Happenings On The Hill

The Green Echo is Now Digital!

Exciting news from Ms. Hannick and our Journalism students: The Green Echo is now being offered in a digital format! Please check out the new Echo here and bookmark it for future reading.

Thank you and congratulations to Ms. Hannick and The Green Echo staff for all of their hard work!

Important End of the Year Dates and Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM at Alumni Field. Please see the "Upcoming Dates" below for more information on other important end of the year events!

Aevidum Volleyball Tournament

PAAHS Aevidum will be holding their annual volleyball tournament on Friday, April 11, from 4:30 to 9:00 PM. Please see Ms. Rivenbark for more details and view the poster below for sign-up information!

Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week Information

Please click here for information about registering for Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week.

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!

2024.2025 Yearbook

ATTENTION: There are a limited number of yearbooks that are still available to purchase. We have less than 20 available. If you have not yet purchased your yearbook, now is the time! Don't miss the opportunity to get yours. We can not guarantee extras being sent from the company. Use the link below to purchase.

SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Senior Advertisements are due by April 25th in order to be included in this year's yearbook. Information for the Senior Ads can be found using the link below. There are many price points and options for you to choose from.

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.

Nolan Gerencser

Principal, Pen Argyl Area High School

Instagram: @principalpaahs

Schedule An Appointment with Mr. Gerencser

Schedule An Appointment with Mrs. Krisukas

My goal is to always recognize as many Green Knights as possible in this section. Since so many Knights do so many great things, I welcome and always appreciate any contributions. Please feel free to email me at gerencser.nolan@penargylsd.org with any information about the great things our students are doing!

Congratulations and good luck to PAAHS senior Nathan Curtolo who will be representing Pen Argyl tonight at the Region V Choir Festival at Northeast Middle School in Bethlehem, PA. The concert begins at 7:30 PM tonight and tickets are $10 at the door. Good luck Nathan!

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)

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8:15 AM to 2:15 PM: Character Education Service Learning Trip (Kunkletown Food Pantry)

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Spanish Field Trip

Please bookmark this site for access to all important athletic dates/events.

Please use the links below for important guidance announcements.

2025.2026 Course Scheduling Is Now Open!

It is time to start picking courses for the 2025.2026 school year! Students can add or edit their class requests via their Skyward accounts through March 17, 2025. Contact Mr. Sampson or Ms. Durrwachter with any questions.

Northampton Community College Spring Open House

Northampton Community College (NCC) is holding their Spring Open House on Saturday, April 26 from 8am-1pm. This is a great opportunity for Juniors and Seniors who are considering college. Please click this link for more information and to RSVP.

PTO Scholarship

The PTO is offering a scholarship for college-bound seniors. To apply, complete the Google Form through the link below. The scholarship will be between $500-$1,000. Applications are due by April 1, 2025.

Use this link to apply!

CIT Application

The 2025.2026 Career Institute of Technology application is now open. Please click here to apply!

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 23, 2025: NOCTI Exams Day #1 (CIT Seniors Only)

April 24, 2025: NOCTI Exams Day #2 (CIT Seniors Only)

April 25, 2025: NOCTI Exams Day #3 (CIT Seniors Only)

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: AP Biology Exam (8:00 AM; C-Gym)

May 5, 2025: PAAHS Class of 2025 Knight of Scholars (5:00 to 9:00 PM; Stroudsmoor Country Inn)

May 7, 2025: AP English Literature and Composition Exam (8:00 AM; PAAHS Media Center)

May 8, 2025: AP Statistics Exam (8:00 AM; PAAHS Media Center)

May 8, 2025: AP World History Exam (12:00 PM; PAAHS Media Center)

May 8, 2025: PAAHS Art SHow (5:30 to 8:00 PM; Alumni Gymnasium)

May 8, 2025: PAAHS Underclassmen Awards (6:00 to 8:00 PM; Alumni Gymnasium)

May 9, 2025: AP United States History Exam (8:00 AM; PAAHS Media Center)

May 9, 2025: Administrative/Student Advisory Team Meeting (9:05 to 10:25 AM; A107)

May 12, 2025: AP Calculus AB and BC Exam (8:00 AM; PAAHS Media Center)

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 14, 2025: PAAHS Senior Awards (6:00 to 9:00 PM; PAAHS Auditorium)

May 15, 2025: Keystone Algebra Exam Day #1 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)

May 16, 2025: Class of 2025 - Last Day

May 16, 2025: Keystone Algebra Exam Day #2 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)

May 16, 2025: AP Psychology Exam (12:00 PM; C-Gym)

May 16, 2025: Class of 2025 Senior Picnic (11:00 AM; PAAHS Band Practice Field)

May 19, 2025: Keystone Literature Exam Day #1(2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)

May 19, 2025: Class of 2025 Senior Dinner Dance (6:00 to 9:00 PM; Jaid's Lounge)

May 20, 2025: Keystone Literature Exam Day #2 (2-Hour Delay for Non-Keystone Students)

May 20, 2025: Mandatory Graduation Practice Day #1 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; A-Gym)

May 21, 2025: Keystone Make-Up Day

May 21, 2025: Senior Breakfast (9:00 AM; Alumni Field)

May 21, 2025: Mandatory Graduation Practice Day #2 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; A-Gym)

May 21, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony (6:00 PM; Alumni Stadium)

May 22, 2025: Keystone Make-Up Day

May 22, 2025: Commencement Rain Date #1

May 23, 2025: 12:00 PM Student Dismissal

May 23, 2025: Keystone Make-Up Day

May 23, 2025: Commencement Rain Date #2

May 23, 2025: Memorial Day Assembly (8:00 to 9:30 AM; Alumni Stadium)

May 26, 2025: Memorial Day (District Holiday; Schools Closed)

May 27, 2025: 12:00 PM Student Dismissal

May 28, 2025: 12:00 PM Student Dismissal

May 29, 2025: 11:00 AM Student Dismissal

May 29, 2025: End - Fourth Marking Period (Last Student Day)

MORE DATES TBA

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.

PAASD NutriSlice (Lunch Menus)