In February, nine school districts from across the area gathered at North Hills Middle School for the 50th Annual Strings North Honors Orchestra Festival. Eighteen students from Shaler Area Elementary, Middle, and High School represented the district at this year’s event. Lukas Dayieb, Jasmine Hammond, Kai Heinbockel, Richard Balsomico, Julia
On Wednesday, February 4th, Shaler Area music students came together to perform a district wide Band and Jazz band concert, featuring musicians from grades 5 through 12. Eight ensembles from the elementary, middle, and high schools performed, and the concert ended with a mass 5–12 grade band that stretched the
Shaler Area High School junior Abby Maher competed in the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest, a time-honored tradition that began more than 30 years ago with just 75 students. Now, hundreds of students participate from schools across the region! At the heart of the Shakespeare Contest remains
Effectively communicating with students why drugs are a destructive path requires intentionality, thoughtfulness, and creativity. Dawn Vaughn, health & physical education teacher at Shaler Area Middle School, invites students to reflect on their own life and articulate their own reason not to abuse substances. Students determine their “WHY”—the reason (or
The Shaler Area team enjoyed a proud moment at the PA Middle Level Association Conference! Our Shaler Area Middle School educators shared their outstanding work on Maximizing Instructional Impact through WIN Time in ELA and Math, highlighting how strategic scheduling is helping meet the needs of every learner. Even more
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate Mrs. Newport, whose compassion, dedication, and tireless support make a lasting impact on our school community each and every day. Mrs. Newport goes above and beyond to ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and supported. Whether she’s helping students navigate challenges, connecting
At the February 18 Board of School Directors meeting, the Shaler Area Board officially approved the 2026–2027 School Calendar. We know how important advance planning is for our families, and we are pleased to share the following key dates: First Day for Students: Monday, August 24, 2026 Last Day for Students /
Dear Parents/Guardians, At Shaler Area Middle School, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our top priority. An Important part of maintaining a safe learning environment is regularly practicing our emergency procedures so everyone knows what to do if a situation were to occur. On Thursday,
This week, we proudly celebrate Ms. Wolff and Ms. Coleman, two incredible school counselors who make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day. Through their compassion, dedication, and unwavering support, Ms. Wolff and Ms. Coleman help students navigate academic challenges, social growth, and emotional well-being.
In January, three Shaler Area Middle School students participated in the Geography Bee and History Bee Regional Final hosted by International Academic Competitions at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead. All three students, Luke Kohler, Oliver Mateskovich, and Harrison Pingley competed in the Geography Bee, with Oliver placing 4th in
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