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We’re pleased to share this special holiday edition of The Pupil Pulse. This issue focuses on supporting family well-being during a season that can bring both joy and stress. Inside, you’ll find practical, research-informed tips for staying connected, reducing conflict, and navigating everything from minor holiday stress to more significant mental health challenges.

Click here to read the December newsletter.

Moon Area Music Department invites students in grades 7-12 showing an interest in becoming a music major in college to the annual, "So, You Want to Be a Music Major?" Seminar. Discussion will include a mixture of topics. parents are also encouraged to attend. This year's featured speakers join us from Duquesne University.

Club Hope recently had a meaningful visit with two special guests: PSEA President Aaron Chapin and Highmark Caring Place school services provider Shawn Sledzianowski. During their time together, students assembled 50 hygiene kits that will be distributed to classmates in need before Christmas break.

Moon Area Middle School seventh graders had an unforgettable morning with guest speaker Eric McElvenney, a Marine veteran who lost his lower right leg during deployment and went on to become an Ironman competitor and Paralympic athlete.

Moon Area Challenge Teams recently had an exciting and enriching day at the Heinz History Center, where they competed in this year’s History Bowl. The event offered 4th, 5th and 6th grade students the opportunity to explore museum exhibits, solve creative challenges, and put their history knowledge to the test in a fast-paced competition.

Congratulations and welcome to our newly sworn-in board members!

Dr. Morgan Mihok, Ms. Jen Suehr, Mr. Bryan Seybert, and Mr. Ben Brands took their oaths last night, administered by Judge Michele Santicola. We’re grateful for their commitment to serving our school community.

This week we recognized Special Education Day and celebrated the incredible educators and school staff members who help make high quality education possible for our students receiving special education services.

The winter edition of Allegheny West Magazine is here! 

It’s filled with exciting updates from our students, staff, and schools. We hope you’ll take a moment to check it out!

https://www.alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/2025-moon/nov/index.html#page=1Click here to read the magazine. 

We’re excited to share the second issue of The Pupil Pulse—a new, bite-sized monthly newsletter from the Pupil Services team. Each edition is designed to give you practical tips, resources, and quick insights to support your child’s success at school and at home.

Click here to read the newsletter.

Eighth grade social studies students at the Middle School recently had a special visit from Matt Gault, Director of Education at Fort Ligonier. Mr. Gault presented an engaging lesson on the significance of the French and Indian War in our region’s history.

The sixth grade students in Ms. Hallahan and Mrs. Maue’s ELA classes are diving into the magical world of Harry Potter this month. Their classroom has been transformed with themed decorations to help bring the story to life, creating an engaging and immersive space for learning.

Four of our talented 6th grade students artists — Summer Sacco, Hoorum Kamran, Ivy Marshall, and Afsheen Yaseer Arafath — have been selected for the Perfect Pets Contest! 

Moon Area Middle School students and staff came together on November 20 to recognize Children’s Grief Awareness Day with a meaningful display of support and compassion.

Moon Area Middle School and High School students recently attended the Prime Stage Theatre’s matinee performance of Mr. Edgar A. Poe Presents: Tales of Mystery, Horror & Imagination at the New Hazlett Theater. The production was written by Lawrence C. Connolly, a Moon Area graduate who recently visited the high school to speak with students.

As Children's Grief Awareness Day approaches, Mrs. Lisa Lehman, MAMS Club Hope Advisor, and Mrs. Jenn Mattucci, MAHS Club Hope Advisor, were invited by PSEA to share the impactful work of Club Hope on the Duty Free Lunch podcast. The episode was recently released, offering a spotlight on how the club supports students and fosters connection, empathy, and healing within the school community.

Click here to watch the Duty Free Lunch Podcast episode. 

Middle School Lower House gifted students had an exciting experience at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s first-ever STEAM Career Fair in celebration of National STEAM Day! 

Students and staff at the Middle School came together to host a heartfelt Veterans Day Assembly to honor the men and women who have served our country.

Every year, our 5th and 6th grade students donate their unwanted Halloween candy to a local military outreach group. This organization sends hundreds of care packages to deployed service members around the world, filled with candy and basic care items—just in time for the holidays.

