🎉 Strong Start for Our SHAHS Math Team! 🧮💪
The Schuylkill Haven Area High School Math Team kicked off their competition season with an impressive performance at the Dickinson College Competition on Tuesday, October 21st — finishing 11th out of 32 schools! 🙌
The team included seniors Ariyanna Wright, Blake Rossi, and Matthew Angelo, along with junior Justin Watcher. Individually, Justin placed 11th and Matthew finished 34th out of 124 students! 👏
We’re so proud of their hard work and teamwork! The Hurricanes will continue their season on Tuesday, November 4th, when they compete in the AMC 10/12.
📚✨ Keep up the great work, Math Team — you’re proving that hard work really adds up! ➕💯
The Schuylkill Haven Area High School Math Team kicked off their competition season with an impressive performance at the Dickinson College Competition on Tuesday, October 21st — finishing 11th out of 32 schools! 🙌
The team included seniors Ariyanna Wright, Blake Rossi, and Matthew Angelo, along with junior Justin Watcher. Individually, Justin placed 11th and Matthew finished 34th out of 124 students! 👏
We’re so proud of their hard work and teamwork! The Hurricanes will continue their season on Tuesday, November 4th, when they compete in the AMC 10/12.
📚✨ Keep up the great work, Math Team — you’re proving that hard work really adds up! ➕💯
🔴 Red Ribbon Week 2025 is coming to Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School! 🔴
Beginning , Monday, October 27th through Friday, October 31st, we’ll be celebrating healthy choices and taking a stand against drugs with a week full of fun theme days! 💪
Check out the lineup 👇
🔴 Monday: Be REDy to Fight Drugs (Wear as much red as you can!)
🌈 Tuesday: Too Bright for Drugs (Wear neon colors!)
🇺🇸 Wednesday: Freedom to Be Drug Free (Wear red, white, and blue!)
👩🏫 Thursday: Don’t Get Mixed Up in Drugs (Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students!)
🎃 Friday: Scare Away Drugs (Wear school-appropriate Halloween costumes — no masks, morph suits, or weapons of any kind!)
Let’s show our Hurricane pride and commitment to living drug-free! 🌪❤️
Beginning , Monday, October 27th through Friday, October 31st, we’ll be celebrating healthy choices and taking a stand against drugs with a week full of fun theme days! 💪
Check out the lineup 👇
🔴 Monday: Be REDy to Fight Drugs (Wear as much red as you can!)
🌈 Tuesday: Too Bright for Drugs (Wear neon colors!)
🇺🇸 Wednesday: Freedom to Be Drug Free (Wear red, white, and blue!)
👩🏫 Thursday: Don’t Get Mixed Up in Drugs (Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students!)
🎃 Friday: Scare Away Drugs (Wear school-appropriate Halloween costumes — no masks, morph suits, or weapons of any kind!)
Let’s show our Hurricane pride and commitment to living drug-free! 🌪❤️
🎓💙💛 Congratulations to our outstanding 2025 SHAHS graduates!
Schuylkill Haven Area School District is proud to recognize Anna Schaeffer and Emelia Scherer, who have earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma, and Alea Porter, who has earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate through the College Board’s AP Capstone program!
To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must achieve scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams of their choice — a remarkable demonstration of dedication, academic excellence, and research skill.
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, recognizing their mastery of college-level research, writing, and presentation skills.
This year, more than 160,000 students from over 3,500 schools worldwide participated in the AP Capstone program — and we’re so proud that our Haven Hurricanes were among these exceptional scholars! 🌎📚
👏 Join us in celebrating Anna, Emelia, and Alea for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence!
Schuylkill Haven Area School District is proud to recognize Anna Schaeffer and Emelia Scherer, who have earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma, and Alea Porter, who has earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate through the College Board’s AP Capstone program!
To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must achieve scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams of their choice — a remarkable demonstration of dedication, academic excellence, and research skill.
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, recognizing their mastery of college-level research, writing, and presentation skills.
This year, more than 160,000 students from over 3,500 schools worldwide participated in the AP Capstone program — and we’re so proud that our Haven Hurricanes were among these exceptional scholars! 🌎📚
👏 Join us in celebrating Anna, Emelia, and Alea for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence!
