A letter from the Superintendent:
Dear Hurricane Family,
The weather forecast is calling for a significant winter storm to impact our area next week. In preparation, the district administrative team met yesterday to develop a comprehensive plan focused on student and staff safety, instructional delivery, snow-clearing procedures, virtual learning schedules, and the availability of our campus to support the community in the event of widespread power outages.
At this time, if school is closed on Monday, it would constitute our third traditional snow day, which would be made up later this spring. Should winter weather conditions persist or worsen as predicted, the district may begin utilizing Flexible Instruction Days (FID) as early as Tuesday, in accordance with our approved plan through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Additional details and guidance will be communicated as decisions are made.
Our top priority remains safety, and we will continue to monitor conditions closely while making decisions as early as possible to allow families and staff time to plan. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate what could be one of the most challenging winter storms in years.
Finally, I want to extend a special thank you to our custodial and maintenance teams. They have done an outstanding job all winter long and are once again preparing for what may be their largest storm yet. Their dedication and hard work behind the scenes do not go unnoticed. Please continue to watch for district communications in the coming days. Stay safe and take care of one another.
Sincerely,
Shawn T. Fitzpatrick, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
Schuylkill Haven Area School District
“Quality Endures”
Dear Hurricane Family,
The weather forecast is calling for a significant winter storm to impact our area next week. In preparation, the district administrative team met yesterday to develop a comprehensive plan focused on student and staff safety, instructional delivery, snow-clearing procedures, virtual learning schedules, and the availability of our campus to support the community in the event of widespread power outages.
At this time, if school is closed on Monday, it would constitute our third traditional snow day, which would be made up later this spring. Should winter weather conditions persist or worsen as predicted, the district may begin utilizing Flexible Instruction Days (FID) as early as Tuesday, in accordance with our approved plan through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Additional details and guidance will be communicated as decisions are made.
Our top priority remains safety, and we will continue to monitor conditions closely while making decisions as early as possible to allow families and staff time to plan. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate what could be one of the most challenging winter storms in years.
Finally, I want to extend a special thank you to our custodial and maintenance teams. They have done an outstanding job all winter long and are once again preparing for what may be their largest storm yet. Their dedication and hard work behind the scenes do not go unnoticed. Please continue to watch for district communications in the coming days. Stay safe and take care of one another.
Sincerely,
Shawn T. Fitzpatrick, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
Schuylkill Haven Area School District
“Quality Endures”
❄️🎶 Oh snow… it’s concert night! 🎶❄️
Get ready for the cutest winter performance of the season as our Kindergarten students take the stage TONIGHT for their Oh Snow! concert! 🧤☃️
🕡 Concert begins at 6:30 PM
🚪Doors open at 6:10 PM
📍 Zwerling Auditorium | Schuylkill Haven Area High School
✨ Pro tip: Arrive early and warm up your evening by checking out the Winter Art Show starting at 5:30 PM in the Elementary Center—our students’ creativity is on full display!
Bundle up, bring your cameras, and prepare for smiles, songs, and a whole lot of kindergarten magic. ❄️💙💛
Get ready for the cutest winter performance of the season as our Kindergarten students take the stage TONIGHT for their Oh Snow! concert! 🧤☃️
🕡 Concert begins at 6:30 PM
🚪Doors open at 6:10 PM
📍 Zwerling Auditorium | Schuylkill Haven Area High School
✨ Pro tip: Arrive early and warm up your evening by checking out the Winter Art Show starting at 5:30 PM in the Elementary Center—our students’ creativity is on full display!
Bundle up, bring your cameras, and prepare for smiles, songs, and a whole lot of kindergarten magic. ❄️💙💛
Important Attendance Update
We’ve shared an important letter with families outlining updates to Pennsylvania’s school attendance laws and what they mean for students and families.
Please take a moment to read the letter below. If you have questions or need support, your child’s school is here to help.
We’ve shared an important letter with families outlining updates to Pennsylvania’s school attendance laws and what they mean for students and families.
Please take a moment to read the letter below. If you have questions or need support, your child’s school is here to help.
💌 Hearts Around the World is coming to SHAMS Achieve! 🌎
Our Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Achieve (After School Program) students are taking on a beautiful challenge — to collect valentines, postcards, and kind notes from all 50 states and from countries around the world to show just how far love and kindness can travel. ❤️
Each piece of mail becomes more than just a card — it becomes a lesson in geography, culture, and connection. Our students will be mapping where each heart comes from and learning about the people and places behind them.
