Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

Shaler Area

School District

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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Positive Peer Pen Pals

Students in our primary schools have had a unique opportunity to connect with peers from another school. As part of their authentic assessment in English Language Arts, grade 2 students have been corresponding with same-grade peers from several states, including students from New Hyde Park Long Island, NY. This experience

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Join Us for Titan Tots

This spring, our primary schools will host interactive sessions for incoming kindergarteners and their parents, sharing information and tools to prepare for kindergarten.

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Inspiring Future Educators

Three Shaler Area High School students from the Future Teachers of America shadowed teachers at Scott Primary School recently. The future educators benefited from the insight and experience of the teachers at Scott and the classrooms were delighted to welcome our guests.

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Field Trip Fun

Kindergarten students took a field trip to The Children’s Museum in late March. The day was filled with creativity, imagination, and fun. We are grateful to live in a city with such outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students. The Children’s Museum features many beloved exhibits and is constantly welcoming temporary

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Kindness Is Blooming at Scott Primary

Mrs. Swartz and Ms. Remaley teamed up to do a kindness project for kindness week at Scott Primary. Mrs. Swartz came to art class and read books about kindness to all of the students at Scott. After she read the books, the students discussed different ways to show kindness and

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