📸 SMILE, CANES! Picture Day is Coming! 📸
It’s almost time to say “cheese!” 😁
📅 Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Picture Day
🗓️ Wednesday, September 30th
Picture Day forms will be sent home with students tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th. Please be on the lookout for the information and be sure to review the ordering details.
Whether it’s a classic smile, a serious pose, or your best “school picture” face, we can’t wait to capture our Middle School Canes looking their best! 💙💛
Mark your calendars and get ready to SMILE! 📸
It’s almost time to say “cheese!” 😁
📅 Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Picture Day
🗓️ Wednesday, September 30th
Picture Day forms will be sent home with students tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th. Please be on the lookout for the information and be sure to review the ordering details.
Whether it’s a classic smile, a serious pose, or your best “school picture” face, we can’t wait to capture our Middle School Canes looking their best! 💙💛
Mark your calendars and get ready to SMILE! 📸
The SHAMS PBIS Team is selling Spirt Blankets to raise funds for activities for our Middle School! If you are interested in ordering, click the link below. There are 2 different designs, and the cost is $25 each. Delivery to the school will take approximately 50 days after the store closes on October 1st, so these blankets will arrive in the fall. They’re great for cold outdoor sporting events, and they’ll make wonderful Christmas presents!
Click the link below to place your order! Thank you for supporting SHAMS PBIS!
Link: https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/shams-pbis-fundraiser/
Click the link below to place your order! Thank you for supporting SHAMS PBIS!
Link: https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/shams-pbis-fundraiser/
🌟 SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING TO SHAMS! 🌟
The countdown to the Hurricanes vs. Blue Mountain Eagles is on, and we’re ready to bring the Haven pride all week long! 💙💛
Middle School students, it’s time to show your spirit, have some fun, and get ready to Jinx the Eagles!
📅 SHAMS SPIRIT WEEK | September 8–11
🪖 TUESDAY, 9/8 — Camo the Eagles / Camouflage Day
Blend in, stand out, and get ready for game week! Wear your favorite camouflage gear.
🌴 WEDNESDAY, 9/9 — Tropical Storm / Beach Day
Bring the tropical vibes to SHAMS! Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and sun hats are encouraged. (School-appropriate summer wear, of course!)
🦅 THURSDAY, 9/10 — Jinx the Eagles
Let’s give the Eagles a little bad luck! Wear Blue Mountain gear or go blue and white as we prepare to take them down!
💙💛 FRIDAY, 9/11 — HAVEN PRIDE
It’s GAME DAY! Break out your Haven spirit wear and your blue & gold and get ready to cheer on our Hurricanes!
🏈 SCHUYLKILL HAVEN vs. BLUE MOUNTAIN
📍 Rotary Field
📅 Friday, September 11
Let’s make the halls loud, the spirit strong, and the pride unmistakably HAVEN!
Camo. Tropical. Jinx. PRIDE.
Let’s go, Canes! 💙💛
The countdown to the Hurricanes vs. Blue Mountain Eagles is on, and we’re ready to bring the Haven pride all week long! 💙💛
Middle School students, it’s time to show your spirit, have some fun, and get ready to Jinx the Eagles!
📅 SHAMS SPIRIT WEEK | September 8–11
🪖 TUESDAY, 9/8 — Camo the Eagles / Camouflage Day
Blend in, stand out, and get ready for game week! Wear your favorite camouflage gear.
🌴 WEDNESDAY, 9/9 — Tropical Storm / Beach Day
Bring the tropical vibes to SHAMS! Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and sun hats are encouraged. (School-appropriate summer wear, of course!)
🦅 THURSDAY, 9/10 — Jinx the Eagles
Let’s give the Eagles a little bad luck! Wear Blue Mountain gear or go blue and white as we prepare to take them down!
💙💛 FRIDAY, 9/11 — HAVEN PRIDE
It’s GAME DAY! Break out your Haven spirit wear and your blue & gold and get ready to cheer on our Hurricanes!
🏈 SCHUYLKILL HAVEN vs. BLUE MOUNTAIN
📍 Rotary Field
📅 Friday, September 11
Let’s make the halls loud, the spirit strong, and the pride unmistakably HAVEN!
