Greetings Sun Valley Community,

Happy Easter!

Happy Passover!

Welcome back from Spring Break, we hope it was a great one!

We return to a busy week!

All students return Tuesday April 7th. We have the mock crash scheduled for this Wednesday. More information on this is below.

Marking Period 3 Report Cards will be posted Friday!


THON is Friday! We hope you can join us!

Have a great week!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 4/6/26 - 4/10/26

• Monday, April 6th - Spring Break - School Closed/Offices Open
• Tuesday, April 7th - Day 2
• Wednesday, April 8th - Day 3
• Thursday, April 9th - Day 4
• Friday, April 10th - Day 5

NOCTI Exam Info



On Thursday, April 16, 2026 Seniors scheduled to take the NOCTI Exam will need to report to their DCTS Campus at 7:30 am. The exam lasts all day and students will finish at approximately 2 pm.

All other students will NOT have class on this day and there will a bus to take students home at approximately 11:15 am.

Seniors who are testing and need a bus to get to/from their NOCTI Exam need to reach out to Mrs. Im via email (fim@pdsd.org) to request bus transportation no later than April 8th.

Limited Yearbook Sales

Yearbook pre-sales have ended and there is a LIMITED number of extra copies available for purchase. To make sure your child gets their 2025-2026 yearbook please click this link to order. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1045716/Sun-Valley-High-School/

Congratulations to this year’s Reading Olympics Team, the Sun Valley Page Turners. On Monday, they competed in 3 fierce rounds of trivia-style questions about the 45 books they read as a team. Their hard work and dedication earned them red ribbons! A special thanks goes to this year’s seniors, Sofie and Braeden, for their 4 years of commitment to the team!

PBIS



Families, would you like to recognize or shout out any member of our Sun Valley Staff? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jxPjGhnutt9jt1JL9

Mock Crash Assembly

On Wednesday April 8th, juniors and seniors will be participating in the Mock Crash Assembly. This will take place both outside and in the auditorium. You may see a number of police officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel at Sun Valley, but there is no emergency. If you have any questions or concerns about the mock crash, please see your School Counselor.

Senior Prom Ticket Infofmation

Senior Prom will be held on May 8, 2026 from 7:00-11:00 pm at the Dupont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. 



Tickets are on sale today for $75 per person clicking here.

Guest forms for the senior prom are available in the main office and from Mrs. Grady. Guest forms are due back no later than March 27th, and should be handed in to ­­­­Mr. Moletteri in the main office, and must include a picture of the guest’s photo ID. No guest form will be reviewed without a photo id.

If you are bringing a guest who is not a current Sun Valley Senior, the tickets must be bought by the senior. 

Tickets to the Senior Prom will be sold until April 7th on School Pay. Ticket sales will end at the conclusion of the school day on the 7th. In order for students to be eligible to attend the Senior Prom, regardless of if they have purchased tickets or not they must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be academically eligible as of the May 1st eligibility report (cannot be failing more than one class.)
• Students may not have outstanding fines (senior dues, lunch, scholarchip, library, etc.) exceeding $20.
• Students must have good school attendance and be in good standing discipline wise, as determined by school administration.

No student who purchases a ticket and is deemed ineligible will be permitted to attend the prom and no refunds will be issued for any reason. Tickets are not transferrable between students. 

Students will be able to sign up for tables after the conclusion of ticket sales. Tables will seat 10 students.

Please see Mrs. Grady or Mr. Moletteri with any questions. Thank you

Junior Prom Information

Please see the important messages below regarding Junior Prom!

Students wishing to attend prom must be academically eligible (not failing 2 or more courses), have good school attendance, and a clean discipline record as determined by Sun Valley Administration. The final eligibility report will be run on April 10^Th. Academic eligibility will be based on final grades for marking period 3. Tickets will not be refunded if students become ineligible. The privilege to attend prom may be taken away by administration based on discipline and discipline resolutions and there can be no refunds. In addition, there will be no transfer of ticket(s) from one student to another or from one guest to another.



All students, regardless of grade attending junior prom will attend an assembly during 4^Th period on April 17, 2026^Th. 

