In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of June 23, 2025 and beyond

Chartiers Valley summer board dates

The Chartiers Valley School Board meeting originally scheduled for July 8 has been canceled.

The board will instead meet on July 22.

According to the district, the shift supports contractual obligations related to the 2025-26 school year and lets staff use vacation time in early June.

Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Intermediate School auditorium, 2030 East Swallow Hill Road.

Collier summer concert series

Concerts have been scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at Collier Community Park, 5 Lobaugh St.

Performers are: June 29, Michael Linder from 28 North; July 6, Hewlett Anderson; July 13, Vinyl Rewind; July 20, Timothy Earl; July 27, Scott, Rob and Greg of the Clarks; Aug. 3, November Blue; Aug. 10, RML Jazz; and Aug. 17, Straight Up.

Chartiers Valley comings and goings

Chartiers Valley School Board approved a slew of personnel moves during its meeting May 27.

Appointments include Erica Pohland, assistant to the director of pupil services; Ronald Howcroft, bus driver; Austin Wishman, full-time custodian; Marlene White, home instructor; Donald Fisher, substitute custodian; Max Garda, Ray Holmes and Mike Williams as assistant football coaches; and Mitchell Pepper, assistant soccer coach.

The board accepted resignations/retirements from teachers Charles Barber, Mark Barzan, Sara Benis, Michael Blatz, Renee Bridges, Cynthia Dejames, Holly Dietrick, Jude Fleisner, Cate Gannon, David Harhai, Ed Kasper, Karole Kaupinis, Jodi King, Judy Kirtley, Pamela Larson, Robert Mack, Susan Marino, Sandra Owens, Christopher Perri, William Phifer, Robin Ropp, Jeff Reicoff, Suzanne Schweikert, Shelly Thropp, Linda Vulcano, Susan Weiss, Alan Welding, Robin Whitaker, Marlene White, Frank Zissis and Samantha Jensema.

Other resignations include Bill Priddy, high school baseball coach; Steven Orth, bus driver; Sherri Gillim, 10-month secretary; Beth Lorenzato, middle school food service; and William Drauch, bus driver.

For the middle school musical, the board approved Zach Calloway as lighting designer; Michelle Exler, set designer and lead set builder; Gary Baranowski, assistant set builder; Rebecca Quinn, lead costume designer; Charlotte Lange, assistant costume designer; Hannah Salerno, assistant stage manager; and Elle Jenkins, special effects manufacturer.

For this year’s Showcase, Michelle Exler was approved as lighting designer and technical director; Anastasia Markiw, lighting programmer and stage manager; and Jay Weaver, sound engineer.

Farmers market vendors wanted

Scott officials are seeking interested vendors to participate in the township’s outdoor farmers market at Scott Township Park, 2 Park Drive.

The market runs every Wednesday until Oct. 15. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m.

Contact tcavey@scotttownship.com if interested.

Community garage sale on tap

Bridgeville’s community garage sale weekend is June 28 and 29.

Times are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is boroughwide.

Dance Troupe trip approved

Chartiers Valley High School’s Dance Troupe will attend UDA summer camp to receive a bid to Nationals. The Dance Troupe is currently ranked fourth in the nation.

They will travel to Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio, and compete at the four-day camp.

The trip is paid by the Troupe’s parents, and fundraisers.

Bridgeville Library cards

Chartiers Valley students will have a free library card to the Bridgeville Public Library.

The understanding with the library was approved by the school board May 27 and runs from Aug. 1 to June 30, 2026. The initiative was created by the Allegheny County Library Association.

Scott summer employees

Scott commissioners hired people for summer operations.

Kim Rekula, Emily Rekula, Savannah Allot, Moriah Kloss, Kenneth McFerron and Muhammad Valiev were hired as pool cashiers.

Max Shipley was hired as full-time assistant pool manager, and Marley Reese was hired as part-time assistant manager.

Lifeguards hired include Sylvia Roy, Gabriella Paree, Abigail Timco, Lleyton Fox, Brayden Wells, Logan Wells, Carter Wells, Shane Frederick, Anisha Pai, Austin Tornabene, Ashlyn Tornabene, Dominik Pelescak, Ashton Kearns, Ashley Thiel, Joann Jaylynn, Ellie Bemm, Sydney Broniak, Sophia Brunner, Aleena Welch, Jena Osborne, Valeria Castro, Natalia Castro, Rhiannon Molnar, Clara Senchyshak, Daniel Grimenstein, Robert Bernard, Ethan Moldovan, Alaina Kauffman, Mary Reinhart, Dylan Yealy, Emily Whiteford, Robert Fleckenstein, Anne King, Grace Davis, Tom Howard and Kevin Wang.

Ben Teti, Ethan Lilly and Gabriel Kloss were hired as part of the township’s Public Works summer help program.

Carlynton hirings, resignations

Carlynton School Board took several personnel actions during a meeting June 3.

The district hired Gretchen DeRoss as Title I elementary reading and math teacher for summer tutoring. The position is from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Susan Kosko was hired as a substitute on an as-needed basis.

The board also hired Salvatore Lauria as a custodian at the Jr.-Sr. High School.

The board accepted the resignation of Keri McGregor, life skills/autistic support teacher at Crafton Elementary; and the retirement of Thomas Kelsey, custodian.

For summer personnel, Carlynton hired Carlos Jimenez-Chirinos, Daniel Badger, Hayden Wertz, Unique Hill and Deigo Tuapante as custodial summer helpers; and Bethany Wahl as a speech therapist for the extended school year program.

Carlynton coaches

The following coaches were hired by the Carlynton School Board for the 2025-26 year:

Robert Williams, boys varsity basketball; Kirk Evanov, varsity baseball assistant; John Tortorea, varsity football; Edward Wynkoop and Augustin Tortorea, varsity football assistants; Charles Fritchman, softball assistant; Edward White, varsity wrestling; Louis Vignone, junior high wrestling assistant; Norm Palko, junior high track assistant and weight training; Nicholas Vignone, junior high wresting; David Dedola, varsity wrestling assistant; Abby Ifft, seventh grade girls basketball; and Carson Gaitens, varsity and junior high swimming assistant.

Geri Ruggieri award winner

Olivia Wylie, a fifth grade student at Chartiers Valley Intermediate School, won the Geri Ruggieri Advocacy Award during an end-of-year recognition celebration.

The award honors a student who demonstrates compassion toward others, respect for adults and peers, strong academic effort, leadership skills, reliability and positive behavior.

The award is given in honor of Geri Ruggieri’s dedicated service to students at Chartiers Valley Intermediate School.

Multisensory art experience

An upcoming art exhibit in Carnegie will feature work by students from DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, and ocean soundscapes by students from the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children.

The exhibit will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at The Studio at Andrew Carnegie Free Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie.

“Bridging Perceptions is a multisensory art experience that brings together students with hearing and visual differences to celebrate creativity, collaboration and accessibility in the arts,” said Deneen Underwood, education administrator at DePaul School for Hearing and Speech.

“Bridging Perceptions is more than an exhibit. It’s a celebration of inclusive art spaces where students with sensory differences can fully participate and contribute. Through sight and sound, this collaborative project shows how art can transcend barriers, connect communities, and create a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone.”