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The MAHS girls soccer team was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania House and Senate on for capturing their 3^rd straight PIAA Girls Soccer State Championship!

Coach Bill Pfeiffer was also recognized for earning his 500^th victory as a high school girls soccer coach. 

Congratulations!

Allard Elementary School would like to thank Moe's Southwest Grill for donating this year's Battle of the Books books to our library.

Congratulations to all who competed last week, and a special congratulations to The Reader Leaders for a third-place finish in the third-grade competition.

The books will now remain in the Allard library for all to enjoy for years to come!

Moon Area High School's College in High School Accounting and Information Technology students recently participated in the Robert Morris University Academic Immersive Experience on April 16th at RMU.

The event offered MAHS students the chance to engage with RMU students and professors, choose career-specific breakout sessions, and explore career interests.

Moon Area High School hosted an Army Career Expo on Friday, April 12. 

The Career Expo included an Apache helicopter display and the Army Rock Band. In addition, students had the opportunity to talk to specialists in multiple STEM fields and discuss opportunities for post high school and college. 

Moon Area Middle School students earned top recognition in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" contest. 

The video team placed first in the Exceptional Use of Technology category and second in the Outstanding Creativity category. View the video. 

Moon Area School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

Hyde Elementary School would like to thank Moe's Southwest Grill for donating the books for this year's Battle of the Books to the school's library.

It is our honor to recognize individuals who are making a difference in our schools and beyond through our Distinguished Alumni Award and our Service Legacy Award.  

Distinguished Alumni Award.  

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Click here to submit a nomination. 

Service Legacy Award

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Click here to submit a nomination.

MAHS student athlete Haley Smarsh was recognized at the Moon Area School District School Board meeting on April 8, 2024 for her groundbreaking season as the first member of the MAHS girls wrestling team! 

The 2023-2024 MAHS boys basketball team was recognized at the Moon Area School District School Board meeting on April 8, 2024. 

On Saturday, April 6, the Moon Area High School Winter Color Guard traveled to Kiski Area High School for the Three Rivers Winter Ensemble Association 2024 Championships.

MAHS Winter Guard 2024 Show was titled “A Light In the Darkness." The guard was awarded third place out of eight guards in the Regional A Classification with a score of 84.690!

Mr. Fear and the High School Drumline visited McCormick Elementary to help celebrate a school-wide reward for filling up their kindness critter!

Throughout the month of March, MASD students in grades K-6 participated in IXL March Madness, a friendly academic competition that engaged students in a fun and challenging way. This exciting opportunity was made possible through a partnership with our Moon Township McDonald's location.

Moon Area High School seniors, a group of innovative minds, emerged triumphant at the Westminster Entrepreneurship Scholastic Competition, clinching both the first and second places. The student participants were Tyler Greggs, Lance Zabela, Zach Ross, Cooper Nickles, Mitch Parisi and Caitlyn Lowrey.

Registration for the 5th annual Moonlit 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is still open! Register by April 22 to guarantee a race t-shirt.

Friday, May 10, 2024
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Click here to register. 

Second grade students at Bon Meade Elementary School wrote friendly letters to the first responders of Crescent Township. A student from each second grade classroom delivered the letters and treats to the Crescent Township Department.

Moon Area Middle School 8th grade girls recently attended the annual Girls' Night Out (GNO) event. GNO is a student outreach program for eighth grade girls as they prepare to begin High School in the fall. 

Westminster Professor Keith Bittel visited Moon Area High School on Wednesday, March 20th. He teaches collegiate accounting courses, is a certified public accountant (CPA), and operates his own accounting firm. Professor Bittel presented his background, educational experience, and work experience to the Business Club. The Business Club meets once a month and provides opportunities to learn from professionals in many facets of business. Business Club students also have an opportunity to attend a competition at a college campus.

Madaleine McMahon, a Moon Area School District senior, recently received this highest honor though the American Heritage Girl Troop 1301, in Moon Township. This award was given upon the completion of a multi-month service project that she developed, planned, and implemented. It required 100 hours of service as well as 10 hours of supervising younger troop members.

