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Our Schools

Five Schools, One Trojan Family

MUASD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across five schools, plus an alternative-education option for students who need a more customized path.

Elementary

Kistler Elementary

Serving elementary students in the Kistler, Newton Hamilton, and Wayne Township area with a warm, small-school environment focused on foundational literacy and math skills.

Alesha Yocum, Principal

Principal: Alesha Yocum
ayocum@muasd.org

Address
154 School St., Mount Union, PA 17066
Phone
(814) 542-2595  |  Fax: (814) 542-3465
Kistler Elementary building
Elementary

Shirley Township Elementary

Serving elementary students in Shirley Township and the surrounding region, with a strong emphasis on early childhood development and community partnership.

Sandra Rickabaugh, Principal

Principal: Sandra Rickabaugh
srickabaugh@muasd.org

Address
14188 2nd St., Mount Union, PA 17066
Phone
(814) 542-9381  |  Fax: (814) 542-5424
Shirley Township Elementary building
Grades 7–8

Junior High School

Home to MUASD's middle-level students, bridging elementary foundations with the increased independence and rigor of high school.

Chad Mickle, Principal

Principal: Chad Mickle
cmickle@muasd.org

Address
706 North Shaver St., Mount Union, PA 17066
Phone
(814) 542-9311  |  Fax: (814) 542-8376
Junior High School building
Grades 9–12

Senior High School

A full academic program alongside CTE pathways, college advising, and Trojan athletics and activities.

Dwayne Northcraft (Interim), Principal

Principal: Dwayne Northcraft (Interim)
dnorthcraft@muasd.org

Address
706 N Shavers St., Mount Union, PA 17066
Phone
(814) 542-2518  |  Fax: (814) 542-5451
Senior High School building
Alternative Education

Academy for Customized Learning

An alternative-education option that builds an individualized academic plan around each student's needs, pace, and goals, blending online coursework with support from Mount Union teaching staff.

Dawn Shields, Online Coordinator

Online Coordinator: Dawn Shields
dshields@muasd.org

Address
706 North Shaver St., Mount Union, PA 17066
Phone
(814) 542-2518 ext. 173
ACL Handbook (PDF) →
Academy for Customized Learning, housed at the Senior High building

Enrollment Criteria

  • Reads and comprehends on grade level (with accommodations)
  • Must be recommended by a Guidance Counselor or Administrator
  • Must need an alternative method of instruction
  • Regular attendance required for success in the online environment
  • Must maintain passing grades in both online and traditional classes

Curriculum & Dual-Credit Partners

Courses through American Academy, Imagine Learning/Edgenuity, Edmentum, Educere, and Schools PLP.

Dual enrollment available through Juniata College, Mount Aloysius College, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, and (pending) the University of Pittsburgh.