Quaker Valley School District

On February 15, at 6 p.m. parents/guardians of incoming kindergarten students should attend a parent meeting to learn more about our kindergarten program. This event at Osborne Elementary School will include information about school programs, transportation procedures, volunteer opportunities, QVSD communication, Kindergarten Roundup, and other frequently asked questions. We are asking that students do not attend this event. 

On  February 21 or 22, we invite you and your child to attend Kindergarten Roundup. You can select a time slot using the button below. Kindergarten Roundup is an opportunity for your child to meet the kindergarten teachers. All Kindergarten Roundup appointments will take place at Edgeworth Elementary School. 

As a reminder, if you have not completed your registration, please send the required documentation requested as soon as possible.

Due to necessary changes in procedures for the 2023 Kindergarten Roundup, we will be shifting all current Kindergarten students to at-home, asynchronous learning days for Tuesday, February 21^st and Wednesday, February 22^nd. This change is for current Kindergarten students at both Edgeworth and Osborne Elementary Schools. This change will allow us to conduct our Kindergarten Roundup over two days, instead of four, and to meet the staffing demands in our schools. Unfortunately, there is a significant shortage of the substitute teachers that were necessary to operate our previous model. We apologize if this is an inconvenience for some families. 

This is a change to the current calendar and affects only current Kindergarten students.

Your child’s Kindergarten teacher will provide you with lessons and practice materials for your Kindergarten student to complete at home on these two days. More information about the asynchronous activities will be sent home closer to these dates.

Graduation announcements are now available for purchase. Order yours today!

Interested in spending some time with our students? QVSD is hiring!

• Cafeteria monitors
• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Nurses
• Paraprofessionals
• Custodial Staff

Apply online at www.qvsd.org/jobs!

• Quaker Valley Students Participate in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition
• QV Teams Compete in CalcuSolve Event

Athletic Passes Available: 

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 Athletic News:

• Quaker Valley Swim and Dive Team Finds Success at MAC Tournaments
• Quaker Valley Wrestling Team - 2023 WPIAL AA Section 3 Champions

QVHS Boys’ Lacrosse sign-ups for the Spring 2023 season are underway! If you are interested in playing, please sign up here: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/356012 The first official day is Monday, March 6.

6th Grade and Elementary Track and Field for Quaker Valley Students (2023)

This Spring, Ryan Kelly, Quaker Valley Middle School Track and Field Coach is starting a track and field opportunity for Quaker Valley Middle School students in 6^th grade and Quaker Valley elementary students in grades 3-5. This opportunity is to provide students exposure to all that track and field offers and provide them with time to be instructed in the events of sprinting, distance running, hurdling, jumping, and throwing in a practice setting. This opportunity will occur on the track at Quaker Valley Middle School (GPS Address: 618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley, PA 15143) on the dates listed below. If your student-athlete is interested in participating in track and field opportunity, please reach out to Ryan Kelly via email at kellyr@qvsd.org. 

Dates for 6th Grade and Elementary Track and Field for Quaker Valley Students:

1. Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 8-10 AM
2. Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 8-10 AM
3. Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 8-10 AM
4. Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 7:30-9:30 AM, soccer begins immediately after at 9:30 AM
5. Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 7:30-9:30 AM, soccer begins immediately after at 9:30 AM
6. Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7:30-9:30 AM, soccer begins immediately after at 9:30 AM

Quaker Valley Middle School Track and Field Sign-Ups (2023)

Interested 7th and 8th graders (both boys and girls) are asked to complete and submit the linked form to both indicate their interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents/guardians can receive further information as we move closer to the start of the season, which officially begins with the first practice on Monday, March 6, 2023. If you have any further questions, please contact Ryan Kelly, Head Middle School Track and Field Coach at kellyr@qvsd.org.

Quaker Valley Middle School Softball Sign-Ups 

Interested 7th and 8th graders are asked to complete and submit the linked form to both indicate interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents. guardians can receive further information as we move close to the start of the season. The official season starts in March, however preseason workouts may be available to interested athletes. Any further questions please reach out to Coach Tom Eshenbaugh @ tom.eshenbaugh@gmail.com.

Quaker Valley Middle School Girls Lacrosse Sign-Ups (Spring 2023)

Girls interested 7th and 8th grade girls lacrosse are asked to complete the linked form to both indicate interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents/guardians can receive more information as we get closer to the start of the season, which begins in early March. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Miller, team manager, at qvmsgirlslax@gmail.com.

