Welcome to Quaker Valley School District
Dear Friend of Quaker Valley School District:
Welcome to Quaker Valley online! I am delighted that you are visiting our school district’s website to learn about one of the top school districts in our nation. Quaker Valley serves over 2,000 students from 11 municipalities in four nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Schools.
At Quaker Valley, we are committed to providing a comprehensive, rigorous and personalized education for all students. Our mantra, One Child at a Time, clearly articulates our desire and commitment to identify the needs and interests of each child in order to assist him/her in successfully reaching his/her full potential.
Quality teachers have a powerful impact on their students. Our teachers strive to create positive teacher-student relationships and a caring, supportive, and safe environment ~ two essential aspects for personalization of the educational process.
As you read about Quaker Valley, you will learn that we are a high performing school district. Here are just a few recent examples of the accomplishments of our students and teachers:
- The Pittsburgh Business Times 2009 Guide to Western Pennsylvania Schools ranked Quaker Valley School District 9th in western Pennsylvania and 27th in the state.
- Newsweek Magazine designated Quaker Valley High School as one of "America's Top Public High Schools" for the fifth consecutive year. QVHS ranks in the top six percent of public high schools in the United States, and is among six high schools in Allegheny County and twenty state-wide to make the list.
- 93% of the Class of 2009 pursued higher education.
- Quaker Valley was named one of the “Best Communities in Music Education in America” for the fifth consecutive year by the National Association of Music Makers.
- The Osborne counseling program earned the designation "Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP)" from the American School Counselor Association. This designation was previously awarded to the middle and high school programs.
- Five additional Quaker Valley teachers earned National Board Certification. QV has twenty-four national board certified teachers, more per capita than any other district in the commonwealth.
- Five QV students earned first place honors in the annual Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition.
- Three high school students were named Finalists in the 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
- The 2009 boy's cross country team won the WPIAL Champtionship and were the PIAA State Runner Up for the second year in a row.
- The 2008 girl's tennis team finished as section co-champions.
- The 2009 girl's lacrosse team won the WPIAL Division II Championship, with two players voted as National All-American Honorable Mention players.
Our students are bright and able; they are top performers in academics, the arts, activities, and athletics. For those children who require special assistance, we have exemplary programs in place to help them to be successful. Through high-stakes testing, accountability is at an all time high. We are committed to making sure that each child in our care is making steady gains as an academic learner and emerging citizen. Our personalized approach and focus on One Child at a Time enhances the growth and achievement for all students.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Quaker Valley School District.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph H. Clapper, D.Ed.
Superintendent
