Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School

Parents and Caregivers, Please be advised that dismissal times may be impacted by the road construction and repairs necessitated by the water main break near Berne and Columbia Streets. Expect delays today. Road closures may impact our ability to drop students at their normal stops on busses 4 and 6. Parents that reside in this area may want to contact your child’s building office and pickup your children at the school today. Otherwise, we will determine a new drop-off point as close as we can get to the original stops. Those families will be called directly this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Dinner plans? We’ve got you covered! Head to The Southside Grill on Tuesday, May 6th from 5:00–8:30 PM and support Schuylkill Haven Middle School PBIS while you dine! A night out that gives back—what’s better than that? Bring your appetite and your Hurricane pride!

5th grade STEM class has been actively working on a paper airplane challenge. Students research their designs, test prototypes, and refined their planes based on the results. Congratulations to our top flyers, Devyn Marks, Lex Adams, and Jackson Ohl!

On Friday, April 11th, the Elementary and Middle School K’Nex teams traveled to IU 29 to compete in the STEM K’Nex Challenge! The teams worked tirelessly on their designs since February. The challenge was to find a problem in infrastructure. Haven Blue (Fifth Grade) designed a conveyor belt system to help boats travel safely under bridges. Haven Gold (Fourth Grade) designed a drawbridge solution to allow trucks to safely travel under the Cressona Bridge. Both teams designed blueprints and made presentations to a panel of judges. Out of nine schools, Haven Gold took second place! Congratulations to our competitors – we can’t wait to see what you design in next year’s challenge!

Mrs. Poletti’s math classes participated in an egg hunt to review operations of fractions with unlike denominators.

Mini-THON Packets Are Out! Mini-THON registration packets were sent home with students yesterday! The cost to participate is $15, which includes a t-shirt and all necessary Mini-THON supplies. Want to show even more support? Additional Mini-THON t-shirts are available for $15 each! All packets and payments are due by Wednesday, April 16th. Let’s come together to support a great cause and make this year’s Mini-THON unforgettable!

Students completed presentations on a business/product that they invented and had to use persuasive techniques learned in class to advertise them. Each class voted for the winner in their class which will then go on the finals.

🏀 Middle School PBIS 5v5 Basketball Tournament 🏀 What an incredible tournament! Our PBIS-sponsored 5v5 Basketball Tournament started with 16 competitive teams, and after weeks of exciting matchups, it all came down to the championship game on April 3rd. A huge congratulations to our 2024 champions—a talented 7th-grade team featuring: 🔥 Noah Runkle 🔥 Dylan Fanelli 🔥 Tavon Harris 🔥 Connor Evans 🔥 Ryan Hutchinson These athletes brought skill, teamwork, and determination to the court, earning a well-deserved victory! 🏆👏 Thank you to all the players, coaches, and supporters who made this tournament a success. Can’t wait to see who steps up next year! 📸 Drop a comment to congratulate our champs! ⬇️

📢 Hands-On Learning in Mrs. LaSalle’s 6th Grade Math Class! 🎉📏 Our 6th graders put their problem-solving skills to the test with some hands-on activities in math! 🧠✨ They worked together to sort integer clue words and order rational numbers, making learning both interactive and fun! 🙌💡 Way to go, young mathematicians! Keep up the great work! 🔢📚

Big things are happening this spring! Parents be on the lookout for information from the R-Phils about an offer for 4 free tickets to a future R-Phils game! A huge THANK YOU to the R-Phils and the MS PBIS committee for organizing this opportunity for our students. Additionally, below are some upcoming dates to know!

The following students represented Schuylkill Haven Area School District in the PMEA District 10 Intermediate Song Fest hosted by Catasaqua High School: Adrianna Grubel and Olivia Kolbe, middle school; Ava Krause, Addison Suprock, and Lillian Tucker, high school. Students participated in a day long rehearsal with 120 other singers from schools across the District 10 region and performed an outstanding concert directed by Mr. Matthew Wehr. Congratulations to these fine musicians on an amazing performance!

