Shaler Area High School Guitar Club Fosters Connection and Creativity
High school bands have been a perennial part of the teen experience for decades. When Shaler Area High School teacher Jim McDermott noticed that student bands were evaporating, he decided […]
Shaler Area TITANics Make a Big Splash at Polar Plunge
Shaler Area High School students and staff recently demonstrated what it truly means to be a TITAN by taking part in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Cool Schools fundraiser. Competing under […]
SAHS Students Teach First-Graders to Write Their Name in Japanese
Shaler Area High School students in Steve Balsomico’s class taught first-grade students at Marzolf Elementary how to write their names in Japanese. Mr. Balsomico teamed up with elementary art teacher […]
District Recognized for for Excellence in Communication
The Shaler Area School District has received numerous awards for excellence in communication in the 2025 PenSPRA Excellence in Education Communication Contest, which highlights school districts from across the commonwealth […]
Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — February 27
February 27, 2026 As we move through another busy week, I am continually reminded that the strength of our schools is found in the daily experiences our students share—inside classrooms, […]
Shaler Area High School presents Mamma Mia!
ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of […]
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, […]