Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Coffee and Conversations

The most recent installment of Coffee and Conversations was hosted by Burchfield Primary School. There was a wonderful turn out and constructive and uplifting conversations were enjoyed. These casual mornings are an invitation to get better acquainted with the leadership of our district. All are welcome and it is always

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Career Day

Recently, Burchfield Primary School welcomed over 30 presenters who generously volunteered their time and creativity to teach students about their careers. The students were actively engaged and gained valuable insights! Thank you to all the family volunteers who helped make this day both exciting and educational! This beloved annual tradition

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Winter Weather Update – Jan. 5

January 5, 2025 Dear Shaler Area Families, The Shaler Area School District is closely monitoring the weather forecast for Sunday night into Monday that could produce 3-6 inches of snow accumulation locally according to the National Weather Service (NWS). We are working closely with our Transportation Contractor, ABC Transit, and

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Jolly Jinglers

Burchfield staff brought the holiday spirit straight to the homes of the “Joyful Jinglers” Teacher Feature winners! These three lucky families were serenaded with festive carols and holiday cheer! What a magical way to kick off the season! This was one reward through Burchfield’s annual Teacher Feature fundraiser, which supports

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

There’s “SNOW” much fun happening at Burchfield this month! The hallway display now showcases an avalanche of creativity featuring the Burchfield staff! Our school community has so many generous members who constantly give of their time and talent. This special addition to our halls is thanks to the hard work

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Somebunny Special Visits Burchfield

Students in Mrs. Ciavarra’s class were delighted by a visit from their new bunny friend, Patti! Burchfield enjoyed this enrichment opportunity through the Therapets program from Animal Friends. Students had the chance to visit with Patti and ask questions of her handler, Chelsea Bunney. Making the event even more meaningful,

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Safety Week Promotes Health

Students at Burchfield Primary School participated in Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign to promote healthy lifestyles among students. They wrapped up Red Ribbon/Safety Week with their annual Safety Day! Thank you to Officer Johnson, Officer Spiker, Allegheny County 911, Shaler-Hampton EMS, and both Elfinwild and Shaler Villa Fire Departments

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Burchfield Teacher Recognized with Give a Teacher an Apple Award

In October, Burchfield teacher Kelly Dugan was celebrated by Froggy Radio Pittsburgh. Dugan received their “Give a Teacher an Apple” award, after being nominated by Mrs. Reay, mother of Burchfield students AJ and Anastasia. Ms. Dugan was presented with an iPad mini and a collection of Froggy swag. Ms. Dugan’s

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Road Construction and Possible Transportation Delays

September 1, 2024 Dear Shaler Area Families, I want to inform you about upcoming road construction on Mt. Royal Blvd that may affect our transportation schedules next week. Starting Tuesday, September 3rd, A. Liberoni, Inc. will perform repairs on Mt. Royal Blvd for PennDOT. Work will occur between Shaw Place

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2024–25 School Year Budget Underwrites Robust Education

The Shaler Area School District is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for students with academic rigor, creative opportunities, and career readiness, while being trustworthy stewards of taxpayer resources. As an expression of fiscal responsibility and progressive vision for student education, the School Board of Directors approved the 2024–25

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