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.

Barclay Etiquette and Ballroom Dancing Classes in Sewickley 

Boys and Girls in grades 3 - 8 use dancing, fun and games to learn table manners, party and dancing etiquette, manners for personal electronics, and kind and respectful behavior in social situations. Classes meet one Thursday every month through May at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive Sewickley, PA. Class dates: 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/9, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18. Class Times: 3^rd - 4^th grade meets 4:15pm – 5:15pm. 5^th – 8^th grade meets 5:45pm – 6:45pm. For more information www.thebarclayclasses.com   FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: enroll@thebarclayclasses.com or 908-232-8370

5th Grade Destination: Innovation - Saturday, February 18 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) 

Carnegie Mellon University is celebrating Engineers Week by offering a free virtual program for fifth grade students called Destination: Innovation, designed to help students learn about the engineering design process through team-building and problem-solving activities. Students will be presented with fictional scenarios and will work virtually with CMU engineering student team leaders, generating solutions to help improve communities. Participants can register at the link below. Registration closes on February 15th.

Register Here: https://destination-innovation-for-5th-graders.eventfarm.com/app/pages/5df3bf92-d789-4226-963e-4bba31cd3b1c

Fern Hollow Nature Center is hosting The Great Backyard Bird count on Saturday, February 18th at 10am. This is a Citizen Scientist family event and is open to the public. Registration and pricing at fhnc.org.

Looking for something to do since there is no school on Monday, February 20th? Kids ages 5-10 can participate in Fern Hollow Nature Center’s Hibernation Pajama Party from 9:30 to 11:30am. All are welcome-sponsorships are available! See fhnc.org for registration and pricing info.  

Attention Middle School Students: Do you love science? Join educators from Fern Hollow Nature Center twice a month as we explore the world of watersheds and environmental science through hands-on experiments and research-based exploration. This after-school program is free and open to sixth to eighth-grade students. The program allows students to create connections between ecological impacts and data collection in the classroom. The program is offered at the middle school from 3:05-4:30 on March 15th, March 29th, April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd, and May 17th. Pre Registration is required. For more information or to register, please email info@fhnc.org, subject MS Creekers.

Kids' Community Closet Opens

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sewickley is excited to announce the opening of a new outreach project – the Kids’ Community Closet. This free-cycle space will serve children ages infant to youth by providing gently used clothing, coats/jackets, and shoes to the community for free.

There are no applications, income guidelines, or donations required to “shop” at the Kids’ Closet. Using the courtyard entrance to St. Paul’s, community members are welcome to stop by the second floor to donate, shop, or volunteer at the following times: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

At this time, the Kids’ Community Closet is only able to accept children’s clothing and shoes. We are not able to accept toys, baby gear, bedding/blankets, athletic equipment, etc. 

The church is at 616 Washington St., Sewickley, PA 15143. Please contact the church office with questions about donations, location, or times: (412) 741-8484 or stpaulssew@verizon.net.

Laughlin Children's Center ADHD Workshop

If you are a parent of a child or teen with ADHD, Laughlin offers a workshop moderated by Dr. Lenore Melman. It covers the nature of ADHD and the principles and techniques for raising children with ADHD.

The cost is $60.00 per participant on March 2, 2023. To register, visit www.laughlincenter.org or call 412-741-4087.

QVRA Spring Sports Registration 2023 is OPEN for Sewickley Area Soccer, QVSB and SV LAX. Please go to our website at www.QVRA.org to register your child or find out more information about each organization.

Soccer registration closes February 15 for 9U and older travel teams.

• SV LAX Registration closes February 17
• QVSB registration closes February 18.

Sewickley Valley Lacrosse Registration

Registration is now open for Sewickley Valley Lacrosse Spring 2023. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, this spring is a great time to get onto the lacrosse field! Our programs focus on developing lacrosse skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship in a safe environment. The season will begin in March and run through May. Please check out svlax.org for more information.

Since 1898, the Union Aid Society has been assisting our QVSD neighbors in need. For more information on our seasonal programs, apply for a scholarship (non-traditional students welcomed!) or learn about our financial aid policies, please contact us at 412.741.9240 or info@unionaidsociety.org.