Bon Meade Elementary School recently hosted an Art and Music show.

Miss Teeple displayed artwork from the K-4 students, and the first and second grade students performed Barnyard Moosical under the direction of Mrs. Seifarth. 

The Bon Meade PTC provided several food trucks to round out the evening. A good time was had by all!

Nineteen 8th grade students recently participated in a day long hands-on engineering competition.

The Design Lives Here competition is part of a broader initiative that aims to equip teachers and students to engage in engineering activities throughout the entire semester.

Congratulations to Moon Area High School German 4 and 4 Honors students. 

The students recently competed in the 24^th Annual German Day competition at Washington and Jefferson College along with students from 12 other schools.  

On Friday, March 1st, sixth grade students Evelyn Leddy and Samantha Foltz participated in the 2024 PMEA Singfest festival. 

Moon Area High School students recently participated in the 2024 Shakespeare Festival Competition in downtown Pittsburgh. This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the competition that takes place at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. 

J.H. Brooks Elementary School recently hosted a combined STEAM Night and musical performance! 

To recognize the top 10 winners for the month of February at McCormick Elementary School, students had the opportunity to eat lunch at the luxury lunch table for a few days. Students were able to pick a friend to join them at the table where they enjoyed a special treat and fun coloring activity.

Keep being safe, being kind and owning your actions! 

Moon Area School District held Town Hall meetings at Hyde Elementary on March 4, 2024 and Brooks Elementary on March 6, 2024 to engage in an open discussion regarding our elementary school structure and the support systems we provide for our students.  I would like to thank everybody who attended the meeting.

On Saturday, March 2, the MAHS Winter Color Guard traveled to Norwin High School to perform in the Winter Guard International (WGI) Pittsburgh Color Guard Regional.

The Moon Area High School Instrumental Music Department recently traveled to Florida on a performance tour of Walt Disney World.  

The high school art club recently hosted a Positive Painting Project event. 

The event was held after school for high school art club students as well as 7^th and 8^th grade art club students. Each student painted a canvas that will be screen printed with a positive message by the organizers of the Positive Painting Project. After the screen printing, the paintings will be displayed in the middle and high school to spread the positive messages to others. 

Save the date for our Pre-K Back to School Night!

Pre-K Back to School Night
Thursday, April 18, 2024
MS Auditorium
6:00-7:30 pm
Doors open at 5:45 pm

The Moon High School Key Club recently made 75 lap blankets and valentines for the residents of West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Moon Area Middle School recently hosted the 2024 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 1 Elementary String Fest. The PMEA District 1 Elementary String Fest featured 130 string orchestra students in grades 5 and 6 from more than 40 different area schools.

Four Moon Area Middle School 8^th grade students were recently selected to represent MASD at this year’s PMEA Jr. High District Chorus festival. 

Students at Brooks Elementary School were excited to learn about teeth and dental hygiene from two local dentists.

The United States Marine Corps recently visited Moon Area High School to administer the high school fitness challenge in physical education class. It was a great opportunity for students to test their fitness and have some fun! 

Thank you to the USMC for visiting MAHS!

Bon Meade Elementary students enjoyed an assembly with Brandon White, youth mover and motivational speaker. 

Mr. White is a former professional ballroom dancer whose positive message resonated with staff and students alike!  Through movement, life stories and his presence alone, Mr. White taught Bon Meade that being brave means facing your fears rather than “not being afraid!”  

Congratulations to MAHS student Charlie Depner on being named a finalist in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Charlie will continue in the competition for 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered in the spring of 2024.  

Congratulations and good luck to Charlie!

Hyde Elementary School students welcomed part of RMU Women's Hockey team!   

16 women from the Robert Morris Women's Ice hockey team took time to visit with Hyde Elementary students.  They spent their morning working with students in the classrooms.

View more photos. 

Brooks Elementary students continue to work to earn positive behavior rewards! 

Moon Area High School students in Mr. Petrina's technology class recently toured Pathfinder School, a Bethel Park-based special education school operated by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, to learn about adaptive technology and its day-to-day use by students around the school.

