Congratulations to the following 6th grade students who attained Honor Roll status during the 2nd Marking Period.
Congratulations to the following 5th grade students who attained Honor Roll status during the 2nd Marking Period.
The following students represented Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School in the Lebanon Valley College Band Fest on Thursday, January 9th:
Owen Frank, Ellie Ellett, Aubriana Messerschmidt, Charley Jenkins, Lucas Boxer, Daniel Aregood, Adrianna Grubel, Ayla Marx and James Houvig.
Students arrived at Lebanon Valley College and rehearsed with students from multiple school districts. Their very first time seeing the music was that day and after rehearsing throughout the day, students presented a concert at 4:45pm for family and friends. Directors were music education students enrolled in the Lebanon Valley College Music Department. The festival is a learning experience for the college students as well as the middle school participants. Congratulations to these fine young musicians on their hard work and for representing our school district!
🚨 Support the Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Mini-THON! 🚨
We’re hosting a Sub & Pizza Sale to help fight pediatric cancer! 🌟 All subs and pizzas are just $10 each.
🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, January 17th, 2025
🛍️ Pick-Up: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Middle School Office
Don’t miss your chance to grab some delicious eats and support a great cause! 💙💛
The 5th grade students, in Mrs. Ellex’s reading classes, took part in a book tasting today! They explored different book genres to discover new and exciting reads. Ask your child if they found a book they might want to read next!
🎶✨ A Night to Remember! ✨🎶
Last Thursday, our talented Middle School Band and Chorus took the stage and filled the room with beautiful music and holiday cheer! 🎺🎤 From inspiring melodies to powerful harmonies, these students truly showcased their hard work, dedication, and passion for music.
A special thank you to our incredible band and chorus director, Mrs. Cappella, for guiding our students and making this event so magical. 🌟 And thank you to the families and community members who came out to support our young musicians—you make all the difference!
Let’s give a round of applause to these rising stars for an unforgettable performance! 👏🎄
🚨🌸 Attention Poinsettia Buyers! 🌸🚨
Due to a schedule update, Poinsettia pick-up will now begin at NOON today, December 16th.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! 🌟
📍 Pick-up Location: Middle School Office
⏰ New Pick-up Time: 12:00 PM
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon!
🌟 Congratulations, Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick has earned the National Superintendent’s Certification from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). This prestigious honor recognizes his completion of a rigorous two-year program, showcasing his dedication to excellence in educational leadership.
Dr. Fitzpatrick’s unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community continues to inspire us all. His hard work, vision, and leadership are at the heart of Schuylkill Haven’s success.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Fitzpatrick on this remarkable achievement! 🎉
5th grade students love the snow!
Mrs. Poletti’s math classes participated in a snowball fight today!
Students threw multi-digit multiplication problems as “snowballs” and then solved the problems.
🎶 An Evening of Holiday Harmony! 🎶
🎤✨ Join us for the Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Band & Chorus Concert and let the sounds of the season warm your heart!
📅 When: Thursday, December 12th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 Where: Middle School Auditorium
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
Celebrate the incredible talent of our middle school musicians and singers as they deliver a performance full of holiday cheer and joy. Don’t miss this magical night! 🌟
Students wishing to attend as audience members must be accompanied by an adult.
🏆 Congratulations to our 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Aevidum Soccer Tournament Champions! ⚽️
Your hard work and teamwork on the field were truly inspiring! 💪 A special thank you to the members of the Lady Canes Soccer team for stopping by the SPC to take on our champions and make the day even more memorable. 💙💛
⚽️ Avedium Soccer Tournament Action! ⚽️
📅 Today: Our 6th and 7th graders hit the pitch inside the Sports Performance Center for their opening round matches.
📅 Tomorrow: The 5th grade gets their chance to shine, followed by the Championship Games!
🏆 Excitement, teamwork, and school spirit are in full swing—don’t miss the action!
📸 Check out some highlights from today’s games below and stay tuned for more coverage tomorrow. 🌟
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School Chorus members hosted a holiday party for special guests including grandparents, friends and neighbors.
This year’s party featured M&M checkers and Bingo. Hot cocoa, cupcakes and treats were also enjoyed.
Some of our party-goers competed in the Reindeer Antler Ring Toss. The competition was fierce and ended in a tie!
A crowd favorite, The Jingle Bell Rock…featured competitors dancing to shake out as many jingle bells as possible!
Lastly, everyone wagered a guess on the Number of candies in the candy jar. Congratulations to Elizabeth Fenstermacher and Oliver Bensinger who each guessed the correct number: 73.
SHAMS Chorus is grateful to the Peter R. Marsh Foundation for a generous grant bestowed upon the Music Department. The Peter R. Marsh Grant is given to middle school music programs that provide opportunities for students to engage with Senior Citizens in the community.
The count down to break has started! Today, was our first Middle School Turkey Trot! Thank you to the students and staff for their participation. A special Thank You to Mrs. Leymeister for making this day happen. Thank you for the students for working hard. Thank you to the staff for taking on another crazy adventure. Tomorrow begins grade level soccer tournaments. We have so much to be thankful for at Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School!
The Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School is excited to announce our first Turkey Trot! We look forward to spending Monday afternoon participating in various fun and games! We are so grateful for the staff that made this event possible and the students that work so hard. We are so thankful for our SHAMS community!
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.
🚨 Middle School Fundraiser Orders Are Here! 🚨
Thank you for supporting our students! 💙💛 Fundraiser orders can be picked up:
📅 Today, November 20th: Now until 3:30 PM
📅 Tomorrow, November 21st: Anytime until 3:30 PM
Please stop by and grab your items during these times. Your support makes a difference! 🌟
The holidays are quickly approaching! Have you ordered your poinsettia plants yet from our Mini-Thon fundraiser? It is quick and easy to do. Step 1 - register on Raising Reimagined using our unique code - MINZ8P Step 2 - Click Connect to fundraiser. Step 3 - Share fundraiser! Orders will be accepted until December 11, 2024!
Thank you for your support!
If your child sold Fudge for the Free Yearbook Fundraiser, all orders will be sent home Tuesday, 11/19! If your child has an exceptionally large order, please make arrangements to have someone pick it up at the middle school. Thank you to everyone who supported the Yearbook Club Fundraiser! We were able to raise enough money for 58 students to earn a free yearbook! Special thanks to “That Fudge Place” for the great fudge and their awesome generosity!
📣 Sports Pass Sale at Meet the Hurricanes Night! 🎟️
Join us tomorrow evening at Meet the Hurricanes Night for a special Sports Pass Sale! Get your pass and support all our Schuylkill Haven sports teams throughout the season. 🌪️🏈🏀⚾
📅 Date: Tomorrow night
📍 Location: Meet the Hurricanes Night
Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Hurricanes all year long! 💙💛
