Shaler Area Middle School Named to Don Eichhorn Schools: Schools to Watch 2025–2026
Shaler Area Middle School is one of four schools to be newly recognized as a PA Don Eichhorn Schools: “Schools to Watch” (PA STW), part of a recognition program developed […]
Modeling Positive School Culture
Scott Primary recently welcomed teams of school leaders and administrators from several area districts to learn about the school’s PBIS House System. Visitors were able to join students during a […]
New Safety Lights Planned for School Zones
The Shaler Area School District is investing in the safety of students through a review and enhancement of school zone signage. The Board of School Directors approved a contract with […]
Lite Up Night
Shaler Area performing arts groups, including the SASD Color Guard, Dance Team, Drumline, Majorettes, and Tri-M Honor Society participated in Lite Up Night 2025. We are grateful that our students […]
Being Prepared
Recently our students confidently completed a series of emergency drills—showing teamwork, responsibility, and calm focus. We’re so proud of them! Afterward, our amazing School Resource Officers, Officer Wise and Officer […]
Students Create Family Totem Poles as Capstone of Native American Unit
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 […]
Seasonal Celebrations
The first-grade class has a lot to be thankful for! In November, they visited Heinz Hall to see the amazing Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. When they returned to school, they celebrated […]
Fall Carnival
On Friday, November 14th, the Burchfield Primary PTO hosted its fourth-annual Fall Carnival. Julie Johnson, one of our third-grade parents, who also has a daughter in fifth-grade, planned the event […]
Veteran’s Day with a Shaler Area Educator
In November, Major David L. Boyles, Director of Public Affairs for the Pennsylvania National Guard and art teacher at Shaler Area High School, visited Burchfield to read a story and […]
Learning Style
Shaler Area Elementary School was treated to a special visitor recently. Jamie Szramowski is a Shaler Area graduate to the core, attending Shaler Area schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. […]