January's word of the month was perseverance. Bon Meade Elementary students were chosen because they continually work hard, even when they are faced with challenges! These top 25 students had the opportunity to enjoy snow cones with Dr. Furlow.

The 3^rd grade at Brooks Elementary School participated in a Zoom meeting with Punxsutawney Phil and the Inner Circle. 

The students learned the history about Groundhog Day and how it ties into Pennsylvania. The students even got the chance to meet the famous Punxsutawney Phil! Third grade social studies is all about Pennsylvania, so it was exciting to have the opportunity to learn about this piece of our state's history. 

Engineers from Eaton, led by Antonia Wilson, recently spoke with Bon Meade Elementary students about engineering, chemical reactions, and STEAM projects.

Students were excited to watch and engage in their presentation. All students received a STEAM kit that they can build on their own!

Thank you to Ms. Wilson and her colleagues at Eaton for visiting Bon Meade and donating the STEAM kits! 

Allard Elementary students got to see the Josh & Gab Show as their PBIS reward for January.

Josh and Gab draw on personal experiences to create music and comedy exploring tolerance, positive expression, healthy decision making, and above all, the use of creativity as an alternate to negativity. Josh and Gab chose top students from each class to join them as a special dance crew and have a front row seat to the show.

Tickets are now on sale for the Moon Area Education Foundation's Over the Moon Mixer! Visit the MAEF's website to purchase tickets. 

Sunday, February 18, 2024
Four Twelve Project
6-8 pm

This exclusive event is sponsored by MAEF Board of Trustees and Four Twelve Project. 

If your child will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2024, it's time to register for kindergarten! If you know somebody who resides in Moon Township or Crescent Township and has a child who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, please share this information with them. 

For the 100^th day of school, the students in Mrs. Julie Rudi's first grade class at Allard Elementary School brought mystery bags filled with 100 items to school.  The students read their clues for the items in their bag and the class had to guess the items.  Then the students used the items to count to 100 in different ways. 

The middle school HAALA club, which is multicultural club sponsored by 5th grade teacher Candace Shaffer and 8th grade teacher Jane Joyce, recently visited the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning where they toured the cultural rooms.

Two Vietnam War veterans recently visited Moon Area High School. 

The veterans, Mr. Bob Matthews and Mr. John Syka, spoke to 11th grade students in Mr. Marraway, Mr. Ferri and Mrs. Mayo's classes. They shared their experiences in the Vietnam War and answered questions from the students.

More than 50 students recently participated in the 2024 sixth grade science fair. 

The theme was “Innovate to Elevate” and there were so many different, innovative projects that truly elevated everyone’s knowledge and excitement for science!

Middle School students on the Hawks Team recently made valentines for the patients at the West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, bookmarks for the 3^rd graders for PSSAs, thank you cards for people who have helped them and hearts to hang up in the 7^th grade hallway.

Girls tennis player, Nithya Kaerthi, earned the Western PA Sportsman Award making school history as the first girl to earn the award. Tierney Burke was selected by opposing coaches, players, and WPIAL officials as an honorable mention.

Moon Area Middle School sixth grade students recently finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. To celebrate, students enjoyed Harry Potter themed foods, projects, and treats!

Thanks to Mrs. Sebastian, Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Leto, Mr. Smiley and our 6th grade families for making the Harry Potter celebration possible! 

"Holidays Around the World" activities. This event was designed to celebrate the rich customs and cultures of six diverse countries/continents: Russia, India, China, Brazil, Africa, and the United States. 

Bon Meade Elementary School's Top 25 PBIS winners had a special treat with Dr. Furlow. This month's character trait was generosity. These 25 students display generosity on a daily basis. Way to go Top 25!

The 8th grade Concert Choir performed at the airport in December. They sang beautiful holiday songs as travelers headed to their gate. 

The 8th grade Concert Choir was one of only five schools selected to perform at the airport this year. Mr. DJ Kobaly and Mrs. Janice Barthen accompanied the Concert Choir to the airport and directed their performance.  

