Welcome to Schuylkill Valley School District
The Schuylkill Valley School District is located in northern Berks County, six miles north of Reading, in southeastern Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 53 square miles of rural and suburban communities, including Bern, Centre, and Ontelaunee townships and the boroughs of Leesport and Centerport.
Enrollment: 2,127 students, as of October 2025
- Grades K-4 - Schuylkill Valley Elementary School
- Grades 5-8 - Schuylkill Valley Middle School
- Grades 9-12 - Schuylkill Valley High School
Staff: 28 administrative staff, 167 full-time professional staff, 48 full-time and 51 part-time support staff, as of October 2025
Budget: $49,771,295 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

Mission & Vision
The Schuylkill Valley School District's mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which each student is challenged to think critically, problem-solve, create, and communicate. With the cooperation of parents and the community, we prepare our students to be responsible and contributing members of society.
Our vision is to empower students to realize their full potential. We expect them to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens.
We believe in
- promoting a learning environment that develops responsible and productive citizens.
- a partnership of the community, home, and school which enhances learning.
- promoting a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment.
- developing lifelong learning skills to prepare students for a dynamic, global society.
- individuals being responsible for their learning, choices, and actions.
- challenging each student to reach his or her full potential.
Our Buildings
State Legislators
These state legislators represent all or part of the Schuylkill Valley School District.
Senator Chris Gebhard
48th District
Room 15, East Wing
717-787-5708
Representative Eric Weaknecht
5th District
432 Irvis Office Building
717-772-9940