🎓 We’re Hiring!
The Schuylkill Haven Area High School is seeking one, full-time, permanent Learning Support Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators.
Candidates must hold a valid PA certification in Special Education.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring:
💼 Professional development opportunities
🩺 Health, dental, and vision insurance
🏦 Retirement plan
🌟 Life insurance, sick leave, and paid holidays
If you’re passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a supportive school community, we encourage you to apply today!
Send Application Information to Jane M. Gordon (gordonj@shasd.org) or apply in writing:
Dr. Shawn T. Fitzpatrick
Superintendent of Schools
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
The Schuylkill Haven Area High School is seeking one, full-time, permanent Learning Support Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators.
Candidates must hold a valid PA certification in Special Education.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring:
💼 Professional development opportunities
🩺 Health, dental, and vision insurance
🏦 Retirement plan
🌟 Life insurance, sick leave, and paid holidays
If you’re passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a supportive school community, we encourage you to apply today!
Send Application Information to Jane M. Gordon (gordonj@shasd.org) or apply in writing:
Dr. Shawn T. Fitzpatrick
Superintendent of Schools
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
🎉 Congratulations to our newest and current members of the Schuylkill Haven Area High School National Honor Society! 🌟
Tonight, we proudly celebrated these outstanding students during the NHS Induction Ceremony at the Zwerling Auditorium. Their dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character continues to shine as an example for all Hurricanes. 💛💙
📸 Front row (L–R): Mckenna Runkle, Lillian McDonald, Grayson Fessler, Ayla Essler-Kiryaman, Allie Bright
📸 Back row (L–R): Justin Watcher, Kelly Ulsh, Landon Trostle, Kylie Siket, Allison Scherer
📸 Standing (L–R): Audrey Hutchinson, Bella Murphy, Kaitlyn Russo, Hailey Keppley
Congratulations once again to all of our honorees — we are so proud of you! 👏💫
Tonight, we proudly celebrated these outstanding students during the NHS Induction Ceremony at the Zwerling Auditorium. Their dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character continues to shine as an example for all Hurricanes. 💛💙
📸 Front row (L–R): Mckenna Runkle, Lillian McDonald, Grayson Fessler, Ayla Essler-Kiryaman, Allie Bright
📸 Back row (L–R): Justin Watcher, Kelly Ulsh, Landon Trostle, Kylie Siket, Allison Scherer
📸 Standing (L–R): Audrey Hutchinson, Bella Murphy, Kaitlyn Russo, Hailey Keppley
Congratulations once again to all of our honorees — we are so proud of you! 👏💫
🔴 Red Ribbon Week 2025 is coming to Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School! 🔴
Next week, Monday, October 27th through Friday, October 31st, we’ll be celebrating healthy choices and taking a stand against drugs with a week full of fun theme days! 💪
Check out the lineup 👇
🔴 Monday: Be REDy to Fight Drugs (Wear as much red as you can!)
🟡Tuesday: Too Bright for Drugs (Wear neon colors!)
🇺🇸 Wednesday: Freedom to Be Drug Free (Wear red, white, and blue!)
👩🏫 Thursday: Don’t Get Mixed Up in Drugs (Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students!)
🎃 Friday: Scare Away Drugs (Wear school-appropriate Halloween costumes — no masks, morph suits, or weapons of any kind!)
Let’s show our Hurricane pride and commitment to living drug-free! 🌪❤️
Congratulations Zamonie Alexander, Maria Frantz, and Elizabeth Krause on successfully auditioning and making County Chorus! Over 100 Students auditioned for a spot in this year’s ensemble and we are so proud of these students. Zamonie, Maria, and Elizabeth will represent Schuylkill Haven in the Festival held at Pottsville this February
🎃👻 Get your costumes ready — it’s almost Trunk or Treat time! 🚗🍬
Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM in the LVHN Sports Performance Center Parking Lot for a spooktacular evening of fun, candy, and creative trunks! 🕸️🦇
This event is open to ALL Schuylkill Haven residents ages 12 and under — so bring your best costume, your sweet tooth, and your Halloween spirit! 🎭🍭
It’s a family-friendly night you don’t want to ghost! 👻✨
Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM in the LVHN Sports Performance Center Parking Lot for a spooktacular evening of fun, candy, and creative trunks! 🕸️🦇
This event is open to ALL Schuylkill Haven residents ages 12 and under — so bring your best costume, your sweet tooth, and your Halloween spirit! 🎭🍭
It’s a family-friendly night you don’t want to ghost! 👻✨
🎉 Attention Haven Students! 🎉
Stop by our table on the lawn of St. John’s Church during Borough Day – Saturday, September 27th for your chance to win some awesome prizes! 🏆
👉 Thanks to generous donations from our faculty and staff, we’ve put together some exciting prizes just for YOU.