The third grade classes at Brooks Elementary School were treated to a presentation by the National Energy Foundation and Duquesne Light. 

The Girls Chamber Choir has been quite busy this December! They performed six times within 13 days! View photos of the events. 

The Girls Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of 14 students in 7th and 8th grade who rehearse after school once a week. Mrs. Janice Barthen is the director.      

Brooks Elementary School had a special visit from Santa Claus! Not only did he bring Miss Archer's and Miss Fatica's students presents, he also delivered a lot of jolly laughs and merry fun!

Santa led the students in a musical parade, caroling of Jingle Bells, and paid a special visit to our Principal, Dr. McGahee. 

Mrs. Mullen’s Mastery of Cooking classes helped Mrs. Ludwig's preschool students make holiday cookies! 

As part of their Elite 8 appearance for the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Finals at Robert Morris University, Clarion's team visited McCormick Elementary for an assembly of fun and learning.

Mrs. Hankey and Mrs. Boni's classes recently welcomed a few special visitors!

Mrs. Kellie Gerardi, author of Luna Muna Space Cafe, and Mrs. Allyson Wilson, illustrator of Luna Muna Space Cafe recently spent time with students. 

November Top Brooks Bucks Earners were invited to an exclusive “Lunch with the Principal” experience, hosted by Brooks' very own Dr. McGahee!

The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and gratitude. As we approach the end of 2023, I’d like to extend my appreciation to our faculty, staff, school board, parents, and community for your continued support of our school district and commitment to the success of our students.  

I hope you will take a few minutes to read our 2023 annual report. I’m proud of all that we have accomplished together this year and look forward to another great year at Moon Area School District. 

As we prepare for the possibility of inclement weather, we want to make sure families are as prepared as possible.   

Allard Elementary School students and staff participated in "Quarter Wars" to raise money. After a month, Allard raised $1,683 for Project Bundle-Up!

Thank you to the Student Council members for all the help sorting and counting the coins. 

Way to go Allard students and families! 

McCormick Elementary School's Student Council organized a toy drive to support 96.1 KISS FM's Stuff-a-Bus campaign. 

Hyde Elementary School was formally recognized by the state for reaching Tier 1 fidelity for SWPBIS (School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support)!

The kindergarten students at McCormick Elementary School hosted their second annual Thanksgiving feast. They spent the last couple of weeks learning about the history of the first Thanksgiving, making costumes, and then sharing what they are most thankful for this year.

Students in the Peer to Peer Cub at the high school went to the freshman homerooms the day before Thanksgiving break to give their November lesson.

This month, MASD freshmen wrote a letter of thanks to one teacher who made a difference in their lives. A big thanks to all the Moon teachers who make a difference every day!

The Allard Elementary School PTO hosted their annual Turkey Trot and raised $17,200!

The event was sponsored by many local businesses and supported by parent volunteers and Allard staff. The students enjoyed the event, which included many fun activities and, of course, lots of running!

McCormick Elementary School first grade students read the book "Balloons Over Broadway" and learned about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!

After reading the book, the students picked an animal or cartoon character and created their own parade 'float.' Once their creations were complete, the students paraded around McCormick for everyone to enjoy! 

The kindergarten and first grade art students at Bon Meade Elementary School recently participated in a community outreach art project that helped the McDonald Meals on Wheels Program. They service 75 participants with daily meals.

The students decorated delivery bags, placemats and paper turkeys for the McDonalds Meals on Wheels Program for Thanksgiving delivery. 

Check out the first issue of the Tiger Times -- the official MAMS student newspaper!

Click here to read the Tiger Times. 

Students from Mr. Palumbo's Honors Cybersecurity and AP Computer Science Principles courses recently visited Penn State Beaver to take part in a student readiness presentation on Artificial Intelligence. 

Students attended an interactive presentation on Artificial Intelligence by Dr. Justin Aglio and Emma Hance. Following the presentation, students discussed embracing the positives while weighting the negative and darker uses of Artificial Intelligence. 

Moon Area Middle School is proud to report that their Veterans Day service projects were a success!

