Dear Chartiers Valley Family,

As our nation grapples with the devastating novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that we at Chartiers Valley do all we can to support our community, state, and country.

I want to thank our leadership, our faculty and staff, and our students for their willingness to lead during this challenging time. Together, we have been making difficult decisions based on ever-evolving information. The health and well-being of our students, staff, and community is – and will always be – our utmost concern.

As the initial two-week mandated closure from the Governor comes to expiration, I anticipate that we will soon be hearing that the closure will be extended. At this point, we will continue to offer educational resources for our students; however, the District is also looking at how we can provide additional educational services to focus on the continuity of education to the best of our ability. 

I am hesitant to react too soon, as I do not want to make “knee jerk reactions;” however, acting too late could have an impact as well.  Please know that in this rapidly changing situation the decisions made will be of the best interests of our students. I see that our students are taking advantage of the educational resources our teachers have provided, and I encourage the students to continue to do so. 

The following are various academic correspondence which we received in recent days and wish to pass along to you:
  • The PA Department of Education has cancelled the PSSA and Keystone exams for this school year.
  • AP exams will be online by the college board. More information will be forthcoming.
  • The College Board has canceled the May 2, 2020 SAT administration as well as the March 14 make-up exam previously scheduled for March 28. The ACT has rescheduled the April 4 test date to June 13 across the U.S.

This is an extremely stressful time for us all, and our children can feel that stress as well. Below are some tips for coping with stress (additional resources available on the District website):


I thank you all for your patience and cooperation during this unprecedented time in our lives. 

Stay well,  
 
Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools