Shade Junior/Senior High School is a public secondary school serving nearly 300 students in grades 7-12 in the Shade Township coal patch of Cairnbrook.
Alma Mater
Our strong band can ne'er be broken
form'd in old Shade High
far surpassing wealth unspoken
seal'd by friendship's tie
alma mater, alma mater, deep graven on each heart shall be found unwav'ring true when we from life shall part. High school life at best is passing, gliding swiftly by; then let us pledge in word and deed, our love for old Shade High.
Curriculum
Shade offers instruction in the following program areas: Arts and Humanities - including the Music Curriculum Driver's Education Family & Consumer Sciences Health, Safety & Physical Education - Including Health in the 8th Grade and First Aid during the Sophomore year Mathematics Science Social Studies Technology - Including Web Design
Vocational education
Students in grades 10–12, who wish to pursue training in a specific career path or field may attend the Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset Township.
Clubs and activities
There are the following clubs at Shade: Band Cheerleaders Drama Club Envirothon National Honor Society SADD Ski Club Student Council TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) Varsity Club Yearbook
Athletics
Shade participates in PIAA District V's WestPac Conference. Students at Shade participate in Johnstown Christian School's Soccer team and Shanksville-Stonycreek'sGolf, Rifle and Girls Tennis Teams. Meanwhile, Shanksville-Stonycreek's students come to Shade to participate in Football and Track and Field under cooperative sports agreements.