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Laurel Valley Middle and High School is an public high school, located near New Florence, Pennsylvania in Westmoreland County. The school serves approximately 300 students who live in the following municipalities:

the Boroughs of :

• Bolivar
• New Florence
• Seward

• all of St. Clair Township
• and part of Fairfield Township.

School History

In 1952, the Laurel Valley Joint School District was established, each of the above municipalities forfeiting their independent school systems. The students of secondary school age attended Bolivar High School until 1961, when the present Laurel Valley High School was completed. In 1966, under state law, Laurel Valley and Ligonier Valley School Districts merged , creating the Ligonier Valley School District. Currently LVMHS is one of two high schools in the Ligonier Valley School District.

Building History

The present school building was built in 1960, made of fire-resistant concrete, and is heated by propane fuel. In 1976, an addition was built on to the building. The school was renovated at the beginning of the 21-st century.

Athletic Teams

Vocational-Technical School

Students in Grades 10-12 have the opportunity to attend the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in Derry Township.

External Links

Laurel Valley Middle-High School Website
Pennsylvania State Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association

• Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
• High schools in Pennsylvania