Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
We are pleased to announce that Pittston Area High School will serve as an official SAT testing site for the upcoming test date on May 2nd, 2026. 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.
Test Day Details:
Date: 5/2/26
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
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 39590. The registration deadline for the May test date is April 17, 2026.
On Test Day, please ensure students bring the following mandatory items:
· Their printed or electronic Admission Ticket.
· An approved, valid photo ID.
· A device with the Bluebook app installed and set up for the digital test, if using a personal device.
· A power cord for their device.
· Pencils for scratch work.
· An approved calculator (optional, as there is a built-in one in Bluebook).
For a complete list of what to bring and what is prohibited, please review the information on the College Board's "What to Bring and Do on Test Day" page.
We encourage all students to prepare thoroughly using the free official digital SAT prep resources available through Khan Academy.
If you have any questions, please contact me at james.kupetz@pittstonarea.com or your guidance counselor. To request a fee waiver, please contact your guidance counselor.
We wish all test-takers the best of luck!
Sincerely,
James Kupetz,
Test Coordinator
james.kupetz@pittstonarea.com
We are pleased to announce that Pittston Area High School will serve as an official SAT testing site for the upcoming test date on May 2nd, 2026. 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.
Test Day Details:
Date: 5/2/26
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
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 39590. The registration deadline for the May test date is April 17, 2026.
On Test Day, please ensure students bring the following mandatory items:
· Their printed or electronic Admission Ticket.
· An approved, valid photo ID.
· A device with the Bluebook app installed and set up for the digital test, if using a personal device.
· A power cord for their device.
· Pencils for scratch work.
· An approved calculator (optional, as there is a built-in one in Bluebook).
For a complete list of what to bring and what is prohibited, please review the information on the College Board's "What to Bring and Do on Test Day" page.
We encourage all students to prepare thoroughly using the free official digital SAT prep resources available through Khan Academy.
If you have any questions, please contact me at james.kupetz@pittstonarea.com or your guidance counselor. To request a fee waiver, please contact your guidance counselor.
We wish all test-takers the best of luck!
Sincerely,
James Kupetz,
Test Coordinator
james.kupetz@pittstonarea.com
LAST DAY! Do you want your student chromebook protected from the following:
Accidental damage (includes drops, spills, liquid damage, cracked screens),
Theft, Fire - Flood - Natural disasters, Vandalism, and Power surges due to lightning?
If the answer is “YES!”, please visit the insurance portal to purchase OPTIONAL insurance for your child’s device. Insurance is $33/device for the 26-27 school year. Insurance needs to be renewed each school year.
Insurance Portal: https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/pittston/
**The insurance portal will close on September 20, 2026.**
Do you want your student chromebook protected from the following:
Accidental damage (includes drops, spills, liquid damage, cracked screens),
Theft, Fire - Flood - Natural disasters, Vandalism, and Power surges due to lightning?
If the answer is “YES!”, please visit the insurance portal to purchase OPTIONAL insurance for your child’s device. Insurance is $33/device for the 26-27 school year. Insurance needs to be renewed each school year.
Insurance Portal: https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/pittston/
**The insurance portal will close on September 20, 2026.**
Do you want your student chromebook protected from the following:
Accidental damage (includes drops, spills, liquid damage, cracked screens),
Theft, Fire - Flood - Natural disasters, Vandalism, and Power surges due to lightning?
If the answer is “YES!”, please visit the insurance portal to purchase OPTIONAL insurance for your child’s device. Insurance is $33/device for the 26-27 school year. Insurance needs to be renewed each school year.
Insurance Portal: https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/pittston/
**The insurance portal will close on September 20, 2026.**
Do you want your student chromebook protected from the following:
Accidental damage (includes drops, spills, liquid damage, cracked screens),
Theft, Fire - Flood - Natural disasters, Vandalism, and Power surges due to lightning?
