Announcements
December 12, 2025
CLASS OF 2026
Attention Seniors! Please check your Class of 2026 Teams page for important graduation announcements. You must fill out the form by Friday, January 9th to ensure your cap and gown are ordered.
CLASS OF 2026 DIPLOMAS
THE CLASS OF 2026 DIPLOMAS WILL BE PRINTED SHORTLY. THE DIPLOMAS WILL BE PRINTED EXACTLY AS THE NAME APPEARS IN SKYWARD. (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) ALL SENIORS MUST CONFIRM THE SPELLING OF THEIR NAMES IN THEIR SKYWARD ACCOUNTS TO ENSURE THEIR DIPLOMAS WILL BE PRINTED CORRECTLY. A COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE WOULD HAVE TO BE PRESENTED TO THE MAIN OFFICE TO MAKE ANY CHANGES. THE DEADLINE TO DO SO IS JANUARY 9TH, 2026.
CLASS OF 2028
Our next Executive Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:45 in Rm. 208 at the high school. If you cannot attend, please let me know.
LIFE SAVERS CLUB
This December, we wish to celebrate, honor, and remember our organ and tissue donors who have saved and enhanced lives through their donation. We are participating in the National Tree of Life and creating a tree made of the names of our loved ones. Angels can be found in the offices of the HS and the CC or you can contact Mrs. Yanac. We are holding a "learn to finger knit" class on Monday 12.15 from 3-5 in the library. This is an incredibly fun skill to learn. No tools are required, and you can complete a blanket in 2 hours! Participants must bring their own yarn. The class size is limited to 15 people, so registration is required. Please see the Life Savers board on the second floor or outside room 222 for the link. We will hold another class in January.
SADD CLUB
SADD Club is sponsoring the “Angel Gift Giving Tree” through Catholic Social Services again this year. If any teachers, faculty members, staff, or students would like to participate, please see Mrs. Pino in the HAHS library to pick a tag off the tree. All NEW, UNUSED, & UNWRAPPED items should be returned to Mrs. Pino before TODAY, Friday, December 12th. Thank you in advance for helping to make this community service project a tremendous success!
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