ANNOUNCEMENTS 3/4/22 - Hazleton Area School District

ANNOUNCEMENTS
                                        3/4/22

Attention seniors! Cap and gown orders must be placed as soon as possible! To place your
order, please go to the Class of 2022 Teams page and click the cap and gown channel! On
this channel, you will find the link for the cap and gowns! All cap and gowns will be
delivered to the high school at the same time on a later date!

Attention Seniors
Any interested senior who is interested in obtaining extra cash for college should strongly consider
completing scholarship applications. Any senior could apply for scholarships if you meet the
sponsor’s criteria. Active scholarships are posted on our guidance website. Printed copies could be
found in the guidance office. Remember, every scholarship has a deadline.

Attention Seniors: Luzerne County Community College is hosting an informational presentation
and instant decision day on March 15th. Any interested senior should sign up in guidance.

Athena Club
Athena Club- The next Athena Club meeting will be held Wednesday March 16th in room 213
directly after school from 2:45 to 3:15.

Attention Class of 2023:
-Ticket sales for the Junior Semi Formal will take place in room 240 of the high school. Students
may buy tickets at the beginning or end of the class periods.
-When buying a ticket, please turn in a list of names for each person who will be sitting at your
table. There are tables of 8, 10 and 12 available.
-Tickets are $25 per person.
-You must give your student ID/lunch card number when buying a ticket. If you are buying a ticket
for your date, please make sure you know their student ID/lunch card number.
-Tickets are available February 28 through March 9.

Book Club
There will be a Book Club meeting Wednesday, March 9 after school until 3:15 in room 105.

E4E
There will be an E4E meeting on Friday, March 4th from 2:45-3:30 p.m. in room C32 at the Career
Center. Please ensure your rides are here on time, and new members are always welcome to join.

Ecology Club
The next Ecology Club meeting will be held Wednesday March 9th in room 213 directly after school
from 2:45 to 3:15.

FBLA
FBLA REMINDERS: All students attending the State Leadership Conference will need to submit
their emergency forms to Mrs. Kozlek by end of day Friday March 4th. Forms are available on teams
and were emailed to students last week. There will be a brief meeting Thursday March 3rd in the
auditorium at 5:00 pm for students who wish to deliver forms there. Otherwise email a scanned copy
to Mrs. Kozlek before the deadline. Capriotti orders will be due by March 11th. Please email your
adviser any questions.

Foreign Language Organization
The Foreign Language Organization is back with Mrs. Stock. The Foreign Language Organization
explores and recognizes various cultures through our monthly meetings and activities. If you are
interested in joining, you can sign up now in room 238 during periods 5/6 and 8/9. You can also email
stockb@hasdk12.org to be added to the TEAMS page.

Hunting & Fishing Club
The hunting/fishing club is conducting their winter league shoot every Wednesday, at high
mountain archery club in Freeland from 6:00 - 8:00 any high school student is welcome to attend.

Organ Donation Awareness
Mrs Yanac would like to thank all teachers and students who participated in the Organ Donation
activities last week. The presentation and the survey link are still open for any teacher who wishes
to show it later.

A big thank you to all students who submitted designs for the t-shirt contest for the Hazleton Area
Life Savers' first Organ Donation Awareness shirt. She will continue to accept submissions through
the end of the week. Mrs Yanac is in Room 222 in the High School. Winning design will be
announced next week.

April 24 is the Donor Dash in Philadelphia. See Mrs Yanac or her school website for details.

Spirit Club
All HAHS Spirit Club students will meet in the library at 12:15 today to travel to the Read Across
America event at Valley Elementary.

STEM School
Any student in grades 9-11 interested in taking the test to apply to attend the Hazleton Area
Academy of Sciences for the 2022-2023 school year, should see their school counselor and tell them
you want to take the test. Your name will be placed on a list, and you will be notified when testing
will occur.

Tutoring
The HAHS Cougar Library will now be open after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 5:00PM.
Miss Ash and student tutors from Student Council and National Honor Society will be available to
help any student.

Yearbook Information
Yearbook Information
The Class of 2021 Yearbooks have arrived! You may call the Main Office of the high school (570-459-
3221, Ext 81500) to make specific arrangements for pickup of your prepaid order.

Senior Photo Submissions for the Yearbook
Senior photos, baby pictures, and candid photos are currently being accepted. Additional information
may be found on the Yearbook webpage. To get there, first, go to the HAHS website; choose the word
Clubs from the top of the menu; then, choose Yearbook where you will see a clear explanation on how
to send in senior pictures. *The deadline for these submissions is Apr. 1, 2022

Attention Students and Staff
Members of the 2022 Yearbook would like to invite everyone to submit candid photos from any school
event from which pictures have been taken. Be sure to include the names of the individuals pictured.

