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Seneca Valley School District

Seneca Valley's Hope Walk 2026

The week of May 4, Seneca Valley secondary students participated in activities of hope, celebration and awareness in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. On Thursday, May 7, the Seneca Valley Hope Squad hosted their fourth annual Hope Walk as part of a culminating event following a week of special recognitions. Students in grades 9–12 stepped away from their desks to walk — not only for themselves, but in support of one another. Throughout the day, hundreds of students and faculty members united to bring Hope Week to a powerful close, carrying forward an important message: no one walks alone.

Hope Week is an initiative designed to promote mental health awareness across the district and community, educate the public on suicide prevention and reduce the stigma around mental health. Throughout the week, students participated in various activities that not only built awareness but also highlighted the resources available both inside and outside of school. The Hope Walk offered students a meaningful break where they could enjoy a beautiful afternoon walking the track, music from a live DJ, outdoor games, booths showcasing SV clubs and activities and refreshing Dilly Bars.

As part of their ongoing mission, the Hope Squad raised nearly $4,000 to support their initiatives for grades 9–12. These funds will directly benefit programming and create opportunities for mindfulness activities, self-care initiatives, and provide additional mental health resources for students at Seneca Valley. The SV Hope Squad did a great job planning a week of school spirit and unity!

Thank you to all the organizations that helped make this year’s Hope Walk a success, including the Rotary Club of Cranberry Township Sunrise, Cranberry Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Digi Group Entertainment, the Positive Painting Project and our SV clubs and sports teams. Your support was instrumental in bringing this important week to life.

Students on Girls Flag Football team stand together
Three young people stand behind a table laden with colorful merchandise under a blue tent, with a track and field in the background.
Four smiling teenagers staff a face painting table in the foreground, with a track and field stadium and buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.
Seneca Valley girls lacrosse team stands under sport tent on a track and field
Two students stand behind a table with lemonade and cups under a blue tent, with a blurred background of a sports field and spectators.
Four students in bright yellow %22HOPE SQUAD%22 shirts stand on a green turf field with stadium seating
Four smiling students stand behind a table with carnival games and snacks, with a stadium and trees visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Three students stand behind a table with crafts and snacks, with a blurred background of a sports field and bleachers.
High school student throws a football while standing on a track with bleachers and buildings in the background.
Three young people in bright yellow %22HOPE SQUAD%22 shirts stand under a tent in the foreground, while a track and field event unfolds in the blurred background.
Three teenagers stand behind a %22Raider Robotics%22 banner with their robots and equipment on the table
Three students stand behind a table with a banner that reads %22INSPIRE PREPARE EMPOWER%22 on a blue track field with stadium seating
Students play spike ball on a track and field
Four students sit under a blue canopy on a grassy field, with a blue running track and stadium seating in the background.
Three students stand in the foreground giving thumbs up next to a giant Connect Four game on a sunny day with a stadium and trees in the background.
In the foreground, a group of teenagers are being interviewed on a track, while in the background, bleachers and a stadium are visible.
A high school student in a mid toss during a game of %22Can Jam%22
A high school student in the foreground prepares to throw a football on a green turf field, with spectators and tents visible in the blurred background.
Chalked %22Welcome to Hope Walk 2026%22 on the asphalt in the foreground leads to a blue track with people walking in the background.