Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — February 13

February 13, 2026 As we conclude another week together, I am grateful for the strong partnership that continues to unite our families, staff, and schools. Each day across our district, students are learning with purpose, educators are leading with care, and our schools are alive with creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.

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Meet Alumnus Ian Terry

Ian Terry has carried a love of puzzles through his life. He graduated Shaler Area High School in 2009, and a penchant for math and science while at SAHS made a career choice easy. “I decided early (10th grade) that I wanted to study chemical engineering because I enjoyed my

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — February 6

February 6, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families: It was great to welcome our students back to in-person learning following last week’s unprecedented snowstorm. We are truly grateful to our families for your understanding, patience, and support as we navigated challenging conditions with safety as our top priority. This week has

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Students Explore Civics through There Ought to Be a Law Contest

State Representative Lindsay Powell invited Shaler Area School District students to imagine a law that would help make their school, community, or state a better place for their generation and write an essay that describes the law and persuades their friends and community that their law is a good idea.

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Return from Remote Instruction

February 2, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, It was wonderful to welcome our students back to our school buildings today following last week’s weather-related disruptions. Overall, the return to in-person learning went very well, and our schools were once again filled with the energy, learning, and connections that make Shaler

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — January 23

January 23, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families: As this week comes to a close, I am continually inspired by the energy, commitment, and care I see across our schools. Each day, our students are rising to new challenges, our staff are creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences, and our schools

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2026 Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award Honors Exceptional Educators

The Shaler Area School District’s Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award recognizes district employees who have gone above and beyond for Shaler Area students or to contribute to the success of the school district. Members of the community nominated teachers, paraeducators, administrators, and more, honoring the ways these staff members invested

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — January 16

January 16, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families: As we step into a new week, there is a strong sense of purpose and momentum across our schools. Classrooms are buzzing with learning, students are leaning into new challenges, and our staff continue to create engaging, supportive environments where every child can

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — January 9

January 9, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families: As we begin a new year, our schools continue to be filled with moments that remind us why the Shaler Area community is so special. Throughout the past several weeks, our buildings have been alive with music, creativity, and celebration—showcasing the talents, joy,

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