🌟 The PTO Basket Raffle Needs YOU! 🌟 Schuylkill Haven’s BIGGEST fundraiser of the year is almost here, and we need your help to make it a huge success! 🎟️🎉 This event benefits EVERY student in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, and there are two ways you can support: 🍽 Donate or Make Food – Help keep our concession stand stocked with delicious goodies! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAEA92EA0FA7-54929619-schuylkill?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1SGj18Ua9vgTNnha7EQ3ZtG31qqSBfpuvw4kUzkYp2BaZziHqQSq-mmPg_aem_O3GF7z9ayzkD6ySmADh1qg#/ 🙌 Volunteer at the Event – We need extra hands to keep things running smoothly! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAEA92EA0F58-55625359-schuylkill?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR39hi1-7xWZeHlh93SmDuzaqhL8ort2ar5HlXmgG1qb0D0e6j9RL98yOlU_aem_uQjvpQ0hcCOTOeTgJ2vHRQ#/ Whether you donate, volunteer, or do both, your support makes a difference for our students. Let’s make this year’s Basket Raffle the best one yet! 💙💛

🚨🎟️ TOMORROW is the DAY—PTO Basket Raffle Begins! 🎟️🚨 The Schuylkill Haven Area PTO Basket Raffle kicks off tomorrow, Friday, March 28th at 4:00 PM in the CACL Center! Don’t miss your chance to drop your tickets, shop local, and WIN BIG! 🎉 🛍️ Friday, March 28th | 4:00-8:00 PM – Drop & Shop 🛍️ Saturday, March 29th | 10:00 AM-3:30 PM – Drop & Shop 🎟️ Tickets Drawn at 4:00 PM on Saturday! Bring your lucky charm 🍀 and get ready for a weekend of fun! See you there!

The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School chorus performed at the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens meeting on Monday, March 24th. Students volunteered their day off to share their talents with our community's senior citizens. Following the performance, seniors treated the Chorus to snacks and lots of compliments. This annual event has become a favorite among the chorus members and senior citizens alike.

The PBIS team is looking for donations of plastic eggs to run our April PBIS event. The team would like if donations could be sent to school by April 11th. Please give your donations to the following teachers: 5th grade: Mrs. Witmier, 6th grade: Mrs. Sanchez or Mrs. Farrell, and 7th grade: Mrs. Hink. Students will be given HERO dollars for their donations. Thank you!

🎁🔹 Sneak Peek! What’s in the PTO Basket Raffle? 🔹🎁 We’re just two days away from the Schuylkill Haven Area PTO Basket Raffle, and the baskets this year are better than ever! From gift cards and themed bundles to must-have gadgets and local goodies, there’s something for everyone! 📅 Join us at the CACL Center: 🛍️ Friday, March 28th | 4:00-8:00 PM – Drop & Shop 🛍️ Saturday, March 29th | 10:00 AM-3:30 PM – Drop & Shop 🎟️ Tickets Drawn at 4:00 PM on Saturday! Tag your friends and make plans to stop by—who knows, you might take home the jackpot basket! 🏆

🎟️✨ The Countdown is ON—Schuylkill Haven Area PTO Basket Raffle This Weekend! ✨🎟️ Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the year! The Schuylkill Haven Area PTO Basket Raffle is happening this Friday & Saturday at the CACL Center—and you won’t want to miss it! 🛍️ Friday, March 28th | 4:00-8:00 PM – Drop & Shop 🛍️ Saturday, March 29th | 10:00 AM-3:30 PM – Drop & Shop 🎟️ Tickets Drawn at 4:00 PM on Saturday! With hundreds of amazing baskets, there’s something for everyone! Stay tuned for more details throughout the week—who’s excited?! 🎉

Sorry for any confusion. Please see updated information below. Updated: - March 20 - School in session, March 21 - School in Session, March 24 - School is closed, March 27 - New report card date

🌟 Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! 🌟 The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is proud to support World Down Syndrome Day this Friday, March 21st! 🎉 Join us by wearing your brightest, boldest, and most mismatched socks to celebrate inclusion, diversity, and the amazing individuals with Down syndrome. 🧦💙💛

🎉 Aevidum Middle School Dance & Movie Night! 🎬 Hey, Schuylkill Haven Area Middle Schoolers! Ready for an unforgettable evening? Join us on Friday, March 21st for a night filled with music, dancing, and a special movie screening! 🕕 Dance: Kick off the fun at 6:00 PM in the school gym. Show off your best moves and dance the evening away with friends! 🍿 Movie Time: At 8:00 PM, settle in for a fantastic movie experience. We’ll be screening Wicked.