The first was the annual candy collection for the troops. Fifth and sixth grade students selflessly donated their extra Halloween candy. All candy was sorted, bagged, and boxed for various military troops stationed overseas. More than 20 boxes of candy were donated this year!

The first annual Mike and Mary's Miles 5k took place in November. The 5K, which was dedicated to the late Michael Tolliver and Mary Fowler, raised more than $5,000 for two scholarships that will go to Moon Area High School students.

The 1^st place (by age group) Middle School and High School students were Morgan Tinlin and Logan Neff. In addition, Evelyn Cienkowski took 1^st in her age group and earned overall female 1^st place.

The Moon Area High School Theatre Department recently held six shows of their fall production of Seussical, which featured more than 200 students across every single MASD school building. Since August, the cast and crew worked tirelessly to bring the magic of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters to life on stage and performed for record-breaking crowds.

A very special tree of gratitude has grown at Brooks Elementary School.

Every single student and staff member took the time to write something they're grateful for on a leaf that has been included on the tree. The tree is on display at the entrance to the cafeteria. Students can take their time to find and read their own leaves as well as the leaves of others.

This tree gives a great opportunity for us all to reflect on all of the amazing things we have to be grateful for as we enter the holiday season. 

In honor of Veterans Day, McCormick Elementary School celebrated our veterans. Thank you to all those who have served our country!

Moon Area Middle School students and staff are honoring our veterans throughout the month of November.

State Representatives Valerie Gaydos and Anita Astorino Kulik recently took the time to visit Moon Area High School. They shared about their role as a state representative with AP Government and Civics students and then answered their questions.

Thank you to Representatives Gaydos and Kulik for visiting MAHS! 

Middle School students celebrated Red Ribbon Week at the end of October. 

The Middle School Counseling Department and Student Council partnered to offer activities to students during Red Ribbon Week, which took place October 23-27. Students participated in special dress days and created healthy selfies depicting how they make healthy choices in their lives. Each morning, student council members read a daily message on the morning announcements encouraging positive choices, and all students signed a banner in a pledge to be healthy and drug-free.

Ms. Ludwig's Child Development 1 students just finished a unit on the development of infants.

As an interactive, enrichment activity, students recently had the opportunity to observe and interact with twin sisters Senna and Aurora! The baby girls are the daughters of former MAHS student Emily DeMaiolo (Haslett). The students really enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with the babies and ask Emily questions about their development.

Thank you to Emily, Senna and Aurora for visiting MAHS! 

The cast of "Seussical The Musical" recently took their show on the road to visit a MASD elementary schools!

It was a great opportunity for high school students to interact with the elementary students and introduce them to the performing arts. The high school students spoke to the younger kids about the importance of hard work and dedication and showed them how much fun it is to be a part of the high school musical. 

Fourteen students from Moon Area High School's AP US Government and Politics classes participated in the “Senator for a Day” seminar, hosted by PA State Senator, Devlin Robinson’s on Thursday, November 2^nd at South Fayette High School.

Moon's preschool students celebrated Halloween on Oct. 31 with a party. The students also went treating around the school.
 

Allard Elementary School's talented third graders just wrapped up an amazing pumpkin project. 

Moon Area High School students recently had an opportunity to go to the Steel City HBCU College Fair at PNC Park.

Dr. McGahee's Minions are hard at work over at Brooks Elementary School!

Hyde Elementary School kindergarten students were excited to welcome SRO Cuyler Hale to their class! The students used their listening ears during story time with Officer Hale. Then they had the chance to ask him all of their questions!

Thanks to Officer Hale for visiting Hyde kindergarten students!

Allard Elementary School's October PBIS winners had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins with their principal, Dr. Kazmierczak.

A special thank you to Mrs. Brumbaugh and Inches Nursery for donating the pumpkins for the activity.

The Allard Elementary School PBIS team planned a special assembly as part of their costume day and the end of Red Ribbon Week. 