We’d love for our local community, alumni, families, and friends across the globe to be part of this special project. Whether you’re in Schuylkill Haven, across Pennsylvania, or on the other side of the world, your kindness can make a difference.
📬 Send a Valentine, postcard, or note of encouragement to:
Mrs. Greenawalt c/o SHAMS Achieve
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post — let’s see how far our SHAMS hearts can travel! 💕🌍
Our Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Achieve (After School Program) students are taking on a beautiful challenge — to collect valentines, postcards, and kind notes from all 50 states and from countries around the world to show just how far love and kindness can travel. ❤️
Each piece of mail becomes more than just a card — it becomes a lesson in geography, culture, and connection. Our students will be mapping where each heart comes from and learning about the people and places behind them.
We’d love for our local community, alumni, families, and friends across the globe to be part of this special project. Whether you’re in Schuylkill Haven, across Pennsylvania, or on the other side of the world, your kindness can make a difference.
📬 Send a Valentine, postcard, or note of encouragement to:
Mrs. Greenawalt c/o SHAMS Achieve
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post — let’s see how far our SHAMS hearts can travel! 💕🌍
🎄❄️ Winter Break is Almost Here! ❄️🎄
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District is gearing up for Winter Break! Please take note of the following important dates:
🕒 Early Dismissal:
📅 Tuesday, December 23
🎅 No School:
📅 Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, January 2
🎒 Students Return:
📅 Monday, January 5, 2026
We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season! ❤️💚
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District is gearing up for Winter Break! Please take note of the following important dates:
🕒 Early Dismissal:
📅 Tuesday, December 23
🎅 No School:
📅 Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, January 2
🎒 Students Return:
📅 Monday, January 5, 2026
We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season! ❤️💚
🌪️ Hurricanes Have Your Back! 🌪️
Our SHAMS Aevidum Club is excited to launch a special Hurricane Proud shirt sale — designed by our very own middle school students to support the incredible Aevidum movement here in Schuylkill Haven!
Aevidum’s mission is simple but powerful: to make sure every student feels seen, supported, and welcomed. By purchasing a shirt, you’re helping us continue creating positive, meaningful experiences for our kids.
👕 Front and back design
🎨 Available in 3 colors
📄 Order form attached
🛒 Order online: https://shamsaevidum2025.itemorder.com/
⏰ Sale ends January 11th, 2026!
Please consider joining us in showing that “Hurricanes got your back!” Your support helps us keep building a district where every student feels valued. 💙💛
Our SHAMS Aevidum Club is excited to launch a special Hurricane Proud shirt sale — designed by our very own middle school students to support the incredible Aevidum movement here in Schuylkill Haven!
Aevidum’s mission is simple but powerful: to make sure every student feels seen, supported, and welcomed. By purchasing a shirt, you’re helping us continue creating positive, meaningful experiences for our kids.
👕 Front and back design
🎨 Available in 3 colors
📄 Order form attached
🛒 Order online: https://shamsaevidum2025.itemorder.com/
⏰ Sale ends January 11th, 2026!
Please consider joining us in showing that “Hurricanes got your back!” Your support helps us keep building a district where every student feels valued. 💙💛
🎶🌟 The most wonderful notes of the year are about to ring through the SHAMS Auditorium!
Join us on Thursday, December 11th for our Winter Concert, featuring our Beginner Band, Advanced Band, and Chorus. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a little hometown harmony! 🎄💙💛
🕰 Doors open at 6:30pm
🎼 Concert begins at 7:00pm
📍 Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Auditorium
Admission is free, and donations are always appreciated.
PLUS — arrive early or stay after to enjoy our SHAMS Art Displays, showcasing the creativity of our talented students! 🎨❄️
Come on out, support our musicians and artists, and let the sounds of the season warm your winter night. 🌟🎶
Join us on Thursday, December 11th for our Winter Concert, featuring our Beginner Band, Advanced Band, and Chorus. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a little hometown harmony! 🎄💙💛
🕰 Doors open at 6:30pm
🎼 Concert begins at 7:00pm
📍 Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Auditorium
Admission is free, and donations are always appreciated.
PLUS — arrive early or stay after to enjoy our SHAMS Art Displays, showcasing the creativity of our talented students! 🎨❄️
Come on out, support our musicians and artists, and let the sounds of the season warm your winter night. 🌟🎶
We are very proud to announce that Senior Audrey Hutchinson was chosen as the 2025-2026 Female Scholar Athlete from Schuylkill Haven. Audrey will represent Schuylkill Haven Area High School at the Schuylkill County Women’s Athletic Association banquet in April. Congratulations to Audrey for all of her hard work in the classroom, on the field, on the court, and in the community.
