Dear Chartiers Valley families,
 
The Chartiers Valley School District takes the health, safety, and well-being of the students, staff, and community quite seriously. Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, the District buildings will be closed to students until March 30, 2020. WPIAL and extra-curricular activities will be halted during this time as well. The District will reassess on a biweekly basis. 

Chartiers Valley will provide remote learning opportunities for our students in grades K-12. The District acknowledges that distance learning does not replace the traditional learning for our students, but it may bridge the educational gap within this time period. Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17 will serve as teacher in-service days, and distance learning is set to begin on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Please be mindful that the educational correspondence will not replace face-to-face learning for all of our students. However, the correspondence we can provide will assist bridging the education gap for our students. The District hopes that the PA Department of Education will take our days into consideration for our annual total; however, given the gravity of the matter, I ask that the community not be overly concerned about state-mandated totals. 

The following building-specific Distance Learning Plans is in place for each building:  
High School: Schoology https://schoology.cvsd.net . 
  • Students will continue to access Schoology as they would on a typical school day and login using their school Google account. For technical assistance with Schoology access, students can contact techonolgy@cvsd.net or (412) 429-2290. Inquiries will be addressed within 24 hours. Students who are currently enrolled in the CV Cyber program through Waterfront Learning will continue to access their courses as usual. 
  • Technology help desk: techonolgy@cvsd.net or 412-429-2290
  • Teacher contact directory: https://www.cvsd.net/about-cvsd/directory

Middle School: Google Classroom: Use the following link to find your classroom information: https://sites.google.com/cvsd.net/distance-learning  
  • Google classroom is your student’s digital locker for school. Assignments and lessons will be posted. Also, please visit the House Team Websites which can be found under Student Life on the Middle School site on www.cvsd.net. Our guidance counselors will be available through email during specified office hours. Students who are currently enrolled in the CV Cyber program through Waterfront learning will continue to access their courses as usual.
  • Technology help desk: techonolgy@cvsd.net or 412-429-2290
  • Teacher contact directory: https://www.cvsd.net/about-cvsd/directory

Intermediate School: “Go Folders” and correspondence via email and paper.  
  • Learning activities will also be accessible on the District website beginning on Wednesday, March 18. If the closure extends over several weeks, materials will be updated weekly.

Primary School: “Go Folders” and correspondence via email and paper
  • Learning activities will also be accessible on the District website beginning on Wednesday, March 18. If the closure extends over several weeks, materials will be updated weekly.

It has come to our attention that Comcast is offering 2 months of free internet service to low income households so that students can engage in on-line learning. For more information: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

The purpose for providing distance learning resources is to provide continued educational opportunities for students during an extended school closure. It will not be perfect, but through communication and cooperation I am sure we will get through this very ambiguous and uncertain time. I thank all of our students, families, and community members for their understanding and patience.  

Stay safe and well, and remember, it is always a great day to be a Colt.

Most Sincerely,


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