Lunch Box Memories

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Lunch Prices Going Up for CV Students

Lunch prices are going up 15 cents for students in the Chartiers Valley School District.

Chartiers Valley 2012 Commencement

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Local Professors Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Two Duquesne University professors living in the South Hills–one from Scott Township and another from Mt. Lebanon–were inducted into the school’s Research Hall of Fame last week.

CV Upgrading Academic Standards For Athletes

Chartiers Valley School District wants to improve its academic requirements for student athletes to be eligible to play sports.

Special Needs Students Enjoy 'Life Skills' Prom

Chartiers Valley hosted this year’s Life Skills prom Tuesday for area special needs students.

Kelly Awards Highlight High School Musicals

Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh presented the 22nd annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.

Students Honored For Academic Achievements

More than 70 Chartiers Valley High School students were honored at the first Reception to Recognize Academic Excellence on Wednesday night.

CV Passes Budget Without Tax Increase

Chartiers Valley passed its 2012-13 school year budget without raising taxes.

Chartiers Valley Rejects Fact-Finding Report

Chartiers Valley School District officials said they hope to continue bargaining with the union on a new contract to avert a strike or potential move to privatize bus and custodial services.

Whooping Cough Reported at Nearby Schools

The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting a surge of cases across the area, including cases at Upper St. Clair and Peters high schools.

2012 Chartiers Valley Prom Photos

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CV Might Fire School Bus Drivers

A strike might be the only option for the union if the Chartiers Valley School District decides to terminate all of its bus drivers and hire a private company to do the work.

Popular CV Kindergarten Teacher Retiring

Helen Lucatorto is retiring after spending 24 years at Chartiers Valley Primary School. The parents of four children who had Mrs. Lucatorto in kindergarten share their memories of the popular teacher.

Student Artwork on Display at The Galleria

The annual Congressional Art Competition Exhibit on Saturday afternoon will include more than 30 works of art from area high school students.

CV Seniors Produce Another Music Video

The 2012 seniors are back with another lip dub video of "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eye Peas.

Vietnam Vets Give CV Students a Glimpse of War

Six veterans spoke candidly with CV students about the war and the difficulties they faced after coming home.

CV's Woodville Field Ready to 'Play Ball'

New drainage pipes and sod have been installed, meaning the varsity baseball field could be ready for the final four home games of the season.

Chartiers Valley Science Fair

Students at Primary School spent Thursday showing off their experiments in the annual science fair. Did your child participate in the science fair? Post your photos on The Patch!

No Tax Increase Expected For CV

The school district will be able to pull some money out of a rainy day fund to keep taxes level.

Field Problems Wreck CV's Baseball Season

Woodville Field, where CV plays its home baseball games, won't be ready until half way through the season because soccer practices and drainage problems tore up the outfield.

CV Freshman Dominates Diving

Maria Lohman hopes to one day compete in the Olympics after winning a WPIAL title and finishing second at states.

OLG Student Competing in State Geography Bee

Eighth-grader Jordan Callahan will compete against 100 other students at Penn State on March 30.

Controversial Call Costs Lady Colts in State Playoffs

The Lady Colts lost to Archbishop Wood 42-37 in the PIAA semifinals on a questionable traveling call.

CV's Wellness Program Targets Bullying

The school district's Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is trying to improve both the emotional and physical wellness of students.

Student Wants Park Named After World War II Hero

Bethany Lakus is working to rename Chartiers Park in Bridgeville for the World War II veteran who helped build it.

CV Baseball Boosters Want Better Field

Boosters for the Chartiers Valley baseball team said the high school field needs better maintenance.

CV Going After Reassessment Appeals

Chartiers Valley's solicitor can continue filing real estate appeals, but some school board members have reservations about the process.

CV's 'Girls of Steel' Join in Robotics Competition

The competition at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland had some scary moments Thursday when a man opened fire at neighboring Western Psych hospital.

CV Musical Puts Twist on Wizard of Oz

Chartiers Valley’s spring musical, 'The Wiz,' takes its audience on a modern and funky ride to the Emerald City.

CV Student Wins Ambassador Award

Chartiers Valley Middle School student Nick May received one of four Luminari Awards and will have a chance to travel to Washington D.C. this summer to meet ambassadors.

CV Must Adjust Taxes After Assessment

While property values went up, adjusted tax rates should prevent most residents from paying more in school taxes.

VIDEO: Ice Burgh Brings Special Valentine Gifts

Mackenzie Maga and her first grade classmates received a special Valentines lunch from the Pittsburgh Penguins' mascot.

'Outstanding' Track Coach Wins Award

Lori Poe was named the region's Outstanding Coach of the Year by Chatham University.

Special Needs Kids Enjoy Valentine Dance

Two Chartiers Valley seniors organized a dance for 60 special needs kids from around the area.

CV Looking For Energy Savings

The school district is thinking about upgrading its buildings to find energy savings.

CV Teacher Wins Carnegie Science Award

Jodi King received the Carnegie Science Center award as one of the area’s best high school educators.

Two Colts Sign With Major Colleges

Quarterback Wayne Capers signed with Arizona and lineman Niko Mamula becomes the first Colts player in recent memory to sign with an Ivy League school.

Walking Pneumonia Reported at School

But school administrators and local doctors are not alarmed by the treatable illness.

Workers Praised for 'Quick Action' During CV Bus Fire

The three workers helped move other school buses to make sure there wasn't more damage.