SASD Students Stand out in Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
Shaler Area High School junior Abby Maher competed in the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest, a time-honored tradition that began more than 30 years ago with just […]
Once upon a Time…There was a Magical Book Prom
On March 5, Marzolf Primary School hosted their annual Book Prom. This school-wide event provides students with the opportunity to participate in literature-based activities with cross grade level peers. They […]
6th-Grade Girls Basketball Team Celebrates 100 Wins
The 6th-grade girls basketball team has officially surpassed the 100-win mark during their time with the Shaler Area Elementary Basketball Association. It’s been an exciting milestone for this group, and […]
Students Articulate Why It’s Important to Them Not to Abuse Drugs
Effectively communicating with students why drugs are a destructive path requires intentionality, thoughtfulness, and creativity. Dawn Vaughn, health & physical education teacher at Shaler Area Middle School, invites students to […]
SAMS Presents at PA Middle Level Association Conference
The Shaler Area team enjoyed a proud moment at the PA Middle Level Association Conference! Our Shaler Area Middle School educators shared their outstanding work on Maximizing Instructional Impact through […]
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, […]