Moon Area School District is pleased to announce that Mrs. Christina Frazier has been appointed the district's new Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Frazier brings extensive experience in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Positive Behavior interventions and Supports (PBIS), along with a strong alignment to the district’s vision and goals. 

The possibility of winter weather is right around the corner. We want to make sure families are as prepared as possible for any changes to our typical schedule. 

The Moon Area Art Department spent their in-service day at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, exploring new ways to bring nature-inspired creativity into the classroom. Garden educators led the professional development session, sharing strategies for incorporating repurposed and natural materials into art lessons.

Moon Area Middle School officially accepted its new Buddy Bench on October 31, 2025, marking the culmination of a months-long environmental and community-building project led by students in Mr. Finn’s and Mr. Hilpert’s 2024-25 adapted technology education classes.

The seventh grade Shark Team spent part of their fall team activity giving back to the community! 

Students donated supplies and assembled Birthday Celebration Boxes for the local food pantry. Each box included cake mix, frosting, a can of soda, candles, plates, and a pan — everything a family needs to celebrate a special day.

We are excited to announce that the Moon Angel Tree Program is returning this holiday season! Last year, we were overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our Moon Area families, whose contributions helped fulfill the wishes, needs, and dreams of 194 Moon Area School District students, bringing joy to many families during the holiday season!

October was full of Tiger Pride! Click "read more" below to watch the video.

Moon Area Middle School students celebrated Halloween in their ELA class by sharing their creative writing stories. The Halloween themed activity gave students an opportunity to showcase their imaginations, practice their writing skills, and enjoy the art of storytelling.

October is Principal Appreciation Month! We’re so grateful for our incredible principals at Moon Area School District who lead with dedication, compassion, and a commitment to student success every single day. Thank you for all that you do! 

Attention families with students in 7th-11th grades, 

Moon is going to the Galapagos Islands and you are invited!

We have an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 28^th at 6 PM in the High School LGI. Join us to hear all about it.

RSVP to our information session on 10/28 to learn more about this amazing adventure and secure a $200 travel discount. Click here to RSVP.  

In honor of National School Bus Safety Week, we're raising awareness about how we can all safety share the road with our school buses.

Did you know thousands of Moon Area School District students ride the bus to and from school? Ensuring they are safe during their travel is all of our responsibility.

Student Transportation of America (STA) -- Moon Area School District's transportation provider -- is offering sign-on bonus from now through December 31, 2025. Call 412-269-9970 or apply online at ridesta.com/careers. 

Moon Area High School is proud to present Disney's Descendants: The Musical, November 13-16!

Disney's Descendants: The Musical
November 13-15 at 7 p.m.
November 16 at 2 p.m.
MAHS Auditorium

Tickets are on sale at moonarea.ludus.com. See you at the show!

The MASD school community recently came together in a powerful display of strength and unity to support Dom Oesterling, a 5th grade student who is facing a difficult battle. 

Middle School students on the Penguins Team surprised Dom at school by wearing DOM STRONG shirts—an incredible sight that filled the halls with encouragement and solidarity. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous family, every single student received a shirt, ensuring that no one was left out of the movement to stand behind Dom.

We want to take a moment to address an important issue regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by students. While AI can be a powerful educational resource, it also carries risks if used inappropriately. Specifically, creating or sharing AI-generated photos or videos that misrepresent individuals or events, or that disrupt our school environment, can cause serious harm.

Fridays are for Tiger Pride! Click "read more" below to watch the video.

We were proud to honor our 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Service Legacy Award winners at Homecoming!

Moon Area Athletics would like to remind all supporters and visiting spectators attending varsity football games at Tiger Stadium that parking is strictly prohibited at Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, located directly behind our campus.

The 2025 Moon Area School District Homecoming festivities were a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the carnival, parade, and football game. Congratulations to Danica Bacu on being crowned the 2025 Homecoming Queen!

View photos from Homecoming 2025 on Facebook.

We are excited to kick off our Homecoming festivities this Thursday, September 18! Join us for the Parade and Carnival!

The Homecoming Parade will take place a 5:30 PM at the middle school and proceed to the stadium where it will conclude with a pep rally. 

The Homecoming Carnival will immediately follow the parade in the upper lot/ stadium lot of the Moon Area High School.

