Shaler Area Elementary School students and families participated in the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon last May in record numbers, over 100 participants! Motivation to train remained high even after the Kids of Steel program concluded. Some runners accepted 4th-grade teacher, Kelly Himes’ challenge to push past running and train like a
During the first week of school, Team 5F did the No-Hands Cup Stack to work on group expectations and build teamwork skills. It was a fun way to get ready for working together in science lab groups throughout the school year. The goal was to stack the cups without touching
Class 5F is using TWIG Science to observe the properties of materials. Students tested materials for mass, size/volume, electrical conductivity, and magnetism, recording observations and comparing their results. Through hands-on investigations, 5F practiced using evidence to explain how different materials behave.
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
Dear Shaler Area Elementary Families, Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing summer filled with great memories. Our entire staff is so excited to welcome your children back to school for another fantastic year of learning, discovery, and growth. Mark your
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,
Shaler Area Elementary School’s 26th Annual Titan Decathlon Championship produced a truly unforgettable moment when fifth-grader Kendall Craig delivered one of the most impressive performances in the event’s history. The championship, now in its 26th year, brings together the top 10 girls and boys from each grade level to compete
In April, four students from the Shaler Area Elementary School participated in the PMEA Elementary String Festival held at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School in Pine Richland School District. Hanna Lin, Andrew Evans, Evelyn Geary, and Lexy Saracena had the opportunity to work with Mr. Brian Buterbaugh, Music Director/ Conductor
The Shaler Area Elementary Kids of Steel team welcomed the Pitt Track team to their practice on Wednesday, April 15th. The Pitt student-athletes facilitated a “Track 101” clinic for 4th through 6th grade runners. Shaler’s students learned about the basic track and field techniques and events, hoping to inspire an
What began twelve years ago with a single parent’s suggestion has grown into a meaningful tradition within the Shaler Area School District’s Gifted and Talented Education Program. The GATE Peer Mentoring Program connects high school students with their 4-6th grade counterparts, using a shared juvenile fiction novel as the foundation
Providing a dynamic learning environment to the communities of Etna, Millvale, Reserve and Shaler.
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