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Weekly Update
October 11, 2026
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We thank you for a great homecoming! It was a blast for all!
We just passed the mid marking period of the first quarter. Please review
your students grades in skyward & schoology!
The PSAT is being administered at SVHS this Wednesday October 14th. This is a district wide half day of school. Students in grades 10 and 11 are automatically registered to take the PSAT. 9th grade students who would like to take the test must opt in using the form sent to parent emails. All 12th grade students and 9th grade students who do not opt in do not need to report on 10/14/26.
This Monday, October 12th all students will get to attend a BMX anti bully assembly through the No Hate Tour. We had this team visit us two years ago and it was great!
We thank you for all your continued support and a wonderful start of the school year!
John Paul Roskos
Principal, Sun Valley High School
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Monday, 10/12: Senior Portrait Retake/Absentee Day
Wednesday, 10/14: PSATs at SVHS (see details below); Half Day Teacher In-Service; 10:15 a.m. Student Dismissal
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Underclassmen Absentee & Picture Retake Day, Friday October 23
If you purchased pictures and would like retakes, you must return the original pictures the day of retakes. If you missed picture day, you must have your picture taken in order to be in the yearbook.
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Attention 10th graders:
Do you see yourself as a leader here at Sun Valley High School? Are you interested in continuing to develop your leadership skills? If so, Sun Valley is looking for interested students to apply to the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference. This is a wonderful opportunity for a 10th grader from our school to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning, and motivation-building experiences. The seminar will be held at Neumann University on June 18-20, 2027. Students must be able to attend all sessions for the entire weekend.
Applications will be reviewed and one student will be selected to attend from Sun Valley. Please see the Schoology Class of 2029 page under Upcoming Events for more information and details on how to apply! Applications must be submitted on or before October 30th.
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| | Class of 2027: New FAFSA Requirement for Seniors | PA's new FAFSA requirement means all high school seniors must complete the FAFSA or submit a FAFSA Completion Opt-Out Form. | | | |
Remember: PSATs on Wednesday
The PSAT will be held on 10/14 for all 10th and 11th grade students, as well as 9th grade students that opted in. All seniors and 9th grade students that did not opt in, do not have to report to school on this day.
Students should bring their Chromebooks fully charged and arrive on time to school.
Dismissal will be at 10:15 a.m. after testing is complete.
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Save the Date: Student-Athletes Invited to Strength & Conditioning Seminar and Demo, October 13 | Featured speaker Tim Teefy, Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Temple University, will share practical guidance on training, goal setting, injury prevention and more. | | | | |
Explore Great Britain and Ireland - Summer 2028
Big news, Sun Valley High School students! You can travel to Great Britain and Ireland with Ms. Di Pietro in Summer 2028!
Register for the information meeting on October 13 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Students need to currently be in grades 9 to 10 to attend the tour.
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Complete and Return Nurse's Emergency Cards
We are still in need of your students completed Nurses Emergency Cards. If you have not already completed the white nurses card and sent it back to school. Please do so as soon as possible.
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Send a PBIS Postcard of Praise
Parents and students can send a postcard of praise to a member of our faculty and staff by filling out this form.
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Donate Puzzles, Cards and Board Games
PBIS has a lot of activities planned for the students this year and could use your help! Please consider donating used or new (high school appropriate) puzzles, card or board games. Check out our Sign Up Genius for other requested items. Questions? Please email Kat Phelps.
We appreciate your support!
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Sun Valley Cell Phone Expectations for 2026-2027 | This change reflects a balanced approach to technology by limiting device use during instructional time. | | | |
Student Parking Reminders
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Student parking: Parking at Sun Valley and Northley is permit-only in designated numbered spaces. Permits must be displayed. Parking without a valid permit may result in disciplinary action.
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Residential streets: Parking on surrounding residential streets is permit-only and subject to ticketing by Aston Police.
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2901 Duttons Mill Road: Parking is not permitted. Vehicles may be towed without warning.
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Aston Township Fire Department: Parking is limited to those with prior approval from the department. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed.
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Item Drop-Off for Students During the School Day
There is a table in the vestibule for parents/guardians to drop items for students. Please make sure to label the items with your student's name. Students may pick up the items between classes, during their lunch period, or at the end of the school day.
