It's Homecoming Week!!!

What an awesome Homecoming!

Thank you to everyone who played a role in making it a great success!

We are about to be 1 month into the school year! At this point you should be able to gain a good picture on how your student is doing academically. Please hold these conversations and have them walk you through their grades in schoology. If you have any questions at all please reach out to your student's teacher

IMPORTANT- Wednesday October 11th is PSAT testing day. All students in grade 9-11 will be provided the PSAT test free of charge. We highly encourage all families to reinforce student's doing their best on this test as it has so many implications for their post secondary success. We will be sending more communications on the schedule and information about the test leading up to the 11th. The PSAT is entirely administered on the student's chromebooks this year.

Thank you for all you do to support our students as we prepare them for life! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out!

There is a ton of information below about SVHS clubs and activities. Please check it all out!

Thank you,

Principal, John Paul Roskos

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 10/02 - 10/06

• Monday, October 2nd - Day 2 (Even)
• Tuesday, October 3rd - Day 3 (Odd)
• Wednesday, October 4th - Day 4 (Even)
• Thursday, October 5th - Day 5 (Odd)
• Friday, October 6th - Day 6 (Even)

Our school is taking part in the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The survey will ask questions about the behaviors of students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, including questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use.  Please see the information attached about the survey which will be administered to Sun Valley students in grades 10 and 12 on October 10.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Science National Honors Society applications for Juniors and Seniors will close on October 2^nd. Please see the link posted in Schoology for the application if interested.

Science tutoring will begin October 9^th. It will be held after school from 2:20-2:55. Please see Mrs. Wiest or Ms. Phelps with any questions. 

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National Honor Society is partnering with the Parkside Recreation Program to help the homeless. They will be collecting toiletries, personal care items, and a few non-perishable food items for the Homeless Service Program at Chester Eastside.  Please see the flyers hanging around the building for more information and drop any donations in the boxes located in the main lobby.  The drive will run from Monday, October 2^nd until October 7^th.  Thank you for your participation and helping those in need. 

Math Honor Society applications will be available to students for the next 2 weeks. A paper copy can be found in front of B53 and will also be available in Schoology. Please submit applications to Mrs. Caputo by October 16th, thank you!

Our next meeting for all members will be held in the MIC at 2:20 on October 24th.  

FREE EYE SCREENING

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS: If you are interested in free eye screening for your child, pleas click the link below for additional information.

Vision Screening

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION

As we are preparing for the beginning of the school year, please see the attached copy of the 2023-2024 paper application for free and reduced lunches along with the instructions from USDA. The purpose of this information is to provide parents/guardians access to the necessary forms.

Instructions for free and reduced lunches

Free and reduced lunch application

Penn-Delco is once again offering optional insurance coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of school issued Chromebooks in the middle and high school. If you are interested in purchasing insurance for $23 for the entire school year through September 24, 2024, please go to our technology insurance information page of the pdsd.org website and purchase before October 30, 2023.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Please note that Penn-Delco provides a late bus everyday Monday through Thursdays only. Students should be in the lobby before 3:45 p.m. Please check with the driver to make sure you board the appropriate bus. Please note that there is NO late bus on Fridays.

Attention Class of 2025 Students and Families

Welcome to Junior Year! The Counseling office is reaching out to inform students and families about upcoming programming and events pertaining to Juniors. Please use the link below to read through this information thoroughly.

Junior Class Counseling Info

Attention Class of 2024 Students and Families

Dear Class of 2024 Students and Families,

Can you believe Senior year has arrived?! The Counseling office is reaching out to inform students and families about upcoming programming and events pertaining to Seniors. Please click on the link below to read through this valuable information.

Senior Class Counseling Info

Interested in a career in the hospitality industry? Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (prla.org), would like to invite students to their ‘Hospitality Boot Camp” being held at the Drexelbrook Conference Center on Wednesday November 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  This is first time this career event is being held locally and there is no cost to the students to attend. See below for information and registration process.

Hospitality Boot Camp Info

Hospitality Boot Camp Agenda

Upcoming College Visits

Attention Seniors/Juniors: You must pre-register on Naviance in order to attend any college visits. Registration closes 8 hours prior to each visits

Please click the link below for the most up-to-date schedule for

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

10/11/23 - PSAT Testing

10/11/23 - Student Services - Seniors Cap & Gowns Order

10/19/23 - Picture Retakes and Make-ups

10/26/23 - Sun Valley Cabaret @ 7:00 p.m.

10/28/23 - ACT Exams

11/04/23 - SAT Exams