Dalmation Day Celebrates the 101st Day of School
On February 2nd, second-graders at Scott Primary spotted a paw-sitively amazing milestone as they celebrated the 101st Day of School—Dalmatian style! Students showed off their creativity by dressing in black, […]
Etna’s Annual Street Skate
Mark your calendars for a cool afternoon of family fun with Etna’s annual street skate on Sunday, February 22nd from 2–6pm on Butler Street. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or […]
PMEA District 1 Orchestra
On January 22, Last Thursday through Saturday, three Shaler Area High School students participated in the PMEA District 1 Orchestra held at Mt. Lebanon High School. Jackson McClintock, Jamie Offen, […]
PMEA District 1 Chorus Festival
In January, students from our district participated in the PMEA District 1 Chorus Festival, held at McKeesport High School. During the festival, students completed a rigorous audition process alongside some […]
Unified Bocce Alumni Recognition Celebrates Players and Coaches
The Unified Bocce Team hosted their second annual Alumni Recognition match on Thursday, January 8. Twenty-one former players and coaches attended the event and were recognized between matches. Alumni joined […]
Shaler Area Students Recognized at SkillsUSA District Championships
The District is pleased to share that several Shaler Area students were recently recognized for their outstanding performance at the A.W. Beattie Career Center SkillsUSA District 8 Competitions. More than […]
100 Days = 219 Boxes = BIG FUN!
Scott Primary School students kept our favorite tradition rolling with an EPIC 100 Box Cereal Domino Rally to celebrate the 100th day of school! Even though we didn’t celebrate on […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — January 23
January 23, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families: As this week comes to a close, I am continually inspired by the energy, commitment, and care I see across our schools. Each […]
SAMS Students Participate in Geography Bee and History Bee Regional Final
In January, three Shaler Area Middle School students participated in the Geography Bee and History Bee Regional Final hosted by International Academic Competitions at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead. […]
2026 Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award Honors Exceptional Educators
The Shaler Area School District’s Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award recognizes district employees who have gone above and beyond for Shaler Area students or to contribute to the success of […]