Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

5th Annual Kim Basek Young Ax Throwing Fundraiser

​​The Kim Basek Young Ax Throwing Fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 18th. All proceeds benefit the Kim Basek Young Caring Heart Scholarship. Reach out to caringheartscholarship@gmail.com for more info. Mrs. Baysek-Young, a beloved third-grade teacher at Reserve Primary School, passed away in 2000. During her 22 years with Shaler

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Homecoming 2025

From the smiles along the parade, to the warmth and conversation at the picnic, to the cheers at the football game, Titan Pride reverberated through our community on Saturday, September 27th, as Shaler Area students past, present, and future came together to celebrate homecoming. The theme of this year’s homecoming

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Building for Tomorrow

Feasibility Study The District collaborated with HHSDR Architects, a Pittsburgh-based firm, to develop a comprehensive Feasibility and Facility Study to determine future plans for the School District. The Feasibility and Facility Study focuses on the primary and elementary school buildings as well as additional projects in the District based of

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Office Squad

Members of the Shaler Area High School office staff had coordinating welcome back t-shirts made for the 1st day of school—meet their “squad.” We are so thankful for each of these professionals and the vital work they do to keep Shaler Area High School running with efficiency and Titan Pride!

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Maggie Giel-Bovaird

Maggie Giel-Bovaird serves as the Chief Advancement Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. Her desire to pursue a career that serves others was sparked by the thriving community spirit she experienced growing up in Shaler Area. She reflects, “My interest in this field was sparked early on.

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A Magical Ride

On May 10th, Shaler Area Elementary School presented Aladdin KIDS. This year’s production featured the largest cast and crew to date, with nearly 90 talented students bringing the magic to life on stage. An additional layer of joy was brought by having several high school interns assisting our directors—many of

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Spring String Fling

The Shaler Area School District’s Spring String Fling brought together nearly 150 talented string students from grades 5 through 12 for a night of exceptional music. The auditorium was packed as the young musicians showcased their dedication and skill, performing a variety of pieces ranging from classical to contemporary. The

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District to Implement OpenGate Weapons Detection System

April 10, 2025 Dear Shaler Area Colleagues, At the April 9, 2025, meeting of the Shaler Area Board of School Directors, the Board approved the administration’s recommendation to implement the OpenGate Weapons Detection System at Shaler Area Middle School and Shaler Area High School beginning with the 2025–2026 school year.

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Shaler Township to Host The Wall that Heals

This May, Shaler Township, in partnership with the Shaler North Hills Library, will welcome The Wall that Heals, a traveling three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that tours the country with a mobile Education Center. According to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, “Bringing The Wall home to communities

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