Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Grinch Day at Scott Primary Grows Hearts 3 Sizes

The Grinch himself greeted students in the lobby and cafeteria, spreading holiday cheer and excitement! The kids loved seeing him in such a great mood and were all smiles as they entered the building. Many students rocked their green attire and Grinch shirts, while some girls even dressed as Cindy

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Exploring the Traits that Unite Us with Amazing Kids Assembly

In December, our students will have the amazing opportunity to participate in Kids on the Block – a fun and interactive puppetry program that helps teach about disabilities in an engaging way! The skits show how kids with disabilities are active members of society, and there’s even a Q&A session

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Making Sweet Memories at Cookies and Cocoa

The holiday spirit was absolutely magical at Cookies and Cocoa 2024! It was a night filled with sweet treats, reindeer food crafting, festive crafts, and tons of laughter with Santa and Mrs. Claus! A HUGE thank you to the amazing committee and volunteers who worked so hard to make this

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Full Hearts Filling Cupboards

Scott Primary students and families recently came together to hold a food drive benefiting the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna, supporting our neighbors in the Shaler and Etna communities. Thanks to their generosity, we collected over 665 items, valued at around $2,000! A big thank you to everyone

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Role Models of Responsibility

Throughout December, the kids at Scott Primary are showing their support for Officium, the red house of responsibility! This month, our house meetings and morning announcements will focus on celebrating our character trait of responsibility. Students will have the chance to earn double house points by demonstrating responsibility in their

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Scott Students Craft Sugar Skulls for Dia de los Muertos

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, second-grade students at Scott Primary learned about Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are created for Dia de los Muertos to honor friends and family members that have passed. This activity allowed students to explore artistic expression, cultural competency,

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Trunk or Treat a Sweet Time

Marzolf and Scott primary schools hosted a Trunk or Treat that was a sweet time of connection for families and showed how imaginative our community can be. A huge thank you to all the families, staff, and community members who made the event so special for our students. We were

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A Delicious Lesson in Culture

After reading 2 books in class about recipes, Ms. Sansotta’s class is making a cookbook! Every student was asked to fill out a recipe paper for their favorite thing to make or home and why it’s important to them. Keyller Rivera Hernandez went above and beyond and his mom made

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Road Construction and Possible Transportation Delays

September 1, 2024 Dear Shaler Area Families, I want to inform you about upcoming road construction on Mt. Royal Blvd that may affect our transportation schedules next week. Starting Tuesday, September 3rd, A. Liberoni, Inc. will perform repairs on Mt. Royal Blvd for PennDOT. Work will occur between Shaw Place

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2024–25 School Year Budget Underwrites Robust Education

The Shaler Area School District is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for students with academic rigor, creative opportunities, and career readiness, while being trustworthy stewards of taxpayer resources. As an expression of fiscal responsibility and progressive vision for student education, the School Board of Directors approved the 2024–25

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