Staff members dressed as idioms and students had the opportunity to guess each staff member’s costume. The assembly kicked off with Dr. Kazmierczak, Mr. Tkatch, Mrs. Schmidt, and Nurse Quaye leading the students in a “Shake it Off” inspired song and dance to inspire the students to shake off unkind words and unkind behavior. 

The students thoroughly enjoyed the Taylor Swift costumes and characters and were ready to have a day full of kindness and fun. 

Hyde staff and students are super sweet! The Hyde Elementary School staff dressed in a Candy Land theme for their fall parties.

It's been a busy start to the year for MAMS Club Hope!

Students Kendra McKee and Layla Morrow entered The Highmark Caring Place poster contest as 8^th grade students last year. They were the grand prize poster contest winners for the Southwestern region of PA. The Highmark Caring Place awarded them last week by unveiling their poster during their annual Caring Team Summit. Their poster will be distributed to hundreds of schools in the area.  

The McCormick Elementary School PBIS team planned a staff Barbie themed Halloween costume to cap off Red Ribbon Week. 

Each staff member dressed as a version of Barbie or Ken. School spirit was on full display as all staff members executed their favorite version of the iconic toy. McCormick students were surprised and delighted to see the adults join in on the costume fun!

The students in Miss Archer, Miss Fatica, and Miss Jones elementary classes did a combined field trip to Janoski's farm!

View more field trip photos. 

Bon Meade kindergarten students learned about fire safety and the roles of first responders in the community.  

In an effort to show their appreciation for Moon and Crescent Fire, Police and Emergency Medical departments, the students decided to do a schoolwide collection to benefit these important organizations. 

Thank you to all first responders of Moon and Crescent Township. 

The 8^th grade social studies classes at the Middle School had Matt Gault, director of education at Fort Ligonier, present a lesson on the importance of the French and Indian War in our area.

Mr. Gault brought both hands-on activities and French and Indian War artifacts to engage the students. The presentation was informative and really helped the students understand the significance of the French and Indian War. 

We are thrilled to announce that the Moon Area Middle School Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Annual Pennsylvania Music Educator Association (PMEA) Conference in April 2024, in Erie, PA. This coveted opportunity, a testament to their talent and hard work, comes after the ensemble was chosen from among more than 75 competing audition submissions. The students and directors are deeply honored by this recognition, which highlights their outstanding musical achievements. 

The Moon Area Middle School will open our ELA Lab for students in grades 5 – 8 beginning on October 18^th to provide extra help in any middle school ELA course.  The ELA lab will be available Wednesday afternoons in room C205 from 2:50 until 4:00 p.m. and late buses will be available.  Students attending labs will need a note from a parent each time they attend. 

Congratulations to Olivia Ruth Omlor who recently earned her Eagle Scout rank and was presented in the Court of Honor in August. Olivia was also recognized by the Moon Area School District Board of School Directors in October. 

The Math Lab is a resource for students. Students must have parent permission to enter in the morning or stay after school. Student drop off before school will be the auditorium entrance. Student pick up after school will be the MS main entrance. 

Click to view the Math Lab schedule. 

Click to register.

Miss Fatica's and Miss Archer's classes recently worked together to make delicious applesauce.

The students learned about the life cycle of apples from seed to tree and used their five senses to investigate parts of the apples. Then they all had the opportunity to help peel, core, and cut the apple slices. Finally, the students got to taste the applesauce, which was their favorite part!

At the end of September, 25 lucky PBIS winners at Bon Meade Elementary sat down to a breakfast of Oram's donuts and juice with Mr. Furlow. 

The character trait of the month was respect.  These kids exemplify respect through the month of September.

The Moon Area High School Marching Band traveled to Toledo, Ohio to compete in the 2023 Bands of America (BOA) Northwest Ohio Regional Championship, presented by Yamaha.  Bands of America Championships are the premier marching band events in the nation and are entertaining, family-friendly events featuring live music, choreography, and competition.

America250PA brought its Keystone Classroom Initiative (KCI) to J.H. Brooks Elementary School in an effort to engage Pennsylvania youth and educate them about the Commonwealth and our shared Pennsylvania story in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

View photos from the visit. 

