Shaler Area celebrated Homecoming 2026 with the theme “Turn the Page,” inspired by classic children’s stories. The day began with the homecoming parade, where students brought beloved storybook characters to life on floats they designed and built. The homecoming picnic followed, bringing families, students, staff, and alumni together for food
The Shaler Area School Board has voted to renew Dr. Brian Brown’s contract as Assistant Superintendent of Schools for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032. The Board approved the renewal at its September 17 meeting. The renewal comes at an important moment for the District.
Three Shaler Area students are trading their school supplies for paintbrushes this fall, and children across the region will benefit from their work. Olivia, a seventh grader at Shaler Area Middle School, Peyton, a fourth grader at Scott Primary School, and Leona, a first grader at Burchfield Primary School, are
In 1981, Cindy Zurchin was a high school senior with everything ahead of her—graduation, a future she could already picture, the particular confidence that comes with being eighteen and nearly done. The last person she spoke with before leaving school that day was a teacher, Mrs. Semethy, the kind who
A 2020 graduate of Shaler Area High School, Almonte notes two factors that were instrumental to pursuing music—his family, and a foundation in Shaler Area. With a multicultural background and music-loving parents, Almonte entered Shaler Area arts programs to find a strong community and friends that became lifelong. He shares
Shaler Area kicked off the fall sports season in style on August 27, as the community gathered at Biles Field for Meet the Titans Night. Families and fans turned out to celebrate the district’s student-athletes and performers ahead of another exciting year of Titan pride, with the Shaler Area Band
The District has two upcoming parent engagement nights, designed to empower parents with tools for supporting their children. Supporting Social-Emotional Wellness at Home and School This interactive workshop, presented by Wesley Family Services, equips K–4 parents and caregivers with practical, ready-to-use strategies for supporting children’s comprehensive wellbeing at home and
On Monday, August 24th, we were delighted to welcome students back for the 2026–2027 school year. We look forward to another year of engaging students with new concepts, empowering them with supportive resources, and watching them excel and thrive. It’s a privilege to walk alongside our students and families as
The Shaler Area School District is partnering with Shaler North Hills Library for kindergarten readiness events that will empower your child to begin kindergarten with confidence. First, you and your child will participate in engaging kindergarten readiness activities at Shaler North Hills Library. Then, climb aboard a school bus for
Lydia Wayman is an accomplished professional, holding both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is a published author. She has achieved these successes despite navigating a world that was not conducive to recognizing the strengths and supporting the needs of neurodivergent individuals. Wayman, is now using her own experience to
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