Camo. Tropical. Jinx. PRIDE.
Let’s go, Canes! 💙💛
💛💙 GO GOLD. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 💙💛
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is going GOLD — and we want YOU to join us! 💛
Our Gold Out T-Shirt Sale is officially underway! 👕 Proceeds from every shirt sold will benefit the SHAMS Mini-Thon, helping our students make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. 🎗️
💰 T-Shirts: Just $10!
📅 Sale ends Monday, September 14
🛍️ Order here: https://shamsgoldout2026.itemorder.com/
Whether you’re wearing it in the stands, around town, or during our Gold Out celebration, your shirt helps turn school spirit into something bigger. 💛
Grab your gold. Wear it proud. Support Mini-Thon! 🎗️
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is going GOLD — and we want YOU to join us! 💛
Our Gold Out T-Shirt Sale is officially underway! 👕 Proceeds from every shirt sold will benefit the SHAMS Mini-Thon, helping our students make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. 🎗️
💰 T-Shirts: Just $10!
📅 Sale ends Monday, September 14
🛍️ Order here: https://shamsgoldout2026.itemorder.com/
Whether you’re wearing it in the stands, around town, or during our Gold Out celebration, your shirt helps turn school spirit into something bigger. 💛
Grab your gold. Wear it proud. Support Mini-Thon! 🎗️
🎩 HATS OFF TO SUMMER! ☀️
School may be back in session, but we’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer just yet! 😎
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is kicking off the school year with a little summer fun on Friday, September 4th! 🌴
Students, get ready to celebrate, have some fun, and give summer one last HATS OFF! 🎩🙌
Let’s make it a great day, Hurricanes! 💙💛
School may be back in session, but we’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer just yet! 😎
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is kicking off the school year with a little summer fun on Friday, September 4th! 🌴
Students, get ready to celebrate, have some fun, and give summer one last HATS OFF! 🎩🙌
Let’s make it a great day, Hurricanes! 💙💛
📚✏️ Back-to-school season is almost here, Hurricanes! 🌪️💙💛
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we’ve got a few important dates you’ll want to add to your calendar! From Meet the Hurricanes Night to our Back-to-School Nights and the First Day of School, we’re excited to welcome everyone back for another amazing year at Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
Check out the graphic below, save it to your phone, and share it with family and friends so no one misses these important events!
We can’t wait to see our Hurricane family back together soon. Here’s to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year! 💙💛
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we’ve got a few important dates you’ll want to add to your calendar! From Meet the Hurricanes Night to our Back-to-School Nights and the First Day of School, we’re excited to welcome everyone back for another amazing year at Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
Check out the graphic below, save it to your phone, and share it with family and friends so no one misses these important events!
We can’t wait to see our Hurricane family back together soon. Here’s to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year! 💙💛
☀️ Who says you need nighttime to glow? ✨
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School gym was shining bright yesterday during our PBIS Glow Dance! Students spent the day dancing, laughing, glowing, and making memories with friends while celebrating positive behavior the Hurricane way. 💙💛
From neon colors and glowing accessories to nonstop energy on the dance floor, the afternoon was filled with fun and school spirit from start to finish!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a glowing success — our students definitely brought the light! 🌟
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School gym was shining bright yesterday during our PBIS Glow Dance! Students spent the day dancing, laughing, glowing, and making memories with friends while celebrating positive behavior the Hurricane way. 💙💛
From neon colors and glowing accessories to nonstop energy on the dance floor, the afternoon was filled with fun and school spirit from start to finish!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a glowing success — our students definitely brought the light! 🌟
Hello to all families of incoming 8th graders for the 2026–2027 school year!
I’ve been getting quite a few questions about summer math work, so I wanted to share an update early. There will NOT be a summer math packet for students entering 8th grade.
Instead of assigning worksheets, I’d much rather encourage students to stay mentally active in simple, meaningful ways throughout the summer. Just 10–15 minutes a day of practicing basic skills can make a huge difference when school starts again!
One of the best things students can practice is:
• Multiplication facts
• Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers
When these skills become automatic, students are able to focus more on problem-solving and higher-level math concepts during the school year.
