Announcements
September 5, 2025
CLASS OF 2026
The Class of 2026 Executive Council will have a meeting Monday, September 8th, at 2:40 in room 109 @ HAHS. All members should attend! We will be discussing prom, themes and class songs, as well as discussing important fundraisers coming up. See you all there!
CLASS OF 2028
We will be having the Class of 2028 Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at 2:45 in Rm. 208 at the high school. If you are interested in joining Executive Council, please email Mrs. Moore (moorea@hasdk12.org.) by Monday, September 8 so we can add you to the Microsoft Teams group. We will be discussing the responsibilities of the Executive Council Members and fundraising for the Fall. New members are always welcomed. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
ART CLUB
Art club will be held every Tuesday in room 232 from 2:45 – 3:45 starting September 9th.
ATHENA CLUB
There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 11th for any student interested in joining the Athena Club. The meeting will take place in room 242 of the high school and will run immediately after school until 3:30.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
Interested in technology, business, or leadership? Want to build connections and prepare for your future? Join FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America! FBLA is the largest business student organization in the world, helping over 230,000 members each year develop leadership skills, compete in 50+ events (from public speaking to graphic design to finance), and explore careers in business, technology, and beyond. Members also gain opportunities to travel, hear from guest speakers, and give back to the community. ️ Sign up for our team page: Online Form ️ First meetings: September 17th or 18th @ 3:15 PM in the HS auditorium (choose one). A virtual recording will also be available. Questions? Please email Mrs. Kozlek (kozlekv@hasdk12.org) and follow us on Instagram @hahsfbla.
SPIRIT CLUB
There is a new Teams page for Spirit Club. All members, new and old, will need to join this new Teams page! All meetings, updates and information will be shared through Teams only this year! You can join the Team by attending one of our meetings throughout the year! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th after school in room 105 of the high school. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kuhl at kuhlk@hasdk12.org.
TRAP & SKEET CLUB
Attn: Trap and Skeet Club members and potential members, we will begin our fall season on Wednesday, September 10th with TRAP. Please be at Whitetail for 5:30. Any students wishing to join the trap and skeet club will need to attend the 3-day safety course next week. It will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Whitetail Preserve. If you are interested and planning on attending, please email Ms. McCuen by Saturday. Also, for more information you can email or speak to one of our current club members
GUIDANCE
SENIORS
Stay up to date with all college visits on your Senior Teams page.
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.
HAZLETON ADVISORY COUNCIL
10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested in becoming a Junior Advisory Member of the Hazleton City Council are encouraged to apply. This opportunity allows you to learn how local government functions and to provide input on issues currently facing the City. Applications are available in the guidance office and must be returned to your school counselor by September 18th.
RAILRIDERS – JUNIORS & SENIORS
11th & 12th Grade: PNC Field is offering free tickets to attend the Rail Riders game on September 10th. The event is dedicated to "Plan Your Future" and will host representatives from several colleges, trade schools, military branches, and workforce organizations — including the University of Scranton, Villanova, Moravian, Montclair, and Wilkes, to name a few. You can find the link for free tickets on the Guidance webpage or see Guidance for the QR code.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Don’t pay to apply! Select the fee waiver option when submitting applications, including the Common App. See your counselor for any assistance when applying.
SAT FEE WAIVERS
Juniors and seniors can get SAT fee waiver code from their school counselors.
QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
Full scholarships to top colleges for seniors with mostly A’s in rigorous courses, strong writing and motivation, and family income under $65,000. The deadline is September 30 and apply via the Guidance webpage.
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’ BASKETBALL
Boys’ basketball will have an open gym Monday 4:00 PM at Community Park to assist clean-up for Bella Italiana Festival for grades 9-12. Open gym will resume for 10th -12th grade boys at the high school 6:00 PM to cheer on the girls’ volleyball team followed by open gym. 9th grade boys will have an open gym Monday at Maple Manor 6:00-7:30 PM.