Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!

Dear MASD Families, 

I hope the school year is off to a great start for you and your family!

The administration and staff of the Moon Area School District spent countless hours upgrading our technology, preparing our curriculum, and getting ready to welcome our students back to school, only to be faced with a cyber ransomware attack four days before the start of school. I'd like to begin by thanking everyone for their patience and flexibility as we navigated this issue. At this point, I’m pleased to share that most of our systems have been restored. I'd like to thank everyone who helped us navigate the attack, minimize the damage, and ultimately restore/ rebuild our technology infrastructure. 

I’d also like to thank everyone for their patience as we deal with staffing shortages, particularly with transportation and support staff. The bus driver shortage has been especially tough. We are working closely with Student Transportation of America to recruit drivers. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a driver, please visit https://stacareers.com to apply. From there, click on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the map. Then scroll down to “Coraopolis” and click the “Apply Now” box.

Although we have faced challenges this year, our faculty and staff members remain committed to helping our students learn and grow. When I walk through the halls of our schools, I see classrooms full of engaged and excited learners. It’s fantastic. 

Thank you to all of our students for their hard work. And thank you to our MASD parents for their continued support. 

Let’s make this a great year! 

Sincerely, 

Barry Balaski

Superintendent

Moon Area School District

Moon Area School District is pleased to present the recipients of the first annual Distinguished Alumni Award! The 2022 MASD Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are the late SPC Matthew Cory Bowe (Class of 2005), Mr. David Bundy (Class of 1969), and Dr. Elizabeth Zona (Class of 1998)!

Each recipient was selected because of the significant contributions they made to our school district, community and beyond in one or more of the following three areas: Career Achievement or Military Service Distinction, Service to Society, and Service and Support to the Moon Area School District. Their accomplishments, affiliations, and careers honor a legacy of excellence. Read More

SPC Matthew Cory Bowe

Mr. David Bundy

Dr. Elizabeth Zona

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS

Moon Area High School seniors Kaveri Guduru and William Marasco are semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program! Kaveri and William 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 2023. Read More

6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES IN ACTION

Students in Mrs. Pro's 6th grade social studies class practiced their map skills as well as their knowledge of the continents and oceans by creating a large world map. Once the students completed their map, they had the opportunity to add a kinesthetic component by playing Earth Twister! Right hand Atlantic Ocean, left foot Australia! Read More

BON MEADE KICKS OFF POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INITIATIVE

The PTC brought Corey the Dribbler to Bon Meade Elementary for their Schoolwide Positive Behavior kickoff! Read More

MAHS STUDENTS ATTEND ACCOUNTING CONFERENCE

Moon Area High School (MAHS) accounting students attended a high school accounting conference on Wednesday, September 14 at Robert Morris University.

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MASD BAND CAMP

The Moon Area High School Marching Band has ramped up its rehearsals for the start of the 2022 Marching Band Season. Read More

FREE BREAKFAST FOR MASD STUDENTS

On Friday, September 9, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania will make it possible for all schools participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to provide free breakfasts for all enrolled students during the 2022-2023 school year. This program will begin with breakfast meals served on October 1, 2022 and run through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Read More