Schuylkill Haven Area High School

The Friends Forever Club gathered this week for a fun and festive pumpkin painting session. Members brought their creativity and enthusiasm as they decorated pumpkins with bright colors, unique designs, and plenty of fall flair. Laughter and conversation filled the room, making it a joyful time to relax, connect, and celebrate the season together. The event was a great success, leaving everyone with colorful pumpkins and warm memories.

🎉 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! 👏💫

The Blue and Gold Yearbook advisors are excited to share that all graduating seniors will all receive a copy of the 2026 Blue and Gold Yearbook courtesy of the Schuylkill Haven Area PTO. If you have already purchased your senior a copy of the publication, please contact Mrs. Hale via email at halej@shasd.org and she will be able to assist you with the refund process.

Underclassmen will be receiving order forms along with fundraising information later this week. Our fundraiser will once again be poinsettias and will help students earn money off of the cost of their copy of the 2026 Blue and Gold Yearbook. If your student(s) plan to participate in the fundraiser, please hold off on purchasing your yearbook online. Information about ordering at a discounted price will be outlined in the fundraiser packet.

On Wednesday 10/15, my AP US History/Government and Econ/World Tensions students took a field trip to Gettysburg to experience the impacts of a major Civil War battle on American history and development. Students had lots of fun seeing the cyclorama, touring the museum, and learning from an outstanding Civil War expert on a bus tour of the important battle town.

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! 👻✨

🎉 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! 🌟

🎓 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! 💙💛

🎯 Schuylkill Haven Archery Club Update 🎯

On Saturday, September 14th, our Archery Club had an awesome time at the 3D Shoot! Students had the chance to mix it up with adult archers and fellow students. 🏹

👏 Congrats to our top student archer, Garrett Knoblaugh, and our top adult archer, Coach Krause!

📅 Our next club meeting will be Friday, September 19th, at 3:15 PM in the high school gym lobby. Indoor practice sessions will begin soon as we gear up for winter tournaments.

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

📢 UPDATE for SHAHS STC Cycle A Students

STC North students will dismiss at 1:40pm today.

Reminder: On Friday, 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/

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.