Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Welcome to Slippery Rock Area Elementary!

As families return to Area for the 2024-25 school year, many things remain the same.  However, there is one big change….ME!  I am proud to say that I am a 1997 SRASD graduate and 2001 SRU graduate, so Slippery Rock is very much in my roots.  I come to you from the Clarion Area School District, where I served as the Supervisor of Special Education for 4 years.  Prior to that, I was a Special Education teacher in the Butler Area School District for 12 years and at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy for 7 years.  I am excited to welcome all of our students and parents back for the 2024-25 school year at Area. 

Slippery Rock Area Elementary is a K - 5 elementary school located at 470 North Main Street in Slippery Rock, PA. Our building provides education for approximately 450 students. The teachers and staff work tirelessly to meet student needs and provide a learning environment where students can thrive and grow; cultivating their knowledge and encouraging independence.

This year's school theme continues to be "SRAE Students B.A.R.K. for Books". This theme ties in with our schoolwide positive behavior plan and Therapy Dog Program.  B.A.R.K. stands for Bully Free, Academic, Responsible, and Kind. Students exhibiting these qualities will have the opportunity to earn books from our Book Vending Machine.

I encourage you to support our PTCC group that works throughout the year to fundraise and provide a variety of opportunities for your children. They organize Scholastic Book Fairs, classroom parties, Santa's Workshop, field trips, Fun Day, and so much more. They need your support to continue these opportunities for the students.  I hope you will consider joining PTCC and attend the monthly meetings in our building. Check out the PTCC page for a list of meeting dates.

I look forward to meeting all of you very soon! 

Mrs. Crystal Johnston, M.Ed.

Area Elementary School Principal

Slippery Rock Area SD