April is Autism Awareness Month. On April 8, our OWL Squad members read books to each class. One of our OWL Squad members read the following on the morning announcements… “April is Autism Awareness Month. During this month, it is important to remember that all people are different. People have
Dear Shaler Area Families and Community Members, As we welcome the arrival of spring and increased outdoor activity across our community, we would like to take a moment to share an important reminder regarding campus safety expectations throughout the Shaler Area School District. During the school day, all district campuses
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
On the evening of March 23, Reserve Primary School welcomed parents and caregivers for a Reading Engagement Night — a warm, practical gathering designed to equip families with the tools to make reading a richer part of home life. Elizabeth Van Horne Ries, Reading Specialist at Reserve Primary, shared, “Student
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
Each year all the primary schools in Shaler Area collect cans for the Souper Bowl to coincide with the NFL Super Bowl. Not only did students bring in canned goods to help those in need, but they also used them to get healthy themselves. The cans are collected throughout all
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 /
According to Buddy the Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” We are so proud of our second- and third-grade students. They spent a morning in December spreading holiday cheer by singing to residents in the Ridgecrest and Remington senior living facilities
During the month of November, the third-grade students at Reserve focused on the Native American Culture in Social Studies. The students learned about the many tribes and leagues throughout the United States. The students also learned about the various homes and how the climate influenced the type of homes the
Over the summer Jonah Driver, son of Reserve Primary School Librarian Tracy Driver, invested his time to bring some fun and delight to students of Reserve. Jonah completed his Eagle Scout Project this summer by creating games and activities along the Kim Baysek-Young Walking Trail. There are now four activity
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