Here are two easy games families can play together to keep math skills sharp:
🎲 Race to Zero
Roll dice or flip two cards and assign positive/negative values. Players decide whether to add or subtract their product to get as close to zero as possible. This is a fun way to build understanding of integers and absolute value.
🃏 Integer War
Use a deck of cards (remove face cards and keep Aces as 1). Red cards are negative numbers, and black cards are positive numbers. Players flip two cards and either add, subtract, or multiply them. The first person to correctly solve the problem wins the round!
And lastly… READ!
Yes — even the math teacher is encouraging reading! Strong reading skills help students tremendously in math, especially with word problems. Reading just 15–20 minutes a day can expose students to thousands of new vocabulary words each year and greatly improve comprehension skills.
Thank you for your support and enjoy your summer! We are looking forward to a great year ahead with your students.
I’ve been getting quite a few questions about summer math work, so I wanted to share an update early. There will NOT be a summer math packet for students entering 8th grade.
Instead of assigning worksheets, I’d much rather encourage students to stay mentally active in simple, meaningful ways throughout the summer. Just 10–15 minutes a day of practicing basic skills can make a huge difference when school starts again!
One of the best things students can practice is:
• Multiplication facts
• Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers
When these skills become automatic, students are able to focus more on problem-solving and higher-level math concepts during the school year.
Here are two easy games families can play together to keep math skills sharp:
🎲 Race to Zero
Roll dice or flip two cards and assign positive/negative values. Players decide whether to add or subtract their product to get as close to zero as possible. This is a fun way to build understanding of integers and absolute value.
🃏 Integer War
Use a deck of cards (remove face cards and keep Aces as 1). Red cards are negative numbers, and black cards are positive numbers. Players flip two cards and either add, subtract, or multiply them. The first person to correctly solve the problem wins the round!
And lastly… READ!
Yes — even the math teacher is encouraging reading! Strong reading skills help students tremendously in math, especially with word problems. Reading just 15–20 minutes a day can expose students to thousands of new vocabulary words each year and greatly improve comprehension skills.
Thank you for your support and enjoy your summer! We are looking forward to a great year ahead with your students.
Attention all Middle School Students in Grades 5-7, get ready for our Glow Dance on May 27th! If you haven’t signed up yet, there is still time to preregister or walk-ins are welcome! Snacks, drinks, and glow novelties will be available for purchase!
Today, our Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School students proved that even the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest impact. 💙💛
The 2026 Mini-THON at Rotary Field was filled with energy, smiles, teamwork, and a whole lot of heart — all for an incredible cause. Through games, activities, dancing, and fundraising efforts, our students, staff, and community came together to raise an amazing $13,175.72 for Four Diamonds! 🎗️
Every dollar raised helps support children and families battling pediatric cancer, reminding us what it truly means to stand together For The Kids.
We are so proud of everyone who helped make today unforgettable. Thank you to our students, advisors, volunteers, staff, families, and community supporters for showing what Hurricane pride is all about.
Together, we made a difference. 💙💛
#FTK #MiniTHON #FourDiamonds #HurricanePride #SchuylkillHaven #ForTheKids
The 2026 Mini-THON at Rotary Field was filled with energy, smiles, teamwork, and a whole lot of heart — all for an incredible cause. Through games, activities, dancing, and fundraising efforts, our students, staff, and community came together to raise an amazing $13,175.72 for Four Diamonds! 🎗️
Every dollar raised helps support children and families battling pediatric cancer, reminding us what it truly means to stand together For The Kids.
We are so proud of everyone who helped make today unforgettable. Thank you to our students, advisors, volunteers, staff, families, and community supporters for showing what Hurricane pride is all about.
Together, we made a difference. 💙💛
#FTK #MiniTHON #FourDiamonds #HurricanePride #SchuylkillHaven #ForTheKids
🎉 Mini-THON #10 is Almost Here! 🎉
This Friday, May 8th, Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is proud to host our 10th Mini-THON—a milestone year for an incredible cause!
Our students have been working hard, fundraising, and building excitement all year long, and now it’s time to come together for a day full of energy, school spirit, and purpose.
