Possible Bus Delays! Please be advised that due to construction, busses are delayed leaving the school.
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.**
Tomorrow will be a district wide dress down day to support our very own Mason Gross who will be representing Pittston Area in the Paint the Planet Pink Run on Saturday., Sep. 19, 2026 at noon on Courthouse Square in Scranton, PA
A suggested donation for students is $2.00 (not required)
Faculty is encouraged to donate any amount to help Mason for this great cause.
WEAR PINK!!!!
A suggested donation for students is $2.00 (not required)
Faculty is encouraged to donate any amount to help Mason for this great cause.
WEAR PINK!!!!
Free Meals for All Students
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.**
Pittston Area Cheer Kiddie Camp
Join the Pittston Area Cheerleading Team Learning new cheers to Preform under the lights
Grades K-6 are welcome to join us Sunday, September 20th, 2026, from 11am to 1 pm at the Pittston Area High School Lobby learning cheers to perform with the Cheerleaders for the Friday NightLights Pink Out game Friday, October 2nd, 2026, during the first half of the game.
Cost of the camp is $40, which includes a shirt, bow and snack. For an additional $20 you can also purchase pink pom poms.
To secure your spot please fill out the registration and make payments via Venmo. In the comments, please add your child’s name and kiddie camp.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddHY9OfvdJKKfWDLLy71KD7LEudN2UvLfiuJ3qp7kOAjN5Wg/viewform?usp=header
The cheer Venmo is @PittstonAreaCheerBooster
Registration closes September 15th, 2026
Pom Poms $20.00 extra
Additional T-shirts $20.00 each extra
Questions contact PACheerBooster@gmail.com
Join the Pittston Area Cheerleading Team Learning new cheers to Preform under the lights
Grades K-6 are welcome to join us Sunday, September 20th, 2026, from 11am to 1 pm at the Pittston Area High School Lobby learning cheers to perform with the Cheerleaders for the Friday NightLights Pink Out game Friday, October 2nd, 2026, during the first half of the game.
Cost of the camp is $40, which includes a shirt, bow and snack. For an additional $20 you can also purchase pink pom poms.
To secure your spot please fill out the registration and make payments via Venmo. In the comments, please add your child’s name and kiddie camp.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddHY9OfvdJKKfWDLLy71KD7LEudN2UvLfiuJ3qp7kOAjN5Wg/viewform?usp=header
The cheer Venmo is @PittstonAreaCheerBooster
Registration closes September 15th, 2026
Pom Poms $20.00 extra
Additional T-shirts $20.00 each extra
Questions contact PACheerBooster@gmail.com
📚✨ BACK-TO-SCHOOL! ✨📚
The PTO Online Store is having an APPAREL SALE!
🎉 Stock up on your Pittston Area gear before the school year gets into full swing!
💙 🛍️ Shop online through September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
📍 Apparel pickup will be at Madtee's Link:
https://stores.inksoft.com/pittston_area_pto_2026/shop/home?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Don’t miss your chance to grab your school spirit gear!
🍎✏️📚 #PittstonArea #PittstonAreaPTO #BackToSchool #SchoolSpirit #PittstonAreaPanthers #PTO #ApparelSale #SupportOurSchools
The PTO Online Store is having an APPAREL SALE!
🎉 Stock up on your Pittston Area gear before the school year gets into full swing!
💙 🛍️ Shop online through September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
📍 Apparel pickup will be at Madtee's Link:
https://stores.inksoft.com/pittston_area_pto_2026/shop/home?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Don’t miss your chance to grab your school spirit gear!
🍎✏️📚 #PittstonArea #PittstonAreaPTO #BackToSchool #SchoolSpirit #PittstonAreaPanthers #PTO #ApparelSale #SupportOurSchools
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.**
Come meet your child's teacher.
See their classroom.
Get excited for an amazing year!
Attention Patriot Football Family and Youth Athletes!
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Pittston Area Youth Football Camp! This camp is perfect for anyone interested in football who will be entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the Fall ‘26 season.
It is highly recommended for athletes playing or interested in playing youth football for the Duryea Wildcats or Pittston Junior Patriots, including Flag players.
Camp Schedule & Information:
Monday, July 6, 2026: 3rd to 6th Grade
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 11:45 AM)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 11:45 AM)
Please note the K-2nd grade camp concludes at 2:00 PM.
Location: Practice fields located right next to the Jimmy Cefalo Alumni Athletic Center.
Attire & Preparation: Athletes should wear gym clothes and appropriate athletic footwear (either cleats or gym shoes work great). Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the day's weather.
Cost & Payment Details:$30.00 per camper (and $20.00 for each additional sibling). The cost includes personalized instruction, a camp T-Shirt, and refreshments.
Registration deadline is June 19th.
We accept Venmo (send to @PAFootballBoosterClub and include your athlete's name and "Youth football camp"), cash, or checks made payable to the Pittston Area Football Booster Club. For cash or check arrangements, please connect with a coach or board member.
Spaces are limited, so click the link below to fill out the Google Form and secure your spot today.
Sign Up Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfArlk2vOLPKQoYfcOkjvj-ufunzDUH8FcoyT1ikO2mP9biDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114905474570918124769
All future schedule changes or updates will be communicated directly via the email address provided during registration.
