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Quaker Valley Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Alumni

The awards program recognizes Quaker Valley graduates for their outstanding contributions in their chosen profession.

Leetsdale Resident Launches Petition to Protect Neighborhood

The petition opposes Quaker Valley School District plans to tear down three homes for a student drop off and parking lot.

Penn State Removes Paterno Statue

Penn State's President said the statue had become source of division. Paterno library's name will not change.

QV Athletes Can Schedule ImPACT Tests

There is no charge to families for this required test.

Nearby: North Hills School District Names New Communications Coordinator

Amanda S.F. Hartle will start in her new job July 25.

Penn State Beaver Campus Seeks Center Theater Players

Reception planned to honor 30th anniversary of theater productions.

Quaker Valley Middle School Students Win Highest Honors

Students fare well in WordMasters Challenge

Quaker Valley School District Welcomes Tina Vojtko

New Director of Communications and Development officially started July 1.

Quaker Valley School District Closed for Two Weeks

District closes offices for first two weeks of July

Quaker Valley Middle School Renovation Update

Renovation is on target.

Quaker Valley High School Sports Receives Honor

Quaker Valley High School is the 2011-2012 MSA Sports Cup Class AA Winner

What Do You Think of YouTube Video of Kids Bullying Elderly Bus Monitor?

Video shows middle-school students in Greece, NY, verbally abuse the monitor for 10 minutes. Warning: The video has vulgar language.

QV Approves Final Budget, Ratifies Deal With Support Staff

The board passes a four-year contract with support staff and a budget that includes a slight tax increase for the 2012-013 school year.

Update: Community Meeting on Education Has Been Rescheduled

The public community meeting was moved to Tuesday, June 26 at the Sewickley Community Center.

PA's Most Expensive College Is...

Would you spend nearly $50,000 a year just on college tuition?

Quaker Valley to Vote Next Week on Final 2012-13 Budget

The school board is poised to increase taxes slightly to help balance the budget.

Commencement Speaker Tells Grads They Are "Not Special." Do You Agree?

A Massachusetts English teacher, and son of a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, gives graduates a reality check.

QV Hall of Fame Announces 2012 Inductees

Members include one team, two coaches and four athletes.

Photo Gallery: Sewickley Academy Graduates Earn Diplomas

Senior School's commencement was Sunday, June 10, on Wardrop Field.

Summerbridge Plans 'SmartyPants' Week at Sewickley Academy

The program provides support for students and families beginning the summer before seventh grade.

Burning to Shine: Quaker Valley Class of 2012 Graduates

Quaker Valley High School graduated 185 seniors in the Class of 2012.

School Budget Season: Find Out What Other Area Districts Are Proposing

The Quaker Valley School Board is proposing to raise taxes by .55 mills. Here's a look at what other boards are doing nearby.

Bishop Zubik Blesses New Home for North Catholic at Groundbreaking

A ceremony was held Saturday at the site for the new school.

Kelly Awards: Big Night for Quaker Valley

Quaker Valley High School takes top honor at the Gene Kelly Awards for "Guys and Dolls."

QV Film Earns 'Fan Favorite' Award in Video Competition

The "Take A Shot at Changing the World" digital media competition challenged students in middle and high schools to develop a short video.

Quaker Valley Hires Communications, Food Services Directors

Both administrators are expected to begin effective July 1.

Quaker Valley Gets High Marks in Washington Post Rankings

Quaker Valley also made the grade in the Newsweek rankings this week.

Quaker Valley Makes Newsweek's Top 1,000 Public High Schools List

The Newsweek ranking notes schools that "have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads."

Photo Gallery: Quaker Valley Celebrates Prom 2012

This year's theme was a “Midsummer Nights Dream.”

Last Chance: Student Videos, Job Fair and Movie Extras

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

Whiz Kid: Isabella Maroon

Isabella produced an animated short film that premiered recently at a local film festival.

QV Superintendent Addresses Middle School Renovations in Letter

In a letter Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Clapper discusses the timeline for moving students into the newly renovated school.

QV's 'Guys and Dolls' Nominated for Nine Gene Kelly Awards

The spring musical is in the running for nine honors.

Love and Magic: QV Announces 2012 Prom King and Queen Finalists

A look at Quaker Valley's prom royalty and a Shakespearean theme.

Whiz Kids: WPIAL Names Two QV Students Among Scholar Athletes

Quaker Valley was the only high school to have two scholar athletes selected.

Donate a Book in May for 'Better Hearing and Speech Month'

Laughlin Children’s Center is hosting the book drive Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 31 to raise awareness about the importance of diagnosing and treating communication disorders and reading problems.

Exploring the Ocean, Beach and Wetlands at Montessori Children's

Student presentations Friday included games, food, research work and even a submarine that someone built.

Middle School Won't Be Ready for First Day of Classes

But district officials expect students will occupy the building by late fall.

Hines Ward Presents QV Senior 'Most Positive Athlete' Award

The award was presented during a ceremony at the Heinz History Center & Sports Museum in Pittsburgh.