Steel Valley School District News

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.

Save the date information on Black History Month Museum and T-Shirt

The annual Barrett Black History Month T-Shirt Sale is underway through January 31. This year's theme us African Americans and Labor. The T-Shirts feature prominent Black historical figures and inspirational quotes, and they are personalized with the words "Steel Valley Ironmen."

SV Youth Basketball Notice

Join us for Steel Valley Youth Basketball Night on Tuesday, January 28 to watch the Steel Valley Ironmen take on Seton LaSalle.

Pre-K Enrollment Flyer

Enrollment is ongoing for Pre-K for the 2025-26 school year! Students who are going to be 4-years-old on September 1, 2025 and whose families reside within the Steel Valley School District are eligible.

Santa's ready to fly around the world thanks to the encouragement of Barrett Elementary students, who shared all the ways Santa can overcome unexpected challenges as he makes his deliveries. Barrett hosted its annual winter concert on Thursday, December 19.

Steel Valley Families & Staff: As we draw closer to the start of our winter holiday break, I've spent some time reflecting on the first half of the 2024-2025 school year. We have so much to truly celebrate as a District!

Youth basketball flyer

The Steel Valley Youth Basketball program is looking for boys currently in sixth grade who are interested in trying out for the middle school team next year. If your child is interested, please contact Dave Colasante at 412-628-3894.

A student opens a new tuba

Steel Valley students received a surprise Monday morning, as Citizens donated over 30 new musical instruments to the music program as part of its Sounds of Giving initiative. Citizens is donating $100,000 worth of instruments to schools in the area, and their campaign began Monday at Steel Valley High School.

The high school choir performs

The Steel Valley Music Department presented its Winter Concert featuring middle school and high school students on Friday, December 13. The festive show struck all the right notes as the Steel Valley community prepares for the holiday break.

An early dismissal graphic

The Steel Valley School District will have an early dismissal for all students on Friday, December 20 to kick off the winter break.

Winter Concert

December 13, 2024

You are invited to the Steel Valley Winter Concert. Performance by the Middle & High School Band & Choruses on December 13 at 6:30 pm in the Steel Valley High School Auditorium.

Students perform at the concert

This year's Park Holiday Concert featured songs all about Santa's challenges and the help he receives around the world. Whether it's a particular donkey in the Italian Alps, a herd of Zebras in Africa, or some extra reindeer help in Mexico, Park students shared songs about Santa's travels and friends.

Barksdale with his family

Steel Valley senior Donald Barksdale announced his college commitment on Wednesday, December 4 during a special signing day ceremony in front of family, friends, classmates, and coaches inside the high school auditorium.

Batch-A-Toys

November 27, 2024

Steel Valley High School students volunteered with Best of the Batch for their Batch-A-Toys Drive on November 25 & 26. They helped load, unload, sort, and organize the abundance of toys that have been donated.