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
Scott Primary was filled with excitement as students engaged in a full day of hands-on STEM learning! Throughout the day, students rotated through interactive stations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, where they became designers, problem-solvers, and innovators. Students explored force and motion by building and testing ramps and tracks,
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
Recently, our district welcomed BotsIQ to Scott Primary for an engaging CNC router lesson focused on modern manufacturing and design! Students got a behind-the-scenes look at how engineers and manufacturers use computer-controlled machines to turn digital designs into real products. Best of all, our kids did not just watch; they
Connor Menzler is a second-grade student at Scott Primary School who plays sled hockey with the Junior Gold Team for the Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey organization. Connor has been a committed player for two years, playing all positions and favoring Center. His dedication is evident, and he was honored as
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 /
On February 2nd, second-graders at Scott Primary spotted a paw-sitively amazing milestone as they celebrated the 101st Day of School—Dalmatian style! Students showed off their creativity by dressing in black, white, and polka dots, looking like they’d just trotted straight out of Cruella’s closet (minus the drama). They also crafted
Scott Primary School students kept our favorite tradition rolling with an EPIC 100 Box Cereal Domino Rally to celebrate the 100th day of school! Even though we didn’t celebrate on the exact day, the fun (and the impact!) was still HUGE. This year, our amazing kids smashed the record by
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