January 26, 2023
Media Release about lockdown at Schuylkill Haven Area School District
Today at approximately 11:30am, SHASD received a message from the Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management that the Schuylkill Haven Police Department had advised of a foot pursuit of an individual. The pursuit was in the area of the school district and we were advised to enter a precautionary lockdown. Parents were notified using our mass-communication tools (phone, text, email). That lockdown was carried out until dismissal, at which point each building was dismissed in the presence of law enforcement.
SHASD administration worked closely with our district safety coordinator and Schuylkill Haven Police Department to coordinate all aspects of the lockdown and dismissal process. We received word at approximately 3:30pm that the suspect has been apprehended and all restrictions have been lifted. We would like to thank our students and staff for their professionalism during this challenging situation. We’d also like to express our gratitude to the Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management, the Schuylkill Haven Police Department and all the local law enforcement agents that responded to keep our students and staff safe today!
Sincerely,
Shawn T. Fitzpatrick, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25th.
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, January 23.
The gifted students, along with Mrs. Horbal and Mrs. Schock, had a great day of fun and learning at the PA Farm Show yesterday. Students especially loved the potato and butter sculptures!
This week our student council organized a Jingle Walk/Run fundraising event for the Red Creek Wildlife Center. The Wildlife Center was recently destroyed by a devastating fire.
Students participated in three stations: walk/run, kickball, and snowball. T-shirts and jingle bells were sold to help the fundraising effort.
We thank all the support we received and are happy to donate over $1400 to help the Red Creek Wildlife Center in the rebuilding process!
Due to the pending inclement weather, the Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 23rd. Have a happy and safe holiday break!
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District would like to thank BJ Evans and the Law Firm of Fanelli Evans and Patel PC, for their generous holiday donation. These funds will be used to purchase gift cards for 20 students across grades K-12!
Holiday theme week fundraiser for Red Creek Wildlife Center
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, December 16th.
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 15th.
Schedule Change:
Due to the possibility of unsafe weather conditions on Thursday (12/15/2022), our Band concert will be rescheduled to Monday (12/19/2022).
This week a devastating fire destroyed the Red Creek Wildlife Center in Schuylkill Haven. Our Middle School Student Council immediately responded by creating a fundraising event. We will hold a student Jingle Walk/Run on December 21st at the sports performance center. This event will be closed to the public, but all t-shirt sale profits will be donated directly to the Red Creek Wildlife Center. Orders are due by Tuesday, December 13th.
Poinsettias are set for delivery tomorrow morning. If you purchased any poinsettias from the middle school sale, you may pick them up at the main office entrance beginning at 10:00 AM (12/8/2022). Please note, we were informed today that the Burgundy and Marble options did not meet the company's growing standards. If you purchased one of those options, there will be a substitution provided.
Movies at the Middle School presents: How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Showing on Saturday, December 10th. Doors open at 6:30 pm, $5 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and refreshments available for purchase. Movie starts at 7:00 pm. Movie sponsored by: The Middle School Aevidum Club
What goes well with a Rainy day??? A movie night!!
Movies at the Middle School presents: Elf. Doors open at 6:30 PM, $5 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and refreshments available for purchase. Movie starts at 7:00 PM.
Tonight’s movie is sponsored by: The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School
SHAMS Chorus will present their concert “Sounds of the Season” at 7:00pm in the middle school auditorium tonight. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted. All students wishing to be part of the audience must be accompanied by an adult. Come join us for an evening of holiday music!!
HAVEN WINTER SWIM TEAM
Contact: Tim Schultz | 570-573-4948 | schultz366@hotmail.com
Ages: All ages are welcome as long as the swimmer can complete one full lap of the pool unassisted of a competitive stroke. If you are wondering if your swimmer is ready for the swim team feel free to contact Coach Tim.
Registration: At the pool on 11/29/22 from 5 pm-6:15 pm and 12/1/22 from 5 pm-6:15 pm. If you can not make it to registration please contact me prior via text/email/call. Schedule: Practice will be Monday through Thursday in the evening. Meets are Saturday mornings. Cost: $20 for resident swimmers.
HAVEN YOUTH SWIM TEAM
Contact: Tim Schultz | 570-573-4948 | schultz366@hotmail.com
Ages: All ages are welcome as long as the swimmer can complete one full lap of the pool unassisted of a competitive stroke. If you are wondering if your swimmer is ready for the swim team feel free to contact Coach Tim.
Registration: At the pool on 11/29/22 from 5 pm-6:15 pm and 12/1/22 from 5 pm-6:15 pm.
If you can not make it to registration please contact me prior via text/email/call.
Schedule: Practice will be Monday through Thursday in the evening. Meets are Saturday mornings. Cost: $20 for resident swimmers.
Movies at the middle school presents a holiday series beginning December 3rd with Elf. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, refreshments available for purchase. Tickets on sale now for pre-purchase at the middle school office. Tickets will also be available the night of the showing, but tickets are limited.
The middle school is aware of the error in the honor roll posting in the Pottsville Republican. A corrected version will be published as soon as possible.