Dear Chartiers Valley Families,

On June 30, 2020, the Chartiers Valley School District Board of Directors and Pennsylvania Department of Education approved a Preliminary Reopening of Schools Plan. 

Since then, the CVSD Reopening and Planning Task Force have continued to research, collaborate, and develop recommendations regarding specific areas of both instruction and safety. Their work has been informed by feedback received in more than 5,000 parent survey responses and a careful evaluation of data, guidelines, and recommended best practices issued by the CDC, state and county health departments, and PA Department of Education. Additionally, Dr. Civitarese has offered his expert opinion as a member of the District's Reopening and Planning Task Force. 

Based on this data and guidance, Chartiers Valley School District will offer students and families two instructional options for the 2020-2021 school year: Hybrid (two days of in-person learning and three days of remote learning per week), or fully-remote (via CV Cyber Academy). The revised Reopening Plan includes updates to these instructional options and amended health and safety procedures, which were approved by the CVSD School Board on August 11, 2020. 

Please take the time to read and become familiar with the Reopening Plan which details important procedures for the 2020-2021 school year.







The following is important information pertaining to the upcoming school year: 

  • Welcome Back letters will be sent from each building on August 18. These letters will also be shared on the District website and will include information regarding:
  • Teacher assignments and student schedules
  • Schoology access codes for 9th-grade students
  • Supply lists
  • Arrival and dismissal procedures

  • Bus assignments will be sent on or before August 18.
  • Private/parochial school transportation will be provided Monday through Friday.

  • Primary, Intermediate, and Middle School teachers will send Google Classroom access links directly to parents/guardians of students in their respective classes.

  • High School students should access courses via Schoology just as they have in the past (click here for login instructions). Freshmen students and parents will receive Schoology access codes with Welcome Back information on August 18.

  • To accommodate current guidelines regarding indoor gatherings, new student and 3rd, 6th and 9th grade student orientation will be held virtually this year. Links to these videos will be shared on the District website on or before August 18 (click here). 

  • The first day of school is Monday, August 24, for both Hybrid and CV Cyber students. 
  • CV Cyber Academy students should log into their Google Classroom (K-8) or Schoology (9-12) virtual classrooms on the first day. 
  • Hybrid students with last names beginning with A-K should attend school in-person on the first day. 
  • Hybrid students with last names beginning with L-Z should log into their Google Classroom or Schoology virtual classrooms on the first day. 
  • Kindergarten students will have half days on August 24-29. Last names beginning with A-K will attend half-days Monday and Tuesday, and last names beginning with L-Z will attend half days Wednesday and Thursday. 

  • Daily attendance for CV Cyber and hybrid remote days will be taken through Infinite Campus. Students will have until 11:00 pm each day to submit attendance verification. Additional information and instructions will be forthcoming. 

  • All students (K-12) will be provided with a District-issued technology device and parents will be provided with training opportunities. 
  • Secondary
  • Returning students in grades 8 through 12 should already have devices. Please be sure that devices are fully functional prior to the start of school. Contact technology@cvsd.net to have your device serviced.

  • New secondary students, 6th graders, and 9th graders will receive devices prior to the start of the school year. Distribution is scheduled for August 19 and 20. Additional details and registration information will be shared soon. 

  • Elementary
  • Intermediate School students will receive Chromebooks. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the demand for these devices is high, and the manufacturer has delayed the arrival of our order until October. Despite this delay, it is important to note that remote learning curriculum is accessible from any device that can access the internet.

  • Primary School devices will be distributed to Hybrid students beginning August 31. During the first two weeks of school, teachers and staff will be working with students to assess their academic needs. Primary CV Cyber Academy students will be contacted via email regarding device pick-up prior to the start of the school year.

  • Until individual devices are distributed, Primary and Intermediate students will have use of a District device while at school. However, when students are at home, we ask that they utilize their personal devices for remote learning. Remote learning curriculum is accessible from any device that can access the internet.

  • Any student who does not have access to a device at home can request a Chromebook from the District. There are a limited number of devices available for students to take home so we are asking that only students who do not have access request to borrow a Chromebook. The District will continue to prioritize the distribution of devices to students based on need until the purchased devices are delivered. If you would like to request the use of a District device, please click here and complete the form no later than August 19.

  • Information regarding IEPs, GIEPs, and 504 plans will be forthcoming from individual student case managers. If you have any questions please reach out to your building principal.

  • Extended Day Services (EDS) will continue to offer before and after school enrichment and recreation programs for PS, IS, and MS students. Click here for more information. 

  • Information regarding Parkway West CTC will be sent out on Friday, August 14.


While the start to this school year looks different from years past, we are looking forward to providing our students with the quality education and services to which they are accustomed and entitled. Our ultimate goal is to return to fully on-campus learning for all instruction when it is feasible. Options may change as the school year progresses. The Pandemic Team will monitor developments daily and reevaluate on a bi-weekly basis.

I understand that this is a lot of information all at once, and it may seem overwhelming. Please be sure to visit the revised Reopening and Planning tab on the District website for updated information, parent resources, and FAQs. If there is anything we have missed, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Sincerely, 

Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
Superintendent