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
Recently the School Board of Directors approved adoption of the Centegix Crisis Alert System in all primary schools, Shaler Area Middle School, and Shaler Area High School. The system, which will be implemented at the middle and high school in the 26–27 school year and the following year at the
Shaler Area School District has been officially recognized as a Great Pennsylvania School by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) in partnership with Great PA Schools — a distinction that places the district among an elite group of schools celebrated for excellence across the Commonwealth. The Great Pennsylvania Schools recognition
Mark your calendars for a cool afternoon of family fun with Etna’s annual street skate on Sunday, February 22nd from 2–6pm on Butler Street. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or have never laced up a pair of skates, this is a unique opportunity to glide on Etna’s main thoroughfare. Mary
School Board Appreciation Month is an invitation to recognize the tireless work our school board invests throughout the year. To the dedicated members of the Shaler Area School Board of Directors—James Tunstall (President), Eileen Phillips (Vice President), Daeja Baker, Robert Cessar, Elizabeth Dunn, Amy Goldberg, Edward Kress, Jason Machajewski, and
Shaler Area schools are proud to partner with The Highmark Caring Place to provide support to children who are affected by the death of a loved one. The Caring Place began in Pittsburgh in 1996. Thousands of community members are helped by the Caring Place each year at no cost
Following acute illness, Shaler Area High School senior Deven Wilson is searching for a living kidney donor. His journey has been covered in local media and his search for a compatible donor was recently featured in an article in Forbes magazine. Currently Devin balances the demands of being a high
On January 7th, families and community members joined district leadership for Coffee & Conversation, District Parent Council meeting, and Community Forum at Marzolf Primary School. These moments demonstrate the investment of our families and the power of collaboration when we work together for our students. During the forum, we shared
The Shaler Area School District is investing in the safety of students through a review and enhancement of school zone signage. The Board of School Directors approved a contract with Trans Associates for evaluation and recommendations for flashing school zone signs. Based on the guidance for the most effective implementation,
The Shaler Area School District is delighted to announce that this year’s Distinguished Alumnus is Ingrid Kalchthaler, class of 1989. Dr. Bryan O’Black, Superintendent of Schools, expressed, “Miss Ing’s lifelong dedication to literacy, learning, and community engagement embodies the very spirit of a Shaler Area Titan. Through her leadership at
Providing a dynamic learning environment to the communities of Etna, Millvale, Reserve and Shaler.
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