Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

The Shanksville-Stonycreek School District is nestled along the slopes of the Allegheny Mountains in the central part of Somerset County about eight miles northeast of Somerset, Pennsylvania and 30 miles northwest of Cumberland, Maryland. It is comprised of the township of Stonycreek and the boroughs of Indian Lake and Shanksville. The school district has a population of approximately 2,700 residents. Much of the land is productively engaged in farming. Lumbering and strip mining are important components of the local economy. The area has vast opportunities for the expansion of tourism and recreation in a multi-seasonal climate.

The district's residents are employed in a variety of positions locally as well as in Somerset, Johnstown, and the Cumberland, Maryland area. Because of the size of its student population, which is approximately 500 students K-12, the district consistently ranks as one of the smallest, single-building districts in the state. Despite its small size, the district graduates 98% of its seniors, sends 64% of them to higher education, and consistently scores above average on the PSSA test. Reading Recovery, Guided Reading, Accelerated Reading, and Tech Prep are just some of the special programs offered at Shanksville.

Directions

From the Somerset Exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike:
From the toll booth proceed to the fourth traffic light.
Turn left onto Rt. 31.
Proceed 3 miles (past the State Prison on left, past water towers on right).
Watch for sign indicating that Shanksville is 6 miles to the left.
Turn left onto Stutzmantown Road.
Follow Stutzmantown Road into Shanksville.
When you come to the stop sign, turn left and cross the bridge.
Turn right onto Main Street.
Follow Main Street for a quarter of a mile.The school is on the left.

From the Pittsburgh Airport:
From the airport take 60 South and 279 South to 376 East.
Follow the signs to the PA Turnpike (76) and travel east to the Somerset Exit.
Follow the directions above from the Somerset Exit of the Turnpike.

From Bedford:
Take Rt. 30 West to Reels Corner. At Reels Corner make a left at the flashing light onto Rt. 160. Follow Rt 160 South to a sign indicating that Shanksville is 3 miles to the right. Follow that road to Shanksville for about 2 miles. The school is on the right.

From Johnstown:
Take 219 South to the Stoystown exit. Turn left onto Rt. 30 East. Follow Rt. 30 East until you come to Highland Tank on the right. Make that right turn and proceed 5 miles into Shanksville. At the first stop sign turn right and then turn left onto Main Street.. The school is on the left.