Quaker Valley School District
News & Information

COVID-19 Update
The Quaker Valley School District will remain closed until March 30, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, the District has not been given direction from the Governor's Office or the Pennsylvania Department of Education regarding an extended closure. However, given the most recent restrictions regarding social distancing and the closing of non-essential businesses, the District is preparing for a lengthier period of closure. The District is currently planning to, if necessary, begin remote learning on March 31, 2020. More information and details will follow in the coming days.  
Online Educational Resources 
Quaker Valley's Instruction and Learning Department has gathered resources  for students and families who wish to continue academic enrichment and exploration while school is not in session. Click here to learn more.
Essential Items Left at School
Given the abrupt closure of the schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are aware students (especially those who were absent on the last day school was in session) may have left essential items behind in the school buildings.  Such items may include musical instruments, medicines, or other valuables.   If your student(s) needs essential items left at school, please complete this form s o we can efficiently and safely coordinate efforts to retrieve those items.  Please complete one form for each individual student.  Once we have collected this information, we will be in contact as to how we will proceed to return those essentials to families. 
Meal Distribution
While school is closed the QV CafĂ© will be providing curbside breakfast and lunches for those students and families who qualify for free and reduced meals. The service will begin Monday, March 23, 2020.  More information about times and locations will be directly communicated with families who qualify for free and reduced meals.

If you are currently unemployed, without income, or your income status has changed, you may be eligible for meals through the National School Lunch Program. Please complete the application at www.compass.state.pa.us The application may be completed online.

We understand that these are trying times and we recognize the impact this may have on our students and community over the next few weeks. Quaker Valley always puts children first, and this is no exception. We are happy we can continue to provide healthy meals to our students during this time. If you have any questions about free and reduced meals, please contact Ms. Carla Escribano at escribanoc@qvsd.org.
Free Internet Services
If you need the internet to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, Comcast is offering  a low-income Internet Essentials package, including two months of free internet. To see if you qualify for the service visit www.internetessentials.com. 

Xfinity WiFi hotspots are also available for free to anyone, including non-Xfinity Internet customers.  For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit    www.xfinity.com/wifi.
Assistance for QV Families
Union Aid is helping families in need. If you need assistance buying food, or want to donate, please visit www.unionaidsociety.net.
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Quaker Valley School District
 (412) 749-3600 | communications@qvsd.org | www.qvsd.org