Announcements
January 20, 2025
CLASSES OF 2028 & 2029
FROSH will be held on Saturday, February 21st from 5 to 9 at Edgewood in the Pines. Ticket sale information is coming soon. Check your class's TEAMs page for more information.
COUGAR PLAYERS – HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION AUDITIONS
The Cougar Players are excited to announce auditions for Hadestown: Teen Edition, a powerful and emotional musical retelling of the Greek myths of Hades and Persephone, and Orpheus and Eurydice, that blends myth, music, and storytelling. Auditions will be held TODAY, January 20 and 21 at 3:00 PM in the Hazleton Area High School Auditorium. Posters around the school include full character descriptions and audition details. All interested students are encouraged to audition. For questions, contact Mr. Plesce plescej@hasdk12.org.
E4E
There will be an E4E meeting on Wednesday, immediately after school until 3:45 pm to plan for the upcoming Day of Silence. Any student who would like to help plan the event is welcome to attend the meeting.
ECOLOGY CLUB
The Chief Science Officers in conjunction with the Ecology Club are hosting a Used Notebook Recycling Event and need your help! As the semester is coming to an end, you may be wondering what you are to do with the notebooks you used for semester 1. Instead of tossing them in the garbage, recycle them by bringing them to room 209 or room 211. Club members will disassemble the notebooks, recycling used pages and upcycling the blank pages to be used as scratch paper. Please help support a more sustainable school community and recycle those notebooks!
ENVIROTHON
The first meeting of the newly formed HAHS Envirothon Team will be Wednesday, February 4 immediately after school in room 213.
FINE ARTS CLUB
Do you enjoy drawing, painting, or crafting? Consider joining the Fine Arts Club. We will continue to meet every Tuesday after school in room 232 from 2:45- 3:45. New members are always welcome! Each month will feature a new project. Please see Mrs. Ward or Mrs. Beidleman for details.
FRIENDS OF RACHEL CLUB
The Friends of Rachel Club is also seeking new or lightly used young adult and adult books for our upcoming Blind Date with a Book fundraiser. Books can be dropped off in Room 004B by January 23rd!
MONEY MATTERS CLUB
There will be a Money Matters Club meeting this Thursday 1/22/26 after school in room D25 of the Career Center. All interested students in grades 9-12, and all faculty, are welcome to attend. Interested students who cannot attend are encouraged to contact Mr. Teter using teterr@hasdk12.org.
GUIDANCE
PENN STATE SCOPE
Penn State is now accepting applications for S.C.O.P.E. — a free, four-week summer program for current 10th grade students who are interested in careers in education. Held at the University Park campus from June 30 to July 24, 2026, the program offers college-level courses, academic skill-building, and a full campus experience, all at no cost. The deadline is January 26. The application link is on the10th grade class TEAMS page and the guidance website.
KING’S LLEO PROGRAM
Seniors, if your household income is under $50,000, you may qualify for King’s College’s LLEO Program, which covers full tuition and fees. This is a great opportunity to attend college with minimal debt, apply to Kings College and file your FAFSA before May 1.
FAFSA
The 2026–27 FAFSA is now available at studentaid.gov. The FAFSA is the first and most important step to get money for college. It also helps determine your eligibility for financial aid from the state level and colleges. Even if you think you won't qualify, you should still apply, as most students receive some form of financial assistance including loans.
SENIORS INTERESTED IN TEACHING
Seniors Interested in Becoming a Teacher: The Teach in NEPA Project is available through LCCC, allowing you to earn both your associate and bachelor’s degrees in Hazleton for under $30,000, plus a $10,000 student teaching stipend. Your diploma will be from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. More info is available on your Senior TEAMS page.
INSTANT DECISION DAYS
Some universities are also hosting Instant Decision Days – don’t miss your chance to get accepted! You must sign up to participate. The link to sign up is posted on Teams. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.
SAT FEE WAIVERS
SAT Fee Waivers: Juniors and seniors can get SAT fee waiver code from their school counselor.
NURSE’S OFFICE
The Pennsylvania Department of Health mandates a physical examination be completed by a care provider/physician on all students entering 11th grade. The Pa Dept of Health also mandates all students receive a Meningococcal (MCV) vaccination on or after the student’s 16th birthday to enter 12th grade. Please keep this in mind and discuss it with your care provider/physician at the time of 11th grade physical exam. The state of Pennsylvania requires that all students entering 12th grade must have a 2nd dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV). If the first dose was given at 16 years of age or older, then only one dose is required, and that shall count as the 12th grade dose. Written proof of this immunization from your physician must be returned to the school nurse prior to the first day of 12th grade. Failure to provide the necessary documentation will put your child at risk for exclusion from school.
ATHLETICS
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD
There will be pre-season conditioning starting TODAY from 3:00 to 4:00 for any boy interested in joining the track and field team this spring. Meet by the Main Gym doors and you'll have to have your own transportation home. See Mr. Hausherr in the PE Department with any questions.
SPRING ATHLETICS
Any HASD student in grades 7 through 12 and interested in participating on one of our Spring Sport Teams, is required to get a physical examination and complete the PIAA CIPPE form prior to the official start date (Monday, March 2, 2026). We are offering a FREE Physical Clinic at the High School Cafeteria on February 18, 2026, from 4:30PM to 7:15 PM. You must sign up for that clinic and time spot on the QR Code Genius. Please see the Athletics Announcement section of the HASD website for details. If you are unable to attend the FREE physicals at the High School, we are also offering FREE physicals at the LVHN Express Care on the Beltway and Jeff Express Urgent Care Facilities in the region. These physicals will be available every day from January 19, 2026, through March 6, 2026. You must sign up through instructions on the website.