Most importantly, every dollar raised goes directly through our Donor Drive to support families impacted by childhood cancer. This event is about more than just celebration—it’s about making a real difference.
Click the link to donate to our Donor Drive
👉 https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/schuylkillhavemsminithon
💛 Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for continuing to support this tradition year after year. Let’s make Mini-THON #10 one to remember!
Together, we do it… For The Kids. 💛
This Friday, May 8th, Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is proud to host our 10th Mini-THON—a milestone year for an incredible cause!
Our students have been working hard, fundraising, and building excitement all year long, and now it’s time to come together for a day full of energy, school spirit, and purpose.
Most importantly, every dollar raised goes directly through our Donor Drive to support families impacted by childhood cancer. This event is about more than just celebration—it’s about making a real difference.
Click the link to donate to our Donor Drive
👉 https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/schuylkillhavemsminithon
💛 Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for continuing to support this tradition year after year. Let’s make Mini-THON #10 one to remember!
Together, we do it… For The Kids. 💛
🧪🔬 Hands-On Science in Action! 🐸
Mr. Pearson’s 7th Grade Science students are diving into their study of anatomy—literally! This week, classrooms turned into labs as students took part in frog dissections, getting an up-close look at the complex systems that keep living organisms functioning.
From identifying organs to making real-world connections, this experience brings science to life in a way textbooks simply can’t match. It’s not every day you get to explore biology in such a ribbiting way!
Great work to our students for their focus, curiosity, and willingness to jump right in! 👏
Mr. Pearson’s 7th Grade Science students are diving into their study of anatomy—literally! This week, classrooms turned into labs as students took part in frog dissections, getting an up-close look at the complex systems that keep living organisms functioning.
From identifying organs to making real-world connections, this experience brings science to life in a way textbooks simply can’t match. It’s not every day you get to explore biology in such a ribbiting way!
Great work to our students for their focus, curiosity, and willingness to jump right in! 👏
This afternoon and most likely for the remainder of the week -
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL BUS 12 students will go home with Bus 13 Students.
This could cause delays tp arrival home times during afternoon runs.
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL BUS 12 students will go home with Bus 13 Students.
This could cause delays tp arrival home times during afternoon runs.
🎶👏 A round of applause for the Schuylkill Haven Area School District! 👏🎶
We are proud to be recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by @nammfoundation! This prestigious honor is a true reflection of the passion, dedication, and talent of our students, along with the unwavering support of our educators, administrators, and community.
A special shoutout to our incredible music educators—Ms. Biggs, Mrs. Capella, and Mrs. Houtz—for inspiring our students and helping make this achievement possible. 💙💛
From the first note to the final performance, music continues to play a vital role in shaping the Hurricane experience—and this recognition hits all the right notes. 🎼
🎯 Take your shot… you might just hit the bullseye!
Schuylkill Haven students in grades 4–11 — curious about archery club? Now’s your chance to see what it’s all about!
Join our coaches and current student archers for an Archery Open House where you can:
🏹 Check out the equipment
🏹 Learn the basics
🏹 Step up and take a shot yourself
📍 Schuylkill Haven Elementary Center Multipurpose Room
📅 Thursday, May 14th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who knows… you could be the next top archer representing Haven at winter tournaments next season!
Schuylkill Haven students in grades 4–11 — curious about archery club? Now’s your chance to see what it’s all about!
Join our coaches and current student archers for an Archery Open House where you can:
🏹 Check out the equipment
🏹 Learn the basics
🏹 Step up and take a shot yourself
📍 Schuylkill Haven Elementary Center Multipurpose Room
📅 Thursday, May 14th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who knows… you could be the next top archer representing Haven at winter tournaments next season!
Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School and High School band members recently participated in the 2026 Junior Schuylkill County Band, hosted by Minersville Area High School. This prestigious event brought together talented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from across the county, each selected to represent their school district. Rehearsals were held Tuesday, April 14, Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17 and culminated in a concert performed on Saturday, April 18th.
Under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Laura Kramer, students worked hard and delivered a terrific concert performance.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Minersville Area High School and director Emily Wetzel for providing such a wonderful and enriching musical experience for our students.
