On January 22, Last Thursday through Saturday, three Shaler Area High School students participated in the PMEA District 1 Orchestra held at Mt. Lebanon High School. Jackson McClintock, Jamie Offen, and Andrew Purucker had the opportunity to rehearse and perform under the direction of Dr. Rotem Weinberg, Director of Orchestra
In January, students from our district participated in the PMEA District 1 Chorus Festival, held at McKeesport High School. During the festival, students completed a rigorous audition process alongside some of the most talented singers in the district. I am proud to report that the following students were among the
The Unified Bocce Team hosted their second annual Alumni Recognition match on Thursday, January 8. Twenty-one former players and coaches attended the event and were recognized between matches. Alumni joined current players and their families for a pizza party after.
The District is pleased to share that several Shaler Area students were recently recognized for their outstanding performance at the A.W. Beattie Career Center SkillsUSA District 8 Competitions. More than 20 students from career and technical programs across southwestern Pennsylvania participated in these highly competitive events, which assess students’ technical
SAVE THE DATE: Curriculum 2 Career Expo – Thursday, February 26 from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM. This event brings together the best resources from across our region, all under one roof. Going to College? Going into the Workforce? Interested in the skilled trades? We have local admissions college counselors, business owners, and trade unions
Class of 2026 Seniors: Jostens will be in the cafeteria next Wednesday, January 14th and Thursday, January 15th during all lunch periods to take orders for your cap/gown/tassel units, senior gear, and class jewelry. Any senior who plans on participating in the May 29th graduation ceremony must order their own
Shaler Area High School student Duncan Simmons has successfully battled leukemia. When offered a life-changing experience from Make-A-Wish, Duncan didn’t select a Caribbean vacation or a bedroom makeover. He wanted to give back to children and teens still facing the challenges of treatment. Duncan partnered with Make-A-Wish and the UPMC
In December, band students from both the High School and Middle School had the opportunity to audition for the Allegheny Valley Honors Band. This prestigious group is composed of the top musicians in grades 7–12 from several school districts in the Allegheny Valley, including Shaler Area, Pine-Richland, North Allegheny, Fox
Spectrum yearbook orders are now being taken through March 1. Parents and guardians can visit https://yearbookordercenter.com and use order number 26787 to place their order. Books are $65 + taxes/fees. Questions about the ordering process can be directed to yearbook@shalerarea.org.
In December, The Shaler Area Sustainability Club (Emma, Cass, Rylin, Violet, Abby, Kori, and Ms. Nilson) presented their “Furniture of the Future” project to Workscape, Inc. The students represented Shaler Area with excellence. Did you know that over half of the solid waste in landfills comes from construction and demolition
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