Students wishing to leave early must have parental permission sent in by April 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm by emailing jmoletteri@pdsd.org or submitting it on Safe Arrival. Early dismissal will be at 11:00. No students will be permitted to attend the prom if they are dismissed prior to 11:00.

Only students who have submitted an approved early dismissal will be permitted to leave at 11:00. Students will scan their ID when exiting school. 

ITEM DROP OFF FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

This school year there will be a table in the vestibule for parents/guardians to drop off items for students. Please make sure to label the item with your students name and let them know that you have dropped the item off. Student may pick up their items between classes, during their lunch period or at the end of the school day.

Just a few reminders to everyone, regarding parking at and around Sun Valley. 

• Student parking at Sun Valley and Northley is in the numbered spots by permit only. Anyone parking without a valid parking pass is subject to disciplinary action. Anyone who has a parking pass must display it in the mirror. 
• The streets around Sun Valley are residential parking only, by permit. Parking in these areas are subject to ticketing by the Aston Police. 
• No parking is permitted at the office building located at 2901 Duttons Mill Road (next to Buggy Field, which houses Ware Medical and District Court.) You may be towed from this lot at any time, without warning. 
• The Aston Township Fire Department has their own internal permit process. Only those who have been approved in advance by the department may park there. Anyone without permission may be towed at any time. 

3 Ways to Report your Students Attendance

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

Make sure you keep your Scholarchip ID swipe card in a safe place where you can find it easily. If you misplace your ID, you will need to purchase a new one. The cost of a temporary ID is $1.00 and the cost of a replacement ID is $5.00.

PTL dues are $10 per family this year. This can be paid with cash, a check payable to Sun Valley PTL or Venmo using the information above.

Students earn Sun Dollars by being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. They can redeem those Sun Dollars for SV gear at the Sun Dollar store every Wednesday.

Seniors – Scholarship Season is upon us. Pay close attention to Schoology and SchooLinks for scholarship opportunities and be mindful of deadlines.

Students in grades 10-12 who are interested in a career in the military should sign up for the ASVAB Exam, a required test for military entrance. The test is free of cost and will be held on April 14^th at 7:45 am in the MIC. Students need to bring their laptops fully charged as it is administered on their Chromebooks. The sign up for this exam is in SchooLinks under Engage > Events > ASVAB Testing > Register for this Event.

Seniors:



As you receive acceptance and scholarship letters from colleges, don’t forget to bring them to the counseling office so we can copy them. We want to make sure you are recognized for your achievements.

Keep an eye on Schoology’s ‘College and Career Planning’ Course for scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are added as they become available.

Wildlife Leadership Academy – Interested in learning more about wildlife, fisheries and conservation?

5 day summer programs available at field schools. The trainings begin with a rigorous period of residential programming that focus on a special topic in conservation that teaches about ecology, recreation, as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship. Areas of focus include: Bucktails (white-tailed deer), Bass, Brookies (brook trout), Gobblers (turkey) and Ursids (black bears) along with their habitats. For Youth ages 14-17, programs run June and July 2026 in Madisonburg, PA

https://wildlifeleadershipacademy.org/

Upcoming College Visits

Juniors and Seniors – Please sign-up in SchooLinks. You must pre-register in order to attend scheduled college visits.

Registration closes 8hrs prior to each visit.



Ms. Lansberry

Mr. Baldy's pick for staff member of the week is: Ms. Lansberry

He writes, Ms. Lansberry is the paradigm of praxis, the epitome of pedagogy, the paragon of professionalism, and a good friend. She is a beacon of light when the world seems dark, working tirelessly for the students and school she serves, all the while showing remarkable gusto and grace. We are lucky to have such a shining light of kindness in our midst. It is a nice thing to recognize faculty members every week, but Ms. Lansberry is, and will forever be, the only real choice for this award. Even if she hadn't asked me to give her the award, I still would have nominated her. Congratulations Jamie!



Senior Prom Info

Senior Prom will be held on May 8, 2026 from 7:00-11:00 pm at the Dupont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. 

Tickets are on sale today for $75 per person clicking here.

