Steel Valley School District News

March newsletter

The Steel Valley Monthly Newsletter shares news, stories and photos from around the district. New editions of the newsletter are distributed via email on the first Monday of every month. Checkout the March 2025 newsletter inside!

A guest reader is unmasked

Who are you?! Park students and families chanted that question Thursday night as they eagerly anticipated for over a dozen special guests to climb out of their inflatable costumes and reveal their identities. The event was held as part of Seuss Week, which celebrates reading around the nation.

Dress

Project PROM

March 4, 2025

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. The following are dates: Saturday, March 29; Monday, March 31; Thursday, April 3; and Saturday, April 5.

Jaden Cabbagestalk's signing

Congratulations to senior Jaden Cabbagestalk, who officially committed to continue his academic and football pursuits at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology this morning during a special ceremony in the auditorium.

A living portrayal of Phillis Wheatley at the museum

Tales from gifted storytellers, the sounds of African drumming, and living historical figures were among the scenes inside Barrett Elementary's annual Black History Month Living Interactive Museum on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Now in its sixth year, the museum is an annual celebration of culture and history. This year's theme focused on African Americans and Labor.

Students on stage at the contest

On Tuesday, February 18th students from the Middle School Drama Club participated in the Pittsburgh Public Theatre's Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest.

Letter from Superintendent to the Community

Please see the following letter from Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga, sent to families and staff on February 27, 2025.

Steel Valley Unified Bocce

Steel Valley Unified Bocce

February 26, 2025

The Ironmen Unified Bocce Team lost a close game (6-5) to end their season today during the playoffs. Prior to the game, today's team captains Michalique Kennedy and Abigail Fitzgerald had the honor of carrying the torch during the open ceremonies.

LUCKY charm

We are LUCKY to have such a great community and our Caring Closet is in need this spring!  You can be someone's LUCKY charm this March by helping us fill our closet with our student requests:)

Students and Families Immunization and Flu Shot Clinic

The flu clinic is being held on Thursday, February 27 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The clinic is open to all students and families. VISIT HTTPS://PWPSTEELVALLEY.TIMETAP.COM or CALL 412-563-8800 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Visit the link for a full list of available vaccines. WHY WAIT? DON’T BE LATE AND GET VACCINATED NOW!

A scene from the Polar Plunge

A team of Steel Valley students and staff took a freezing cold dip in a pool outside of Acrisure Stadium on Friday, February 21. The frigid swim was for Special Olympics Pennsylvania's annual Cool Schools Polar Plunge, a campaign that helps raise awareness and funds for the organization.

Early on the morning of Thursday, February 20, 2025, Steel Valley School District administration became aware of an anonymous bomb threat made against Park Elementary overnight. The Munhall Police Department immediately launched an investigation and began the process of thoroughly sweeping the entire building to ensure there was no threat to students and staff.

Flag Football Logo

Steel Valley High School has an exciting opportunity to begin a new Girl's Flag Football team starting in the Spring of 2025! The season will run from approximately March 30th to May 18th.

Unified bocce team

The Steel Valley Unified Bocce Team is headed to the playoffs. The Maroon Team, one of two sponsored by Steel Valley, will compete in the playoffs at Baldwin High School on February 26. The Unified Bocce Team is also teaming up with the High School Student Council to take a group of Steel Valley students to participate in this year's Cool Schools Pittsburgh Polar Plunge on February 21.

Leadership meeting

The Steel Valley School District administration and building principals hosted an informational Educational Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to provide updates to families and community members on academic performance, student supports and resources, and more.

Jennifer Barkin photo

Steel Valley alumna Jennifer Barkin, now a Professor and Vice Chair of Community Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mercer School of Medicine in Georgia, is using a tool that she developed while at the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about her work in a story from Pitt's Innovation Institute.

Cayson Simpkins signing

Congratulations to senior Cay'son Simpkins, who will be pursuing his future academic and football endeavors at Washington & Jefferson College.

Get your Flu Shot!

The  clinic is open to all students and families. VISIT HTTPS://PWPSTEELVALLEY.TIMETAP.COM or CALL 412-563-8800 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Visit the link for a full list of available vaccines.  WHY WAIT? DON’T BE LATE AND GET VACCINATED NOW! SIGN UP ENDS FEBRUARY 17.

Hough reveals his choice

Congratulations to senior RaSaun Hough, who officially signed his scholarship agreement to play college football for the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans.

Superintendent Letter

Please see the following letter from Superintendent Bryan M. Macuga, sent to families and staff on February 3, 2025.

Logan Thomas signs

Congratulations to senior Logan Thomas, who signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Point Park University during a special ceremony on Thursday, January 30 in the auditorium.

FAFSA Night

Steel Valley High School will be hosting a FAFSA Night on Thursday, February 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).

Ana Wehrer award

Steel Valley High School student Anastasia Wehrer was recently recognized by Duquesne University for her submission in the university's Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Essay Contest.

Board appreciation month message

School board members in Pennsylvania are elected officials, but they’re also volunteers who donate a considerable amount of time in the service of their school districts. January is School Director Recognition Month in Pennsylvania and in many states throughout the country.

Cast photo

What would happen if you told a Shakespeare classic in the rhythmic style of Dr. Seuss? "The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet" takes the iconic dramatic love story and gives it a different spin, creating a tale laced with humor and memorable lines. The Steel Valley Middle School Drama Club opened its production of the one hour play on Thursday, January 23 and will continue performances on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25.