If the answer is “YES!”, please visit the insurance portal to purchase OPTIONAL insurance for your child’s device. Insurance is $33/device for the 26-27 school year. Insurance needs to be renewed each school year.
Insurance Portal: https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/pittston/
**The insurance portal will close on September 20, 2026.**
PAHS Graduation - 2026
As we prepare for our upcoming graduation ceremony, I would like to take a moment to remind all seniors of an important expectation regarding attire.
Graduation is a formal school event, and only school-issued attire—including caps, gowns, and approved honor stoles, cords, or pins—may be worn during the ceremony. Caps cannot be decorated and personal decorations, added accessories, or non-school-issued items are not permitted.
This expectation helps maintain the dignity and uniformity of the ceremony as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of [Year]. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that all graduates are presented in a manner that reflects the pride and tradition of Pittston Area High School.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 570-654-2415.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to celebrating this special milestone together.
Sincerely,
Chris Lazevnick, Ed.D.
Principal
As we prepare for our upcoming graduation ceremony, I would like to take a moment to remind all seniors of an important expectation regarding attire.
Graduation is a formal school event, and only school-issued attire—including caps, gowns, and approved honor stoles, cords, or pins—may be worn during the ceremony. Caps cannot be decorated and personal decorations, added accessories, or non-school-issued items are not permitted.
This expectation helps maintain the dignity and uniformity of the ceremony as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of [Year]. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that all graduates are presented in a manner that reflects the pride and tradition of Pittston Area High School.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 570-654-2415.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to celebrating this special milestone together.
Sincerely,
Chris Lazevnick, Ed.D.
Principal
Join us for a hands-on community event and learn how to create your own summer planter to take home! Participants will transplant tomato, basil, and parsley while learning essential plant care and transplanting techniques to keep your garden thriving all season long.
Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/uTuzenw0rk
Each session is limited to 20 adult participants.
Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/uTuzenw0rk
Each session is limited to 20 adult participants.
On Thursday, 4/2/26, the WBACTC is closed. PASD will provide special bus runs for 9th and 10th grade WBACTC students. 11th and 12th grade students will be transported home after the 9th and 10th grade students arrive at PAHS. Please click the link below for bus schedules and times.
Bus Schedules:
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***If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lazevnick by phone at 570-654-2415 or by email at chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com.
Bus Schedules:
https://pasd-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/chris_lazevnick_pittstonarea_com/IQBXRozxsqdDTahyv5CXBE-LATaerk032F2t8eVZ3_WYfsE?e=XRCC8s
***If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lazevnick by phone at 570-654-2415 or by email at chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com.
Attention WBACTC Students and Parents
There will be no school for PAHS students on Friday, 3/20/26. However, PAHS students attending WBACTC will have special bus runs. Ninth and tenth-graders will be transported to WBACTC for morning classes and will return home after class. Eleventh and twelfth-graders will be transported to the CTC for afternoon classes and will return home at their usual time. Please click the link below to access the special bus schedules for 3/20/26. If you have any questions, please contact me at 570-654-2415 or chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com.
WBACTC Bus Runs:
https://pasd-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/chris_lazevnick_pittstonarea_com/IQC6tviHbIKSRZi2VXkhWuCAAUPEi-OAnyVCPAWy5BhvBx8?e=ERjqtT
There will be no school for PAHS students on Friday, 3/20/26. However, PAHS students attending WBACTC will have special bus runs. Ninth and tenth-graders will be transported to WBACTC for morning classes and will return home after class. Eleventh and twelfth-graders will be transported to the CTC for afternoon classes and will return home at their usual time. Please click the link below to access the special bus schedules for 3/20/26. If you have any questions, please contact me at 570-654-2415 or chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com.
