McKeesport’s Class of 2026 celebrates graduation
Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026

McKeesport’s Class of 2026 celebrates graduation

Matt Miller Jr. and his classmates participate in the graduation ceremony for McKeesport Area High School’s Class of 2026 Friday at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium. Photo by Kyle Nelson / McKeesport Community Newsroom

Class of 2026 graduates at South Allegheny
Latest News, Main
Class of 2026 graduates at South Allegheny
May 30, 2026
South Allegheny High School's Class of 2026 graduated Friday. Photos by Heather Hart / For the MVI
McKeesport teachers receive pay increase
Latest News, Main
McKeesport teachers receive pay increase
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2026
Their base salary will rise from $44,000 to $50,000 per year. Earlier this month, the McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a significant salary increase for district teachers following ne...
EF students, March Fourth partner in mental health effort
Latest News, Main
EF students, March Fourth partner in mental health effort
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2026
They produced a line of clothing featuring positive messages. Elizabeth Forward’s student-run business and a local nonprofit teamed up for a project to commemorate mental health awareness month in May...
EF honored for outstanding musical
Latest News, News
GENE KELLY AWARDS
EF honored for outstanding musical
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2026
McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson also received awards for their spring shows. Several high school musical theater performers throughout the Mon Valley were recently honored at the 35th Annual Gene...