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Raider Pride Newsletter
Raider Pride Newsletter
Congratulations to the Seneca Valley Class of 2013
On Friday, May 31, approximately
530 members of the Seneca Valley
Class of 2013 received their diplo-
mas in the District’s annual com-
mencement ceremonies. A few facts
about the graduating class: 94 of
them were members of the National
Honor Society, 351 were listed on
the honor roll, 90 percent of them
are attending a 2 or 4-year college or
technical/trade school and 2.2 per-
cent joined the military. We wish
them all the best in their future
endeavors.
Class of 2013
Future Plans
The most
attended colleges/
universities
1 Penn State University
2 Butler County
Community College
3 University of Pittsburgh
4 Slippery Rock University
5 Indiana University of
Pennsylvania
6 Kent State University
7 (tie) Duquesne University
7 (tie) Robert Morris
University
9 West Virginia University
10 (tie) Clarion University
10 (tie) Edinboro University
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SV extends heartfelt gratitude, best wishes to
2012-13 retirees
The Seneca Valley School District held a retirement luncheon on June 11, 2013 to recognize the 27
individuals who retired at the conclusion of the school year. The school board, including Dr. Tracy
Vitale, superintendent of schools, congratulates the following retirees after a combined 641.5 years of
service in the district:
1. Marchelle Agostinelli - Haine Elementary - 38 Years of Service (YOS)
2. Linda Bishop - Evans City Middle School - 16 YOS
3. Eileen Bonomo – Seneca Valley Intermediate High School – 31 YOS
4. Marlene Brennan – Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School – 9 YOS
5. John Cashdollar – Evans City Middle School – 33 YOS
6. Scherrie Creasy - Seneca Valley Middle School - 33 YOS
7. Alan Cumo - Seneca Valley Intermediate High School - 25 YOS
8. Bill Duderstadt – Seneca Valley Intermediate High School – 21 YOS
9. Patricia Emerick – Haine Middle School – 17.5 YOS
10. Joseph Froehlich - Seneca Valley Middle School - 26 YOS
11. Teresa Gaydosz – Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School – 21 YOS
12. Linda Gross - Seneca Valley Senior High School - 27 YOS
13. Barbara Jespersen – Evans City Middle School – 25 YOS
14. Gary Lisica - Seneca Valley Middle School - 21 YOS
15. Mary Mason - Evans City/Rowan Elementary - 13 YOS
16. Kaye McKenzie - Connoquenessing Valley Elementary - 16 YOS
17. Mary Jo Nock - Seneca Valley Senior High School - 33 YOS
18. Randy Pfeifer - Evans City Elementary - 12 YOS
19. Margaret Plocido - Rowan Elementary -19 YOS
20. Mark Rice – Seneca Valley Administration Office – 33 YOS
21. Patricia Ruzga - Seneca Valley Intermediate High School - 33 YOS
22. Cheryl Schaudt - Seneca Valley Intermediate High School - 26 YOS
23. Karen Schomaker - Seneca Valley Central Office - 11 YOS
24. James Shaw - Seneca Valley Middle School - 34 YOS
25. Albert Smith – Seneca Valley Senior High School – 21 YOS
26. Joanne Stahnke-Bouda - Seneca Valley Middle School - 13 YOS
27. John Vrana – Seneca Valley Intermediate High School – 34 YOS
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New for 2013-14 - Athletics Participation Check List
The Seneca Valley School District has changed its processes for students to sign-up
for any District athletic team. While some paperwork must be completed in paper
form, the majority of paperwork can now be processed electronically via pURL or
Parent Portal. Please see the step-by-step procedures for signing up your son/
daughter for athletic participation.
Tryouts/Practice
Any student-athlete (grades 7—12) interested in trying out for an interscholastic and/or club sport
team must meet all of the following requirements prior to participation in tryouts or practice:
1. pURL or Parent Portal SIGNATURES and INFORMATION RECORDED
Complete the following sections for each child under the “Athletic Forms” section of pURL
or Parent Portal. (Parent Portal located on homepage of District website: www.svsd.net)
Indicate which sports you intend to tryout/compete for
CIPPE Section 3: Understanding the Risk of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
Verification
CIPPE Section 4: Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs
Verification
Student-Athlete Manual Verification
Travel Release
Release from Liability
Injury Risk
2 COMPLETE ALL HEALTH FORMS in PAPER FORM
Forms found on Athletics Website at www.svsd.net
First Sport: Complete the paper forms of PIAA-required Comprehensive Initial Pre-
Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form—Sections 1, 2, 5, & 6 for the first sport and
return to coach. Parents/guardians complete sections 1, 2, & 5. A private authorized medical
examiner or school doctor must complete section 6.
Any Additional Sport(s): Parents/guardians complete paper form of Section 7 of the PIAA-
required CIPPE form for each additional sport and return to coach. If Section 8 is required, it
must be completed by a licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
3 DRUG TEST
This must be done through the Seneca Valley School District, NOT a physician’s office and is
required only one time per year. Bring the following to the test date:
Completed Seneca Valley School District Drug Testing Parental Consent Form
Payment ($30) in the form of cash or check made payable to S.V.S.D.
4 ImPACT BASELINE CONCUSSION TEST
This must be done through the Seneca Valley School District, NOT at home or at a physician’s
office, and is required only one time per year. Testing dates will be announced prior to each fall,
winter, and spring season.
Participation in Practice and Games (following Tryouts)
Any student-athlete (grades 7-12) who successfully completes a tryout and is named to a District-
sponsored sport roster must meet the following additional requirements: (This does NOT apply to club
sports.)
1 PAY to PARTICIPATE
For District-sponsored sport teams, pay the respective “Pay to Participate” fee:
$125 Per Athletic Activity/Per Athlete (family cap of $325)
● Payment of fee is due prior to the first game of the season. Practice is permitted in the interim.
● Payments can be made at time of drug testing and combined (physical, drug testing, participa-
tion.)
● Payments may also be accepted at any time at the Athletic Office located in the Senior High
School.
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SV looking for Tech Paraprofessional Seneca Valley has one permanent Computer Paraprofessional opening available at Evans City Ele-
mentary. Position Description: Computer hardware/software troubleshooting and repair; PC and basic
networking skills; experience with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office applications; provide first level
computer support to the building teachers and staff; ability to work independently; problem solving
skills; strong organization and time management skills. The rate is $11.01/hr; benefits not included
but there is an option to purchase if desired. Paraprofessionals work 182 days in the school year, but
this position may require additional summers hours as needed. Please submit a letter of interest and
resume to [email protected].