Be Our Guest....
❄️☃️On Saturday, December 20th, the Pittston Area School District Title 1 Program will be hosting the Reading Winter Wonderland to all of our Patriots Birth-5th grade and their families. The event will be held at the Pittston Area High School from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. ⛄️❄️
🎅🏽🤶The event will include photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus-hands on activities-games-holiday crafts-Christmas music-and a Special Surprise....Winter tractor/hayrides🚜❄️
Please complete the form being sent home this week, and return one to your oldest child’s teacher by December 12th. 📚❄️
The event is free to all Pittston Area Patriots Birth-5th grade who reside in the district accompanied by an adult.
3 Lessons (2 hours each)
1 Driving Test (at DMV)
$590
As we look forward to Thanksgiving break, the Pittston Area School District would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our families and community for their continued commitment to our students and school district. Your partnership, support, and encouragement make a lasting difference in the success of our schools.
We also want to express deep gratitude to our dedicated staff, whose hard work and care create a positive and inspiring environment for every student, every day. Their efforts inside and outside the classroom reflect the true spirit of Pittston Area; compassion, excellence, and teamwork.
Please be reminded that school will not be in session from November 27- December 1. School will resume on Tuesday, December 2nd.
We wish all our students, families, and staff a joyful, safe, and restful Thanksgiving break.
Thank you for being an essential part of our Pittston Area family!
John A. Haas, Ed.D. - Assistant Superintendent
Come and check out the annual South Pittston Thanksgiving Classic, November 23rd Charlie Trippy Stadium at 11:00 a.m.
Refreshments will be served and admission into the game or buy-in to the game is a toy or a $20 donation.
Please take this opportunity to support the Greater Pittston Santa Squad as they assist area families putting toys under the tree on Christmas morning. 🧸🪀
Don't miss grown men make fools of themselves for the best cause we know. 🎅🦃
Now Hiring at Pittston Area School District!
Join our team and make a difference in our schools. We’re currently seeking:
• Part-time Cafeteria Monitor (Primary Center)
• Part-time Cafeteria Staff
• Substitute Guidance Counselor (Primary Center)
If you’re passionate about working with students and supporting your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to view the full job postings and apply: www.pittstonarea.com
#PittstonArea #NowHiring #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam
We are pleased to announce that Pittston Area High School will serve as an official SAT testing site for the upcoming test date on December 6th, 2025. This is a great opportunity for students intending to attend a four year college or improve exam scores for scholarships to take the exam in a familiar and convenient location.
Registration Information:
Students must register in advance through the official College Board website to select our location as their test center. The test center code for our location is 395147. The registration deadline for the December test date is November 21, 2025.
Test Day Details:
Date: 12/6/25
Location: Pittston Area High School – enter through bus port
Arrival Time: 7:45 AM
Test Start Time: 8:00 AM
Expected End Time: 11:00 AM
The store is live.
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Thank you so much!
The store is live.
Thank you so much!
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❤️Shop festive gifts, spirit wear, and holiday must-haves while supporting our school. Don’t wait—store closes soon! ⏰✨
Store will be open until 12/1/25 at 11:59pm. All orders can be picked up at MadTees!
Thanks! We appreciate the support.
Thank you,
Pittston Area PTO
The store is live and will close November 20th.
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The store is live and will close at 11:59PM, November 18.
Thank you so much!
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, there will be no school in observance of Veterans Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
We thank all veterans—past and present—for protecting our freedoms and inspiring us with their service. Let us take this day to reflect on their contributions and express our deepest gratitude.
Thank you to our veterans—may this day bring recognition and appreciation for your service.
Sincerely,
John A. Haas, Ed.D. - Assistant Superintendent
Pittston Area Marching Patriots Send-off Show at 7:00PM inside Charlie Trippi Stadium
On Monday, November 10, the Pittston Area Marching Patriots will be having their final local performance of the season with our Indianapolis Send-off Show at 7:00PM inside Charlie Trippi Stadium.
The Marching Patriots will be leaving for Indianapolis early in the morning of November 13, and this will be our last practice before leaving. At 700PM, we will be doing a full uniform performance of our show, "FORE! A day in the life of a golfer" for the last time in Pennsylvania. It would be great if we could get a nice crowd for the kids at the stadium on Monday.
Yes it will be cold.
Yes it will probably be windy.
But yes, it will be short.
And absolutely YES, it will ENTERTAIN!!!!
The kids have worked hard all year and are coming off a 6th place finish at the Cavalcade of Bands Championships in a loaded field of incredible marching bands. It was their best show of the season.........so far.
The band will be traveling to the Bands of America Grand National Championships with an 845AM performance time on Friday, November 14. The Marching Patriots will be the only marching band competing from Pennsylvania, and are the first band ever from northeastern Pennsylvania to compete at the BOA Grand Nationals.
Come out on Monday night for some great entertainment, and to support an amazing group of kids about to do something historic for our marching band program.
Local law enforcement has confirmed that the suspect connected to the earlier reported threat in nearby districts is now in custody.
We want to assure you that at no point was the Pittston Area School District directly involved or under threat. Our students and staff remained safe throughout the day.
We are grateful for the diligent work of Mr. Billy Gross, our Security Team, the Pennsylvania State Police, and local law enforcement agencies for their coordination and commitment to keeping our schools safe.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Sincerely,
The Pittston Area Administrative Team
We are aware that the Wyoming Area, WVW, and Lake-Lehman School Districts have placed their schools on administrative lockdown due to an external threat in their communities.
Our Head of Security, Mr. Gross has been in contact with local authorities and together they have determined that the alleged external threat does not involve the Pittston Area School District.
Our Security team will continue to receive updates as more information becomes available.
Again, there have been no threats made against the Pittston Area School District, and all local law enforcement agencies are aware of and are monitoring the situation.
As always, in an abundance of caution, the PASD will remain vigilant and aware of our surroundings throughout the day.
Thank you for your attention and continued cooperation.
We are pleased to remind you that all students in the Pittston Area School District are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch every school day. This program is available to every student, regardless of family income, and ensures that all children have access to nutritious meals prepared daily by our food service staff.
Please note that due to the recent freeze on SNAP benefit adjustments, families may experience delays or temporary pauses in updates to their benefits. The free meal program at Pittston Area Schools remains active and unaffected by these changes, so every student will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.
We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy healthy meals at school.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide for our students’ well-being.
Sincerely,
Pittston Area School District Administration
6th grade (elementary grades K-6) practices have just begun and are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm in the Middle School wrestling room. Registration and details can be found at https://forms.gle/6kuaVHbjAH4Ph1xa7.
Junior High workouts begin 11/3/25 in the Middle School wrestling room following school dismissal. Any student grades 7-9 are welcome. Parents are asked to pick up students in rear of building near the baseball field at 4:30 pm.
Varsity welcome begin 11/3/25 in the High School wrestling room, and are held Monday through Friday until 5:15 pm. Any athlete grades 10-12 are welcome.
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