Congratulations to September Tiger Token winners at Hyde! These students were the recipients of Hyde Elementary School's monthly Tiger Token drawing. 

Every student at Hyde Elementary School has the opportunity to earn unlimited Tiger Tokens for being responsible, being kind and/or being safe. This initiative is part of the school's Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program. 

We've got a tale to tell, oh so swell,
With Horton, the Cat, and Gertrude, as well!
It's a musical adventure, you simply can't miss,
So, grab your tickets, give them a kiss!

Moon Area High School senior Charlie Depner is a semifinalist in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program! Charlie will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered in the spring of 2024.  

Kindergarten students at J.H. Brooks Elementary welcomed District School Resource Officer Cuyler Hale on Friday, October 6th for his annual SRO presentation! 

Moon Area High School (MAHS) accounting students attended a high school accounting conference on Tuesday, October 3 at Robert Morris University (RMU).

The high school accounting conference provided students an opportunity to learn from college students, professors, and accounting professionals. RMU President, Dr. Michelle Patrick, provided a warm welcome to the event. The event initiated with a college student panel discussing college life and professional development. The high school students were transitioned into four smaller breakout sessions.

Moon Area Middle School 7th grade students in Mrs. Broderick's 7th grade science class recently spent time working outside. The students worked in groups to identify different logs and determine their stage of decomposition.

Four Moon Area High School students have been selected as 2024 Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

Congratulations to Krushna Bhanushali, Ezekiel Brown, Lilly George, and Aarav Surapanen on this outstanding accomplishment!

Commended Students are recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry.

On Wednesday, September 27, we presented the findings of several studies to our community at our Town Hall meeting. This meeting was held with the intention of fostering transparency and open dialogue regarding the future of our school district and its educational and athletic facilities. 

As a follow-up to the Town Hall presentation this week, I would like to share this video message with you. Click here to watch.

The district held a Town Hall meeting to discuss the findings of the demographic study and feasibility study on Wednesday, Sept. 27. I would like to thank everybody who attended the meeting.  

If you were not able to attend the meeting, or if you would like to review the information that was shared, the presentation is available on our website. Click to view it. In addition, a recording of the meeting will be posted on MCA-TV.  

A Townhall Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 27th to discuss the findings of the strategic plan, demographic study, and feasibility study.  The presentation slideshow can be found here.

Our 2023 homecoming events were a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who participated! 

View Homecoming Photos.

Brooks Elementary students in Miss Archer's class put their cooking skills to the test and made pancakes from a recipe.

The students learned about selecting ingredients for their batter, using measurements, selecting and using kitchen utensils and tools needed for cooking, and of course choosing their toppings! They took turns completing steps throughout the process, and even incorporated vocabulary and language they're learning in the classroom into this important life skill.

It was an absolute honor to celebrate our Distinguished Alumni Award winners and our Dedication to Service Legacy Award winners during the 2023 Homecoming celebration.

Right At School, a nationally recognized before school, after school, and summer enrichment provider, has partnered with Moon Area School District to offer an after school "Right Club" program on-site at your school for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Right At School will be hosting a zoom family information session on Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30pm.

Please click on the link to register:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpdu-spj8qGNY_ZHJKVJT-ap6DvicrIhq1

Thank you to Mr. A. Dixon and Fed Ex for their continued dedication and support of our students at Hyde Elementary School. For the third year in a row, they have made a difference with their generous donation of school supplies. We sincerely appreciate their support!

McCormick Garden Club planted flower seeds last spring with the help of our 4th graders. The students enjoyed planting seeds so much, that they came up with a goal to create an entire flower garden for 2023! 

Brooks Elementary students were GLOWING on Friday, Sept. 15th at their PBIS KICK OFF NEON DANCE PARTY!  Students and teachers showed off their best dance moves and are pumped up for an amazing school year!  Brooks students are ready to show how they can Be Safe, Be Kind, and Own Their Actions!

Click to view more photos!

Moon Area School District is pleased to present the recipients of the second annual Distinguished Alumni Award and the first annual Dedication to Service Legacy Award!  

