Dear Chartiers Valley Families,

As we continue to address the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I continue to be impressed by the tremendous efforts and patience exhibited by our community. We have responded in ways that only CV Colts can - and for that I am grateful. Please click here to view a brief newsletter highlighting the extraordinary examples of how the Chartiers Valley School District and community are responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

The District will continue to follow the guidance and orders mandated by the Governor regarding social distancing and subsequent closures. While this situation has created a lot of uncertainty, the safety of our students, families, faculty, and staff remains our utmost priority.

Therefore, the District has made some decisions regarding previously scheduled spring and summer events/activities. Please keep in mind that the COVID-19 crisis is a moving target, which makes it difficult to anticipate what may happen in a week, let alone a month from now. The plans listed below are contingent upon current social distancing restrictions granted by the state. Specific details and information will be forthcoming.

High School Events
  • Locker clean-out and personal belonging retrieval - June 1 and 2
  • Yearbook distribution - June 1 and 2
  • Showcase - July 17
  • National Honor Society Spring Induction - September
  • Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony - canceled; information about awardees to be added to the District website
  • Freshmen and new student orientation - August

Middle School Events
  • Locker clean-out and personal belonging retrieval - May 28 and 29
  • 8th grade recognition - July/August
  • Yearbook distribution - Fall
  • Middle School Musical - Fall
  • National Junior Honor Society Spring Induction - Fall
  • Rising 6th grade move-up day, 6th grade and new student orientation, and special education transition - August

Intermediate School Events
  • Library book returns begin Monday, May 4, 2020. Parents can drive by the Intermediate School to return library books in a box placed outside of Door 2 each Monday in May from 7:30 am -1:00 pm (except Memorial Day, 5/25). Please practice social distancing by letting one person go to the box at a time. Lost their library book should be reported to fzissis@cvsd.net.
  • 5th Grade Graduation - canceled; alternative plans to celebrate the class will be shared with parents
  • Locker clean-out and personal belonging retrieval - May 26 - 29
  • Spring Lifetouch photos and yearbooks distribution - May 26 - 29
  • Rising 3rd grade move-up day and new student orientation - August

Primary School Events
  • Library book returns begin Monday, May 4, 2020. Parents can drive by the Primary School to return library books in a box placed outside of the main entrance each Monday in May from 7:30 am -1:00 pm (except Memorial Day, 5/25). Please practice social distancing by letting one person go to the box at a time. 
  • Locker clean-out and personal belonging retrieval - May 26 - 29
  • Spring Lifetouch photos and yearbooks distribution - May 26 - 29
  • Kindergarten Registration - contact the Registrar by email: kmannering@cvsd.net. Registration forms and required documents are available on the Chartiers Valley School District website under About CVSD > Registration > New Student Registration Packet (www.cvsd.net/about-cvsd/registration)
  • Summer Book Stop neighborhood visits - TBD
  • Orientation for new students, Kindergarteners, English Learners, Special Education students - August

Athletics and Extracurriculars
  • Summer practices for all teams, band, dance groups, etc. will be determined by direction from the Governor.

District
  • Kennywood Picnic Day - rescheduled for August 18 to coincide with the Showband's performances at Kennywood
  • Extended School Year (ESY) - to be offered remotely, June 15 - July 9

As always, should you have any questions, please reach out. And remember, it's a great day to be a Colt!

Sincerely,

Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
Superintendent