Announcements
March 27, 2026
CLASS OF 2026
The EOC will be coming to the high school during the school day on April 8th to assist students with completing their FAFSA. Please see your Class of 2026 TEAMS page to register. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.
CLASS OF 2026
Penn State will be holding a "Understand your Financial Aid Package Workshop" here at the Hazleton Area High School library on April 13th. You must sign up on the PSU Teams page to attend. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.
CLASS OF 2027 – PENN STATE CLASSES
Hazleton Area Juniors have an opportunity to take college classes at Penn State Hazleton for free next school year. Please see your Teams account for details and see your guidance counselor to sign up. Spots will fill up quickly, so don't wait to guarantee your spot in these classes.
CLASS OF 2027 – COLLEGE FAIR
We will be hosting a field trip to King’s College for the annual College Fair on April 27th, 2026. There will be over 120 colleges, universities, and other postsecondary programs to explore. Interested students must be in good academic standing and can sign up in the guidance office by April 17th, 2026.
CLASS OF 2028 – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Our next Executive Council Meeting will be on Monday, March 30 at 2:45 in the auditorium at the high school. Krispy Kreme donuts will be distributed then. If you cannot attend, please let me know Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Brown-Hardy know. Please make sure if you ordered donuts, you have someone to pick them up on Monday after school. Thank you and we will see you next week!
CLASS OF 2028 – JUNIOR LEADERSHIP
Junior Leadership is an exciting program for incoming juniors who want to build leadership skills and explore the community. Students will participate in an eight-day session that counts as excused school days. To apply, simply complete the application and submit two references to your guidance counselor by Monday, March 30, 2026.
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.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ORGANIZATION
Starting Monday March 30, the Foreign Language Organization will be hosting an Easter egg hunt for our students. There will be 15 colorful paper eggs hidden throughout the school. If you find an egg you can return it to Mrs. Stock in room 236 during period ½ or 6/7 for a special prize. Students can only turn in ONE egg. Happy Hunting and Good Luck!
LIFESAVERS CLUB
The blood drive was a great success. Thank you to all of the donors and volunteers that helped make this spring blood drive a success with 72 units collected. We will do it again in October. Don't forget to check out local blood drives in the community over the summer. The Life Savers Organ Donation shirt will remain on sale this week. The cost is $15. We will wear them on April 10th for Blue & Green Day. See Mrs Yanac if you need assistance.
MUTTER MUSEUM TRIP
There are still seats available for the trip to the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia. The trip is on May 11th and costs $60 to attend. Contact Mrs. Yanac if you wish to sign up. The QR code and permission slips are located outside of room 222. The deadline to sign up is April 22.
OUTRUN THE DARKNESS
Friday is the last day for the suicide awareness clothing sale! You can purchase in the main office of all district buildings or online at judysstore.com/988. There will only be a limited number of T-shirts available for purchase at our suicide awareness event, Outrun the Darkness, on Saturday, May 16th, so get your orders in now!
SPIRIT CLUB
Spirit Club is hosting their annual jeans painting fundraiser next Tuesday, March 31, in room 105 of the high school. You must sign up ahead of time, and it is $5 to participate. To sign up, please see Mrs. Kuhl in room 105. Bring your own jeans and your $5 will cover all the materials to paint!
GUIDANCE
STEM APPLICATION
Students who would like to apply to the STEM School should sign up with their counselor. The deadline to sign up for the test is April 3rd.
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