English 11 students are beginning their Junior Career Readiness Project, which begins with a career webquest. In addition, students complete an interest inventory to determine potential careers based on their interests. 

As part of their career exploration unit, Officer Beachy, School Resource Officer, recently spoke to students in Mrs. Scappe and Dr. Michael's English 11 classes about his career path. Officer Beachy spoke to students about their career aspirations and answered their questions about his own career path that led him to being our School Resource Officer. 

Moon Area High School has earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools according to the U.S. News and World Report 2023- 2024 Best High Schools list.

MAHS is proud to rank #14 in the Pittsburgh Metro Area and #61 in the state out of over 600 top ranked schools.

Several Moon Area High School seniors on the girls soccer team and their coach, Bill Pfeifer, were invited to the annual Dan McCann's Coaches Corner Luncheon.

This is the first time a girls team was recognized as special guests at the Coaches Corner luncheon. Congratulations to our girls soccer team!

What happened and who did it?! 

Students in Mrs. Broderick's 7^th grade recently entered their life sciences class to find a (fake) crime scene! Applying the knowledge they learned in class, students had to assess every aspect of the scene to figure out exactly what happened to Mr. Brooks. 

Students in Mrs. Broderick's 7^th grade life sciences class recently participated in an engaging airplane activity. First the students had to apply the prior knowledge of the scientific method to design their airplane with the goal of making it fly as far as possible. Next, students got to put their work to the test when they took their plans for a test flight in the hallway. 

Great job, 7^th grade! 

Moon Area School District has experienced and will continue to experience a significant increase in the number of students enrolled in our schools. As our community grows, it is necessary to make modifications to ensure we are able to meet the needs of all students.  

The Moon Area School District community is invited to an important Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Moon Area High School Auditorium.

In remembrance of September 11th, 2001, the Allard Elementary Student Council welcomed School Resource Officer Hale to a Meet and Greet with the fourth grade Student Council members. During the Meet and Greet, the students presented him with a thank you poster that includes special notes from the students and a wooden block of the Allard Elementary building to thank him for keeping it safe.

The rhythmic sounds of drumbeats have once again filled the air around Moon Area High School as the Moon Area High School Marching Band kicks off their 2023 season. The band began rehearsals on July 18, with mini camps for each section held at Moon Area High School. These camps began with the introduction of the musical selections for the two performance productions, as well as an overview of the marching skills used for each of the productions.

The Moon Area Education Foundation (MAEF) does a wonderful job of supporting our students, teachers and schools. We want to share a few ways you can support the MAEF and ultimately give back to our school district.

Dear MASD Families:  

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. While you still have a few weeks to enjoy your summer break, we’re busy preparing for the upcoming school year. I have included some information below that I hope you will find helpful.  

Right at School will offer after school care for MASD elementary students during the 2023-2024 school year.   

Right at School provides an engaging and fun curriculum to continue developing skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, and much more. In addition, Right at School will offer homework support for students who attend the after school program. 

Register before August 31 for a $50 discount. Families who have already registered will also receive the discount. View the flyer.

For the 2023-2024 school year, the YMCA will be offering after school care at Bon Meade Elementary School and the Right At School program will be offering after school for Bon Meade students at Allard Elementary School.  

Moon Area School District will provide transportation for Bon Meade students in the Right At School program to Allard after school.  Parents will pick their child up at Allard at the end of the day. 

You can register your child for the Right at School program by using this link: https://www.rightatschool.com/program-finder/. 

The Moon Area Middle School PTG would like to thank its membership and the following businesses for their generous donations to this year's staff appreciation events!

Earlier this year, we shared information about the growth in our community and the potential need to redistrict our K-4 elementary schools. The district has been working closely with Davis Demographics to help us determine the best method to accommodate our growing student population with minimal disruption to our families.

Kindergarten Readiness Round-Up is coming up!

Who: All 2023-2024 kindergarten and new first grade students
What: Kindergarten Readiness Assessments
When: May 16, 2023 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Neighborhood Elementary School