Building Connections: Shaler Area Middle School Expands The Advisory Period
Shaler Area Middle School is building on the success of “The Advisory Period,” a program introduced last year that gives students dedicated time throughout the school day to connect with […]
Folded Stories: Fourth Graders Turn Paper into Personal Narratives
At Burchfield Primary School, the start of the new school year brought a splash of color and personal storytelling to Monica McElwain’s fourth grade art class, where students crafted paper […]
New School Year News
With the new school year, come innovative approaches to instruction in our schools. Our district is serving students in engaged ways, from an advisory period that is empowering middle schoolers […]
AP Scholars Named
Congratulations to the following Shaler Area High School students who have been named AP Scholars for 2026. This recognition shows the dedicated work, academic excellence, and focused ambition of these […]
Triumphant Triathletes
Shaler Area Elementary School students and families participated in the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon last May in record numbers, over 100 participants! Motivation to train remained high even after the Kids […]
Creating Connections
Mrs. Himes’ 4C classroom had some special visitors the first week of school to greet the students as they got settled at Burchfield Primary. Officers Kenny Wise and Mike Kriebel […]
A Bear-y Special First Day!
Our kindergarteners had an extra special surprise waiting for them on their very first day of school—a cuddly stuffed bear from the Glenshaw Century Club! The kids absolutely loved their […]
Veterans Day Breakfast
Mark your calendars for Shaler Area Middle School’s Veterans Day breakfast, coming November 4th, 2026, from 8–10a.m. The annual event is a cherished opportunity for students to honor past and […]
No-Hands Cup Stack
During the first week of school, Team 5F did the No-Hands Cup Stack to work on group expectations and build teamwork skills. It was a fun way to get ready […]
Students Get Scientific
Class 5F is using TWIG Science to observe the properties of materials. Students tested materials for mass, size/volume, electrical conductivity, and magnetism, recording observations and comparing their results. Through hands-on […]