SHS Announcements

Friday, April 26, 2024

General

  • 💃 TODAY IS PROM! Any student who is planning to attend Prom this evening is required to be in school until 11:00 AM.  Please exit the building through the main office NO EARLIER THAN 11:00.  Thank you and have a fun, memorable, & safe evening!

  • 📣Jr. High (7-8) will celebrate the 2nd week of PSSAs with Spirit Week next week!  Here are the daily themes:

    • Monday 4/29: Music Monday - wear your favorite band t-shirt

    • Tuesday 4/30: Twin Tuesday - you and your bestie can twin!

    • Wednesday 5/1:  PJ Wednesday - cozy up in your pjs (no slippers!)

    • Thursday 5/2: Tie-Dye Thursday: wear a tie-dye shirt

    • Friday 5/3: Black & Orange Day: 7th wear orange, 8th wear black

  • 🎖️A reminder that HONORS BANQUET RSVPs are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  RSVPs returned after the deadline are not guaranteed a seat at the event.

  • 🎨🎼Please join the SHS Fine & Performing Arts Department for a night of Art and Music on Wednesday, May 1.  The Art Show begins at 6:00 PM, and artwork will be displayed in the C-wing Hallway and the Art Gallery.  The Band and Choir Concert will begin at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.  All events are free and open to the public.  We hope you will come and support the hard work of these talented students!  

  • 🎢Allegheny Valley School District will celebrate the school Kennywood Picnic on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.  Please use the attached instructions to secure discounted tickets for that date.  Purchase by April 30 for the best price! Kennywood Tickets

  • ♟️Are you in grades 7-9 and enjoy the game of CHESS?  Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11, for an Allegheny Valley Chess Event in the SHS cafeteria.  This is for players of all ability levels.  We will use a winners-play-winners format.  You do not need to have a chess set to participate, but if you have one, please bring it with you.  We are also collecting food items for the Food Bank.  You can ask your Social Studies teacher or email Ms. Mellon for the registration link.

Weekly Building Calendar

Friday, April 26:  Prom, Edgewood CC, 6-10 PM

 

District Calendar

Student Services

🔬Are you interested in learning more about Duquesne University’s Pharmacy Exploration Day?  See the flyer attached below for more information about upcoming visitation days.

PSSA Testing Schedule (please arrive by 7:45 AM):

April 29-30: Math

May 2-3: Science (Grade 8 only)

Keystone State Testing Schedule (please arrive by 7:45 AM):

Literature (Grade 10): May 13 and 14

Algebra 1:  May 15 and 16

Biology: May 20 and 21

Kilowatt Kloset:  Please make an appointment to visit the Kloset if you are in need of any clothing, shoes, hygiene products, or coats. Appointments: Kilowatt Kloset 

To make an appointment with a Counselor, please click links below:

Ms. Britton (School Social Worker): Britton Appointments 

Mrs. Dyer (Guidance Counselor 10-12): Dyer Appointments 

Ms. Sadowski (Guidance Counselor 7-9): Sadowski Appointments

Activities

  • 💐May Day:  This year’s May Day “German May Day” will take place on Friday, May 3, at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.  Come see the new May King & Queen crowned, along with some exciting student entertainment!  If you are interested in performing, please complete the Google form sent to your school gmail.

  • 🏴Color Guard:  Spring Color Guard practices will take place from 6-8 pm every Monday through May 20 in the MPR.  

  • 🚌Activity Bus: The Activity Bus runs Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and picks up from the High School at 3:30 PM.  

  • We are looking for additional students to help with the creation of this year's SHS yearbook. If you are interested in participating please leave your name with Ms. Noel.  To order a 2023-2024 Yearbook (this school year), please use this link: Yearbook.  The 2023-24 Yearbooks will not be delivered until the beginning of next school year.

Athletics

🏀Boys Basketball Open Gyms for boys in grades 8-11 will be held every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6:00 PM.

🏀Girls Basketball open gyms for girls in grades 8-11 will be held every Monday starting at 5:00 PM.

Click here for the most up-to-date schedules and early dismissal times:  Dynamos Athletic Website

Next Week’s Athletic Schedule:  

Mon. 4/29: Tennis vs. North Hills; Away at 3:15; Early Dismissal at 1:55 PM

Mon. 4/29:  Baseball at Western Beaver 4:00 PM; Early Dismissal at 1:45 PM

Tue. 4/30: Girls Jr. High Volleyball at Deer Lakes 3:30 PM

Tue. 4/30: Baseball vs. Western Beaver at Home 3:45 PM

Wed. 5/1: Girls Jr. High Volleyball at Leechburg 3:30 PM: Early Dismissal 2:00 PM

Thu. 5/2:  Girls Jr. High Volleyball at Highlands 3:30 PM

Thu. 5/2: Baseball at Summit Academy 4:00 PM; Early Dismissal 2:00 PM


Cafeteria   

Today’s Lunch Menu:  Chicken Parmesan Sandwich or Italian Sausage with Cheesy Potatoes

Monday’s Lunch Menu:  Macaroni & Cheese with Dinner Roll, Cheeseburger, or Pizza