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 […]
SAHS Students Teach First-Graders to Write Their Name in Japanese
Shaler Area High School students in Steve Balsomico’s class taught first-grade students at Marzolf Elementary how to write their names in Japanese. Mr. Balsomico teamed up with elementary art teacher […]