Quaker Valley Ranks in Top 9 Percent of Nation's Most Challenging High Schools

The ranking was determined by the number of college-level tests given at a school in 2012 divided by the number of graduates that year.

U.S. News Ranks Quaker Valley Among Top 15 Pennsylvania High Schools

'U.S. News and World Report' released its 2013 high school rankings today. Find out where Quaker Valley stands in the state and nationally.

Two Sewickley Academy Athletes Receive 2013 WPIAL Scholar-Athlete Award

For the first time in school history, both Sewickley Academy candidates for the 2013 WPIAL Scholar-Athlete Award were selected as winners.

QV Boys Soccer Team with Perfect Record to be Inducted into WPIAL Hall of Fame

The 1996 team is selected as one of the 2013 WPIAL Hall of Fame inductees.

British and French Exchange Students Visit Sewickley Academy

Sewickley Academy also participates in exchanges in Germany, China, Australia, Costa Rica, and Romania.

Are PSSAs Ruining Our Schools?

One Pittsburgh woman says so. Sewickley Patch readers chime in.

Viewfinder: Sewickley Academy Hosts Day of Service

Sewickley Academy students, faculty, staff and administration volunteered with various service organizations to make a positive impact on issues regarding the environment, education, social justice, hunger and poverty.

Quaker Valley Makes Top 10 (Again) in Region’s School Rankings

The district landed in the top rankings by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Quaker Valley High School Presents 'Anything Goes'

The classic musical runs Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13, and it's not too late to get tickets.

Sewickley Academy Athlete Selected to Brine National Lacrosse Classic

Riley Larsen was chosen as a 2013 Brine National All-Star.

Sewickley Resident Takes New Role as Ambridge Superintendent

Dr. Cynthia R. Zurchin begins effective July 1.

Quaker Valley Administrator Named As 'Distinguished Educator'

Assistant superintendent Heidi Ondek receives the award.

Interested in Careers in Environmental Engineering and Sustainability?

Hands on career exploration and activities led by industry professionals highlight program on Chatham College's Eden Hall Campus.

New Technology Plan Approved at Quaker Valley

The plan is expected to decrease technology costs for the school district.

Quakers Win 2nd Consecutive Penguins Cup Championship

The Quakers beat the Mars Planets 5-1 in the Class A PIHL championship game.

Quaker Valley Students Advance to Science Olympiad Finals

Quaker Valley students will compete against students from across the state in April at Juanita College.

Quaker Valley Ice Hockey: Quakers Advance to Penguins Cup Finals

The championship game is Wednesday at Consol Energy Center.

Quaker Valley Ranks as Top District for Music Ed

The school district is awarded the distinction by a national music education nonprofit.

St. James School Heads to JV Boys Basketball Finals

Tonight's winner will take home the Diocesan JV Boys Basketball Championship title.

Quaker Valley High School Artists Earn Recognition

Seven seniors are recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.

St. James Pupils Chat Live with Astronauts in Space

Students use new technology to speak to NASA astronauts on the International Space Station.

St. James to Begin Full-Day Pre-School Classes

The full-day program will provide extended math and reading skills, science, gym and more.

Prom 2013: Gowns, Tuxes to Be Given Away Again at Century III Mall

Girls event starts Monday and boys event begins in April in downtown Pittsburgh.

Final Parent Workshop Set for Tonight

The Quaker Valley program provides support for parents in developing habits of excellence at home.

Odyssey of the Mind: QV Third Graders Place First in Regional Competition

The team of seven Osborne Elementary third-graders competed against OM teams in grades four and five.

Sewickley Student-Athlete Receives Spirit of Faith Award

Cora Saftner earned the annual award for her accomplishments and values.

Sequester Will Have Minimal Impact on Quaker Valley

The Quaker Valley School District does not depend heavily on federal revenue.

'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' Song Causes Lockdown at Nearby Ambridge High School

Police respond after a Sewickley receptionist misinterprets lyrics from the sitcom's theme song in a student's cell phone message.

Boys Basketball: Quaker Valley Falls to Burrell in Overtime

The QV boys basketball team lost 43-32 in a hard-fought game against Burrell.

Sewickley Academy Student Collects Items for Deployed Military Members

Help Moon Township-area military members deployed in Afghanistan.

Quaker Valley School Board Receives Distinguished Award

The D. Richard Wynn Award recognizes the board’s accomplishments.

Roast Beef Dinner to Raise Money for Children of 9/11

A Quaker Valley sophomore plans to cook the meal himself to support Tuesday's Children, a non-profit organization supporting children of 9/11.

Quaker Valley Seniors Lead Quakers into the WPIAL Final Four

Senior Nelson Westwood nets career high 20 in QV upset win.

Sewickley Academy Pupils Learn the Role of Secret Service

A parent and Secret Service agent spent the day with first graders, answering questions and explaining the role of the leading federal law enforcement agency.

QV Boys Cap Comeback with Thrilling 53-48 Victory in Playoffs

Quaker Valley played against Riverside at Moon Area High School. The team faces Seton LaSalle next.

QV Athletic Officials Say Olympic Committee's Wrestling Decision Won't Affect Local Interest

Locally, student interest in wrestling is growing.

More Than 60 Area Teams to Compete in 'Battle of the Books'

High school teams outnumber registrations in other grade levels.

Quaker Valley Soccer Standout Signs with Division I College

Dante Piccolo signed his National Letter of Intent and plans to major in economics and international affairs.

Update: Power Outage Affects Leetsdale Industrial Park

Some tenants, including the Quaker Valley administrative offices, were without power on Tuesday. Power has been restored.

QV Students Earn Top Honors at Regional Science Fair

Ten middle and high school students earn first place in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition.