Strings North Festival

In February, nine school districts from across the area gathered at North Hills Middle School for the 50th Annual Strings North Honors Orchestra Festival. Eighteen students from Shaler Area Elementary, […]
Two SAHS Students Selected for PMEA All-State Chorus

Adam Zang and Tyler Swartzendruber, two exceptional Shaler Area students who have been selected for the PMEA All-State Chorus — an honor that places them among the very best young […]
Emily Bedeck Selected as 2026 PMEA All-State Accompanist

It is with tremendous pride that we announce that Emily Bedeck has been selected as the 2026 PMEA All-State Accompanist! Emily will represent Shaler Area at the Pennsylvania Music Educators […]
Band-o-rama

On Wednesday, February 4th, Shaler Area music students came together to perform a district wide Band and Jazz band concert, featuring musicians from grades 5 through 12. Eight ensembles from […]
Once upon a Time…There was a Magical Book Prom

On March 5, Marzolf Primary School hosted their annual Book Prom. This school-wide event provides students with the opportunity to participate in literature-based activities with cross grade level peers. They […]
6th-Grade Girls Basketball Team Celebrates 100 Wins

The 6th-grade girls basketball team has officially surpassed the 100-win mark during their time with the Shaler Area Elementary Basketball Association. It’s been an exciting milestone for this group, and […]
Students Articulate Why It’s Important to Them Not to Abuse Drugs

Effectively communicating with students why drugs are a destructive path requires intentionality, thoughtfulness, and creativity. Dawn Vaughn, health & physical education teacher at Shaler Area Middle School, invites students to […]
SAMS Presents at PA Middle Level Association Conference

The Shaler Area team enjoyed a proud moment at the PA Middle Level Association Conference! Our Shaler Area Middle School educators shared their outstanding work on Maximizing Instructional Impact through […]
Shaler Area High School Guitar Club Fosters Connection and Creativity

High school bands have been a perennial part of the teen experience for decades. When Shaler Area High School teacher Jim McDermott noticed that student bands were evaporating, he decided […]
Shaler Area TITANics Make a Big Splash at Polar Plunge

Shaler Area High School students and staff recently demonstrated what it truly means to be a TITAN by taking part in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Cool Schools fundraiser. Competing under […]