Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Dr. Michael Reed Honored as Shaler Area Distinguished Alumnus 2026

The Shaler Area Distinguished Alumnus committee has named Dr. Michael Reed as recipient of the 2026 SASD Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Reed expressed, “Thank you, and I am truly humbled and honored to be the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus. Shaler Area School District is dedicated to championing excellence and fostering the

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — November 6

November 6, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, As we enter the first week of November, I’m excited to share the momentum we’re building together across the Shaler Area School District. The fall season has brought incredible energy, with students, staff, and families actively engaging in school events, meaningful learning experiences,

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — October 30

October 30, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, Autumn has brought with it a spirit of celebration across Shaler Area. Whether it’s cheering on our athletes, applauding artistic performances, or witnessing classroom discoveries, the enthusiasm of our students shines in every corner of our district. These moments remind us why we

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Burchfield and Reserve Earn Top State Rankings

Shaler Area School District is proud to celebrate Burchfield and Reserve Primary Schools for their recognition in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools rankings. Among 3,514 schools in Pennsylvania: Burchfield ranked 18th statewide—top 1%—and 12th in the Pittsburgh area. Reserve ranked 53rd statewide—top 2%—and 24th in

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — October 23

October 23, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, As another productive week comes to a close and the sights and sounds of fall begin to settle in, I’m pleased to share some of the exciting updates and highlights from across Shaler Area. This week has provided opportunities to celebrate student achievements,

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Nominations Open for the 2026 Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award

Our employees are the heartbeat of our district. Each school is filled with educators who are passionate about enriching the lives of our students. In order to recognize the outstanding contributions of our staff members, we have created the Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award to celebrate employees who have gone

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Take 5 with Dr. O’Black — October 16

October 16, 2026 Dear Shaler Area Families, As we move through the school year, it has been exciting to see so many families coming together at our fall school and community events. These opportunities remind us of the strong connections that make Shaler Area such a special community. We continue

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