SAMS students proudly present ALL SHOOK UP on Friday, February 14 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 15, at 2:00 pm. It’s 1955 and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT, this musical fantasy
Shaler Area Middle School Closing & Delay Information The safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance to us, and the District takes the decision to delay or cancel classes very seriously. Delays and cancellations may occur due to winter weather events or other unexpected reasons, such as
We are thrilled to announce the implementation of Minga, a cutting-age digital hall pass system, at Shaler Area Middle School! This new system is designed to enhance academic success, increase school safety, and streamline our daily operations to better serve our students and teachers. Here’s why we are excited about
SAMS sent three teams to this year’s middle school Chain Reaction Contraption competition at the Carnegie Science Center. At the competition, students are all issued the same secret challenge and then released to build rooms where they design and construct their contraptions. Each group works on a budget of “Science
January 5, 2025 Dear Shaler Area Families, The Shaler Area School District is closely monitoring the weather forecast for Sunday night into Monday that could produce 3-6 inches of snow accumulation locally according to the National Weather Service (NWS). We are working closely with our Transportation Contractor, ABC Transit, and
The SAMS Physical Education Department held our 12th annual SAMS Volleyball Winter Classic in December. Approximately 300 students and 40 staff members took part in this event, the culmination of the students’ volleyball unit in PE. Mrs. Grady’s team, the Humptey Dumpteys took home the 2024 Winter Classic trophy, with
Ms. Ferris’ 3D Arts classes have created a miniature Shaler Wonderland, replicating buildings from Etna, Millvale, Reserve, and Shaler in magical miniature. Their imaginative gingerbread-style creations were displayed in the Middle School lobby. This collaborative project invited students to study architectural styles and then identify favorite buildings within our own
This fall, students from Shaler Area Middle School traveled to the Pittsburgh Glass Center to learn about the science and art of working with glass. Students learned about the elements that create the various colors and feel the heat from the furnaces that keep the glass liquid 24 hours a
November is World Kindness month and throughout the month, Shaler Area Middle Students undertook a Kindness Campaign. The initiative worked to encourage kindness in partnership with #BeTheKindKid. In honor of this month, Dr. Howard asked teachers to nominate students who demonstrate kindness. 10 students were selected and given a #BeTheKindKid
The Shaler Area School District warmly invites former and current military service members to join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast. 🇺🇸 This year’s celebration will be held Wednesday, November 6th, from 8–10 a.m. at the Shaler Area Middle School cafeteria. Please R.S.V.P. to Judy Crilley in the main
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