WBACTC Bus Runs:
https://pasd-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/chris_lazevnick_pittstonarea_com/IQC6tviHbIKSRZi2VXkhWuCAAUPEi-OAnyVCPAWy5BhvBx8?e=ERjqtT
Big news, Patriots! Students are traveling to Portugal, Spain, and the French Riviera in 2028. An informational meeting for all interested participants will be held on March 26th at 6PM in the PAHS Library. Families can register at this link to learn more about this exciting opportunity:
https://bit.ly/4rE3gli
https://bit.ly/4rE3gli
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
The PAHS Track and Field Booster Club is sponsoring a clothing sale. The track store link is below and will remain open until March 20th. Please click the link or paste it into an Internet browser to access the store.
https://stores.inksoft.com/pa_track_field_2026/shop/home
https://stores.inksoft.com/pa_track_field_2026/shop/home
The Pittston Area School District will hold a Virtual Instruction Day on Tuesday, March 3.
All instructional materials will be posted in Schoology for students to complete. K-2 students are to work on packets.
Please continue to check the district website for any future updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
Thank you!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!
The Junior Leadership Northeast Class of 2027 application is now available! Please click here to access the application. More information is also available at leadershipnortheast.org.
The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026. *Check with your guidance department to find out if an internal school deadline has been set.
Application Process:
1. Applicants must be in good academic and attendance standing and obtain permission from the guidance office to apply to the Junior Leadership Northeast program.
2. Submit the online application and the $40 application fee (check/money order/credit card) *If this fee is a hardship and a barrier to application, please contact the Leadership office at (570) 270-5323 to request that this fee be waived.
3. Submit TWO Student Leadership Assessments: Must be completed by two adults (other than your parent or relative) who have known you for more than one year. A link to the Student Assessment form can be found here and on the Leadership Northeast website.
4. Only the first 20 completed applications (including Assessments and the $40 processing fee) received from each school by the established deadline will be eligible for consideration. You will receive a confirmation email from Nicole Hurchick once the Leadership Northeast office has received all required materials for your application packet.
For more information on the Junior Leadership program, please click here. Questions and concerns should be directed to nicole@leadershipnortheast.org.
The Junior Leadership Northeast Class of 2027 application is now available! Please click here to access the application. More information is also available at leadershipnortheast.org.
The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026. *Check with your guidance department to find out if an internal school deadline has been set.
Application Process:
1. Applicants must be in good academic and attendance standing and obtain permission from the guidance office to apply to the Junior Leadership Northeast program.
2. Submit the online application and the $40 application fee (check/money order/credit card) *If this fee is a hardship and a barrier to application, please contact the Leadership office at (570) 270-5323 to request that this fee be waived.
3. Submit TWO Student Leadership Assessments: Must be completed by two adults (other than your parent or relative) who have known you for more than one year. A link to the Student Assessment form can be found here and on the Leadership Northeast website.
4. Only the first 20 completed applications (including Assessments and the $40 processing fee) received from each school by the established deadline will be eligible for consideration. You will receive a confirmation email from Nicole Hurchick once the Leadership Northeast office has received all required materials for your application packet.
For more information on the Junior Leadership program, please click here. Questions and concerns should be directed to nicole@leadershipnortheast.org.
The Pittston Area School District will hold a Virtual Instruction Day on Monday, February 23.
All instructional materials will be posted in Schoology for students to complete. K-2 students are to work on packets. Please continue to check the district website for any future updates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Friday, February 20, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
Thank you!
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Monday, February 2, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes.
Thank you!
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Friday, January 30, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes.
Please remember to stay safe and visible while waiting at bus stops and driving to school. Watch for snow piles that may block visibility, and make sure drivers and bus drivers can clearly see you at all times. Be sure to wear layers and warm clothing to stay comfortable in the cold morning temperatures.
Continue to check the Web site for future updates.
Thank you!
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes.
Please remember to stay safe and visible while waiting at bus stops and driving to school. Watch for snow piles that may block visibility, and make sure drivers and bus drivers can clearly see you at all times. Be sure to wear layers and warm clothing to stay comfortable in the cold morning temperatures.
Continue to check the Web site for future updates.
Thank you!