At Burchfield Primary School, the start of the new school year brought a splash of color and personal storytelling to Monica McElwain’s fourth grade art class, where students crafted paper sculptures that were really small self-portraits in disguise. Each fold, cut, and hue carried meaning chosen by its maker: a
Mrs. Himes’ 4C classroom had some special visitors the first week of school to greet the students as they got settled at Burchfield Primary. Officers Kenny Wise and Mike Kriebel wished the kids a great first week before leaving to visit other schools.
The District has two upcoming parent engagement nights, designed to empower parents with tools for supporting their children. Supporting Social-Emotional Wellness at Home and School This interactive workshop, presented by Wesley Family Services, equips K–4 parents and caregivers with practical, ready-to-use strategies for supporting children’s comprehensive wellbeing at home and
Dear Shaler Area Families, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Whether your child is beginning kindergarten, becoming part of a new school building community, or preparing for graduation, we are excited to welcome your family back to Shaler Area School District and days filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and
What a fantastic week of learning, creating, designing, testing, and exploring at Titan STEM Camp 2026! Each morning, our campers participated in hands-on STEM experiences led by our talented Shaler Area teachers. Students explored science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging activities that challenged them to think creatively, solve problems,
Annie J., a third grader at Burchfield Primary School, was recognized for her compassion and creativity. The nine-year-old was a member of the Caring Team at Burchfield Primary, which worked with School Counselor Lezlie DelVecchio-Marks to facilitate supportive programming around childhood grief. In her role as a Caring Team Representative,
Dear Shaler Area Families and Community Members, As we welcome the arrival of spring and increased outdoor activity across our community, we would like to take a moment to share an important reminder regarding campus safety expectations throughout the Shaler Area School District. During the school day, all district campuses
Recently the School Board of Directors approved adoption of the Centegix Crisis Alert System in all primary schools, Shaler Area Middle School, and Shaler Area High School. The system, which will be implemented at the middle and high school in the 26–27 school year and the following year at the
In March, Burchfield Primary School hosted their annual event Grammar at the Grammys. It is incredible to see our students so engaged and excited about learning, bringing grammar concepts to life through creativity, music, and performance. Experiences like this are a wonderful example of how our staff continue to make
Shaler Area School District has been officially recognized as a Great Pennsylvania School by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) in partnership with Great PA Schools — a distinction that places the district among an elite group of schools celebrated for excellence across the Commonwealth. The Great Pennsylvania Schools recognition
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