Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Science Fair

Elementary School Students participated at the 8th Annual Science Fair Hosted at Shaler Area High School on February 26th. Below is a video of the participants and their projects. Science Fair Video 2026  

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Holocaust Generations Speaker Lynne Ravas Visits SAES

6th graders at Shaler Area Elementary School had the privilege of hearing Holocaust Generations Speaker Lynne Ravas share her father’s story. Her father, Hans Frank (later Fred Rosenbaum), escaped Germany as a young child through adoption by a Jewish couple in the Bronx in 1939. Mrs. Ravas’ presentation connected to

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PensFIT Ball Hockey: Bringing the Rink to Shaler Area

The PensFIT Ball Hockey program, presented by FedEx, provides Shaler Area Area Elementary with a dynamic way to bring the excitement of hockey into the gym. Specifically designed for students in grades 3–5, this initiative transforms traditional physical education into a high-energy, accessible team sport experience. Through support of FedEx,

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The Olympic Spirit

Students at Shaler Area Elementary School got into the Olympic spirit with a fun school-wide activity. Each homeroom was given an inflatable Olympic torch. A torch in the Olympic games, such as a relay, symbolizes unity as it spreads the message of peace and friendship between people. Everyday a different

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Shaler Area Elementary School Winter Guard

On February 28th, the Shaler Area Elementary School Winter Guard officially debuted at the Three Rivers Winter Ensemble Association (TRWEA) competition. This marks the first year of the elementary program, and it was a huge milestone for our students and the growth of performing arts in the district. Our elementary

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Strings North Festival

In February, nine school districts from across the area gathered at North Hills Middle School for the 50th Annual Strings North Honors Orchestra Festival. Eighteen students from Shaler Area Elementary, Middle, and High School represented the district at this year’s event. Lukas Dayieb, Jasmine Hammond, Kai Heinbockel, Richard Balsomico, Julia

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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 we’re incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication they’ve shown over the years. Back when these girls were just

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2026–2027 School Calendar Approved

At the February 18 Board of School Directors meeting, the Shaler Area Board officially approved the 2026–2027 School Calendar. We know how important advance planning is for our families, and we are pleased to share the following key dates: First Day for Students: Monday, August 24, 2026 Last Day for Students /

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Students are Passing the Torch to Connect Shaler Communities

SAES Winter Fun The Winter Olympics have begun, and each homeroom was given an inflatable Olympic torch.  A torch in the Olympic games, such as a relay, symbolizes unity as it spreads the message of peace and friendship between people.  Everyday a different student takes the torch home and captures

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