Quaker Valley School District
The Quaker Valley School District is an Allegheny County, Pennsylvania school district covering the Boroughs of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Sewickley, Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, Leetsdale, Edgeworth, Pennsylvania, Edgeworth, Glen Osborne, Pennsylvania, Glen Osborne, Sewickley Hills, Pennsylvania, Sewickley Hills, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, Sewickley Heights, Bell Acres, Pennsylvania, Bell Acres, Haysville, Pennsylvania, Haysville and Glenfield, Pennsylvania, Glenfield, as well as the townships of Leet Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Leet and Aleppo Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Aleppo. The district operates Quaker Valley High School (9th-12th), Quaker Valley Middle School (6th-8th), Edgeworth Elementary School (K-5th), and Osborne Elementary School (K-5th). The district is also responsible for the maintenance of the building that houses Sewickley Public Library. References {{Authority control School districts in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Educat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Public School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public Primary school, primary and Secondary school, secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most Kâ12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex offic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Haysville, Pennsylvania
Haysville is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 81 according to the 2020 census, making it the least-populous municipality (out of 130) in Allegheny County. Geography Haysville is located at (40.525534, -80.158945). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and , or 23.08%, is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Haysville has three land borders with Aleppo Township to the north, Glenfield to the east and Glen Osborne to the west. Across the Ohio River to the south, Haysville runs adjacent with Coraopolis and Neville Township. Education Haysville is served by the Quaker Valley School District. Government and politics Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 36 households, and 21 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 38 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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School Districts In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools. The names for these schools vary by country (discussed in the '' Regional terms'' section below) but generally include primary school for young children and secondary school for teenagers who have completed primary education. An institution where higher education is taught is commonly called a university college or university. In addition to these core schools, students in a given country may also attend schools before and after primary (elementary in the U.S.) and secondary (middle school in the U.S.) education. Kindergarten or preschool provide some schooling to very young children (typically ages 3â5). University, vocational school, college or seminary may be availabl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sewickley Public Library
The Sewickley Public Library is the public library serving the Quaker Valley School District and is the oldest library in Allegheny County. The library can be found in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a borough that is located west northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. A community and cultural resource since 1873, the Sewickley Public Library was established to provide free service to residents of the Quaker Valley School District, Allegheny County residents, and qualified non-residents. The Library offers a variety of materials and services. Owning over 90,000 titles â housing an ever-growing collection of fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, music CDs, audio books, and magazines â the library also has access to the materials of all other participating Allegheny County Library Association libraries. Major funding for the library is provided by the Quaker Valley School District. Partial funding is provided by the Allegheny Regional Asset District and the Commonwealth of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Quaker Valley High School
Quaker Valley High School is a high school located in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. The school is one of the four National Blue Ribbon Schools that comprise the Quaker Valley School District. The school teaches an average of 645 students in grades 9 through 12, and offers a college-preparatory core curriculum with elective courses. Quaker Valley High School offers three College-in-High-School courses through the University of Pittsburgh and has an active dual enrollment partnership with Community College of Allegheny College, Robert Morris University, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and Penn State Beaver. The Dual Enrollment program is facilitated by the Office of Collegiate Affairs. As a highlight of the academic program, the Personal Project/Honors Personal Project, completed during the sophomore year, fulfills a graduation requirement and provides students with the opportunity to work over several months in an area of personal interest with an adult mentor. Students pursue topics ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aleppo Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Aleppo Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,828 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 1,916 tabulated in 2010. