Schuylkill Haven Area High School

🎶✨ Oh, what a night! Last evening, the Zwerling Auditorium was alive with the sound of holiday cheer as our talented band and chorus delivered a showstopping Holiday Concert! From toe-tapping classics to breathtaking harmonies, it was a night to remember. Thank you to all the students, directors, and staff who made the season come alive through music—and to our community for filling the auditorium with your applause and holiday spirit. 🎄🎤🎷 If you were there, share your favorite moment in the comments! Let’s keep the magic going. 💫

We are very proud to announce that Senior Anna Schaeffer was chosen as the 2024-2025 Female Scholar Athlete from Schuylkill Haven. Anna will represent our school at the Schuylkill County Women’s Athletic Association banquet in May. Congratulations to Anna for all of her hard work in the classroom, on the trails, on the track, and on the court.

SHAHS would like to recognize junior TJ Adams. He is this year’s recipient of the Peter R. Marsh Foundation’s Silent Servant Scholarship Award. This scholarship is awarded to a student who displays exceptional, behavioral kindness, and who values empathy, compassion, and community service. Congratulations, TJ!

AP Environmental Science students visited Honey Brook Farm to learn about agricultural practices and sustainable farming. Students learned about the challenges growing crops during a drought, ways to manage animal grazing to prevent overgrazing, pest prevention, and environmental laws and regulations. Thank you to Honey Brook Farm for taking the time to work with our students.

🌊 Making Waves in the Record Books! 🌊 A huge shoutout to Ethan Miller, who made history in the pool by breaking the 500m freestyle school record with an amazing time of 5:09.05! The previous record of 5:14.58, held by Drew Lightfoot since 2006, has officially been surpassed. Ethan, your grit and determination have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishment. You didn’t just swim the race—you redefined what’s possible! Let’s show Ethan some love for this fin-tastic achievement! Drop your 🏊‍♂️💪🎉 in the comments to celebrate this milestone!

Freshmen students Jaiden Kocher, Vanessa Bildheiser, and Mina Barket were selected as All American Cheerleaders at the UCA Cheer Camp held in June, which gave them the exciting opportunity to march in Thursday’s 6abc Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia and perform a dance routine on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum.

🎙️ Get Ready to Dive Deep into Winter Sports! ❄️ Episode 14 of the Deep Dive with Dr. Fitz Podcast is here, and it’s packed with excitement! 🏅 Dr. Fitz is joined by a stellar lineup of student-athletes: Aden Celani, Grayson Fessler, Taylor Fitzpatrick, and Nikki Domermuth. They’re breaking down wrestling, bocce ball, and swimming & diving—sharing insights, goals, and what makes these sports so unique. From the mat to the lanes to the court, this episode is your ultimate preview for an action-packed winter season! 🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by their passion and stories. Whether you’re a fan of takedowns, precision shots, or flawless dives, there’s something for everyone in this episode. ➡️ Listen here: Youtube: https://youtu.be/vT79PO6-Dxg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xlyowsimJNui6t2TEY1XF?si=6647ae898f0a4916

Anatomy & Physiology Honors Classes with Mrs. Schwenk and Senior Science Classes with Miss Jones travelled to Eastern State Penitentiary and the College of Physicians Mutter Museum in Philadelphia. At Eastern State, America's most historic prison, students had a behind the scenes tour of the infirmary, learning about medical treatments and spread of prison illness and disease, while getting a new perspective of prison life throughout the tour of the prison. At the Mutter Museum, they were engaged in the mysteries and beauty of the human body, the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease, past medical treatments and discovered medical anomalies.

👕🌪️ Show Your Hurricane Pride! 🌪️👕 The Lady Hurricanes are unstoppable on and off the field—now it’s your turn to represent! 💙 Whether you’re cheering from the stands or around town, our spirit wear has you covered. 🎯 Get your gear today! Click the link below to shop your favorite styles and show your support for our amazing athletes. 📲 Don’t wait, the online store closes tomorrow, November 27th at midnight.—gear up and let’s go, Hurricanes! https://schhavenladycanes2024.itemorder.com/shop/category/191989/

A HUGE thank you to American Remodeling for donating 10 turkey dinner kits. Kits were raffled off to some lucky SHAHS students.

8th Grade Intro to Geometry class used their math skills to calculate volume of cylinders, spheres, and cones to design and create their very own Macy’s Day Parade balloons. As a fun pre-Thanksgiving activity, they traveled to the Elementary Center to share their balloons with first grade. Both grade levels were able to share their creations with each other and in some classrooms, 8th grade shared a Thanksgiving story.

