August 26, 2025
PROJECT 1: Springdale Jr-Sr High School Athletic Fields
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The Allegheny Valley School District began work on a multi-use athletic complex the week of May 26. The complex will house home games and events for boys' and girls' soccer, football, and track/field. The cheerleaders and marching band will also use the field to support the teams. The project entailed more than 14 weeks of detailed work that included resurfacing the field with turf. In its final stages, the field has been updated and painted, Equipment continues to be delivered and installed for the opening game scheduled for Friday, September 5. Some of the additions include:
Lighting - Lighting has been installation with upgraded standards. Lighting levels have been increased to 50 footcandles for better visibility. This change will help players better see the ball, field markings, and other players clearly. This detail is essential for both performance and safety.
Scoreboard - The new scoreboard has been installed and mimics the old one, with additional areas for key game information for both football and soccer . The board also has reserved spaces that can be used for future advertising, if approved by the School Board.
Sound System - The field's sound system includes new speakers and new speaker placement. A new system is included in the plans for year 2.
The track will remain closed to the public throughout the winter for safety reasons. The District understands that it may be an inconvenience to the community, however, we appreciate your patience as we go through the construction process.
PROJECT 2: Springdale Jr-Sr High School Marshall Auditorium Work
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This projects includes new bathrooms constructed in the Marshall Auditorium Lobby, with new glass and doors for the entry. The upgrades have been instituted for safety reasons. The project has been detailed over the past year at monthly school board meetings. It is due to go out to bid in July, with the project to begin in late summer.
Anyone who needs to speak with a representative of the District, please contact Jay Zangrille, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at 724-312-3500 or jzangrille@avsd.school. In addition, feel free to contact Jan Zastawniak, Public Relations Director, at 724-274-5300 or
PROJECT 3: Springdale Jr-Sr High School Masonry Work
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Masonry work will be completed on three separate areas of Springdale Jr-Sr HIgh School, D-wing entrance, cafeteria, and multi-purpose room. The mortor in these areas had started to fail and brought about the danger of bricks falling off the buildings. The project has been put out to bid, with the Board voting on June 10 for a contractor. Work is scheduled to begin in mid-July and take an estimated five to six months, depending on weather, materials, and other factors.
PROJECT 4: Paving of SHS Student Parking Lot - COMPLETE
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Paving on the Springdale Jr-Sr High School parking lot on Marion Avenue began on Monday, June 2. The sub-surface will be replaced, the lot re-paved with asphalt, and new lines painted on the blacktop. The project is anticipated to take 4-5 days to complete.
PROJECT 5: Colfax Upper Elementary School Demolition - COMPLETE
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The Colfax School demolition has been completed. The building has been completely torn down, grounds leveled, and the area seeded for new grass. Completion Date: July 31.