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Student ID Cards
Students must carry their SchoolChip ID card every day and swipe it at the main entrance. IDs are required for building entry and hall passes. Students who forget their ID must obtain a temporary ID for $1; replacement IDs cost $5.
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Missing a day here and there may not seem like much, but those days add up. Regular attendance helps students stay connected to learning and make the most of every school day. | | | |
2026 Flu Clinic Provided by Springfield Pharmacy, October 22 | Springfield Pharmacy will provide flu vaccinations for students and staff. An online consent form is required by 5 p.m. on October 21. | | | | |
Watch: Sun Valley High School Financial Aid Night
Sun Valley hosted a Financial Aid Webinar on October 1, 2026. During the webinar, Christina Stanford from PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) discussed applying for financial aid, important updates to FAFSA, available grants and loans, and much more.
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Upcoming College Visits
Juniors and Seniors: Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with college representatives! Log in to SchooLinks to view all upcoming visits. Pre-registration (required) closes 8 hours before each visit.
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Who: American University
Date: Monday, Oct. 12
Time: 8:15 am
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Who: Villanova University
Date: Monday, Oct. 12
Time: 9:30 am
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Who: Widener University
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time: 9:30 am
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Who: Messiah University
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 8:15 am
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Who: St. Joseph's University
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 9:30 am
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Who: United States Army
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: All Lunches
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Who: Williamson College of the Trades
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 9:30 am
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Who: Kutztown University
Date: Monday, Oct 19
Time: 9:30 am
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Who: Washington College
Date: Wednesday, Oct 21
Time: 8:15 am
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Class of 2030: Freshman Academy DUES Reminder
Over the summer, families of 9th grade students received information about the Mandatory Curricular Field Trips this school year. Payment and permission slips are due at this time, and payments can be made online or turned into the student's Homeroom teacher.
If a student needs a new copy of the information and permission slip, he/she can see Mrs. Schneider in room B60 or Ms. Bondanza in room B259. Thank you for your support of this academic requirement!
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Class of 2029
Sophomore Class Update
The Sophomore Class recently completed an exciting Homecoming weekend, including the parade and dance! A special congratulations and thank-you to all of the class members who worked hard to design our class T-shirt and help with the parade float. Your time and creativity helped make Homecoming a success!
We also recently held a successful fundraiser at Chipotle. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the Class of 2029! Our next fundraiser will be held on Wednesday October 14 from 4-8pm at Freddy’s in Brookhaven. Please plan to enjoy dinner there that evening and be sure to mention SV Class of 2029 when making your purchase or order online using code GIVEBACK. Thank you in advance for helping us raise money to offset the cost of future class activities and events!
Finally, we will be holding open class meetings for any sophomore who is interested in helping plan upcoming events and activities throughout the year. Please listen to the daily announcements and check the class Schoology group for meeting dates and additional updates.
We look forward to a great year with the Class of 2029!
| | Class of 2028 Fundraisers | |
Class of 2027
Post Prom fundraiser – RAFFLE TICKETS!! Each senior has received an envelope containing 20 raffle tickets, along with a letter that includes all the details. Please make sure to ask your senior about it — we all know how easily things can disappear into backpacks! Tickets are $10 each, and we are asking each senior to sell all 20
All proceeds go directly toward Post Prom and will help us create an amazing night for the Class of 2027!
If you have any questions, please contact us at SVPostProm2027@gmail.com.
Stay up to date with the Class of 2027 and Post Prom:
Class of 2027 Facebook Page (for parents/guardians only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2804331596468383
Post Prom Fundraising Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4638374836214634
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Clubs & Honor Societies
Explore SV clubs and honor societies, including descriptions, meeting information, and links to Schoology pages for more details.
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Art Club / National Art Honor Society
Art Club is every Wednesday, it is an open studio time for students to work on personal artwork, experiment with materials, catch up on projects for class and all things creative. Students may join at any point!
National Art Honor Society Members (old and new) must sign up to help Paint the Plow over the next few weeks. The Plow must be done before the end of October! Plan to stay after school at least twice to contribute or see Miss Willow ASAP!
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Astronomy Club
Astronomy Club will meet every Thursday in the Planetarium from 2:15-2:55. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Breiling or Ms. Di Pietro.
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Bible Buddies
Please see Mrs. Bednar in D94 with any questions.
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Cabaret Club
The Sun Valley Theater Fall Cabaret will be held on Thursday, October 29.
