Quaker Valley School District

At the March 14 school board meeting, the architects from BSHM and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson provided a presentation about the proposed exterior finished for the new Quaker Valley High School. In the coming weeks, we will spotlight specific features shared in that presentation and others from the past few months.

The new high school will have two designated entrances for students each morning. The main entry point (shown on the left) will be utilized by those who are dropped off by parents or other adults or who drive themselves to school, and north facade entry (shown on the right) that will be used by those who ride the bus.

The main entrance will also be utilized by visitors who come to the school throughout the day, as it provides a secure entry point to the high school's main office and will have visitor parking available within close proximity.

The entrance at the north facade includes a designated bus lane and allows the buses to pull off the main driveway to alleviate traffic congestion. This traffic pattern also provides additional safety, as it ensures that students will not have to cross traffic to enter the building.

• Many Quaker Valley students and staff to get new Apple devices next school year

QVHS Presents "Anything Goes"

• Previews at Edgeworth, Osborne, and Quaker Valley Middle School - March 10
• March 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
• March 18 at 2:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Edgeworth Elementary Presents "Seussical"

• Student performance March 30 at 10:00 a.m.
• Parent performance March 30 at 7:00 p.m.

PMEA Events

• Junior High District Band West, March 4 @ Mt. Lebanon
• Elementary Band Fest, March 31 - April 1 @ Shaler Elementary
• Elementary Strings Fest, March 17 @ North Hills Middle

Middle School Orchestra and 8th Grade Chorus Adjudication

• March 31
• Read more about the head judge HERE

High School Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble Adjudication

• March 31
• Read more about the head judge HERE

Middle School Student Musician Performances

• March 10, 17, 24, 31 - Students will perform from 7:45-8:00 in the Middle School lobby

• New-look Quaker Valley lineup aims to bring aggressiveness, hard work to diamond
• Optimism abounds for Quaker Valley hockey after playoff season
• Quaker Valley Finds Success at PIAA 2A Swim/Dive Championships
• Quaker Valley hockey players to play in national championships

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.

QVHS Varsity Cheer sign-ups for the 2023/24 season are underway! All current 8^th – 11^th graders interested in cheering for fall and winter sports next school year are encouraged to sign up by April 28th. Practices begin in May! Please register here: Cheer Sign-Up Form - Google Forms

Quaker Valley Baseball Boosters - Youth Clinic 

The Quaker Valley Baseball Booster’s will be sponsoring a Youth Baseball Clinic with proceeds benefiting the Quaker Valley High School Baseball Program. The QVHS baseball coaches and team will be providing instruction for players in 1st - 5th grade (younger group) and 6th-8th grade (older group). View the full flyer HERE.

Quaker Valley Golf Fundraiser:

The QVHS Golf team is launching its spring fundraising effort! We are selling Saris Candies to help support the purchase of team golf equipment and supplies.

When logging in to purchase, buyers should use the sariscandiesfundraising.com portal and the following:  

Organization Name: 

QVHS Golf

Group ID#: 10-0773

The last day to order is

Sunday, April 2!

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

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

• Bus Drivers
• Cafeteria Workers
• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Nurses
• Paraprofessionals

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: 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

Bonkers for Bats - Friday, April 14th from 6 - 9pm for children ages 5 to 10.  Get bonkers for bats during this Friday night program at Fern Hollow Nature Center. We will learn about bats, act like bats with fun activities, and go on a night hike to see where our local bats reside in the meadow.  Registration required.  

Lunch & Learn  - The Lost Gardens of Sewickley - Tuesday, April 18th for adults.  Fern Hollow Nature Center is partnering with The Sewickley Heights History Center to provide a unique nature-related learning experience.  The film will be shown at the History Center followed by lunch from The Bridgeside Market.  Registration required.  

Trout Stocking - Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm.  A FREE event for the whole family near the middle shelter at Walker Park.  The Sewickley Valley Conservation Association will help you place the trout in a bucket and then release them into Little Sewickley Creek!  You must bring your own clean 5 gallon bucket! 

Go Fishing on EARTH DAY!  Mentored Youth Trout Fishing - Sat, April 22nd.  8am - 3:30pm.  Fern Hollow Nature Center and The Sewickley Valley Conservation Association are sponsoring a free Learn-To-Fish Day for youth at King’s Lake.  The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout.  Equipment, lures, bait and instruction will be provided. This event is open to all families in the Sewickley Valley Region. Beat the crowds on opening day and bring the family to this guided and fun event!  See fhnc.org for more details on parking and shuttle services.  Registration appreciated.  

