Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — October 2
October 2, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, One of my favorite Shaler Area traditions is just around the corner, and I hope you will join us as we celebrate Homecoming […]
Homecoming 2026
Mark your calendars for Shaler Area Homecoming Saturday, October 3rd, 2026! Homecoming Parade: See the creativity of our students and the enthusiasm of our community in the Homecoming Parade, kicking […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — September 25
September 25, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, Each week in Shaler Area brings new reasons to be proud of our students, staff, and community. As we reflect on the past […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — September 18
September 18, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, Each week in Shaler Area brings new reasons to be proud of our students, staff, and community. As we reflect on the past […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — September 11
September 11, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, Each week across Shaler Area, we see our mission come to life through the accomplishments, experiences, and connections happening throughout our schools and […]
Building Connections: Shaler Area Middle School Expands The Advisory Period
Shaler Area Middle School is building on the success of “The Advisory Period,” a program introduced last year that gives students dedicated time throughout the school day to connect with […]
Michele Speck’s Award-Winning Big Mac Pizza
Shaler Area is celebrating one of its own: Michele Speck, a member of the district’s food service team, has been named a winning recipe creator in The Nutrition Group’s company-wide […]
Folded Stories: Fourth Graders Turn Paper into Personal Narratives
At Burchfield Primary School, the start of the new school year brought a splash of color and personal storytelling to Monica McElwain’s fourth grade art class, where students crafted paper […]
The Farina Foundation Donation Fuels Arts Education
The Shaler Area School District Orchestra Program is incredibly grateful for the generosity of The Farina Foundation in conjunction with Brighton Music Center, who recently donated five cellos to our […]
New School Year News
With the new school year, come innovative approaches to instruction in our schools. Our district is serving students in engaged ways, from an advisory period that is empowering middle schoolers […]