Any interested student who is not already in the Theater Google Classroom should stop in the choir room to get the join code, or email Mrs. Hazlett directly.
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FCCLA
We will also be meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 2:20 PM. New members welcome.
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GSA
New members are needed, all allies welcome! We NEED student leaders!
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Hi-Q
Delco Hi-Q is the oldest continuous academic competition in the United States. The Sun Valley Hi-Q Team meets on selected Thursdays and Fridays throughout the season in B-245. (Click Here for More Information)
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Math Honor Society
This is a reminder that MHS will hold their first meeting on October 21st in the MIC at 2:20. If you submitted an application - please check your messages this week in Schoology!
If you are looking for a peer tutor in math - please reach out to Mrs. Caputo with any questions, or stop by the MIC after school.
Questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Caputo in B53.
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Newspaper Club
Interested in writing, drawing, publishing or photography? Come join Newspaper Club! We put out a quarterly publication featuring art and writing by Sun Valley students. Meetings are every Monday in B44 at 2:20 p.m.
Please see Mrs. Coughlin in B44 with any questions.
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Reading Olympics
The first Reading Olympics meeting of the year will be held on Monday, Oct. 12 at 2:20 in the MIC. All are welcome! Come see what it’s about!
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Science National Honor Society
Current Members: You can accrue volunteer hours from the summer. Please fill out this form to provide proof of hours.
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Student Senate
New members welcome.
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Ultimate Frisbee
Come play Ultimate Frisbee with your fellow students and teachers. Preseason starts in late November and the play offs end in January. Games are Wednesdays after school from 3 to 4 p.m.
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Yearbook Club
Yearbook is every Monday in A4 (Miss Willow's Room) see Miss Willow or Ms. Bondanza with questions.
| | Recognitions: Staff Member of the Week | |
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Mr. Meenan
Selected by: Mrs.Malone
Mr. Meenan is my pick for Staff Member of the Week. Mr. Meenan has had to put up with me as a neighbor since I started here. He tolerates my loud talking and bugging him for his key when I lock it in my room or just don’t feel like digging it out of my bag. He is so good with his students, and I admire the way the students hold him in high esteem. Mr. Meenan is someone students look up to, want to spend their lunches with, and some even want to have him hand them their diploma when they graduate. He definitely exemplifies what Ready, Respectful, and Responsible are at Sun Valley.
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Sophia Marcovitz
Selected by: Ms. Wiest
Sophia is a wonderful example of what it means to be a kind, caring, and inclusive classmate. Sophia is always friendly and welcoming to others, eager to learn, and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Sophia's positive attitude and willingness to help make our classroom a better place every day.
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Addyson Garrity
Selected by: Ms. Wiest
Addyson is wonderful example of determination and perseverance. Addyson is always willing to challenge herself, work hard, and give her very best effort. Addyson's leadership skills and ability to make everyone feel included make her a valued member of our classroom community. I am so proud of the positive example you set for others each day. Keep believing in yourself and reaching for your goals!
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Zion Cauthorn
Selected by: Mrs. Lessik
Zion is always very courteous and respectful. He is constantly going out of his way to say hello and to ask about your day while always having a smile on his face.
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Dominic Muldoon
Selected by: Mr. Baron
Dominic has established himself in Chess Club as a fierce opponent, and he has defeated everyone he has faced.
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Kiro Harrison
Selected by: Mr. Baron
In class, Kiro demonstrates the drive, motivation, and relentless perseverance needed to succeed in class.
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PTL Dues
PTL dues are $10 per family this year. This can be paid with cash, a check payable to "Sun Valley PTL" dropped of in the main office, or Venmo (@SunValley-PTL) using the information above.
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DCTS Students: Remain in 4th period until dismissal
DCTS students do not have permission to leave 4th period class early. If they're having trouble getting their lunch between 10:58 and 11:10, they can acquire a "fast pass" from the main office.
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Order Your Yearbook!
Order the 2026-2027 yearbook, personalize it, and explore options for Senior Ads before important deadlines arrive. Learn more: Yearbook Information. Click the button below to purchase your yearbook.
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Review 2026-2027 Family and Student Handbook
As we begin the school year, we’ll review key policies and expectations from the Family and Student Handbook. Families are encouraged to review the handbook as well to ensure everyone starts the year on the same page.
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