Hazleton Area School District

Trunk or Treat!
Hosted by the PA State Police Troop N Hazleton / First Responders
Free community event – rain or shine!

Costumes required!

October 25th 12-4pm
PSP Hazleton 250 Desen Drive
West Hazleton PA 18202

For more information contact Trp. Petroski 570-459-3900 ext. 216

Have you played a band instrument and are waiting to get back to playing with your friends? Join the HAHS Symphonic Band, open to everyone, regardless of playing ability, in grades 9th - 12th. Our first rehearsal is coming up on October 9th. Please fill out the form linked below in order to sign up to join and to let us know if you can attend rehearsal. Direct all questions to Mary Lichtenwalner, Director of Bands at lichtenwalnerm@hasdk12.org.

https://forms.office.com/r/mNrn26QsHZ

We would like to invite you and a guest to the 10th Annual Veteran's Day ceremony and Reception! Thursday November 6th, 2025, 9am-11am at the Hazleton Area High School.

Please RSVP to Janine Sotack by November 1st, 2025, at 570-459-3221 ext. 81500.

Dear seniors, parents, and guardians,
It's that time of year again. We are now accepting senior pictures for this year's upcoming yearbook. Pictures can be submitted via email to Mr. Ringleben at ringlebenj@hasdk12.org. please make sure you receive a confirmation email to know that your picture was submitted properly. The deadline to submit senior pictures is March 1, 2026.

Attention students, parents, and guardians,
Tomorrow, we continue picture day at the Hazleton Area High School. Forms were handed out to students and any student who would like to purchase a school picture may continue to do so tomorrow. Picture day for the Hazleton Area Career Center is on September 24, The Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences is on September 25, The Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy is on September 26, and The Hazleton Area Cyber Academy is on September 29. Furthermore, Picture make up days will be on September 30 for the High School and Career Center, while make-up day for the Academy of Science and Arts and Humanities will be on October 1. Be sure to dress your best and bring your biggest smile.

Cougar Football Home Opener TONIGHT! September 5th at 7pm!

The clothing sale for the Class of 2026 is back! Our sale will run until September 21st. When ordering, please write the building you are located in somewhere in your order information so we can deliver accordingly. OR in the Additional Information box.
This sale will benefit the Class of 2026. We really appreciate your support! https://vas.chipply.com/haclassof26/?action=viewall

Arthur Street Kindergarten Orientation has been moved to Thursday, August 28th at 9AM*
*Doors open at 8:30AM

JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball is for all girls who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2025-2026 school year.
Co-Ed Middle School Volleyball is for boys and girls who will be in grades 7-8 during the 2025-2026 school year.

Attached you can find the QR codes for our teams! This is how you stay up to date with all announcements regarding open gym, tryouts, practices, fundraisers, season schedule, etc.

HTELC Orientation Schedule!

Kindergarten Orientation - Monday, August 25th at 10:00.

Thursday, August 28th Welcome Back Orientation Day - 1st grade 9:00 - 10:30
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                                                  All Newcomer grades (K - 6th) 1:00 - 2:30

9th grade orientation for all incoming Arts & Humanities students will be on August 13th from 8:00am to 11:00am.

Freeland YMCA Brian "Hap" Ayers Summer Basketball League starts today July 14th! If you haven’t registered and would like to, please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to your grade groups scheduled time so you can register onsite.

Hazleton Area High School
Hazleton Area Career Center
9th Grade Orientation/Schedules
All students attending either the Hazleton Area High School (HAHS) building or the Hazleton Area Career Center (HACC) in the fall of 2025 should adhere to the following schedule:
(9th Grade Orientation Schedule for August 20th and 21st)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025: Group 1
• Last names beginning with the letters A - M should report to Hazleton Area High School by
9:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
All Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend.
Thursday, August 21, 2025: Group 2
• Last names beginning with the letters N-Z should report to Hazleton Area High School by
9:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
All Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend.
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Please note the following:
• Despite the 9:00 a.m. start time for Orientation, the doors of the high school will open at 8:00 a.m. for schedule pickup and Laptop distribution.
• Laptop distribution will cease at 9:00 a.m. with the beginning of the 9th grade Orientation.
• Once the Orientation has concluded, the distribution of laptops will resume.
• Tours of the HAHS building will be offered following the Orientation.
*** Schedule pick-up for Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 is forthcoming***
**Upon entering the building and receiving your schedule, you will proceed to the HAHS Auditorium for Laptop distribution and the 9th Grade Orientation Presentation**

HACC-Practical Nursing Program is currently accepting applications for the January 2026 class. Interested applicants should call 570-459-3221 ext. 82407 or email charettej@hasdk12.org.

The coaches of the HASD field hockey program will be having “Open Field” for all girls entering grades 7 through 12 interested in participating in the HASD field hockey program in the fall. Sessions will be held on Sundays and Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 at Harman-Geist Stadium from June 22 through July 29th. No experience is necessary. This is an opportunity to learn a new sport or develop your skills. For further information, please contact Mary Kelly (Head Field Hockey Coach) at marykellypt@yahoo.com.

Congratulations to the class of 2025!!

Interested in playing soccer for the Lady Cougar? June 4th 6pm Maple Manor field!