Steel Valley School District News
With their students enjoying a day off, Steel Valley teachers and administrators took some time on Monday to do some learning of their own. Steel Valley participated in a day of professional development at Woodland Hills High School organized by the Consortium for Public Education. Steel Valley staff led multiple sessions as they shared information about tools, programs, services, strategies and other tips they've learned as educators.
The Funder is back! Funder Under The Bridge is set for Sunday, October 23 from 12-4 p.m. under the Homestead Grays Bridge at the Waterfront. Come support Steel Valley academic, athletic and creative arts programs while seeing your favorite Steel Valley administrators get dunked or take a pie to the face!
The Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health has partnered with the Middle School students for its "Stand Together" initiative. The objective of Stand Together is to decrease negative attitudes and beliefs among adolescents towards peers and adults with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, decrease social distance between adolescents and their peers who have mental illness and/or substance use disorder, and encourage adolescents to make positive change .
The latest edition of the Steel Valley Monthly Newsletter is now available. Check out photos from Homecoming, a story on the marching band, and information from around the district.
The return of middle school students to the Steel Valley Marching Band has helped the band grow to 36 members and provided more opportunity to the students.
MS and HS Student Councils are joining The Caring Place in selling t-shirts for Children's Grief Awareness Day on November 17th. The cost of the t-shirt will be $10. A portion of the t-shirt sales is given back to the programs and supports of The Caring Place. We have added additional funds to the sale to give back to the Tears Foundation in honor of a staff member and her family who lost their son this past summer. This is another local organization that provides grief support services to families who have lost a child. We would like sales finalized by October 6th to assure on-time arrival. Please forward any questions to Erin Noblet x2023 or enoblet@steelvalleysd.org.
At October 17th: Barrett Elementary, November 28th: Barrett Elementary December 19th: Steel Valley High School. Services include but are not limited to: immunizations, routine physical exams, sick child visits, and adolescent and young adult healthcare. All services provided by the care mobile are provided at no out of pocket cost to you. Walk ins are welcome BUT NOT GUARANTEED because spaces are limited. We encourage you to contact your school nurse or to secure a time slot.
We have an open position in the high school for 3.25 hours, starting pay is $14/hr. We are also in need of day-to-day subs, starting pay is $11/hr.
Barrett Elementary School received their 9th recognition badge for implementation of Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions (PBIS) in the school. PBIS is the framework used for teaching expectations, student rewards and incentives, tracking student behaviors, and family involvement in the school. Barrett emphasizes the Barrett BEARS expectations daily both inside and outside of the classroom.
Important new message from the Superintendent
At Barrett Elementary School from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM on October 17, 2022 Services include but are not limited to: immunizations, routine physical exams, sick child visits, and adolescent and young adult healthcare. All services provided by the care mobile are provided at no out of pocket cost to you. Walk ins are welcome BUT NOT GUARANTEED because spaces are limited. We encourage you to contact your school nurse or to secure a time slot.
Broadcast link for our Varsity Football game Friday September 16th vs Imani Christian. ...
There is nothing like a game under the lights on a fall Friday night, especially when it is held at Steel Valley's William V. Campbell Field. Take a look at some photos showcasing the action on the field as well as Steel Valley's marching band, cheerleaders and student section.
Currently, our Caring Closet is in need of the following items: *little packs of kleenex, *chapsticks/lip balm, *mens deodorant, *small bottles of lotion they can keep in backpack or bag, *random sizes of mens boxer briefs for emergencies, *plastic water bottles for students who simply cannot afford to buy one or own one of their own to keep in school and use the fountains. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be given directly to Nurse Thomas OR to Ryan Dunmire (Caring Closet Volunteers).
Steel Valley Middle School PTO Online SPIRIT WEAR SALE https://ink-division.shop/SVSPIRIT Store closes Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Middle School football came to Steel Valley over the summer and the Ironmen made their debut against Chartiers Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Campbell Field.
It’s been a whirlwind start for Steel Valley’s new Director of Pupil Services. Ms. Renee Kozusko started her new job shortly before the school year began and she has devoted these first few weeks to immersing herself in the ins and outs of her role. It’s been hectic, but it’s exactly where Ms. Kozusko wants to be.
If you are local and have no dinner plans for Tuesday, September 6th from 11 :00 am to 11 :00 pm, stop by Primanti's on the Waterfront. Mention SVMS Student Government, and a portion of your bill will be donated back to our organization. Thank you for your support in advance.
Buses will park in the large lot next to the field. I have a picture attached and the E...
The Steel Valley School District is excited to welcome its students back to school for the 2022-23 school year. Kindergarten, fifth grade and ninth grade students went through a transition day on August 24, while all other students had their first day of classes on Thursday, August 25. Check out some of the photos from the first day of classes!
Pass will get you admission to all home fall sporting events. Pass must be presented at event for admission. All middle school and elementary students MUST be accompanied by an adult. Passes can only be purchased in the Athletic Office Monday - Friday from 7:15 am – 2:45 pm.
At Steel Valley High School from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM on September 9, 2022 Services include but are not limited to: immunizations, routine physical exams, sick child visits, and adolescent and young adult healthcare. All services provided by the care mobile are provided at no out of pocket cost to you. Walk ins are welcome BUT NOT GUARANTEED because spaces are limited. We encourage you to contact your school nurse or to secure a time slot.
Save yourself the stress of cooking the day before school officially begins and stop by the Waterfront Chick Fil A on Wednesday, August 24th, from 5 PM-8 PM. Mention SVMS Student Government, and a portion of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our organization.
Marisa Smith turned her playroom into a classroom as a child, so teaching has always been her passion. Get to know the new Middle School life skills teacher.