Barrett Elementary School

On Thursday, June 25, the Steel Valley School District conducted public hearings related to the closure of Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary. These hearings are required by Section 780 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code. They provide the district with an opportunity to share additional information for the reasons behind the school closures and allow for the public to comment.

Acting Superintendent Dr. Brian Plichta shared two presentations explaining the decision to close Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary, a decision which led to the construction of Steel Valley Elementary. The new elementary school, which will combine all Steel Valley students from Pre-K through fifth grade into one, state-of-the-art building, is on schedule to open in August 2026.

The two presentations are now available to view on the district website here:

Steel Valley School District conducts Section 780 Hearings on closure of Barrett, Park Elementaries On Thursday, June 25, the Steel Valley School District conducted public hearings related to the closure of Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary. These hearings are required by Section 780 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code. They provide the district with an opportunity to share additional info...

Please note that the Steel Valley School District Board of Directors will hold three meetings next week to conduct the business of the district.

The June worksession meeting will be held on Monday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. and the June regular voting meeting will take place on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

In addition, the Board of Directors will hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 780 of the PA Public School Code regarding the closure of Barrett Elementary and Park Elementary on Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment and testimony concerning the proposed closing of Park & Barrett Elementary Schools. All interested residents, taxpayers, parents, students, and community members are invited to attend and be heard.

As we close out the school year and bid farewell to Barrett, we wanted to share some photos of classrooms and other spaces. These photos were taken in the last couple of days of school, so some of the rooms are empty while the students were out on field trips or enjoying time in other parts of the building.

Barrett has changed over the years. Some spaces are newer, and some classrooms have been serving as models for new furniture for Steel Valley Elementary. Still, perhaps some of these photos will generate some memories for our alumni.

As our students wrap up their final day at Barrett Elementary, we want to share our deepest gratitude for every person who helped make Barrett a remarkable place that served generation after generation of students.

While this moment may be bittersweet, the future is exciting. We cannot wait to have our students experience everything that Steel Valley Elementary has to offer.

Have a great summer!

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