Schuylkill Haven Area High School

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

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

The Biology Club’s Annual Penny War was the best ever, raising a phenomenal $5324 .44 to benefit our local SPCA’s! Students, faculty and staff who donated $5 or more were treated to Dairy Queen Ice Cream Sundaes, a big hit at lunch all three lunches, served by Carter Daniel, Payton Miller, Cali Stauffer, Blake Rossi, Niko Carestia and Bria Stank.

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!

If you did not pre-order a yearbook, we do have some extra copies available for sale. They are $80 and will be sold first come first serve in room 227 from now through Wednesday, May 21st. We can accept payment for yearbooks in the form of cash or check. Checks should be made payable to "Blue and Gold".

Members of the eighth-grade math team, Israel Stone and Elliot Wehr, pick up the team trophy for winning the Regional MathCounts tournament in February. So, this is the first win in school history. Team members were Stone, Wehr, Eli Scherer (who earned second individually), Cooper Marx, Brayden Schappell, Aubrie Wade, and Jonah Sanders. Schools from all over Schuylkill County, Weatherly, and Mount Carmel were represented in the competition.

Attention Class of 2025 families! Graduation photos from a.farr Photography will be available for purchase! Captured moments include: • Group Cap & Gown Photos • Senior Walk-Through • Graduation Ceremony Preserve the memories—bookmark the link below so you don’t miss out! https://afarrphotography.zenfolio.com/2025_shhs_graduation

This evening, Brendalis Holguin was honored as our representative to the 2025 Delin Awards at Penn State Schuylkill. This award recognizes students who work hard to eliminate hate and discrimination in our schools and society. Along with Brendalis being honored for her hard work, Schuylkill Haven Area High School also won the Overall prize for outstanding work in the area of diversity and acceptance. The Advisors of our DAY club are Val Morrow, Caitlin Albon, and Jennifer Stauffer. We are very proud of the work that Brendalis and her classmates have done throughout the year to make SHAHS a great place to learn each day. Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Senior Anna Schaeffer on her recognition this evening as the 2025 Schuylkill Haven Area High School female Scholar Athlete. Anna has left a legendary athletic and academic legacy at Schuylkill Haven Area that will serve as an inspiration to future Scholar Athletes. We wish Anna all the best of luck as she moves on to her collegiate career at Shippensburg University.

Parents and Caregivers, Please be advised that dismissal times may be impacted by the road construction and repairs necessitated by the water main break near Berne and Columbia Streets. Expect delays today. Road closures may impact our ability to drop students at their normal stops on busses 4 and 6. Parents that reside in this area may want to contact your child’s building office and pickup your children at the school today. Otherwise, we will determine a new drop-off point as close as we can get to the original stops. Those families will be called directly this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Arianna Yule, Sarah Tiver, Audrianna Webber and Heidi Stone all have artwork in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. This is a nationwide competition that originated in 1982 to encourage and recognize artistic talent within each congressional district. Since then, more than 650,000 high schools have participated. The 1st place winner from each congressional district is recognized both within their home district as well as at the annual awards ceremony in Washington DC. Each winner’s artwork is displayed in the U.S. Capital for the entire year. The opening reception for the 9th Congressional District will be held right here in Schuylkill Haven at the WIAC tomorrow (4/24) from 5-7. We are really proud of our students hard work and excited to show them off in this prestigious art competition! Congrats and good luck!

Congratulations to 8th Grade student Ava Krause! Ava proudly represented Schuylkill Haven Area at the Civics Bee held at Penn State Schuylkill on April 16th—and finished as one of the top 5 finalists! We’re so proud of her hard work, knowledge, and dedication to civic engagement. Way to go, Ava! https://www.republicanherald.com/2025/04/17/students-flex-civics-knowledge-at-local-round-of-national-civics-bee/

Our 8th grade ELA students have gone full true crime! Students recently completed their own true crime-inspired stories and podcasts—and now, they’re trading them with 8th graders from across the state! This creative exchange allows students to dive into each other’s work, offering thoughtful analysis and evaluations. It’s a fun, collaborative way to build writing, speaking, listening, and digital communication skills—all while keeping engagement high. Way to go, 8th grade!

18 SHAHS Students Are Headed to Spain and Portugal — and You Can Help Them Get There! The Schuylkill Haven Area High School students are preparing for the adventure of a lifetime—traveling abroad to Spain and Portugal—and we need YOUR help to get them there! Join us this Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Rainbow Hose Fire Company for an unforgettable Basket Raffle Fundraiser! What to expect: • Incredible themed baskets & prizes • Food, fun, and community spirit • All proceeds support our student travelers! Whether you’re feeling lucky or just want to support a great cause, stop by, grab some tickets, and help our Hurricanes go global! Let’s rally behind our students—share this post, bring a friend, and make a difference!

🎉 FRIDAY: It’s OPENING NIGHT, Schuylkill Haven!! 🎭 The wait is OVER. The lights are set. The mics are on. The cast is READY. Tonight, the curtain rises on PopStars! This isn’t just a show—it’s a full-blown, high-energy, laugh-out-loud, sing-your-heart-out musical experience brought to life by the incredibly talented students of Schuylkill Haven Area High School! From the catchy songs to the unforgettable characters, this cast has poured their hearts into every moment—and now it’s YOUR turn to witness the magic! 👏 Come support your friends, your classmates, your community—this is a show you’ll be talking about long after the final bow! 📸: a.farr Photography 🎭 SHOWTIMES: ⭐️ OPENING NIGHT – TONIGHT! | Friday, April 11th at 7:00 PM 📅 Saturday, April 12th at 7:00 PM 📅 Sunday, April 13th at 3:00 PM 🎟️ Grab your tickets NOW or get them at the door—just don’t miss it! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/zwerlingaudshahs/popstars?fbclid=IwY2xjawJl27tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHgmEW3AnRZeyQlJNmuZ-54t_Ga-b15kh6RsdI-ZtiBRf-1aT7cQoWDlL7P10_aem_Tn3nR8GBxTwZCESJs3s06A

On Friday, April 4, the seniors became experts in a topic of their choosing and completed their Senior Research Presentations, an important requirement for their diploma. Students can present their internship experiences, their community service, or research a subject of importance to them. It’s an enjoyable experience for the teachers to hear students speak about topics of high interest to them, and an even better feeling to help them complete this important milestone. Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2025 for this successful achievement!

Get ready to roll out the red carpet! Join us for the 2025 Schuylkill Haven High School Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 26th at 4:30 PM in the Zwerling Auditorium. Come celebrate our students as they make their grand entrance in style! Doors open at 4:00 PM, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat and soak in all the glitz and glam. It’s a night to remember — see you there!

Haven Fans: Please check out the link for Lady Hurricane Schuylkill League Championship Fan Gear !! Commemorate this legendary season with some gear to show your Haven Pride. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/hXhzm25QZK?fbclid=IwY2xjawJc2NtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsVexoDfDln9szwr4EfrpNBWjKNuT12RYRICmzs7WX_dbvP51-1tAQT9brRC_aem_Ex9vUX7a8esZpYt-9dBhBA

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Stauffer, Ava Applegate, Ava Krause, Aeryn Schneider, and Mikayla Tippett! 🎬🏆 We are thrilled to celebrate this amazing team for winning Outstanding Videography in the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing competition! Your creativity, dedication, and hard work truly shined, and this award is well-deserved. Way to represent Schuylkill Haven with excellence! 👏👏👏