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Mars Area MS — School Calendar 2026-27
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Mars, PA 16046
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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High School/Middle School - 2026 Fall Sports Season First Practice (Cheerleading, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, 7/8 Football)Event
Mars Area School District’\;s 2026 Fall Sports Season begins in August. Dates of the first practices/meetings are as follows:Monday, Aug. 10Varsity/JV Football —\; (Mandatory Heat Acclim Read more
Aug
17
Mon
Teacher InductionStaff Day
Aug
17
Mon
Teacher InductionStaff Day
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Aug
17
Mon
High School/Middle School - 2026 Fall Sports Season First Practice (Cheerleading, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, 7/8 Football)Event
Mars Area School District’\;s 2026 Fall Sports Season begins in August. Dates of the first practices/meetings are as follows:Monday, Aug. 10Varsity/JV Football —\; (Mandatory Heat Acclim Read more
Aug
17
Mon
Teacher InductionStaff Day
Read more
Aug
18
Tue
School Board - Regular MeetingEvent
Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more
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School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
513
Student:Teacher
14.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Mars Area SDEcon. Disadvantaged
11.9%
Phone
(724)625-3145School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
67%
75th percentile in PA
Math Proficiency
36%
52th percentile in PA
Chronic Absenteeism
8.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
21 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Worse than average in PATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
36
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.40000001
Social Workers
0.2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,784
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,337
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,799
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 1%State 26%Local 73%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$221,249
+1.4% 1yr+19.2% 5yr
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
15.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.6%
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Uninsured residents
4.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
634
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
589
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
235 (40%)
Other Health Impairment
123 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
100 (17%)
Autism
62 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
34 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
16 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
563
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
High School/Middle School - 2026 Fall Sports Season First Practice (Cheerleading, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, 7/8 Football)
EventMon, Aug 17, 2026
Teacher Induction
Staff DayMon, Aug 17, 2026
Teacher Induction
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars Read more |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars Read more |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars Read more |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Elementary School - Student Picture Day |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Elementary School - Student Picture Day |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Elementary School - Student Picture Day |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Middle School - Student Picture Day |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Middle School - Student Picture Day |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Middle School - Student Picture Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | High School - Student Picture Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | High School - Student Picture Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | High School - Student Picture Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day Read more |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day Read more |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day Read more |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Primary Center - Student Picture Day |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Primary Center - Student Picture Day |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Primary Center - Student Picture Day |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | High School - AFS/MISA Chapter Meeting |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live vi Read more |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live vi Read more |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | High School - AFS/MISA Chapter Meeting |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live vi Read more |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | High School - AFS/MISA Chapter Meeting |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Centennial School - Student Picture Day |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Centennial School - Student Picture Day |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | High School - Open House / Curriculum Night |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | High School - Open House / Curriculum Night |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | High School - Open House / Curriculum Night |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Centennial School - Student Picture Day |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | High School - SAT Test Date |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | High School - SAT Test Date |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | High School - SAT Test Date |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Middle School - Curriculum Night |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Middle School - Curriculum Night |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Middle School - Curriculum Night |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars A Read more |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars A Read more |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars A Read more |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | END OF FIRST NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | END OF FIRST NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | END OF FIRST NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars Read more |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars Read more |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | School Board - Work Session Mars Area School Board will hold a Work Session at 7 p.m. on \;Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Mars Read more |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broadcast live via Read more |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | In-Service Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | In-Service Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | In-Service Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences K-12) Read more |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Act 80 Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences K-6\; Staff Development 7-12) Read more |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Act 80 Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences K-6\; Staff Development 7-12) Read more |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Act 80 Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences K-6\; Staff Development 7-12) Read more |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Read more |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Read more |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board - Reorganization Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Reorganization/Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broad Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Reorganization/Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broad Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board - Reorganization Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Reorganization/Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broad Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Reorganization/Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broad Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board - Regular Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Reorganization/Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broad Read more |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board - Reorganization Meeting Mars Area School Board will hold its Reorganization/Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. on \;Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Mars Area School District Administration Office.Note: All Board meetings are broad Read more |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break Read more |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break Read more |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Break Read more |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Act 80 Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | END OF SECOND NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | END OF SECOND NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Act 80 Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Act 80 Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | END OF SECOND NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | In-Service Day (Clerical Day K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | In-Service Day (Clerical Day K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | In-Service Day (Clerical Day K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | END OF THIRD NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | END OF THIRD NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | END OF THIRD NINE WEEKS Read more |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | In-Service Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Read more |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Read more |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Read more |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | No School Read more |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | No School Read more |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | No School Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Act 80 Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | High School - Senior Prom 2027 Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | High School - Senior Prom 2027 Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Act 80 Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | High School - Senior Prom 2027 Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Act 80 Day (Staff Development K-12) Read more |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day Read more |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day Read more |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day Read more |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Read more |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Read more |
| Wed, Jun 2, 2027 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Read more |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | In-Service Day (Clerical Day K-12) Read more |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | In-Service Day (Clerical Day K-12) Read more |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | In-Service Day (Clerical Day K-12) Read more |
Showing 114 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Mars Area MS
Mars Area MS currently enrolls 513 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.
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