👉 Any Schuylkill Haven student can enter — it’s FREE!
👉 Simply fill out a ticket at our table and you’ll be entered into the drawing.
🎟️ Winners will be drawn around 2:00 PM — make sure to check back and claim your prize!
Don’t miss out on the fun — see you at Borough Day! 🌟
Stop by our table on the lawn of St. John’s Church during Borough Day – Saturday, September 27th for your chance to win some awesome prizes! 🏆
👉 Thanks to generous donations from our faculty and staff, we’ve put together some exciting prizes just for YOU.
👉 Any Schuylkill Haven student can enter — it’s FREE!
👉 Simply fill out a ticket at our table and you’ll be entered into the drawing.
🎟️ Winners will be drawn around 2:00 PM — make sure to check back and claim your prize!
Don’t miss out on the fun — see you at Borough Day! 🌟
🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓
Our Cap and Gown Fitting with Herff Jones is quickly approaching!
📅 Tuesday, September 30th
🕒 During Activity Period
In advance of the fitting, Herff Jones representative Jeff Crouse has shared some important details and ordering information. Please be sure to review and share the attachments with your parents!
We can’t wait to see the Class of 2026 getting ready for graduation! 💙💛
Our Cap and Gown Fitting with Herff Jones is quickly approaching!
📅 Tuesday, September 30th
🕒 During Activity Period
In advance of the fitting, Herff Jones representative Jeff Crouse has shared some important details and ordering information. Please be sure to review and share the attachments with your parents!
We can’t wait to see the Class of 2026 getting ready for graduation! 💙💛
Monday is the first registration deadline for the Middle School Color Run 5K and 1 mile fun run event. Participants registered by Monday are guaranteed a shirt. We will still accept registrations after Monday, but shirts are not promised to participants.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5k-color-run-and-1-mile-fun-runwalk-hosted-by-schuylkill-haven-ms-registration-1634697126109?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5k-color-run-and-1-mile-fun-runwalk-hosted-by-schuylkill-haven-ms-registration-1634697126109?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
🎶✨ Exciting News for Future Musicians! ✨🎶
Students in Grade 4 and up who are interested in learning to play a band instrument are invited to attend our Instructional Music Meeting! 🎺🥁🎷🎶
📅 Date: Monday, September 15th
🕒 Time: 6:00pm
📍 Location: Elementary Center Gym
This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet with our music instructors, explore instrument options, and learn more about joining the band program. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm for music! 🎵
We can’t wait to see our future Hurricane musicians take their first steps on this exciting journey! 💙💛
Crossing Guard Openings
We have immediate openings for Crossing Guards in Schuylkill Haven. Contact Schuylkill Haven Chief of Police, Jeff Walcott, at 570-385-9111. Schuylkill Haven Police Department
We have immediate openings for Crossing Guards in Schuylkill Haven. Contact Schuylkill Haven Chief of Police, Jeff Walcott, at 570-385-9111. Schuylkill Haven Police Department
📢 UPDATE for SHAHS STC Cycle A Students
STC North students will dismiss at 1:40pm today.
Reminder: On Thursday, August 29th, there will be no school for STC students.
Thank you for your attention to these schedule changes! ✅
STC North students will dismiss at 1:40pm today.
Reminder: On Thursday, August 29th, there will be no school for STC students.
