Quaker Valley School District

As the temperatures drop and winter weather systems enter our region more frequently, we want to take this time to remind families of our alert protocols.

Families will receive texts, phone calls, and/or emails through our alert system. A follow up email will be sent out from the qvelink@qvsd.org email address. It is important to be sure that your contact information is current. If the contact information needs to be updated, please contact your student’s school. In addition, our district website, www.qvsd.org, is used to communicate delays and closings, as is the District’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

Quaker Valley also notifies three local news stations: KDKA, WPXI, WTAE. Please note that the District does not control how quickly the information is updated on-air. You may consider signing up for the electronic alerts through these stations.

Due to necessary changes in procedures for the 2023 Kindergarten Roundup, we will be shifting all current Kindergarten students to at-home, asynchronous learning days for Tuesday, February 21^st and Wednesday, February 22^nd. This change is for current Kindergarten students at both Edgeworth and Osborne Elementary Schools. This change will allow us to conduct our Kindergarten Roundup over two days, instead of four, and to meet the staffing demands in our schools. Unfortunately, there is a significant shortage of the substitute teachers that were necessary to operate our previous model. We apologize if this is an inconvenience for some families. 

This is a change to the current calendar and affects only current Kindergarten students.

Your child’s Kindergarten teacher will provide you with lessons and practice materials for your Kindergarten student to complete at home on these two days. More information about the asynchronous activities will be sent home closer to these dates.

Interested in spending some time with our students? QVSD is hiring!

• Two cafeteria monitors (one at each elementary building)
• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Nurses
• Paraprofessionals
• Custodial/Maintenance Staff

Apply online at www.qvsd.org/jobs!

• Floor plans for a proposed Quaker Valley High School in Leet approved, more detailed design work continues
• Leet zoning hearing board considering appeal of ruling on proposed Quaker Valley high school

Athletic Passes Available: 

2022-2023 Athletic Event Passes now available for sale! To purchase, contact the QVHS athletic office at 412-749-6001 or johnsc@qvsd.org. 

Adult passes are $50 and student passes are $25. Make checks payable to QVSD. Passes are not valid at QVHS away games or any home or away playoff/championship game.

QV Athletic News:

• Defense leads the way for new-look Quaker Valley in win over Ambridge

• High school roundup: Johns leads Quaker Valley girls basketball to win against Avonworth

• High school wrestling notebook: Jamie Kyriazis is back as coach and has North Allegheny winning



• Phenomenal 6-4 freshman Oumou Thiero carries on family tradition with Quaker Valley girls basketball

• Quaker Valley thrower’s dedication carries him to Amherst track team

Quaker Valley Middle School Track and Field Sign-Ups (2023)

Interested 7th and 8th graders (both boys and girls) are asked to complete and submit the linked form to both indicate their interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents/guardians can receive further information as we move closer to the start of the season, which officially begins with the first practice on Monday, March 6, 2023. If you have any further questions, please contact Ryan Kelly, Head Middle School Track and Field Coach at kellyr@qvsd.org.

Quaker Valley Middle School Softball Sign-Ups 

Interested 7th and 8th graders are asked to complete and submit the linked form to both indicate interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents. guardians can receive further information as we move close to the start of the season. The official season starts in March, however preseason workouts may be available to interested athletes. Any further questions please reach out to Coach Tom Eshenbaugh @ tom.eshenbaugh@gmail.com.

QV Little Quakers: 

Quaker Valley Boys Basketball Coach Mike Mastroianni and the Quaker Valley Boys & Girls Basketball teams will once again host the QV Boys Basketball Little Quakers basketball clinics for all boys and girls in K-4^th grade. The clinics are from 9am-10am at Quaker Valley High School Gymnasium on Saturdays – December 3-10-17 and January 7. Clinic applications are available HERE or call Coach Mastroianni at 412 749-6007 or email mastroiannim@qvsd.org 

The events and programs included in this section are operating independently of the Quaker Valley School District. The distribution of this information does not indicate endorsement or sponsorship by the District.

4^th & 5^th Grade Battle of the Books

Students in 4th and 5th grade who are searching for a fun, challenging, friendly competition of wits need look no further - join the 2023 Battle of the Books! Interested 4th and 5th graders who would like to participate in Battle of the Books should have an Allegheny County Library card and form a team of 4 to 5 members led by a Team Manager (parent or caregiver 18+). Online registration begins, Wednesday, January 4th. All teams should be registered by January 26. Visit kids.sewickleylibrary.org for more info.

