Quaker Valley School District

Graduation announcements are now available for purchase. Order yours today!

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

• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Nurses

Apply online at www.qvsd.org/jobs!

• Architects release more details of a proposed Quaker Valley High School, district officials pledge strong financial management
• Leet hires special counsel for legal reviews of proposed Quaker Valley High School project
• Quaker Valley Trumpeter Participates in District 1 West Senior High Band Festival

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:

• 'An extremely rewarding season': Quakers win another section title despite key losses to graduation
• Junior sharpshooter Joey Coyle helps keep Quaker Valley boys among WPIAL elite
• Returning coach helps Quaker Valley divers reach new heights
• Quaker Valley bounces back from skid in time for Penguins Cup playoffs
• Quaker Valley wrestler Logan Richey joins elite company
• WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championship preview: Returning winners will be challenged



Quaker Valley Golf Fundraiser:

The QVHS Golf team is launching its spring fundraising effort! We are selling Saris Candies to help support the purchase of team golf equipment and supplies.

When logging in to purchase, buyers should use the sariscandiesfundraising.com portal and the following:  

Organization Name: QVHS Golf

Group ID#: 10-0773

QVHS Boys’ Lacrosse sign-ups for the Spring 2023 season are underway! If you are interested in playing, please sign up here: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/356012 The first official day is Monday, March 6.

6th Grade and Elementary Track and Field for Quaker Valley Students (2023)

This Spring, Ryan Kelly, Quaker Valley Middle School Track and Field Coach is starting a track and field opportunity for Quaker Valley Middle School students in 6^th grade and Quaker Valley elementary students in grades 3-5. This opportunity is to provide students exposure to all that track and field offers and provide them with time to be instructed in the events of sprinting, distance running, hurdling, jumping, and throwing in a practice setting. This opportunity will occur on the track at Quaker Valley Middle School (GPS Address: 618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley, PA 15143) on the dates listed below. If your student-athlete is interested in participating in track and field opportunity, please reach out to Ryan Kelly via email at kellyr@qvsd.org. 

Dates for 6th Grade and Elementary Track and Field for Quaker Valley Students:

1. Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 8-10 AM
2. Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 8-10 AM
3. Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 8-10 AM
4. Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 7:30-9:30 AM, soccer begins immediately after at 9:30 AM
5. Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 7:30-9:30 AM, soccer begins immediately after at 9:30 AM
6. Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7:30-9:30 AM, soccer begins immediately after at 9:30 AM

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.

Quaker Valley Middle School Girls Lacrosse Sign-Ups (Spring 2023)

Girls interested 7th and 8th grade girls lacrosse are asked to complete the linked form to both indicate interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents/guardians can receive more information as we get closer to the start of the season, which begins in early March. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Miller, team manager, at qvmsgirlslax@gmail.com.

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.

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: 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

Attention Middle School Students: Do you love science? Join educators from Fern Hollow Nature Center twice a month as we explore the world of watersheds and environmental science through hands-on experiments and research-based exploration. This after-school program is free and open to sixth to eighth-grade students. The program allows students to create connections between ecological impacts and data collection in the classroom. The program is offered at the middle school from 3:05-4:30 on March 15th, March 29th, April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd, and May 17th. Pre Registration is required. For more information or to register, please email info@fhnc.org, subject MS Creekers.

Fern Hollow Nature Center is excited to announce our new “Nature & Nurture” program, geared for infants and children up to age 2 and their caregivers. A Fern Hollow educator will share guided hikes and outdoor activities, as well as a nature-themed circle time consisting of stories, songs and games. All participants will also have a chance for free exploration. This program will take place on Tuesday February 21 and March 21. Registration is required. https://fhnc.org/family-programs/

In recognition of National Invasive Species Week, Fern Hollow is looking for some Habitat Heroes to learn how to identify and battle these “bad” bugs, animals, and plants! Participants will look into some of Pennsylvania’s “Most Wanted”, while enjoying some free play and exploration time on the trails and in the outdoor classroom. This program is for children ages 5 to 10 and will take place on Friday March 3, 2023 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Spaces are limited. Registration is required. https://fhnc.org/badbugs-2023/ 

Fern Hollow Nature Center is gearing up for our 2023 summer camps and clubs. We are currently seeking teen volunteers to assist environmental educators this summer as camp counselors. Camp counselors help out with games, activities, crafts, and outdoor adventures. This is a great way to volunteer for community service and have fun while doing it! To apply, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/2mkthjvb

Kids' Community Closet Opens

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sewickley is excited to announce the opening of a new outreach project – the Kids’ Community Closet. This free-cycle space will serve children ages infant to youth by providing gently used clothing, coats/jackets, and shoes to the community for free.

There are no applications, income guidelines, or donations required to “shop” at the Kids’ Closet. Using the courtyard entrance to St. Paul’s, community members are welcome to stop by the second floor to donate, shop, or volunteer at the following times: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

At this time, the Kids’ Community Closet is only able to accept children’s clothing and shoes. We are not able to accept toys, baby gear, bedding/blankets, athletic equipment, etc. 

The church is at 616 Washington St., Sewickley, PA 15143. Please contact the church office with questions about donations, location, or times: (412) 741-8484 or stpaulssew@verizon.net.

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 March 2, 2023. To register, visit www.laughlincenter.org or call 412-741-4087.

Sewickley Valley Lacrosse Registration

Registration is now open for Sewickley Valley Lacrosse Spring 2023. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, this spring is a great time to get onto the lacrosse field! Our programs focus on developing lacrosse skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship in a safe environment. The season will begin in March and run through May. Please check out svlax.org for more information.

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.