Thank you for your attention to these schedule changes! ✅
🎶🎺 March to the Beat of SH Pride! 🎺🎶
Show your Hurricane spirit in style — the Schuylkill Haven Marching Band Spirit Wear Sale is ON now through August 4th! Whether you’re cheering from the stands or tapping your foot from the sidelines, now’s your chance to grab gear that hits all the right notes.
👕 Hoodies, tees, and more — perfect for band members, fans, and proud parents alike!
🛍️ Shop now, because when the sale ends… the band plays on, but the gear is gone!
👉 https://schhavenband2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Show your Hurricane spirit in style — the Schuylkill Haven Marching Band Spirit Wear Sale is ON now through August 4th! Whether you’re cheering from the stands or tapping your foot from the sidelines, now’s your chance to grab gear that hits all the right notes.
👕 Hoodies, tees, and more — perfect for band members, fans, and proud parents alike!
🛍️ Shop now, because when the sale ends… the band plays on, but the gear is gone!
👉 https://schhavenband2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
We're hiring! Secondary Learning Support Teachers (2)
We have 2 vacancies for a permanent, full-time Learning Support Teacher at the high school level. Candidates must hold a valid PA certification in Special Education. The full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring: professional development opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, vision, dental, life insurance, sick leave, and holidays. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and join our dedicated team.
Send Application Information to Jane M. Gordon (gordonj@shasd.org) or apply in writing:
Dr. Shawn T. Fitzpatrick
Superintendent of Schools
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
We have 2 vacancies for a permanent, full-time Learning Support Teacher at the high school level. Candidates must hold a valid PA certification in Special Education. The full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring: professional development opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, vision, dental, life insurance, sick leave, and holidays. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and join our dedicated team.
Send Application Information to Jane M. Gordon (gordonj@shasd.org) or apply in writing:
Dr. Shawn T. Fitzpatrick
Superintendent of Schools
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Congratulations to Mrs. Kaye Schwenk and the Biology Club for being selected as a recipient of the 2025 PA Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for their multiple environmental projects “Empowering Environmental Stewardship” instituted and promoted by Mrs. Schwenk and the Biology Club. Blake Rossi and Matthew Angelo, Trout Committee Co-Presidents and Biology Club Co-Vice Presidents, joined Mrs. Schwenk in accepting the prestigious award at the annual awards dinner held recently at the Harrisburg Hilton. Mrs. Schwenk’s husband Dale and daughter Kelsey also attended the event.
The award is the highest statewide recognition for environmental projects in the Commonwealth. It recognizes individuals, businesses, educational institutions, farms and non-profit organizations for their innovative and exemplary environmental performance and achievements, highlighting projects that demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, public service, and environmental outreach. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) joined the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR) in recognizing the 19 recipients from throughout the State.
Early Dismissal Schedule!!
Wednesday, May 28th is a scheduled early dismissal. The high school and middle school will begin dismissing at 11:35am. The Elementary Center will begin dismissing buses and parent pickup at 12 noon.
Thursday, May 29th is the last day of school. The high school and middle school will begin dismissing at 10:05am. The Elementary Center will begin dismissing buses and parent pickup at 10:30am
Don’t forget that all Chromebooks and chargers need to be returned to the school. If your student has not returned their Chromebook and/or charger, an invoice will be sent via email. The cost for a lost charger is $30 and Chromebooks are $300.
Have a wonderful and safe summer. See you in the fall
We’re making noise for all the right reasons!
Schuylkill Haven Area School District has been named a 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation — for the first time ever!
This national recognition honors our unwavering commitment to music education and celebrates the hard work, passion, and talent of our students, teachers, and administrators who make our music programs shine.
From the stage to the classroom, from chorus to band, this award is a reflection of the Hurricane pride that echoes through every note.
Congratulations, Schuylkill Haven!
Let’s keep the music playing — louder and prouder than ever!
History came to life for our 4th graders yesterday!
Students took a special walking tour through Schuylkill Haven with local historian Mr. Richard Nagle, who generously volunteered his time to share fascinating stories and little-known facts about our beloved town. From historic buildings to hidden landmarks, our students got an up-close look at the rich history that helped shape our community.
Thank you, Mr. Nagle, for making history exciting, meaningful, and memorable!