Barclay Etiquette and Ballroom Dancing Classes in Sewickley 

Boys and Girls in grades 3 - 8 use dancing, fun and games to learn table manners, party and dancing etiquette, manners for personal electronics, and kind and respectful behavior in social situations. Classes meet one Thursday every month through May at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive Sewickley, PA. Class dates: 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/9, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18. Class Times: 3^rd - 4^th grade meets 4:15pm – 5:15pm. 5^th – 8^th grade meets 5:45pm – 6:45pm. For more information www.thebarclayclasses.com   FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: enroll@thebarclayclasses.com or 908-232-8370

Friends of the Sewickley Public Library

Do you have books to donate? Friends of the Sewickley Public Library are accepting book donations! Please drop off your donations at the circulation desk. Your book donations are used to raise money for the library at our book sales 3x a year. The next book sale will be sometime in February. Thank you for your support!

Donations should be:

• new or gently used with good bindings and no rips, tears, or missing pages
• clean, with no writing or signs of spills, soil, or mold
• free of any odors (mold, mildew, smoke, pets, etc.) or pet hair

We cannot accept:

• magazines or newspapers
• encyclopedias
• textbooks
• VHS tapes or cassette tapes

Holiday StoryWalks

December 6 - 31



Celebrate the season with two very special Holiday StoryWalks at Ohio Township Nature Center and Henle Park from December 6 - 31. Take a stroll through the StoryWalk at Henle Park to find out who Bear stays up for, then wander through the trail at Ohio Township Nature Center to read all about what Snowmen do at night. A StoryWalk places pages from a children’s picture book along a walking path so that children and their caregivers may enjoy nature and reading together. For more information, visit http://sewickleylibrary.org/storywalk.

Laughlin Children's Center ADHD Workshop

If you are a parent of a child or teen with ADHD, Laughlin offers a workshop moderated by Dr. Lenore Melman. It covers the nature of ADHD and the principles and techniques for raising children with ADHD.

The cost is $60.00 per participant on February 2 and March 2, 2023.

To register, visit www.laughlincenter.org or call 412-741-4087.

Pre-School/Kindergarten Open House for Parents

Parents interested in learning more about pre-schools, childcare centers, and kindergartens in the Quaker Valley area are invited to attend the Sewickley Public Library’s annual Open House on Wednesday, January 26 from 6:30-8:00pm. Representatives from these facilities will be at the Library to answer questions about their programs. Fall registration for many of these schools begins in February. Stop in to meet the teachers and learn about your options. No need to register. (Snow date - Wednesday, February 1)

Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling

Registration for Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling is now open for all Quaker Valley youth in grades K - 6.

Practice begins the end of October and runs through the end of February. Your wrestler will learn the skills needed on and off the mat - goal setting, confidence, persistence, and determination.

Register today at www.quakervalleywrestling.com. Any questions, please reach out to Kelly Miller at millerk@qvsd.org. 

Thom McLaughlin's School of Drama

Thom McLaughlin has been helping people realize their passion for theater for over 35 years. Thom offers several opportunities for budding and experienced actors. The Winter term begins January 7, 2023. The following classes are available and meet at St. Paul's Lutheran Church:

• Grade K- 4 Mondays 5:00 - 6:00pm 
• Grade 5-7 Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30am
• Grade 8 Saturday 11:30 - 1:00pm
• Grades 9-12 Saturday 1:00 - 2:30pm
• Advanced Grades 9-12 Saturday 2:30 - 4:00pm

Private lessons are available for budding actors of all ages. Details and registration can be found at www.thomdrama.com.

Since 1898, the Union Aid Society has been assisting our QVSD neighbors in need. For more information on our seasonal programs, apply for a scholarship (non-traditional students welcomed!) or learn about our financial aid policies, please contact us at 412.741.9240 or info@unionaidsociety.org.

Youth Connect presents TOOLS FOR TEEN WELLNESS

January 12, 2023, 7-9 p.m.

Don't miss this important discussion! Panel experts include:

• Dr. Gary Swanson, AHN Child and Adolescent Psychologist
• Chief Aaron Vanatta and Officer David Watts, Quaker Valley School District police officers
• Kate Leadford and Amy Sarno, Be SMART gun safety representatives