District News School Delays and Closures Procedures As the temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time to refamiliarize with procedures for school delays or closings and ensure you have a plan in place in the event of inclement weather. Read More Plus These Stories Join Us for Our Next Community Forum January 8th

Thank you to Shaler Area High School athletes who visited Reserve Primary as part of Team Up, the Shaler Area Athletic Department’s peer mentoring program. These athletes embody the character and service that fill us with Titan Pride.

Shaler Area High School Students Learn about Digital Citizenship from FBI The Shaler Area School District is committed to equipping students to be digitally literate and responsible citizens, including in their use of technology and social media. Recently, students at Shaler Area High School learned about internet safety in a special presentation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read More	Shaler Area Middle School Students Recognized for Kindness In honor of kindness month, Dr. Howard asked teachers to nominate students who demonstrate kindness. 10 students were selected and given a #BeTheKindKid t-shirt and a certificate. Read More Plus These Stories SAMS Students Visit Pittsburgh Glass Center
Shaler Area Elementary School Bella Allegra Designs Holiday Card Each year, the Shaler Area School District invites students to submit their designs for the district’s holiday card. Bella Allegra, fifth-grade student at Shaler Area Elementary School, is the winning artist of our holiday design contest! Read More	Burchfield Primary School Somebunny Special Visits Burchfield Students in Mrs. Ciavarra's class were delighted by a visit from their new bunny friend, Patti! Burchfield enjoyed this enrichment opportunity through the Therapets program from Animal Friends. Read More Plus These Stories Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Marzolf Primary School Balloon Parade Lifts Spirits Students’ artistic ambitions rose as they constructed their own balloon floats for a Primary School Thanksgiving Parade. Marzolf students learned about the Macy’s Day parade and its balloons in the story Balloons over Broadway. Read More Plus These Stories Enjoying Holiday Music and Meals	Reserve Primary School Reaping Lessons in Agriculture This month, students at Reserve Primary School received a deeper understanding of how agriculture enriches their lives when they were visited by PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation’s mobile science lab. Read More
Scott Primary School Role Models of Responsibility Throughout December, the kids at Scott Primary are showing their support for Officium, the red house of responsibility! Read More Plus These Stories Scott Full Hearts Filling Cupboards	Alumni Jerry Dickinson Is Advocating for Justice Shaler Area High School alumnus Jerry Dickinson serves as the Vice Dean and a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Read More

District Investments Jennifer Tressler Named Director of Finance and Operations Ms. Tressler will step into this pivotal leadership role for the district, assisting the school board and leaders of the district in forming and executing a cohesive financial strategy. Read More

Community Spotlight Ruckus Coffee Gallery & Café in cooperation with the Shaler Area School District and Millvale Mayor Brian Spoales is offering a chance to make the holidays a little brighter for others. Ruckus is hosting an Angel Tree for members of the community. Read More

Arts The Shaler Area High School fall play, Puffs, cast a spell on audiences. Congratulations to the cast and crew of Puffs for an amazing production. Read More Plus These Stories You’re Invited to Our Winter Holiday Performances

Athletics The Shaler Area School District is delighted to have girls wrestling added to the Titan teams. Read More shalerareatitans.com

Notable Events/Dates

Dec 12 SAHS Choir Concert Dec 13 SAMS 7th-Grade Chorus Concert Dec 17 SAHS Choir and Honors Jazz Ensemble 1, Allegheny County Courthouse Dec 17 SAES 5th Grade Band Concert Dec 19 SAES 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert Dec 20 Early dismissal Dec 20 SAHS Orchestra Performance, Allegheny County Courthouse Dec 23–Jan 1 Holiday Break

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