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 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.

Nature Night Out Spring 2023 dates released! NNO is a Friday night drop-off event for children ages 5 to 10. Participants will take hikes, do some crafts and have a fun evening of exploration. Fridays, April 28th, and May 12th from 6 to 9pm for children ages 5 to 10. Enjoy a night out on the town while we entertain the kids! We will take hikes, do some crafts and have a fun evening of exploration. Bring a peanut free snack and enjoy some outdoor time with friends! Registration required.

Dangerous Dinosaurs - Monday, April 10th from 9:30 - 11:10am for children ages 5 to 10. Travel to the time of dinosaurs and learn all about the animals that dominated the earth. Which dinosaurs ruled over all? Could dinosaurs fly or swim? Join educators from Fern Hollow as we discover, learn, and play with dinosaurs! Participants will make their own fossils and take part in an archeological dig in our outdoor classroom! Registration required.

Fern Hollow Nature Center is gearing up for our 2023 summer camps and clubs. We are currently seeking teen volunteers to assist environmental educators this summer as camp counselors. Camp counselors help out with games, activities, crafts, and outdoor adventures. This is a great way to volunteer for community service and have fun while doing it! To apply, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/2mkthjvb

Due to a generous grant from the Union Aid Society, financial aid and scholarships are available for Summer Camps at Fern Hollow to those receiving free and reduced lunches. Email sam@fhnc.org for details.  

Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association - Day Camp

Summer Discovery is a day camp with an emphasis on nature. Campers will explore the creek and the woods, do creative activities, and play games. The camp, for students presently in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6, is accepting registrations for the week of June 19 or June 26. The camp runs from 8 AM till noon at Walker Park but on Friday we go to Kings Lake. The tuition is $40 for one camper, $60 for two campers or $75 for three campers in the same family. (If cost is an issue, scholarships are available). For registration info, visit our website www.lscwatershed.org or contact Chriss O’Lare at colare@outlook.com.

Quaker Valley Football and Cheer will host a flag football and spring clinic for all those in kindergarten through sixth grade. To register, visit www.qvyfc.org. 

Sweetwater Center for the Arts

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Spotlight on our Summer Classes 

Sensory Art Camp (Ages 4-6) with Rachel Herman 

July 5th - July 7^th 

This summer camp will combine art, play, and even a bit of mindfulness! Students will experiment with sensory materials like textured paint and clay. Sensory art is a great way to build motor skills, build nerve connections in the brain, encourage language development, and more. Each day will end with students bringing home an awesome new project! 

How Does My Garden Grow? (Ages 4-6) with Sally Oberdick 

June 12^th- June 16^th 

We will be little scientists and examine seeds, soil, and plants while learning about the germination process. You will read literature relating to flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and even do an insect study! You will also create hand-painted birdhouses and mosaic garden tiles to decorate your outside space.  

Childhood Culinary (Ages 7-10) with Jena Miller 

July 31^st- August 4^th 

This camp will teach young kids independence through cooking! You will learn basic knife skills, measuring skills, how to read a recipe and core healthy eating, as well as learning safety in the kitchen. 

Fairy Gardens! (Ages 7-10) with Alex Watrous  

July 24^th- July 28^th 

Do you believe in fairies? Join us in the ceramics studio to create your own fairy garden! Together we will hand-build the pottery base for your plants, along with whimsical accessories to fill your garden with magic and wonder such as: Ceramic cottages, bridges, toadstools, and more. Your finished product can be filled with plants for you to enjoy and will be a home that any fairy would love. 

Metals and Jewelry for Teens (Ages 11-14) with Meredith Bigatel 

Aug.14- Aug. 18 

Learn the basics of metalsmithing and jewelry in this one-week camp! Try your hand at the jeweler's saw, filing, and soldering with the acetylene torch to create beautiful, hand-crafted pieces of wearable art from start to finish. 

Crafting through Culture (Ages 11-14) with Joanna Conti 

July 24^th- July 28^th 

Travel the world creating a variety of artwork that embodies the history and culture from various civilizations around the globe. In this camp we will explore the meaning of the artwork created across these cultures while reimagining our own artwork based on the particular style. Each day we will explore a new place and theme, so join us as we explore Tibetan mandalas, African mask making, Navajo weaving, metal tooling from Mexico and Australian Aboriginal painting. 

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.