The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Tuesday, January 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 Pennsylvania Society is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for our 2026 Scholarship Award!
This year, in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, they have increased their scholarship giving and are now offering three (3) prizes of $7,500 each.
Candidates will now be asked to complete an Initial Interest Form and then prepare and record a short video presentation.
Further details about the process and submission guidelines can be found by clicking the link below.. The deadline to submit the Initial Interest Form, which includes an endorsement from a guidance counselor, teacher, or coach, is Monday, February 1, 2026.
https://www.pasociety.com/scholarship
This year, in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, they have increased their scholarship giving and are now offering three (3) prizes of $7,500 each.
Candidates will now be asked to complete an Initial Interest Form and then prepare and record a short video presentation.
Further details about the process and submission guidelines can be found by clicking the link below.. The deadline to submit the Initial Interest Form, which includes an endorsement from a guidance counselor, teacher, or coach, is Monday, February 1, 2026.
https://www.pasociety.com/scholarship
As the holiday season approaches, I want to thank you for the incredible support and partnership you provide throughout the year. Our students thrive because of the strong connection between home and school, and we are truly grateful for the care and commitment you bring to our community.
I hope this season brings your family happiness and time to make great memories together. Enjoy the break, rest up, and celebrate everything that makes this time of year special. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year for more learning and success!
From our school family to yours—Happy Holidays and best wishes for a bright and healthy New Year!
Chris Lazevnick, Ed.D.
Principal
I hope this season brings your family happiness and time to make great memories together. Enjoy the break, rest up, and celebrate everything that makes this time of year special. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year for more learning and success!
From our school family to yours—Happy Holidays and best wishes for a bright and healthy New Year!
Chris Lazevnick, Ed.D.
Principal
The Pittston Area School District will be holding a flexible instruction day (FID) on Tuesday, December 23. Materials have been distributed and will be posted in Schoology for students to complete. The district will resume in-person instruction on Monday, January 5. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates. Happy Holidays!
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Friday, December 12, 2025 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
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The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Thursday, December 11, 2025 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
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The Pittston Area School District will be closed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 due to inclement weather. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
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Due to the two-hour delay , the PAHS students who attend the WBACTC in the AM, will not attend the WBACTC. Also, they will not have class at PAHS until 12:34 PM. Therefore, PASD will provide special bus runs for 9th and 10th grade WBACTC students. Please see the schedule and times attached to this message.
***If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lazevnick by phone at 570-654-2415 or by email at chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com
AM CTC Bus Runs
WBACTC_RUNS_9-10.docx
Keystone Exams are postponed on Wednesday, 12/3/25, due to the two-hour delay. Seniors are to report at the regular schedule time of 9:45 AM. Keystone testing for 11th-grade students will take place on Thursday, 12/4/25, and Friday, 12/5/25. Seniors do not have to arrive until noon on testing days.
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Keystone exams at the Senior High School are postponed until Thursday and Friday. Seniors are to report at the two hour delay start time. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
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The Pittston Area School District will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to inclement weather. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, I want to thank our incredible students and families for making PAHS such a special place.
Take time to rest, enjoy loved ones, and reflect on the many blessings—big and small—that bring joy to your life.
Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving!
Chris Lazevnick, Ed.D.
Principal
PIttston Area High School
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, I want to thank our incredible students and families for making PAHS such a special place.
Take time to rest, enjoy loved ones, and reflect on the many blessings—big and small—that bring joy to your life.
Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving!
Chris Lazevnick, Ed.D.
Principal
PIttston Area High School
The PAHS Student Council is sponsoring a gingerbread house decorating contest. Please see the attached document for more information.
PAHS Parent-Teacher Conferences - 2025
PAHS will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7 PM.
***Please note that both conference days will be walk-in appointments only. You will be able to meet with teachers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scheduled appointments will not take place.
I encourage everyone to attend, as parental/family engagement is critical to positive student achievement and overall school social-emotional learning.
Please keep in mind the following guidelines to ensure a positive/productive visit to our school:
Please enter/exit the building through the main entrance only.
Upon entering the building, all parents and visitors are required to empty their pockets and have any bags, purses, etc. scanned through the X-ray machines.
Also, all parents and visitors will be required to pass through the metal detectors to ensure no contraband remains in their pockets.
