Global School Play Day Engages Creative Learning
On Wednesday, February 4th, kindergarteners at Burchfield Primary learned the power of play as they participated in Global School Play Day. Burchfield teacher Kristine Bork explains, “Play is a crucial […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — February 20
February 20, 2026 As another week comes to a close, I want to take a moment to recognize the countless small moments that, together, make a big difference in our […]
Shaler Area Students Appear in Super Bowl Ad
A number of Shaler Area students appeared in a Super Bowl advertisement alongside Steeler’s player Cam Heyward. The ad featured the Mister Roger’s song “You Are Special” and highlighted the […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — February 13
February 13, 2026 As we conclude another week together, I am grateful for the strong partnership that continues to unite our families, staff, and schools. Each day across our district, […]
Meet Alumnus Ian Terry
Ian Terry has carried a love of puzzles through his life. He graduated Shaler Area High School in 2009, and a penchant for math and science while at SAHS made […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — February 6
February 6, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families: It was great to welcome our students back to in-person learning following last week’s unprecedented snowstorm. We are truly grateful to our families […]
Students Explore Civics through There Ought to Be a Law Contest
State Representative Lindsay Powell invited Shaler Area School District students to imagine a law that would help make their school, community, or state a better place for their generation and […]
Students Premier Instrumental Skills at Strings Concert
On January 15th, approximately 70 fourth grade first-year string students participated in their very first orchestra concert at Shaler Area Elementary School. Students performed music they worked hard to learn […]
January Marzolf Stars
Each year, through the STAR Behavior Program, Marzolf Primary School celebrates the values that make our school community shine: Self-Control Thoughtfulness Accountability Respect Students who demonstrate these positive behaviors are […]
Science Rocks
Students at Burchfield Primary School had a hands-on lesson in the wonders of the natural word. Geo Jeff Smith is a local geologist who shares his love of Earth science with […]