For immediate questions, feel free to contact Coach Russick at paul.russick@gmail.com
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Pittston Area Youth Football Camp! This camp is perfect for anyone interested in football who will be entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the Fall ‘26 season.
It is highly recommended for athletes playing or interested in playing youth football for the Duryea Wildcats or Pittston Junior Patriots, including Flag players.
Camp Schedule & Information:
Monday, July 6, 2026: 3rd to 6th Grade
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 11:45 AM)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 11:45 AM)
Please note the K-2nd grade camp concludes at 2:00 PM.
Location: Practice fields located right next to the Jimmy Cefalo Alumni Athletic Center.
Attire & Preparation: Athletes should wear gym clothes and appropriate athletic footwear (either cleats or gym shoes work great). Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the day's weather.
Cost & Payment Details:$30.00 per camper (and $20.00 for each additional sibling). The cost includes personalized instruction, a camp T-Shirt, and refreshments.
Registration deadline is June 19th.
We accept Venmo (send to @PAFootballBoosterClub and include your athlete's name and "Youth football camp"), cash, or checks made payable to the Pittston Area Football Booster Club. For cash or check arrangements, please connect with a coach or board member.
Spaces are limited, so click the link below to fill out the Google Form and secure your spot today.
Sign Up Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfArlk2vOLPKQoYfcOkjvj-ufunzDUH8FcoyT1ikO2mP9biDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114905474570918124769
All future schedule changes or updates will be communicated directly via the email address provided during registration.
For immediate questions, feel free to contact Coach Russick at paul.russick@gmail.com
Dear parents/guardians,
Please make arrangements to pick up your child's medication from the school health office no later than Thursday, June 4, 2026, by 1:30 pm.
Medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent/guardian or another individual 18 years of age or older. Any medication not picked up will be discarded.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Please make arrangements to pick up your child's medication from the school health office no later than Thursday, June 4, 2026, by 1:30 pm.
Medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent/guardian or another individual 18 years of age or older. Any medication not picked up will be discarded.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Softball Players Entering 1st thru 5th Grade
Softball Camp with our own Varsity Softball Coaches and Players
Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th: 9:30-12:00
See Flyer for More Details!
Softball Camp with our own Varsity Softball Coaches and Players
Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th: 9:30-12:00
See Flyer for More Details!
Patriot Flag Football Update: Important Reminders
Parents and Guardians,
For those who signed up for Flag Football through our Varsity Football Program. Please see below for a few important updates and reminders as we gear up to start:
Flag Football Shirts Are In: The league shirts have arrived and will be distributed to the players at our first session on June 7th.
Schedule Reminder: We will meet for all four Sundays in June from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the practice fields next to the Jimmy Cefalo Alumni Center. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day.
June 7th
June 14th
June 21st
June 28th
Outstanding Payments: We are still missing a handful of registration payments. If you have not yet submitted your payment, please reach out directly via email at paul.russick@gmail.com as soon as possible so we can get your child squared away.
Last-Minute Spots Available: We have about 10 extra league shirts available for last-minute registrations. If you know anyone with a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader living in the district who still wants to play, please have them message me directly right away to claim a spot.
Go Patriots!
Coach Russick
Parents and Guardians,
For those who signed up for Flag Football through our Varsity Football Program. Please see below for a few important updates and reminders as we gear up to start:
Flag Football Shirts Are In: The league shirts have arrived and will be distributed to the players at our first session on June 7th.
Schedule Reminder: We will meet for all four Sundays in June from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the practice fields next to the Jimmy Cefalo Alumni Center. Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day.
June 7th
June 14th
June 21st
June 28th
Outstanding Payments: We are still missing a handful of registration payments. If you have not yet submitted your payment, please reach out directly via email at paul.russick@gmail.com as soon as possible so we can get your child squared away.
Last-Minute Spots Available: We have about 10 extra league shirts available for last-minute registrations. If you know anyone with a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader living in the district who still wants to play, please have them message me directly right away to claim a spot.
Go Patriots!
Coach Russick
Wellness Club Spirit Week
Guests can purchase ride passes online through May 25,2026 until 11:59 PM
use the link below or the QR code to get you started.
Passes | Knoebels :: Promotion
Promotion Code : PA20SD26
https://tickets.knoebels.com/webstore/shop/promotioncode.aspx?promotionid=8&cg=pasdpm&c=pasd26
use the link below or the QR code to get you started.
Passes | Knoebels :: Promotion
Promotion Code : PA20SD26
https://tickets.knoebels.com/webstore/shop/promotioncode.aspx?promotionid=8&cg=pasdpm&c=pasd26
5th Grade RailRiders Trip 5/27
As our rescheduled game approaches, here is some important information to know for the trip. Attached you will find the rules of what is permitted into the stadium.
Also, CASH is ACCEPTED!
5th Grade Cross Country- Canceled Today
Cross country has been canceled today due to the weather. Students will be sent home on their regular transportation.
Cross country has been canceled today due to the weather. Students will be sent home on their regular transportation.
5th Grade Railriders Field Trip- Rescheduled
Due to the weather forecast on Wednesday, the field trip has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 27th. Just a reminder, as stated on the permission slip, cash is accepted at the stadium.
Due to the weather forecast on Wednesday, the field trip has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 27th. Just a reminder, as stated on the permission slip, cash is accepted at the stadium.
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.