Guest forms for the senior prom are available in the main office and from Mrs. Grady. Guest forms are due back no later than March 27th, and should be handed in to ­­­­Mr. Moletteri in the main office, and must include a picture of the guest’s photo ID. No guest form will be reviewed without a photo id.

If you are bringing a guest who is not a current Sun Valley Senior, the tickets must be bought by the senior. 

Tickets to the Senior Prom will be sold until April 7th on School Pay. Ticket sales will end at the conclusion of the school day on the 7th. In order for students to be eligible to attend the Senior Prom, regardless of if they have purchased tickets or not they must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be academically eligible as of the May 1st eligibility report (cannot be failing more than one class.)
• Students may not have outstanding fines (senior dues, lunch, scholarchip, library, etc.) exceeding $20.
• Students must have good school attendance and be in good standing discipline wise, as determined by school administration.

No student who purchases a ticket and is deemed ineligible will be permitted to attend the prom and no refunds will be issued for any reason. Tickets are not transferrable between students. 

Students will be able to sign up for tables after the conclusion of ticket sales. Tables will seat 10 students.

Please see Mrs. Grady or Mr. Moletteri with any questions. Thank you

Junior Prom Information

When: April 17, 2026/ 6-10 pm

Where: The Drexelbrook

Juniors wishing to attend prom must be academically eligible (not failing 2 or more courses), have good school attendance, and a clean discipline record as determined by Sun Valley Administration. The final eligibility report will be run on April 10^th. Academic eligibility will be based on final grades for marking period 3. Tickets will not be refunded if students become ineligible. The privilege to attend prom may be taken away by administration based on discipline and discipline resolutions and there can be no refunds. In addition, there will be no transfer of ticket(s) from one student to another or from one guest to another.

Early Dismissal: All students, regardless of grade attending junior prom will attend an assembly during 4^th period on April 17, 2026^th. Students wishing to leave early must have parental permission sent in by April 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm by emailing jmoletteri@pdsd.org or submitting it on Safe Arrival. Early dismissal will be at 11:00. No students will be permitted to attend the prom if they are dismissed prior to 11:00. 

Class of 2029

We are looking for ideas to fundraise for the class. Please reach out to Ms. Mal (pmalaczewski@pdsd.org) or Mr. Henning (khenning@pdsd.org) with any suggestions. 

The Freshman Academy

The Freshman Academy Zoo Trip is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, during the regular school day. This trip to the Philadelphia Zoo is mandatory for all 9^th grade students and was included in the Freshman Academy Curricular Trips payment due earlier in the school year; no additional payment is required. 

Lunch was not included in the cost; therefore, students should plan on packing a lunch or bringing money to purchase food of their choice at the zoo. 

Please note, students absent on May 27^th will not receive a refund, for the tickets have already been secured. Questions regarding the Zoo Trip can be emailed to lschneider@pdsd.org and abondanza@pdsd.org.

MINI-THON

Mini-THON is quickly approaching! April 10^th is the big day! The students have been hard at work raising money for Four Diamonds with a goal of curing childhood cancer.

Registration for the event is beginning the week of March 22. All students must raise $50 on Donor Drive to pre-register and assure a mini-THON bag and t-shirt for that night.

Registration fee is $15 and parent permission is required. Please use the link to view registration form: Sun Valley Mini-THON . Copies will be available during all lunch periods.



Bible Buddies - The Great Revival

Bible Buddies meets every Wednesday in D-94. We're currently reading and exploring the book of Ephesians. All are welcome and no Bible is needed to attend. We love to welcome new attendees!  



Cultural Alliance Club

Meets every Tuesday after school in C73.

Girls Spark

Girls Spark is a club for girls by girls that focuses on issues surrounding leadership, self-advocacy, service, personal wellness and much more. Interested girls can see Madeliene Kleppinger or Alexa Bernstein for more information.

All interested girls are welcomed and encouraged to attend! 

RHO KAPPA

The Rho Kappa meeting dates to be announced.

Please contact Mr. Henning or Mrs. Malaczewski with any questions. 

VALIANT VANGUARDS



The Valiant Vanguards meetings are at 2:20pm in room B42.