Should These Seneca Valley Teachers ‘Save it, Shave It or Stache It?’

To raise money for March of Dimes, it's up to Seneca Valley Middle School students to determine the fate of the teachers’ facial hair.

Ready to Run: Seneca Valley Invites Elementary Students to Participate in Annual Track & Field Meet

The event is open to all students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

They’ve Got Game: Cranberry Lions Honor Hoop Shoot Winners

Proceeds from the Community Hoop Shoot Classic went to the nonprofit VIP Sports Camp.

Seneca Valley Celebrates Nonprofit Foundation with Pittsburgh Symphony

The organization already has netted $24,000 in pledges and donations.

Seneca Valley Freshman Wins RMU Film Festival Award

Laura Ward is recognized for her work on "Changing Clothes."

Franco Harris Again Comes to the Defense of the Late Joe Paterno

In an open letter, Harris writes that the NCAA president was wrong to include Paterno on his list of coaches fired for misdeeds.

Hines Ward Presents Seneca Valley High School’s Julie Vandrak with Positive Athlete Award

A senior, Vandrak is a standout tennis player.

Music To their Ears: Fourth-Grader’s Letter Inspires Special Gift

The San Francisco Music Box Company sent a free music globe to Haine Elementary student Evy McLaughlin.

St. Alphonsus Students Share Stories of Whom They Admire

Fourth-graders host the Admiration Society Tea.

Seneca Valley Urges Legislators to Oppose Public Funding for Cyber Charter Schools

About 165 students attended cyber-charter schools this year for a total cost of about $1.7 million, according to district.

Budget Moves: Seneca Valley Cuts Positions, Reduces Staff Hours

The district is facing a $4.8 million budget deficit for next year.

Seneca Valley Sweeps Butler County Art Competition

The district had more winners than any other school in the region.

Seneca Valley Principal Stages Write-in Campaign, Will Take on Metcalfe in Primary

Steve Smith is running for the state House of Representatives

Seneca Valley's Bradley Snyder Wins Music Scholarship

The high school senior is one of five students in the area to receive a scholarship from the Blackwood Theater Organ Society.

A Pitt Student Details the Range of Emotions and Toll of Ongoing Threats

Sierra Leone, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Atlanta, writes about her experiences the last few weeks and, through a compilation of social media exchanges, shares what she and her friends have been going through.

Seneca Valley Student to Represent Pittsburgh in International Science and Engineering Fair

Andrew Lingenfelter won first place at the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair in March.

Last Chance: SV Foundation Kickoff Party and Hazardous Household Waste Collection

Life gets busy. Deadlines creep up on us all. Patch helps you to remember—before it's too late.

National Civil Rights Group Recognizes Seneca Valley Middle School for Tolerance Efforts

The Southern Poverty Law Center designates the middle school a "Mix It Up" model school.

Seneca Valley Jumps Up a Spot, Ranks No. 15 in Region's Top Districts

Upper St. Clair is named the top school for the seventh year in a row.

Seneca Valley Track Season Gets Off and Running

The Raiders track and field team begins the season on a high note.

Seneca Valley's Troy Witt to Play Football at CMU

The senior was a receiver for the Raiders.

Seneca Valley Rejects Butler County Vo-Tech Budget

The vo-tech school is proposing a $4.29 million budget for the 2012-13 school year.

Money Talks: Seneca Valley Officials Mull Options For Closing $4.8 Million Budget Shortfall

School board members have until June to approve a finalized budget for the 2012-13 school year.

Harmony-Zelienople Community Band Plays Free Concert Today

Many Seneca Valley teachers play instruments in the band.

Seneca Valley Receives $15,000 Safe Schools Grant

The money will be used to fund anti-bullying training and programs.

Seneca Valley Sadie Hawkins Dance Raises Money for Women’s Shelter

Proceeds from the event benefited the Women’s Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.

Evans City Students Celebrate Innovation at Annual Science Fair

About 170 students in kindergarten through sixth grade participated in the event.

News Nearby: Robert Morris University Students Vie to be 'Made' into MTV Stars

The long-running MTV reality show 'MADE' holds a casting call at the Moon university.

Seneca Valley Middle School Readies for Talent Show

Acts include comedians, gymnasts, musicians and much more.

'Third From First' Ready to Rock The Strand for Charity Event

Seneca Valley senior Luke Carter arranges for the band to play at the venue as part of his senior project.

Whiz Kids: Seneca Valley Student Earns National Merit Finalist Status

Cara Lucas could be named a National Merit Scholar.

Seneca Valley Superintendent Continues Conversation with Community

Tracy Vitale will meet with residents on Saturday in Cranberry and next week in Evans City.

St. Alphonsus Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball Ends Season with 25-3 record

The team won the 2011-2012 Pittsburgh diocesan championship March 6 at Oakland Catholic over St. Teresa of Avila, 28-19.

SV Officials Move Forward with Plans for Wellness, Allergy Procedures

School Board members will vote on whether to give final approval to the proposed guidelines at next month's meeting.

Seneca Valley Unveils Nonprofit Foundation, Plans for Advertising

District officials say they hope ad sales will generate revenue for the district.

Whiz Kids: Watch St. Gregory's Bella Marra Sink a Half-court Shot

The Cranberry teen helped the Lady Wolves pull off a victory in the playoffs with her buzzer beater.

Anti-Bullying Advocate Robyn Kass-Gerji is Miss Pennsylvania Teen America 2012

The former Cranberry resident, herself a victim of bullies, wants to perform on Broadway.

Five Things You Need to Know This Week

Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.

And the Winner of the Fish Fry Poll is…

It was a tough choice between St. Kilian and St. Gregory.

Sending a Message: Seneca Valley Students Raise Awareness for New Anti-Texting Law

S.A.D.D members asked students to sign a banner promising not to text and drive.