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Weekly Update
October 25, 2026
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We are on the second week in a row of a full five days of school!
We only have two weeks until the end of Marking Period 1!
The Sun Valley Cabaret is this Thursday at 7:00pm.
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Tuesday, November 3rd.
There is a lot of information in the boxes below. Please review them thoroughly!
We thank you for all your continued support! Have a great week!
John Paul Roskos
Principal, Sun Valley High School
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Class of 2027: Order Your Diploma!
Please complete the linked form with the correct name that you would like on your diploma by November 25, 2026.
You may include your middle name or middle initial, if desired. Please indicate proper capitalization, spaces, accent marks, etc.
You may not use a nickname or abbreviated name.
Your Diploma will be ordered exactly how your name is typed in the Google document. Examples: Jonathan Ryan Smith, Jonathan R. Smith, Jonathan Smith, Jonathan Smith Jr.
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Support Sun Valley's 2nd Annual Mini-THON
Sun Valley is proud to host its second Mini-THON this year. Mini-THON is a yearlong event that raises money for Four Diamonds and Penn State University. All proceeds support childhood cancer research and financial support to families afflicted with a cancer diagnosis.
Fundraising efforts culminate in an 8-hour dance-a-thon. Last year, SV students raised around $22,000 in support of this cause and we are super excited to begin our fundraising efforts for this year.
Attend First Fundraiser!
Our first fundraiser will be held at Top Golf in King of Prussia on Friday, November 13 @ 6:30.
Please keep an eye out for details on Schoology and our Sun Valley Mini-THON Instagram page. Tickets can be purchased using this link: SV Mini-THON Top Golf Fundraiser
Join a Committee!
All students are welcome to help organize Sun Valley Mini-THON. Please see Mrs. Maiale in Rm. B251 if interested in supporting and organizing our 2026-2027 event.
We currently have the following committees that are in need of assistance:
- Fundraising
- Hospitality
- Communications
- Entertainment
All meetings will be held in Rm. B251 and meeting times will be posted on Schoology.
Please help us make Mini-THON bigger and better than last year! FTK!
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Explore Your Future at DCTS | This November, Delaware County Technical High Schools (DCTS) will be hosting Open Houses at both campuses. | | | |
Apply to HOBY Leadership Conference (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 30.
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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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Delco School Districts to Host Education Career Fair November 3 | Explore career opportunities with Penn-Delco, neighboring districts and the DCIU at the Education Career Fair. | | | |
Every School Day Is an Opportunity | Being in school matters, and so does being there for the full day! Every late arrival, early dismissal and absence adds up to missed opportunities in and out of the classroom. Help your child make the most of every day by arriving on time, staying all day and attending every day. | | | | |
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: University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Time: 9:30 am
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Who: Temple University
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 8:15 am
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Who: Moravian University
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 8:15 am
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Who: Pennsylvania College of Technology
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 9:30 am
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Class of 2027: Support Post Prom
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
FCCLA will meet on Wednesday, Oct 28 in A-2 at 2:20pm.
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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
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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National Honor Society
New member applications have been delivered to students that have achieved a 4.0 GPA. Applications were due on October 16th and will be reviewed by staff members for final approval. All new members will receive an acceptance letter by the end of October.
Help Wanted!
All students are welcome to help organize Sun Valley Mini-THON. Please see Mrs. Maiale in Rm. B251 if interested in supporting and organizing our 2026/2027 Mini-THON. We currently have the following committees that are in need of assistance:
Fundraising
Hospitality
Communications
Entertainment
All meetings will be held in Rm. B251 and meeting times will be posted on Schoology.
Please help us make Mini-THON bigger and better than last year! FTK!!
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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
All are welcome! Come see what it’s about!
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Science National Honor Society
General Membership Meeting will be October 28th in the MIC
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Speech & Debate
Please get permission slips signed for the November tournament and return to Ms. Wessel by 11/4.
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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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Ms. Wessel
Selected by: Mrs. Bednar
Amanda Wessel - You bring so much fun, positivity and passion to our school. Your enthusiasm for all things literature, fashion, and pop culture are contagious. Your dedication and leadership with PBIS have such a meaningful impact and I am so grateful for how you show up every day. (In style, of course!) Mandy is always the person to step up and take those public speaking tasks that nobody else wants. Our school is a better place because of you and I'm thankful to call you a friend and colleague.
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Keith Graham
Selected by: Miss Willow
Keith has really opened up this year and has made some of their best artwork. It is really nice to see real growth and development in students like Keith as I have taught them all four years of their time at Sun Valley. I am proud of them and so happy to see them thriving Senior year. Keith is always kind to their classmates, excited to share experiences and ideas with me and contribute to good school culture.
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Zaiyah Harrison
Selected by: Mr. Lopez
Zaiyah has the type of personality that when you see him, your day becomes so much better. He is extremely respectful and kind towards other students and staff members. Zaiyah is growing to be a loved young man and I cannot wait to see him succeed in life.
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Melissa Okine
Selected by: Miss Willow
Melissa has shown a lot of artistic growth this year, as well as really contributing to our National Art Honor Society Paint the Plow project, she has put in more time than anyone! Melissa is always kind to her classmates and teachers, has great ideas, works hard and never gives up. I am happy to have taught Melissa throughout her career at Sun Valley and am very proud of her.
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Lucas Wood
Selected by: Mrs. Bednar
Lucas always gives his best even when it requires speaking Spanish at 7:30am. I appreciate his kindness and positivity and how he makes a difference in our class.
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Jaclyn Sullenberger
Selected by: Mr. Lopez
Having Jaclyn in class is a blessing because she works diligently to complete the tasks that are in front of her. Jaclyn is incredibly funny and never ceases to make me smile. I have been fortunate enough to have Jaclyn for two years and it will truly be hard to see her graduate, but I know she will create an amazing life for herself.
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Mustafa Altuntas
Selected by: Mrs. Bednar
Mustafa greets me every morning with a kind word and always takes the time to ask how I am doing. He is great person and I enjoy having him in class again this year. He has a strong work ethic and always shows kindness and respect to everyone around him which always makes me smile.
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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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| | 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. | | | | |
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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