Announcements
February 19, 2026
CLASS OF 2026 – PENN STATE
Penn State will be coming to the high school to help any student who has not applied or completed their application for Penn State yet. You must sign up on your Class of 2026 TEAMS page to attend. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.
CLASS OF 2026
The EOC will be coming to the high school during the school day on February 25th to assist students with completing their FAFSA. Please see your Class of 2026 TEAMS page to register for help completing your FAFSA. If you have any questions please see your guidance counselor.
CLASS OF 2027
There will be a meeting Thursday, February 19th after school in room 240 of the high school to discuss Junior Semi.
CLASS OF 2028 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Our next Executive Council Meeting will be on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 2:45 in Rm. 208 at the high school. If you are not able to attend, please let me know Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Brown-Hardy know
CLASS OF 2028 - PSAT
The PSAT 10 will be administered on April 29th. This is a free practice assessment for the SAT, helping you prepare for future college admissions testing. See your counselor to sign up. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have already signed up in your classroom, you do not need to sign up again.
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.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB
The Foreign Language Organization is back with Mrs. Stock! All members, past and future please email Mrs. Stock if you would like to be in the club. We are always accepting new members so tell your friends! We will explore numerous cultures through various activities. We will also participate in many community service activities. If you are looking for a resume builder, this is the club for you!
FRIENDS OF RACHEL
STUDENT AND FACULTY READERS: The Friends of Rachel Club is officially kicking off their Blind Date with a Book fundraiser in the HAHS library! It’s your chance to discover your next favorite read… without judging a book by its cover! Tan wrapped books are for students. Red wrapped books are for faculty. And there is also a larger selection of faculty books available in Room 004B! You can purchase a book in the library with Mrs. Pino or with Mrs. Gerhart. All books are $5! And with every purchase, you’ll be entered into a drawing for some bookish-themed prizes! So take a chance, unwrap a story and go on a Blind Date with a Book this February!
MONEY MATTERS CLUB
The Money Matters Club will meet this Thursday after school in room D25 of the Career Center. The meeting will last until 4:00. All interested students in grades 9-12, and all faculty, are welcome to attend. Interested students who cannot attend are encouraged to email Mr. Teter using teterr@hasdk12.org.
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
There will be a Psychology Club meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the high school auditorium from 3:15-4:15.
GUIDANCE
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
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD
Girls track conditioning will be Thursday from 3:00-5:00.
UNIFIED TRACK
Practice begins on March 10th unless otherwise notified.
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. This also includes anyone interested in participating in Unified Track. 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 physical 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. *****ANYONE WHO PLAYED FALL OR WINTER SPORT ONLY NEEDS TO FILL OUT AND RETURN PAGE 7, THIS IS THE RECERTIFICATION FORM.*****