Guys with Ties: Knot Your Average Primary School Program
Third-grade students at Scott Primary School gather each spring for the beloved program Guys with Ties. Facilitated by Maryann Swartz and led by teachers Steve Seidelson and Tim Rowe, Guys […]
Positive Peer Pen Pals
Students in our primary schools have had a unique opportunity to connect with peers from another school. As part of their authentic assessment in English Language Arts, grade 2 students […]
Stepping out in Support
Marzolf students and staff walked a total of 352 miles for their annual Kindness Walk during Autism Acceptance Month, putting their best foot forward for kindness. Students partnered with their […]
Active Brains, Active Bodies
Students at Burchfield Primary School exercised their minds and bodies to prepare for a strong showing in the PSSAs. Six years ago, Burchfield physical education teacher Mr. Brough and third-grade […]
Ryker Ferguson Earns a Spot in International Hockey Tournament
Ryker Ferguson, a fourth-grader at Shaler Area Elementary, is a dedicated hockey player, lacing up his skates with the local youth team the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite. Ryker recently qualified to […]
Design to Make a Difference
Sixth-grade students at Shaler Area Elementary School are leveraging their imaginations to make the world a better place. Students are tasked with taking a board game and adapting it in […]
Exploring Engineering in Etna
Recently, a group of SAMS students and teachers visited the Westinghouse facility in Etna. This was a wonderful experience for both students and educators. This visit was an opportunity for […]
Is This Recyclable? SAHS Students Have Answers
When Shaler Area High School students recently learned that in Pittsburgh only 17% of trash is recycled, they decided to do something about it. Students in Abbey Nilson’s Sustainability class […]
Giving Students Their Voice
Shaler Area High School gave students a hands-on opportunity to find their voice with a podcasting workshop. The introductory session empowered students to learn the technical and artistic skills to […]
A Magical Ride
On May 10th, Shaler Area Elementary School presented Aladdin KIDS. This year’s production featured the largest cast and crew to date, with nearly 90 talented students bringing the magic to […]
