Principal's Welcome
It is impossible to overstate the importance of your involvement in your child's education. The hours a student spends in school each year account for only 15 percent of his/her total time. The other 85 percent is spent in your care and under your guidance, nurturing and supervision. If you show your child that a good education is important, you will make a tremendous difference in your child's achievements and attitude toward school.
Mars Area High School is your child's school, it is your school, and it is the symbol of our investment in future generations. The accomplishments of our students become your accomplishments. An excellent school system is our greatest local investment. This is why we ask that parents become partners with the staff at Mars Area High School. Parents are encouraged to:
- Communicate with teachers by writing and receiving notes;
- Read the school handbook (available on the District's website);
- Monitor when homework assignments and projects are due; and
- Call the school with concerns or issues regarding your child.
Mrs. Lindsay Rosswog, Principal
Mr. Douglas Skelley, Assistant Principal
Principal's Profile
Mrs. Lindsay Rosswog is the principal at Mars Area High School.
Rosswog previously served as a assistant principal at Mars Area High School during the 2015-2016 School Year. Prior to joining Mars Area School District, Rosswog served as Director of Instruction & Curriculum at Clayton Academy in Pittsburgh, a teacher coach and teacher at John B. Stetson Charter School in Philadelphia; and a teacher at Hampstead Hill Academy in Baltimore, Md.
She holds a master’s degree in elementary education from Johns Hopkins University; a bachelor’s degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University; and principal certification from Waynesburg University.
A 2004 Mars Area graduate, Rosswog is a resident of Mars.
Assistant Principal's Profile
Mr. Douglas Skelley is the assistant principal at Mars Area High School.
Skelley holds a master’s degree in education from Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor’s degree in science from Slippery Rock University. He is working toward a doctorate in education at Slippery Rock University.
He previously served as dean of students at Meadville Area Senior High School; as dean of students and a teacher in Philadelphia School District; a site leader at Springboard Collaborative (Philadelphia); and as an English and social studies teacher at St. Helena School (Philadelphia).
A resident of Hermitage, Pa., Skelley also hold secondary education certifications for English and social studies as well as an elementary education certification (preK-4) and a Pennsylvania Principal certification (K-12).