Free Summer Lunches for Students under 18 will be available from June 3rd through August 15th, (Monday-Friday) at the Millvale Community Library from 12:00 PM-1 PM and the Etna Playground & Pool from 12:30 PM-2:00 PM. Food must be eaten on site and children under 9 must be accompanied by
Fall Sports Physicals SPORTS PHYSICALS The PIAA requires one comprehensive physical per year for eligibility to participate in interscholastic athletics. The PIAA requires that the date on the PIAA Physicians Form Section 7 must be no earlier than May 1, 2025, for the upcoming school year. If the date on the form is
Principal Letter re Keystone Exams for Algebra Dear Parents and Guardians: Your child will be participating in the Pennsylvania Keystone Exam for Algebra 1 on May 21st and May 22nd, 2025. This exam is an end of course assessment designed to evaluate proficiency in this subject area. The encouragement and
Recently, a group of SAMS students and teachers visited the Westinghouse facility in Etna. This was a wonderful experience for both students and educators. This visit was an opportunity for students to engage with cutting-edge technology, empowering them with knowledge and skills that would enable them to excel in future
Dear Shaler Area Families, As shared in our April 10 communication, the Shaler Area Board of School Directors approved the administration’s recommendation to implement the OpenGate Weapons detection System at Shaler Area Middle School and Shaler Area High School beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This initiative reflects our
Shaler Area Middle School was delighted to welcome the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)’s Jr. High District 1 West Band Fest, on April 4 and 5, 2025. This year’s event included 118 students from 46 schools. The guest conductor for the program was Mrs. Elisabeth Heath Charles. Mrs. Ellen Spondike,
This spring, crocuses bloomed outside Shaler Area Middle School, planted as part of the Crocus Project, which seeks to have a yellow crocus bloom for each of the school children who died during the Holocaust. The project originated in Ireland in 2005. Mr. Reagle, shares, “Even though it’s been happening
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is pleased to announce Shaler Area Middle School will be hosting the Jr. High District 1 West Band Fest, which will take place on April 4 and 5, 2025. This year’s event will include 118 students from 46 schools. The guest conductor for the
SAMS Talent Show will be held on Friday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy and great evening of family fun and entertainment as our very own SAMS students put on a fantastic show showcasing their singing, dancing, theatrical and instrumental skills. No tickets are required, but donations to
Dear Parents/Guardians, At Shaler Area Middle School, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff is always our highest priority. One key component of maintaining that safety is routinely practicing our emergency procedures so that everyone is prepared to respond effectively if needed. Throughout the school
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