🎶✨ The sounds of the season are calling! ✨🎶 Join us for a magical evening of music at the Schuylkill Haven Area High School Band and Chorus Holiday Concert! 📅 Thursday, December 5th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Zwerling Auditorium Let the talented students of our Band and Chorus fill your hearts with holiday cheer. From classic carols to festive favorites, it’s a night of joy you won’t want to miss! 🎟 Admission is FREE—bring the whole family and share in the spirit of the season. 🎄✨ Come for the music. Stay for the memories. See you there! 🎶

🏀❄️ Deep Dive Into Winter Sports! ❄️🏀 Dive into Episode 13 of the Deep Dive with Dr. Fitz. It’s a slam dunk! 🏆 Dr. Fitz sits down with McKenna Runkle and Abree Brown from the Girls’ Basketball Team and Max Heim and Alan Evans from the Boys’ Basketball Team to talk preparation, goals, and excitement for the upcoming season. 🎧 Don’t miss this courtside chat full of insight, energy, and team spirit! ➡️ Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-DFKGJwG0A Let’s go, Hurricanes! 🌪️

ELEMENTARY Title I Teacher – Anticipated vacancy for a permanent, full-time elementary Title I teacher (Math/ELA). PA certification in PK–4 required. Reading Specialist Certification preferred. Applications will be accepted until December 6, 2024.

🎟️ Sports Pass Sale – Get Yours Today! 🏈🏀⚾ Don’t miss out! Schuylkill Haven Athletics Sports Passes are now available for purchase in the high school office. 📅 Monday-Friday ⏰ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Enjoy access to all regular-season home games and show your Hurricane pride! 🌪️ Stop by during office hours to secure your pass. Let’s pack the stands and support our teams! 📍 Schuylkill Haven High School Office Share with friends and family so everyone can join in the fun!

Last Wednesday, students in Mr. Bates’s World Tensions and Economics classes visited the Leesport Farmer’s and Flea Market for price mediation practice, followed by a trip to the Reading Public Museum, where the traveling exhibit featured the fascinating work of MC Escher. They came home with all kinds of items from the flea market, from sports memorabilia to guitars to a coffee table. Some students even did some Christmas shopping there!

❄️ That’s a Wrap on Winter Meet the Hurricanes Night! ❄️ What an incredible evening celebrating our amazing Winter Sports student-athletes in the CACL Center! From basketball and wrestling to bocce, swimming and diving and cheerleading, the energy and pride tonight were truly unmatched. 💙💛 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to show their support and cheer on our Hurricanes as they gear up for an exciting season ahead. These student-athletes work hard every day to represent Schuylkill Haven with heart and dedication, and tonight was the perfect way to kick off the season! 🏀🤼🏊‍♂️📣 Check out the schedules and make plans to come out and support your Hurricanes all winter long. Let’s keep this momentum going! 💙💛 #HavenPride #GoCanes

The High School Math Team competed in the 26th annual Bloomsburg University Math Competition today. The competition is held in three rounds. In round one which is a quiz bowl round of questions from Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Trig. Haven Team 1 of Eli Barton, Eli Scherer, Matt Angelo and Justin Watcher placed in the top 12 of 50 teams competing. In the third round, the Game of 24 points the Haven team 2 of Watcher, Angelo, Scherer, and Blake Rossi finished first. Congratulations to these gentlemen and a job well done to the other students attending.

❄️ Gear Up for Winter with Schuylkill Haven Ski Club Spirit Wear! ⛷️🎿 Whether you’re hitting the slopes or cheering from the lodge, show your Hurricane pride in style! Our Ski Club Spirit Wear Sale has everything you need to stay cozy and look sharp this season. 🧥 Hoodies, hats, tees, and more! ⏳ Limited time only—don’t miss out! Store closes on Monday, November 25th at 11:59pm. 👉 https://shskiclub2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Stock up before the first snowfall! ❄️⛷️ Let’s make this winter a Hurricane season to remember ! 🌀

📣 Winter Meet the Hurricanes Night is HERE! 🌨️🌪️ Get ready to kick off the winter sports season with our Winter Meet the Hurricanes Night tomorrow at 7:00 PM in the CACL Center! 🏀🤼‍♂️🏊‍♀️ 📅 When: Tomorrow, 7:00 PM 📍 Where: CACL Center Come meet our amazing student-athletes, coaches, and teams as they gear up for an exciting winter season! Bring your energy and Hurricane spirit! 💙💛 See you there! Let’s pack the CACL Center! 💥👟