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 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania that services Shaler, Etna, Millvale, and Reserve. It has a student population of approximately 5,367.

Neighboring Districts

Shaler Area S.D. neighbors North Hills S.D. to the west, Hampton Township S.D. to the north, Fox Chapel Area S.D. to the east, and the Pittsburgh S.D. to the south.

Superintendent & Principals

The current superintendent of Shaler Area School District is Dr. Donald Lee. The High School's Principal is Mr. William Suit, and the Assistant Principals are Mrs. JoAnne Freed, Mr. Mike Brooks,and Ms. Shannon Howard. The New Mt. Royal Middle School's Acting Principal is Mr. Dave McQuade, and the Assistant Principal is Mr. Michael Arbogast. The new Shaler Area Elementary School's Principal is Cynthia L. Foht and the Assistant Principals are Mr. Jeffrey Rojik and Mrs. Jodi Brooks. Burchfield Primary School's Princpal is Mr. William Tomicek. Jeffery Primary School's Princpal is Mrs. Kara Eckert. Marzolf Primary School's Princpal is Mr. Martin Martynuska. Reserve Primary School's Princpal is Mr. Rick Pelkofer. Rogers Primary School's Princpal is Mrs. Leah McCord.

Schools

There are eight schools in the Shaler Area School District. The schools in order from lowest grade levels to highest are:
*Burchfield Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
*Jefferey Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
*Marzolf Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
*Reserve Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
*Rogers Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
*Shaler Area Elementary School (4th - 6th Grade)
*Shaler Area Middle School (7th and 8th Grade)
*Shaler Area High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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.

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. [http://www.wpxi.com/news/7844302/detail.html]

Visitors

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

Advanced Placement

The school offers the following Advanced Placement Courses:
*AP Calculus (AB & BC)
*AP English Literature and Composition
*AP English Language and Composition
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Physics
*AP Economics
*AP European History
*AP United States History
*AP Studio Art

Arts in SASD

Musicals and Plays

The following shows have been put on in Shaler Area schools over the course of the past few years:
*1975
**Dr. Vargo (musical) at the High School
*2006
**Li'l Abner at the High School
**Oklahoma! at the Intermediate School
**Peter Pan was the High School fall play
*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)
**Godspell at the High School

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.

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
**Varsity 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

Instrumental Music

Stage Band (High School Jazz Band),Symphony Band, Orchestra, andMarching Band (Activity)

External links

* [http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us Shaler Area School District website]