Once you pass through the X-ray machines and metal detections, you must sign in.
After signing in, you can move about the school as you wish. Staff and students will be on hand to assist.
Please try to limit your conferences to 15 minutes (depending on the line). If necessary, we will be happy to set up a follow-up email or phone call.
Any questions/concerns please feel free to call us (570-654-2415) or email us at:
chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com Principal
Christopher.barnic@pittstonarea.com Assistant Principal
tina.kayden@pittstonarea.com Guidance (9th Grade Counselor)
jennifer.molinaro@pittstonarea.com Guidance (10th -12th Counselor with last names from M – Z).
Salvatore.carroll@pittstonarea.com Guidance (10th -12th Counselor with last names from A – L)
PAHS will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7 PM.
***Please note that both conference days will be walk-in appointments only. You will be able to meet with teachers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scheduled appointments will not take place.
I encourage everyone to attend, as parental/family engagement is critical to positive student achievement and overall school social-emotional learning.
Please keep in mind the following guidelines to ensure a positive/productive visit to our school:
Please enter/exit the building through the main entrance only.
Upon entering the building, all parents and visitors are required to empty their pockets and have any bags, purses, etc. scanned through the X-ray machines.
Also, all parents and visitors will be required to pass through the metal detectors to ensure no contraband remains in their pockets.
Once you pass through the X-ray machines and metal detections, you must sign in.
After signing in, you can move about the school as you wish. Staff and students will be on hand to assist.
Please try to limit your conferences to 15 minutes (depending on the line). If necessary, we will be happy to set up a follow-up email or phone call.
Any questions/concerns please feel free to call us (570-654-2415) or email us at:
chris.lazevnick@pittstonarea.com Principal
Christopher.barnic@pittstonarea.com Assistant Principal
tina.kayden@pittstonarea.com Guidance (9th Grade Counselor)
jennifer.molinaro@pittstonarea.com Guidance (10th -12th Counselor with last names from M – Z).
Salvatore.carroll@pittstonarea.com Guidance (10th -12th Counselor with last names from A – L)
PA State Police Hill Impact Program!!!
The PA State Police will be presenting during 4th period on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the high school auditorium on the Hill Impact Program. In this program, participants ages 15-18 experience a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of law enforcement training and education. Any student interested must sign up with Mrs. Joyce by 11:00 am on Friday, November 14, 2025 in room A19.
The PA State Police will be presenting during 4th period on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the high school auditorium on the Hill Impact Program. In this program, participants ages 15-18 experience a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of law enforcement training and education. Any student interested must sign up with Mrs. Joyce by 11:00 am on Friday, November 14, 2025 in room A19.
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 December 6th, 2025. This is a great opportunity for students to take the exam in a familiar and convenient location.
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
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 this test date is November 21, 2025.
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.
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 December 6th, 2025. This is a great opportunity for students to take the exam in a familiar and convenient location.
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
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 this test date is November 21, 2025.
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.
We wish all test-takers the best of luck!
Sincerely,
James Kupetz,
Test Coordinator
james.kupetz@pittstonarea.com
Dear Parents and Guardians,
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
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
Students who want to purchase tickets for the PA-WA football game on Friday, 10/24/25, can purchase tickets during both lunch periods on Wednesday, 10/22/25, and Thursday, 10/23/25, from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Students can purchase student and adult tickets. Ticket prices for adults are $5.00 and $3.00 for students.
Also, anyone from the public can purchase tickets in the administration office from 8 AM to 3 PM on both days.
Also, anyone from the public can purchase tickets in the administration office from 8 AM to 3 PM on both days.
Reminder. The new student drop off location is on the school bus port starting tomorrow, 10/14/25. This means that students who are driven to school will now be dropped off at the school bus port and enter the building from the back of the school, using the entrance to the B/C hall. Also, juniors who drive to school will enter the building using the same entrance.
The NHS will be doing a homecoming dress drive this year. Students will be able to look through the dresses starting this Wednesday, October 1st through next Wednesday, October 8th , so If you have any desire to donate your dresses for 2 service hours each (max of 4 hours), please drop them off in Mrs. Koss's room at anytime. If you would like to take a dress free of charge, please see Mrs. Koss for a pass during your study hall period. Anyone is welcome to donate or take any dresses.
