Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Scott Primary Safety Day

Scott Primary students in pre-K through third grade participated in Safety Day with special guests from our community! Resource Officer Wise and Officer Johnson presented lessons on Charlie Check First and Bus Safety for kindergarten and first-grade students, while second and third graders learned about internet safety and poison safety.

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Vision Van Visits Scott Primary School

Vision To Learn (VTL) brings vision care directly to our schools, removing barriers and helping every child succeed. After a full vision exam, students who need glasses get to choose their own frames—from a wide variety of age-appropriate styles and colors. Because they pick what they like, they love wearing

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Chocolate Center Day Fun!

Our second graders had a sweet time during our Chocolate Center Days! Students worked through exciting Math and ELA stations — tally and bar graphs, math word problems, place value practice, vocabulary activities, and word building — all with a delicious chocolate twist! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing

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UPMC Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Visits Scott Primary School, Supporting Student Health and Well-Being

In September, the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visited Scott Primary School to provide essential health services to students throughout the Shaler Area School District. This important initiative directly supports the mission of the UPMC CHP Ronald McDonald Care Mobile—to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to underserved

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Patriotism in Practice

On September 17th, the students of Scott Primary celebrated Constitution Day along with schools across the country! We learned about the important rules — called the Constitution — that help keep our country fair, safe, and free. Our students shared what it means to be good citizens, showed their pride

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Happy International Dot Day!

On September 15th, students at Scott Primary School celebrated creativity, courage, and the power of making your mark. It’s all about inspiring kids to express themselves and embrace their unique talents. The kids at Scott Primary were proudly sporting their polka dots to celebrate their individual uniqueness in style!

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House Spirit in Full Swing at Scott Primary

At the beginning of the school year the Scott community gathered for their annual House Sorting Celebration, and the excitement was off the charts! Our newest students—kindergartners and those new to Scott—took their turn reaching into the magical Sorting Book, where they were officially sorted into one of our six

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Take Five with Dr. O’Black

August 29, 2025 Dear Shaler Area Families,  As we conclude the second week of the school year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. It has been wonderful to see our students settling into their routines, reconnecting with teachers and friends, and embracing the

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Free Summer Lunches For Students

Free Summer Lunches for Students under 18 will be available from June 3rd through August 15th, (Monday-Friday) at the Millvale Community Library from 12:00 PM-1 PM and the Etna Playground & Pool from 12:30 PM-2:00 PM.   Food must be eaten on site and children under 9 must be accompanied by

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Guys with Ties: Knot Your Average Primary School Program

Third-grade students at Scott Primary School gather each spring for the beloved program Guys with Ties. Facilitated by Maryann Swartz and led by teachers Steve Seidelson and Tim Rowe, Guys with Ties cultivates social and professional skills. Over the course of six sessions, students and mentors gather in the library

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