🎁✨ Join Us in Making the Season Brighter! ✨🎁
This year, our Youth Summit is proud to sponsor a Giving Tree to support families right here within our district. Each family shared wish-list items, and every gift has been lovingly placed on a tag.
When we return from Thanksgiving break, these tags will be hung on the Giving Tree in the High School lobby for students and staff to take and fulfill.
To ensure every gift is covered, we’re opening this opportunity to our entire Hurricane community. If you’d like to help:
🎄 Take a tag directly from the Giving Tree, or
📧 Email smitht@shasd.org to receive a virtual tag.
All gifts should be returned to Room 221 by Monday, December 15 so we can ensure timely delivery to our families.
Thank you, Hurricanes, for your kindness, generosity, and heart. Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for those who need it most. 💙💛
This year, our Youth Summit is proud to sponsor a Giving Tree to support families right here within our district. Each family shared wish-list items, and every gift has been lovingly placed on a tag.
When we return from Thanksgiving break, these tags will be hung on the Giving Tree in the High School lobby for students and staff to take and fulfill.
To ensure every gift is covered, we’re opening this opportunity to our entire Hurricane community. If you’d like to help:
🎄 Take a tag directly from the Giving Tree, or
📧 Email smitht@shasd.org to receive a virtual tag.
All gifts should be returned to Room 221 by Monday, December 15 so we can ensure timely delivery to our families.
Thank you, Hurricanes, for your kindness, generosity, and heart. Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for those who need it most. 💙💛
🎄 The Sounds of the Season Are Almost Here! 🎶
Join us on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 PM in the Zwerling Auditorium for the SHAHS Holiday Concert!
Our talented High School Concert Band & Choir have been working hard to bring you an evening filled with festive music to kick off the holiday season. From classic favorites to new seasonal selections, this is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
🎟 Admission is FREE – bring family, friends, and holiday cheer!
We can’t wait to see you there as we celebrate the season together. 💙💛✨
Join us on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 PM in the Zwerling Auditorium for the SHAHS Holiday Concert!
Our talented High School Concert Band & Choir have been working hard to bring you an evening filled with festive music to kick off the holiday season. From classic favorites to new seasonal selections, this is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
🎟 Admission is FREE – bring family, friends, and holiday cheer!
We can’t wait to see you there as we celebrate the season together. 💙💛✨
💛 SHASD Community Support 💛
A valued member of our Schuylkill Haven Area School District family has recently experienced a serious medical emergency. During this challenging time, we want to come together as a community to show our support.
We are starting a Meal Train to help the family with meals. If you are able to drop off food, you can sign up here: Meal Train
You can also contact Shauna at 570-728-6219 to coordinate.
Your kindness and support mean so much—thank you for helping lift up a family in need.
Parents/Guardians of graduation seniors, please utilize the link below to create your senior recognition ad in the 2026 Blue and Gold Yearbook.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
🎄✨ It’s Poinsettia Season! ✨🎄
Support the Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Mini-THON by purchasing beautiful poinsettias this holiday season! 🌺❤️💚
🗓 Sale Dates: Monday, November 10th – Monday, December 8th
📍 Pick-Up: Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Office
📆 Date: Wednesday, December 17th
🕐 Time: Starting at 1:00 PM
Bring some festive cheer to your home or office while helping raise funds For The Kids! 🌟🎁
Support the Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Mini-THON by purchasing beautiful poinsettias this holiday season! 🌺❤️💚
🗓 Sale Dates: Monday, November 10th – Monday, December 8th
📍 Pick-Up: Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Office
📆 Date: Wednesday, December 17th
🕐 Time: Starting at 1:00 PM
Bring some festive cheer to your home or office while helping raise funds For The Kids! 🌟🎁
🌟 Wear Red to Fight Hunger! 🌟
For the month of November, we recognize fighting hunger as a worthy cause. November is Youth Hunger Awareness Month ❤️
To show our support, the Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be wearing RED on Thursday, November 20, 2025!
Let’s come together to raise awareness and take a stand against hunger in our community.
For the month of November, we recognize fighting hunger as a worthy cause. November is Youth Hunger Awareness Month ❤️
To show our support, the Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be wearing RED on Thursday, November 20, 2025!
Let’s come together to raise awareness and take a stand against hunger in our community.
🎉 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! 🌪❤️