An education and support virtual series that provides students, parents, families, staff, etc. the opportunity to learn and gain information from presenters from local organizations, agencies and businesses is available to MASD families and staff members. 

A monthly virtual presentation will be available. 

Click here for the full line up. 

As you fall back into school routines and weekly grocery runs, you can make a difference for the Moon Area Education Foundation just by shopping online at Walmart! 

Turn on the Round Up feature at checkout, and your change will go directly to supporting MAEF. Small acts = BIG impact!

Here’s how to set it up:

1. Log in to your Walmart.com account
2. Go to Manage Account → Giving & Impact
3. Choose Moon Area Education Foundation as your charity
4. Be sure the Round Up button is ON 

Support students while you shop—every little bit helps!

In remembrance of the events of September 11th, the 8th grade Concert Choir continues its tradition of learning the National Anthem and recording it to be played during the morning announcements at the middle school. This moving tradition helps our students and staff pause to reflect and remember the significance of 9/11 in our nation’s history.

It has come to our attention that somebody posing as a representative at School Sponsorship by MobyMax is soliciting donations on behalf of Moon Area School District. Please note that our district is not working with School Sponsorship by MobyMax, therefore any requests from that organization on behalf of Moon Area School District are not legitimate. 

While we deeply appreciate the generosity of our community members and local businesses who support our schools, clubs, and athletic teams, etc., this particular vendor is not authorized to solicit donations on behalf of our district. In general, educational vendors will never solicit donations on behalf of the Moon Area School District.

 Thank you for your attention to this important matter. 

Students on the Hawks team recently put their aerospace skills to the test in a paper airplane challenge! The goal was to design an airplane that could travel the farthest down the middle school’s B hallway.

Congratulations to Leyton Esken and Ava Gavazzi, whose glider soared an impressive 29.7 feet to take first place!

Middle School students in Mrs. Hartman’s class are learning about community helpers and the vital roles they play in our everyday lives. To bring this unit to life, the class welcomed two very special visitors!

Attention Middle School Families!

Starting this year, all students will need the new P.E. uniform shirt for class.  This update ensures consistency, promotes school spirit, and allows for easy identification during P.E. classes and activities.

Order online through our approved vendor by clicking here.

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great first day of school!

View photos from the first day of school on Facebook. 

We’re excited to share the very first issue of The Pupil Pulse—a new, bite-sized monthly newsletter from the Pupil Services team. Each edition is designed to give you practical tips, resources, and quick insights to support your child’s success at school and at home.

Click here to read the newsletter.

We hope you had a wonderful summer and enjoyed meaningful time with family and friends. As the new school year begins, we’re excited to welcome our students back next week on Wednesday, August 27th, and begin the important work ahead.

The countdown is on! ⏰

Just a few days left until the first day of school—and we’re ready to greet our students with open doors and big smiles!

See you on August 27th!

We have quite a few new faces in the district this school year! Please join us in giving our new faculty and staff members a warm welcome to the MASD family.

This August, Moon Area School District partnered with Niagara Cares and Feed the Children to host a community Resource Rally. 

Read more out the Resource Rally from WPXI. 

View photos from the Resource Rally. 

I hope you're enjoying a well-earned break and finding time to recharge this summer. As we move through these final weeks of summer break, I want to share that our team has been working hard behind the scenes to get everything in place for the new school year. 

Save the date for the Resource Rally!

Thursday, August 7 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs
308 Hemlock Drive, 15108

Free products and supplies will be available for families while supplies last.

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Moon Area School District is pleased to share Dr. Lauren Morgan has been named Assistant Superintendent!

Dr. Morgan previously served as the district’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction for over four years, where she collaborated with faculty and administration to develop, implement, and support high-quality K–12 instructional programs that meet the diverse needs of all students. 

I am honored to enter the role of Superintendent for the Moon Area School District. Having worked in the district for over 20 years, I am deeply invested in this community and excited to work alongside you to support our students, staff, and schools.

It’s that time of year again -- when we as a district are looking ahead to Homecoming next year!

The Moon School District Annual Homecoming Carnival will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in the upper parking lot following the parade. 

If you are a local business and you are interested in participating, please fill out the form at the link below. All booths must be approved by Administration and any ideas are not considered “yours” until you receive confirmation back. 

Click here to reserve your booth.