Quaker Valley School District

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! 

Cafeteria Workers Needed

Help us serve our students! We have multiple cafeteria positions open. These positions are employed by Quaker Valley and are part-time, on-site positions on all student days during the school year. Schedules are flexible and pay ranges from  $14.23 - $15.94/hour.

Bus Drivers Needed (Training Provided)

We are in need of drivers for the 2022-2023 school year. Drivers are employed by Monark Student Transportation Corporation which provides training, competitive wages, benefits, bonuses, and flexible schedules.

Join us virtually as the QVHS Office of Collegiate Affairs hosts William Lindsey and Kurt Deutsch of PHEAA on Monday, September 26 at 6:30 PM for our annual Financial Aid Night. 

The PHEAA Reps will present the ins and outs of the financial aid process, which begins for the Class of 2023 on October 1st.

This session will be recorded and shared after the event.

High school is an ideal time for students to consider their possible future selves. Now is the time for students to get involved in experiences that will build their skills and their resumes. Check out the Career Exploration homepage for links to career mentoring programs, internships, enrichment programs, events, pre-apprenticeships, service learning, and local job opportunities available now. Additional opportunities will be added throughout the year as they become available! Contact Mrs. Amy Keller, Career Education Coordinator, at kellera@qvsd.org with any questions.

The following programs are now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year…

Email Mrs. Keller @ kellera@qvsd.org if you are interested in applying! 

School-Sponsored Programs:

• ACE MENTOR PROGRAM (Architecture, Construction, Engineering)
• GAMES FOR CHANGE with CMU-Entertainment Technology Center
• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP with Fern Hollow
• HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS MENTOR PROGRAM with RMU
• PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS paid opportunities with local companies (11^th-12^th grade)
• PARTNER UP with PNC Bank (12^th grade)

Community-Programs:

2022 CAREER CONNECTIONS: 

• Architecture
• Art Careers
• Future Teachers Academy
• Theatre at Warp Speed
• Opera
• RxPlore Pharmacy
• Writing for Publication
• Zoo Animal Care

School Pictures - Photos Now Available!

Pictures are available one week after picture day. Families will need the school-specific event code, as well as their child's graduation year (used as a security PIN) to access photos. 

• Middle School Code: FE186722
• Osborne Code: FE187022
• Edgeworth Code: FE186922
• High School Code: FE186422

You are now able to purchase customizable photo packages that will be shipped directly to your homes Photo make up days are scheduled for October and will be shared as the dates approach.

2022-2023 Athletic Event Passes now available for sale! To purchase, contact the QVHS athletic office at 412-749-6001 or johnsc@qvsd.org. 

Adult passes are $50 and student passes are $25. Make checks payable to QVSD. Passes are not valid at QVHS away games or any home or away playoff/championship game.

QV Odyssey of the Mind Virtual Parent Information Meeting - September 20, 2022 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is a creative problem-solving competition where teams of five to seven students work on a long-term problem. The competition is open to students in all grades. It's a program that encourages creative thinking, team-building, and problem-solving. This virtual session will provide detailed information about the program and will help you connect with others who are interested in forming a team. Please see flyer for registration details.

QV In The News

Quaker Valley Selected for "League of Innovative Schools": 

https://digitalpromise.org/2022/09/13/announcing-the-2022-2023-cohort-of-the-league-of-innovative-schools/

Golf Outing to Fund 1972 Alum's Memorial Scholarship: 

https://triblive.com/local/sewickley/scholarship-fundraiser-honroing-susan-harger-hartford-planned-at-sewickley-heights-golf-club/

The events and programs included in this section are operating independently of the Quaker Valley School District. The distribution of this information does not indicate endorsement or sponsorship by the District.

Backyard Flag Football

Backyard Flag Football is a non-profit Coed Youth Flag Football League that hosts 2 seasons of flag football each year.  Our goal at Backyard Flag Football is to give every child an opportunity to develop, learn the rules and be a participant. We promote team play, good sportsmanship and respect towards teammates, coaches, officials, parents and teachers.

We are gearing up for our Fall/Winter 2022 season and would like to give every child in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas an opportunity to participate in the Backyard Flag Football league. Please contact Lisa DiGregory at 412.215.2988 or ladigregory@verizon.net with any questions you may have. Download their registration form HERE. 

Cub Scout Sign-Up Night

Hiking, camping, Pinewood Derby...if your 1st- through 5th-grade boy wants to join us in these and other adventures, stop by Cub Scout Pack 243 sign-up night on Tuesday, September 20th!

We'll be in the basement of Sewickley Presbyterian Church (414 Grant St) from 6:30-8:30pm; drop by any time to meet other Scouts and leaders, learn more about what we have planned for this year, and sign up for adventure! Fees for new Scouts are $184 (for returning Scouts, $128), payable in cash or check. We typically meet twice a month (on Tuesdays at 6:30pm), starting September 27. Contact us at Sewickley243@gmail.com with questions. 

Fern Hollow Seeking Volunteers

Currently, our number of volunteers is at an ALL TIME LOW. We are URGENTLY seeking your help! Please spread the word to friends, family, youth groups, scouts, senior clubs, etc. so that we can grow our volunteer base to meet the needs of our upcoming fall programs and events. Your help is needed now more than ever. Contact Cam at Cam@fhnc.org for opportunities. Thank you!

La Roche Baseball Prospect Day

La Roche University is hosting a Baseball Prospect Day for 9^th-12^th graders.

Click the flyer for more information. 

Moving 4th Into Engineering - Saturdays between Sept. 24-Oct. 15 (10:00-11:30 AM) 

Carnegie Mellon University is offering a free virtual program for fourth grade students called Moving 4th Into Engineering, designed to get students excited about engineering concepts. Students will work virtually with undergraduate students from CMU's College of Engineering, learning about the variety of engineering principles involved in creating Rube Goldberg machines. Students will construct these machines using a variety of household items as well as supplies provided in mailed kits. Participants can register at the link below. *Registration closes on September 16th.

Quaker Valley Fire Safety Fair

The Quaker Valley fire departments are working together to host the first ever Quaker Valley Fire Safety Fair on Saturday, October 15th from 10am- 2pm on Broad St in Sewickley (between Beaver and Thorn). There will be fire trucks, emergency vehicles, kids activities, fire prevention education, food trucks, and more. This is a free event for the whole family!

QVHS CLASS OF ‘72 GOLF OUTING

On Monday, September 26^th, join members of the QVHS class of 1972 in a shotgun-style golf outing at the Sewickley Heights Golf Club - complete with a BBQ lunch.  The cost is $195 and includes carts, food, and golf.

Register your foursome, or by yourself.  Contributions and donations will go towards a scholarship fund (no participation is necessary to donate) that benefits a QV Music student in memory of classmate Susan Harger-Hartford.

Call of text Rick Santry at 201-805-3704 or email risant3@aol.com with any questions.

Checks should be made payable to Hartford Scholarship and mailed to Jean Kestner at 8195 Ohio River Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15202.

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, communication and curriculum. Fall schedules are now available.

• North/East Locations
• South/West Locations