Representing Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School were: Colton Ellex, Jade Fisher, Owen Frank, Liam Gross, Ayla Marx, Ashley Snyder and Mackenzie Walker.
High School participants included: Adrianna Grubel and Aubrey Oswald.
Congratulations to all for their dedication and outstanding representation of our school district! 🎶
Under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Laura Kramer, students worked hard and delivered a terrific concert performance.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Minersville Area High School and director Emily Wetzel for providing such a wonderful and enriching musical experience for our students.
Representing Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School were: Colton Ellex, Jade Fisher, Owen Frank, Liam Gross, Ayla Marx, Ashley Snyder and Mackenzie Walker.
High School participants included: Adrianna Grubel and Aubrey Oswald.
Congratulations to all for their dedication and outstanding representation of our school district! 🎶
SHAMS students took learning beyond the classroom on April 13th with an unforgettable day of adventure, teamwork, and discovery!
The day kicked off at Art of Escape, where students put their critical thinking and collaboration skills to the test as they worked together to solve puzzles and beat the clock in exciting escape room challenges. Next, the group headed to Swatara State Park for a hands-on fossil dig experience. Students became young paleontologists, uncovering pieces of the past while enjoying a picnic lunch in the great outdoors. To wrap up the day, students explored the beauty of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, hiking to the scenic waterfalls and taking in the sights and sounds of nature.
It was a day filled with problem-solving, exploration, and fun—an experience our SHAMS students won’t soon forget! 🌿🧩💧
The day kicked off at Art of Escape, where students put their critical thinking and collaboration skills to the test as they worked together to solve puzzles and beat the clock in exciting escape room challenges. Next, the group headed to Swatara State Park for a hands-on fossil dig experience. Students became young paleontologists, uncovering pieces of the past while enjoying a picnic lunch in the great outdoors. To wrap up the day, students explored the beauty of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, hiking to the scenic waterfalls and taking in the sights and sounds of nature.
It was a day filled with problem-solving, exploration, and fun—an experience our SHAMS students won’t soon forget! 🌿🧩💧
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School ACHIEVE Program recently experienced an incredible outpouring of kindness through our “Hearts Around the World” challenge!
After sharing a request on our Facebook and Instagram pages for Valentine’s cards, we were amazed by the response. Our students received heartfelt messages and thoughtful gifts from participants across 21 states and 5 continents. Each delivery brought excitement, curiosity, and plenty of smiles!
As the cards arrived, students actively tracked each location on a map of the United States and began adding countries from around the world. This hands-on activity not only built geography skills, but also created a powerful visual of just how far love and kindness can travel.
Through this experience, our students saw firsthand that simple acts of kindness can connect people across cities, states, and even continents. The “Hearts Around the World” challenge became more than just a project—it was a meaningful reminder of the goodness that exists in our world.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to send a card, gift, or message. Your kindness made a lasting impact on our students and helped spread joy! Thank you for being part of this special experience! 💕
After sharing a request on our Facebook and Instagram pages for Valentine’s cards, we were amazed by the response. Our students received heartfelt messages and thoughtful gifts from participants across 21 states and 5 continents. Each delivery brought excitement, curiosity, and plenty of smiles!
As the cards arrived, students actively tracked each location on a map of the United States and began adding countries from around the world. This hands-on activity not only built geography skills, but also created a powerful visual of just how far love and kindness can travel.
Through this experience, our students saw firsthand that simple acts of kindness can connect people across cities, states, and even continents. The “Hearts Around the World” challenge became more than just a project—it was a meaningful reminder of the goodness that exists in our world.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to send a card, gift, or message. Your kindness made a lasting impact on our students and helped spread joy! Thank you for being part of this special experience! 💕
We are one week away from the start of PSSA testing. Attached are some key dates to know, as well as FAQs, and the electronic device policy for testing. We will once again be testing using a modified schedule. Our testing schedule will run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We know some situations are unavoidable, but please try to limit late arrivals to school, appointments, and student pick-ups during testing.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the Schuylkill Haven Middle School office at 570-385-6709.
🎉 Congratulations to our 7th Grade students who achieved Honor Roll status for the 3rd Marking Period! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. We are proud of your accomplishments—keep up the great work!