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Its average elevation is above sea level. Surrounding neighborhoods Aleppo Township has six borders, including the borough of Sewickley Heights to the north, Kilbuck Township to the east, and the boroughs of Glenfield to the south, Haysville to the south-southwest, Glen Osborne to the southwest, and Sewickley to the west and northwest. Government and Politics Councilmembers * 017-2019Republicans-2 (Doebler, Williams), Democrats-0, Unknown-3 (Jones, Darragh, Duplaga) Education Aleppo Township is served by the Quaker Valley School District. History Aleppo Township was incorporated as a township on June 7, 1876, from the western section of Kilbuck Township. It was part of the Depreciation Lands ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leet Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Leet Township is a Township (Pennsylvania), township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,620 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Surrounding neighborhoods Leet Township has five borders, including Bell Acres, Pennsylvania, Bell Acres to the northeast, Edgeworth, Pennsylvania, Edgeworth to the southeast, Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, Leetsdale to the southwest, and the Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Beaver County neighborhoods of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Ambridge and Harmony Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Harmony Township to the northwest. Government and politics Council members * [2017-2019] Republicans-1 (Janaszek), Multiparty-1 (Adipietro), Democrat-0, Unknown-3 (Bradel, Stepharsky, Besong) History Originally part of Pitt Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Pitt Township and the Depreciation Lands, reserved for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Glenfield, Pennsylvania
Glenfield is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, situated along the Ohio River. The population was 212 at the 2020 census.https://data.census.gov/all?q=Glenfield+borough,+Pennsylvania Geography Glenfield is located at (40.519068, -80.131823). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and , or 16.00%, is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Glenfield has three land borders, including Aleppo Township to the north, Kilbuck Township to the east, and Haysville to the west. Across the Ohio River's main channel, Glenfield runs adjacent with the western end of Neville Island ( Neville Township). Education Glenfield is served by the Quaker Valley School District Government and politics Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 236 people, 90 households, and 60 families residing in the borough. The population density was 278.7 people per square mile (107.2/km2). There were 96 housing ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bell Acres, Pennsylvania
Bell Acres is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 1,505 at the 2020 census. Geography Bell Acres is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Its average elevation is above sea level. Surrounding neighborhoods Bell Acres has six borders, including Economy in Beaver County to the north and northwest, Franklin Park to the east, Sewickley Hills to the southeast, Sewickley Heights to the south, and Edgeworth and Leet Township to the southwest. Education Bell Acres is served by the Quaker Valley School District. Government and politics The Borough Council is a seven-member body of lawmakers. Regular Council Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Big Sewickley Creek Fire Hall. The Mayor of Bell Acres is Kenneth Alvania (D). History Bell Acres was settled ''circa'' 1808. The area was originally establi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County () is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,250,578, making it the state's second-most populous county, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh. Allegheny County is included in the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and in the Pittsburgh Designated Market Area. Allegheny was the first county in Pennsylvania to be given a Native American name. It was named after the Lenape word for the Allegheny River. The meaning of "Allegheny" is uncertain. It is usually said to mean "fine river". Stewart says that the name may come from a Lenape account of an ancient mythical tribe called ''"Allegewi"'', who lived along the river before being taken over by the Lenape. History Prior to European contact, this area was settled for thousands of years by succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples. During the colonial era, historic native groups kno ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania
Sewickley Heights is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 857 at the 2020 census. Sewickley Heights is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Pennsylvania and in the United States. History Sewickley Heights was established as a borough in 1935, but the area's character was largely established with the move of the Allegheny Country Club from Pittsburgh to its Sewickley Heights location in 1902. The establishment of the country club accelerated the settlement of the area as a haven for wealthy Pittsburgh residents. Many estates established in Sewickley Heights up through the 1930s occupied hundreds of acres with houses of immense proportions. Among the grandest estates was As You Like It, the estate of banker, shipper and investor William Thaw. As You Like It was featured in a 1903 print advertisement of the United States Battery Company that promoted electric lighting for country homes. Other notable estates included the Henry Robi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sewickley Hills, Pennsylvania
Sewickley Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 639 at the 2010 census. Education Sewickley Hills is served by the Quaker Valley School District. Government and politics Councilmembers * 017-2019Multiparty-3 (Phillips, Guttendorf, Hajnas), Republicans-1(Faulkner), Unknowns-1(Lepone) Geography Sewickley Hills is located at (40.560548, -80.119960). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Surrounding neighborhoods Sewickley Hills has five borders, including Bell Acres to the north, Franklin Park to the northeast, Ohio Township to the east, Aleppo Township to the south, and Sewickley Heights to the west. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 652 people, 225 households, and 186 families living in the borough. The population density was 261.8 people per square mile (101.1/km2). There were 231 housing units at an average density of 92.8 per square mile (35.8/km2). Th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |