Shaler Area School District

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District type Public
District Goal To provide a dynamic learning environment to the communities of Etna, Millvale, Reserve and Shaler.
Religious affiliation None
Location North of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Enrollment 2006-2007 Approx. 5,367 students
Grades K-12
District location Suburban
District Mascot Titan
District colors Navy Blue, White and Red
Students per Teacher Approx. 15


Shaler Area School District is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that services Shaler, Etna, Millvale, and Reserve. It has a student population of approximately 5,367.

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[edit] Superintendent & Principals

The current superintendent of Shaler Area School District is Dr. Donald Lee. The High School Principal is Mr. William Suit, and the Assistant Principals are Ms. JoAnne Freed and Mr. Mike Brooks, the Intermediate School Principal is Mr. Dave McQuade, and the Vice Principal is Ms. Cynthia Foht. The Middle School Principal is Dr. Eric Stennett, and the Assistant Principal is Mr. Sean Aiken.

[edit] Schools

There are eight schools in the Shaler Area School District. The schools in order from lowest grade levels to highest are:

  • Burchfield Elementary
  • Jefferey Elementary
  • Marzolf Elementary
  • Reserve Elementary
  • Rogers Elementary
  • Shaler Area Middle School
  • Shaler Area Intermediate School
  • Shaler Area High School

[edit] Sports

Shaler's Teams are all nicknamed "The Titans."

Shaler athletics compete in the WPIAL/PIAA AAAA/AAA divisions depending on sport.

Shaler has no defined rival, however games against neighbors North Hills and North Allegheny are fierce.

Shaler's 1980 Baseball team is considered to be one of the best baseball teams in the history of the WPIAL.

[edit] Notable Graduates

Good Ol Double "M" Mark Madden. Local talk show host with 1250 ESPN radio. His weight is always higher than his ratings.

[edit] Media Attention

  • On March 9, 2006, the Shaler Area School District received local media attention due to a bomb threat made against the Intermediate School. [1]

[edit] Visitors

In 2002, author Ben Mikaelsen visited Shaler Area Middle School. The 5th grade class presented him with a collage shaped like a whale.

[edit] Advanced Placement

The school offers the following Advanced Placement Courses:

[edit] Arts in SASD

[edit] Musicals and Plays

The following shows have been put on in Shaler Area schools over the course of the past few years:

  • 2006
  • 2007
    • Grease at the High School, see notes
    • The Jungle Book at the Intermediate School
    • A Lyrical Christmas Carol, based on the Charles Dickens' story, was the High School fall play.
  • 2008 (see notes)

Notes:

  • The pit band for Grease was nominated for Best Student Orchestra in the Gene Kelly Awards, but did not win.
  • The Intermediate School did not perform a show in 2008.

[edit] Choirs

The Shaler Area Choirs at the high school and intermediate school levels have been competing for twenty-plus years in the Festivals of Music competitions under the direction of Mrs. Karen Frederick. The following choirs are offered at the various schools:

  • High School
    • Concert Choir
    • Women's Chorus
    • Varisty Singers (aka Men's Chorus)
    • Jazz Choir
  • Intermediate School
    • Freshman Chorus
    • Eighth Grade Chorus
    • Eighth Grade Girls' Chorus
  • Middle School Choir
  • All five elementary schools have choirs also

[edit] Instumental Music

Stage Band (High School Jazz Band), Symphony Band, Orchestra, and Marching Band (Activity)

[edit] External links