Quaker Valley School District

On September 9, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania will make it possible for all schools participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to provide free breakfast for all enrolled students during the 2022-2023 school year, beginning with breakfast meals served October 1, 2022. 

“It is completely unacceptable for a child to start the day hungry,” said Gov. Wolf. “I’m taking hunger off the table for Pennsylvania kids by creating the Universal Free Breakfast Program. Regardless of whether or not they qualify for free or reduced meals normally, every student enrolled in public or private schools will have the opportunity to feed their belly before they feed their mind this school year.”

The Universal Free Breakfast Program will go into effect on October 1, 2022 and run through the end of the 2022-23 school year. Click the flyer to learn more. 

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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.

Randi Vallecorsa of “Agent Flowers” is offering the QVMB a very easy fundraising opportunity as we approach homecoming. For every bouquet and matching boutonniere special sold for QV homecoming, Quaker Valley Marching Band will receive a $5 donation. It’s as simple as this—see the attached flyer and spread the word to friends, other students and other QV families—if you’re buying flowers for homecoming, buy from Agent Flowers and it benefits QV Marching Band. Easy!

School Pictures - Make-up Dates Coming Soon!

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 as follows: 

• Middle School: October 4
• Osborne: October 11
• Edgeworth: October 12
• High School: October 20

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 In The News

Football Class 3A Roundup - Jakub Pickett Breaks Record: 

https://tribhssn.triblive.com/wpial-class-3a-football-roundup-jakub-picketts-record-setting-effort-lifts-quaker-valley-to-victory/?fbclid=IwAR12ZF9NraPb--qf5sV1BRCLzRh5HHnbIaJ2AaH1M8bhjVA3RwCVUfvi-pM

QV Cross Country - Red, White, and Blue Classic: 

https://tribhssn.triblive.com/sewickley-herald-notebook-quaker-valley-cross-country-team-shines-at-white-oak-park/

QV Soccer - 4 Early-Season Shutouts:

https://tribhssn.triblive.com/waller-defense-help-quaker-valley-secure-4-early-season-shutouts/

QV Volleyball - High Hopes for the Season:

https://tribhssn.triblive.com/quaker-valley-girls-volleyball-team-has-high-hopes-after-strong-start/

Zoning Litigation Continues: 

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. 

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!

Leetsdale Pumpkin Festival

The inaugural Pumpkin Festival is slated for Oct. 6-8 at Henle Park at the corner of Beaver and Ferry streets.

Activities include pumpkin sales, arts and crafts, face painting, a corn maze and more at the event, from 4-7 p.m.

Caramel and candy apples, snow cones, corn dogs, popcorn balls and cotton candy are just some of the treats to be available for purchase. Learn more HERE. 

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.

Penguin Bookshop Hosts Sandra Bacci and Wynne Lundblad MD

Penguin Bookshop is hosting local artist, Sandra Bacchi and Wynne Lundblad MD on September 29 at 7:00 PM. Sandra and Dr. Lundblad will discuss Sandra's photobook, Watermelons Are Not Strawberries. The photobook addresses parenting challenges related to food allergies and learning differences, social acceptance, self-care and photography.

Sandra Bacchi is a local Brazilian-American visual artist. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and reviewed in several publications. She is a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, a Pittsburgh Glass Center board member, and a 2022-2023 artist in residence at the Brew House Associated Distillery Program in Pittsburgh.

Wynne Lundblad, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Sweetwater Behavioral Health and Wellness, a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in eating disorders and women’s mental health. She lives in Sewickley. 

All are welcome to attend!

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!

Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling

Registration for Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling is now open for all Quaker Valley youth in grades K - 6.

Practice begins the end of October and runs through the end of February. Your wrestler will learn the skills needed on and off the mat - goal setting, confidence, persistence, and determination.

Register today at www.quakervalleywrestling.com. Any questions, please reach out to Kelly Miller at millerk@qvsd.org. 

Sewickley Library - Fall Story Walk

Tour one of five StoryWalk locations during the fall session from September 25 – October 16, 2022. Walks are hosted at Allegheny Land Trust’s Audubon Greenway, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Henle Park, Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park, and Ohio Township Nature Center. Each site features a different fall-themed picture book title.

While you are visiting one of the StoryWalk locations, pick up a StoryWalk Passport. Fill out the passport with the title and location of three StoryWalks you visited this season. Passports should be dropped off at the Children’s Department in the library to be entered in a drawing for a special prize. Drawing will be held on October 16.

More information about can be found on the library’s website at www.sewickleylibrary.org/storywalk or by calling the Children's Department at the library at 412-741-0937.

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