Black History Month T-Shirt Sale

The Barrett Elementary Special Events Committee is ready to launch its annual districtwide T-Shirt sale to help support the production of the Black History Month Living Interactive Museum at Barrett Elementary in February.

Steel Valley Football Playoff

Playoff Information

November 10, 2022

There will be a shuttle bus for the Steel Valley varsity football game on Friday night. The shuttle will pick up fans in front of the high school beginning at 5:30 pm and shuttle to Campbell Field through 7:30 pm and then return shuttle after the game. Parking at Campbell Field will be limited because of the expected rainfall. This is a WPIAL sponsored event and NO parent passes, student passes, senior citizen passes or conference passes will be accepted. Pre-sale tickets for the Steel Valley vs. McGuffey football playoff game can be purchased on GoFan.com. All tickets at the gate will be $7.00.

A graphic advertising Gavin's Memory Mittens, which is collecting gloves, mittens, hats, and socks for kids in need.

The Steel Valley Student Council is now accepting donations for their annual "Gavin's Memory Mittens" service project. The Student Council would like to decorate Gavin's tree in the Steel Valley High School lobby with donations of new mittens, gloves, hats and socks for kids and teens.

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The November 2022 Steel Valley Monthly Newsletter is now available. Give it a read and if you are not yet a subscriber, click the subscribe button at the top left of the newsletter!

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Thanks to the ongoing collaboration with The Pittsburgh Study, Steel Valley is continuing to expand and add programs and resources for students and families. During a recent professional development day, Dr. Liz Miller of The Pittsburgh Study, her team, and Steel Valley staff all provided updates on the progress these programs have been making and the plans for the future.

Ms. McGraw goes over instructions with her art class at Park Elementary

Ms. Caralee McGraw has taught middle school math, high school art, and elementary art. As Steel Valley's new elementary art teacher, her focus is on building their basic skills and techniques, introducing them to different materials and mediums, and boosting their confidence in the art world.

An image advertising the start of Barrett Elementary's 12 Days of Giving, running from Nov. 7 to Nov. 22

Barrett Elementary's 12 Days of Giving Project has become an annual November tradition. This year's round of giving will kick off on Monday, Nov. 7 and run through Tuesday, Nov. 22.