Happenings On The Hill
From The Desk Of Mr. Gerencser
Reminder: BREAKFAST IS FREE!!!
This is just a reminder to all PAAHS students that breakfast is FREE at the high school this year. As the weather gets colder and the temptation to stay in bed for just a few minutes longer gets worse, it may put you in a time crunch to grab breakfast. To help with this, starting on Monday, January 27, grab and go breakfast will be available in both the Cafeteria and the A-Gym Lobby! Please make sure to grab a breakfast. All breakfast meals are shelf stable as well, so even if you are not hungry, put it in your backpack for later!
Mario Kart Tournament
Miss Cambell's AP Literature class is hosting a Mario Kart Tournament fundraiser on February 28, 2025, starting at 4:30 PM in the A-Gym Lobby. Please see the image below for more information!
2024.2025 Yearbook
Yearbook Sales: There are a limited number of yearbooks remaining for the 2024-25 school year. Once we sell out we CANNOT guarantee extras being sent from our company. Do not delay in ordering your copy today!
Senior Ads: Additionally, it is time to give your graduating senior a shout out! Use the link below to Create a Senior Ad by scrolling down on the webpage and creating your ad online. There are a number of different price points available. Follow the step by step process to upload your favorite photos and create a special message to your graduating senior.
Website: https://www.yearbookforever.com/
2025.2026 Career Institute of Technology Applications Now Open
Please use this link to apply.
Flexible-Instruction Days (FID) for the 2024.2025 School Year
As the seasons begin to change, I wanted to remind everyone of how our Flexible Instruction Days will work this year.
All teachers will post their assignments on Google Classroom by 8:00 AM every FID. Teachers will be available from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and 1:00 to 2:00 PM for live “office hour” Google Meets to offer any assistance to students.
Students will be required to fill out an attendance form each FID. The attendance form will be emailed electronically to all parents/students by 8:30 AM on the FID.
Class of 2025 - Senior Class Photograph
The Class of 2025 photograph is available for purchase here. Remember that we will take a second Class of 2025 photograph in May, 2025 on the day of the senior picnic. All seniors will be allowed to do a less formal pose during that photograph. Many thanks to Christmas City Studios for their continued support.
School Nurse Announcement
Nurse Richards would like to remind all 12th-grade students that they need to get their Meningococcal vaccine (MCV) by the 5th day of the school year. In addition, all 11th-grade students will need to complete a physical. Please email Nurse Richards if you have any questions.
Hickory Driving School
Please see this link for information on driver's education courses through the Hickory Driving School.
Principal, Pen Argyl Area High School
Instagram: @principalpaahs
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Green Knight Spotlight
Good Luck During The 2nd Semester!
I just wanted to recognize and wish good luck to all PAAHS students for a successful 2nd semester of the 2024.2025 school year!
2024.2025 Knights of Honor - Student Recognition
August 20, 2024: Jay Millan (Salute Kindness)
August 20, 2024: Omar Gonzalez (Salute Kindness)
September 10, 2024: Jace Pittenger (Salute Kindness)
September 11, 2024: Lautaro Guajardo (Salute Kindness)
September 25, 2024: Tristan Jerolaman (Salute Kindness)
September 29, 2024: Megan MacLeod (Protect Integrity)
October 22, 2024: Damien Galloway (Accept Challenges)
November 4, 2024: Steven Siegfried (Accept Challenges)
November 5, 2024: Sync Williams (Protect Integrity)
November 6, 2024: Koy Reed (Salute Kindness)
November 7, 2024
Marla Donard, Ari Rodriquez , Wesson Breidinger, Jayden Heller, Ben Martinez, Jon Milan, Lincoln Kuster, Natalie Eibeck, Cayden Vishnesky, Angela DiPaola, Maddie Dietz, Julia Moyer, Andria Herrera Caroma, Jaelyn Smith, and Emma Schollhammer (Honor Diversity)
November 10, 2024: Rayana Badua (Accept Challenges)
November 13, 2024: Hayden Brill (Salute Kindness)
December 13, 2024: Stephen Hines (Accept Challenges)
December 13, 2024: Courtney Phillips and Addison Faust (Salute Kindness)
Weekly Happenings
February 3, 2025
No Events
February 4, 2025
1:55 to 2:30 PM: Class of 2026, 2027, and 2028 Assembly (2026: A-Gym; 2027: Auditorium; 2028: Cafe 2)
February 5, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM: PAASD Athletic Committee Meeting (PAAHS Library)
February 6, 2025
February 7, 2025
PAASD Athletic Calendar
Please bookmark this site for access to all important athletic dates/events.
PAAHS Counseling Department
Announcements
Please use the links below for important guidance announcements.
The 2025.2026 Career Institute of Technology application is now open. Please click here to apply!
Upcoming Dates
Dates/Times Subject To Change
February 17, 2025: Presidents' Day (School Closed)
February 20, 2025: Midpoint - Third Marking Period
February 21, 2025: Administrative/Student Advisory Team Meeting (9:05 to 10:25 AM; A107)
February 25, 2025: PAAHS Spring Blood Drive (7:30 AM to 2:30 PM)
March 3, 2025: Act 80 Day (Noon Dismissal)
March 6, 2025: Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences (6:00 to 8:00 PM)
March 21, 2025: Administrative/Student Advisory Team Meeting (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM; A107)
March 24, 2025: End - Third Marking Period
March 27, 2025: Spring Business Advisory Council Meeting (8:00 to 9:30 AM; PAAHS Library)
April 7, 2025: Act 80 Day (Noon Dismissal)
April 11, 2025: Administrative/Student Advisory Team Meeting (7:30 to 9:00 AM; A107)
April 17, 2025: PAAHS Spring Mental Health Awareness Day (TBA)
April 18, 2025: Spring Break (School Closed)
April 21, 2025: Spring Break (School Closed)
April 25, 2025: PAAHS Junior/Senior Prom (6:00 to 10:00 PM; Blue Grillhouse)
April 28, 2025: Midpoint - Fourth Marking Period
May 5, 2025: Act 80 Day (Noon Dismissal)
May 5, 2025: PAAHS Class of 2025 Knight of Scholars (5:00 to 9:00 PM; Stroudsmoor Country Inn)
May 9, 2025: Administrative/Student Advisory Team Meeting (9:05 to 10:25 AM; A107)
May 13, 2025: Keystone Biology Exam Day #1 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)
May 14, 2025: Keystone Biology Exam Day #2 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)
May 15, 2025: Keystone Algebra Exam Day #1 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)
May 16, 2025: Keystone Algebra Exam Day #2 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)
May 19, 2025: Keystone Literature Exam Day #1(2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)
May 20, 2025: Keystone Literature Exam Day #2(2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)
May 21, 2025: Keystone Make-Up Day
May 22, 2025: Keystone Make-Up Day
May 23, 2025: Keystone Make-Up Day
May 29, 2025: End - Fourth Marking Period (Last Student Day)
MORE DATES TBA
PAAHS Bell Schedule
Important Links
Pen Argyl Area School District Athletic Calendar
Please bookmark this link to PAASD's athletic calendar which includes practice and game times. In addition, this calendar also has student dismissal times for practices/games as currently scheduled.
Pen Argyl Area High School Office Forms
This contains links to applications for working permits, parking passes, and other important documents.