Shaler Area will remain in the 100% virtual model through October 9. With the case counts remaining consistent in Allegheny County, the district will transition to the hybrid environment according to its announced timeline in our Back-to-School Task Force plan. The first day of hybrid learning is Monday, October 12.  

The Shaler Area Board of School Directors has POSTPONED the Voting Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16 at 7:15 p.m.  The meeting has been RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, September 23 at 7:15 p.m. The meeting will be convened for general business purposes. The public can participate in the meeting via a virtual platform. Information regarding the specifics of the platform will be posted to the district website on Monday, September 21, 2020.  

Starting with the first home football game on Sept. 18, Shaler Area  will begin live streaming athletic events hosted at Titan Stadium and Shaler Area High School gym for the 2020-21 school year due to the limited number of participants and spectators permitted at each athletic event. Additional information is available on the athletic webpage: https://shalerareatitans.com  

Shaler Area shared its weekly communication with families on September 11 and included information about attendance, technical support, food service, and the transition to the hybrid model.   

Shaler Area School District made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s annual Homecoming parade and picnic, originally scheduled for September 19, 2020.  

The district has resolved the technical issues regarding the submission of daily attendance during virtual learning.  Effective September 10, 2020, daily attendance must be logged by 11:59 p.m. for each school day via the Infinite Campus Student Portal.  

The Distinguished Alumnus Committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 SASD Distinguished Alumnus Award. Completed nominations must be received by September 30, 2020 to be considered for this year's award.   

AmeriCorps is recruiting members to serve in Shaler Area School District for the 2019-20 school year. AmeriCorps Members receive: a regular income monthly, federal student loans postponement, interest for student loans paid upon completion, money for education expenses upon completion, experience providing academic support, Act 48 Credits (PA Certified teachers), individual health care if needed, childcare assistance if income eligible, hands-on experience and portfolio development, and a lifetime of service family and friends. Apply at https://keystonesmiles.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=90.  

Members of the community have organized a 50th birthday celebration and fundraiser for Suzanna Donahue, a Shaler Area parent and school board member. The "50^th Birthday Beep & Eat" event will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Burchfield Primary School.