3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 221, 241
Fax: (724) 693-9843

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.

High School News

Financial Aid Night for Middle and High School Parents

Upon arrival, participants will be given a rotation card for the breakout sessions and are then to proceed to the high school Theatre to watch a high school to post secondary transition video produced by Mrs. Julia Martin and including conversations with several South Fayette 2007 Graduates and their individual post high school transitions. Click here for more information.

Middle School-High School College Planning & Financing Night

The South Fayette High School Guidance Department is encouraging all Middle School and High School parents to attend our Thursday, January 21, 2010 Financial Aid/College Night. Click here to read more.

Parent Connect has been Discontinued

Dear Parents,

Those parents who had high and middle schoolers in our District in the past are aware of the fact that parents had the ability to sign up for a service called Parent Connect.  This allowed parents via their password to access the gradebook of their child’s teachers and keep current with their child’s scores throughout the grading period.  Please note that for the 2009-2010 school year Parent Connect no longer exists.  The District is updating the Student Management system to a new system called PowerSchool.  It is a gradual process to update the system and train all of the school personnel to use it properly.  During this transition we ask your patience.  We will not have the online parent portal ready for the first grading period, however we do hope to have it up and running shortly thereafter.  More information will be forthcoming as we move through the process.

Thanks for your understanding.

 

Dual Enrollment 2009-2010

The  South Fayette Dual Enrollment Grant Program is once again providing transferable college credits to South Fayette 11th and 12th grade students during the 2009-2010  school year.  This is an opportunity for high school students to jump start their college career and obtain college credits. Since 2006-2007 school year, over 200 students have enrolled in the Dual Enrollment courses. A portion of the college tuition cost is reimbursable through the grant. Click here for information on the entire program.

AIU Apprenticeships Information

Click here to learn more about the AIU apprenticeship program in .pdf format

Getting Ready for Arena Scheduling

It’s time to make your schedule for the 2009-2010 school year!  Please read the procedures on how to get started, review the master schedule, and prepare three practice schedules to bring with you to the arena on your scheduled day.  If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor for assistance. Please see the below pdf files: 

(1)    Arena Scheduling Procedures for Getting Ready

(2)    A Practice Schedule Form

(3)    The Master Schedule for 2009-2010

Scheduling for 2009-2010

Click here to access student information needed for scheduling, as well as the Program of Studies book in .pdf format

Little Green Machine Featured in Steeler Rally

Congratulations to the Little Green Machine for being invited to shed their green and wear all Black and Gold and perform at the Steeler Super Bowl Pep Rally at Heinz Field on Friday evening, January 23, 2009. The band will join thousands of other die-hard fans to cheer the team to Super Bowl victory.

PSSA Tests Scheduled for February 2009

During the week of February 9, 2009 students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will be participating in the PA State Writing Assessment. Please click here to read additional information regarding this test.

2009 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MARDI GRAS DANCE

South Fayette High School Cirlce of Friends invites you to a Mardi Gras Dance beging held on February 20, 2009 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria/Commons. This dance is for high school students and young adults with special needs from South Fayette and surrounding areas. Parents are also welcome. Click here to download a registration form with additional information.

 

EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE

The necessary paperwork required for an approved Educational Trip during the school year is now available online. Please click here to download the form.

MLA REFERENCE MANUAL RELEASED

The newly created MLA Reference manual is the style guide to be used by students of South Fayette School District.  It is based on the MLA format for writing and documenting research papers.  This style guide is a tool for teachers and students to use for the research process.  It highlights the most commonly used ways to document sources.  For more in-depth information concerning the MLA format, please consult one of the following sources used for this booklet. Click here to download the complete book.

 

SOUTH FAYETTE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2008 marked the beginning of the South Fayette Alumni Association (SFAA).  The graduating class of 2009 will mark the 81st anniversary of graduation ceremonies for the district.  From Lafayette School’s first graduation class of 13 (on record) to the 166 graduates of the 2009 class of South Fayette High School our alumni roster exceed 6,800+.  We are continually looking for our alumni to add to our database.  If you have not sent your current contact information to the association, we welcome you to forward your information including an email address, if applicable, to the SFAA.  Please take a minute to send the updates to alumni@southfayette.org or mail it to Maureen Pedzwater, SFAA, 3640 Old Oakdale Rd.,  McDonald, PA  15057 or call her at (724) 693-3047.  We are encouraging all alumni to keep in touch and continue to check out the alumni link at www.southfayette.org and on our new South Fayette Alumni Association page on Facebook. The 2009 Welcome Home Alumni Event will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the high school.  Click here for the agenda and more information.