Class of 2022 Yearbook Orders
Now is the time to order your Class of 2022 yearbook. This year's version is going to be amazing and
filled with pictures of once in a lifetime memories. To do so, go to ybpay.lifetouch.com, enter
yearbook ID code 14294222, and follow the prompts.

*All yearbook-related inquiries and submissions may be directed to
Mrs. Matsago at matsagor@hasdk12.org.
Attention Students and Staff:
Members of the 2022 Yearbook would like to invite everyone to submit candid photos from the
beginning of the school year, Spirit Week, the bonfire, homecoming, and any other school event from
which pictures have been taken. Email them to matsagor@hasdk12.org and be sure to include the
names of the individuals pictured.

                                           Guidance
College Visits
Verto outside cafeteria during lunches Monday, March 7th.

Marywood University April 4th at@ 11:00 am in the library and to please sign up in guidance.

Guidance Information/Student Opportunities

Guidance Information/Student Opportunities
Registration Links for the below events are available on the guidance website:

Explore Careers in the Arts while learning new painting techniques on March 21 5:30 on Zoom. You
will receive a free art box of supplies!

Observe a live surgery and interact with the surgical team on April 5th from 8:30-11am.

Go on a virtual field to Indraloka, an animal sanctuary, on March 24th at 4PM. Attendees will
receive a $10 meal voucher!

Are you considering a career in the medical field and would like to participate in a medical
mentorship with current medical college students?

Do you need assistance preparing for the SAT and/or ACT? Register for free weekly zoom meetings.

Do you have interests in a business-related career? Learn more about business careers, accounting,
finance, and even owning your own business. There will also be a field trip to explore these
programs.

Would you like to explore careers in engineering? Careers in mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil,
computer, environmental, biomedical and petroleum engineering. Your involvement will allow you to
participate in a field trip to Wilkes University to explore their engineering programs.

Athletic
Tennis Team
Spring is coming, so get out and join a spring sport.
All members are welcome to join the boy's tennis team
Please contact Mr. Mazurek

Bowling
Please dismiss the following members of our bowling team who have qualified to participate in the
Eastern Regional Bowling to prepare for departure to this event AND all day Friday 03/04/22.

 1.     Shawn Gerhard
 2.     Edward Yanac
 3.     Evan Perkosky
 4.     James McCracken
 5.     Andrew Barron
 6.     Branden Boyer
 7.     Darian Haraschak
 8.     Trinity Bobis
 9.     Natalie Houser

 **Please dismiss the following members of the wrestling team who have qualified to
 participate in the PIAA Regional Wrestling Tournament in Bethlehem:

 Simon Zamudio HAHS
 Edo Rodriguez STEM
 Devin Youngcourt STEM
 Bryce Molinaro STEM

      Varsity/JV Baseball - Any boy in grade 10 thru 12 interested in playing baseball for the high
      school should attend practice/tryouts on Monday 3/7/22 from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Harp Rec Center
      (601 S. Poplar St., Hazleton)

      Freshman Baseball - Any boy in grade 8 or 9 interested in playing baseball on the Freshman
      team should attend practice/tryouts on Tuesday 3/8/22 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Harp Rec Center
      (601 S. Poplar St., Hazleton)

      Varsity Softball - Any girl in grade 9 through 12 interested in playing softball for the high school
      should attend practice/tryouts on Monday 3/7/22 from 3:00 to 5:00 at Harman Geist Stadium. If
      the weather is inclement, it will be held at the high school gymnasium from 7:00 to 9:00.

      Middle School Softball - Any girl in grade 7 or 8 interested in playing softball for our middle
      school team should attend practice/tryouts Thursday 3/10/22 from 4:00 to 6:00 at Heights
      Terrace Middle School gymnasium.

      Varsity Boys and Girls Track & Field - Any Boy or Girl in grade 9 through 12 interested in
      participating on our track & field teams this spring should attend practice/tryouts on Monday
      3/7/22 from 3:00 to 5:30 at the high school track complex.

Middle School Boys Track & Field - Any boy in grade 7 or 8 interested in participating on our
  middle school track & field team should attend practice/tryouts on Monday 3/7/22 from 3:30 to
  5:00 at the high school track complex.

  Middle School Girls Track & Field - Any girl in grade 7 or 8 interested in participating on our
  middle school track & field team should attend practice/tryouts on 3/7/22 from 4:00 to 6:00 at
  Maple Manor Middle School gymnasium.

  Varsity Boys Volleyball - Any boy in grade 9 through 12 interested in participating on our
  volleyball team this spring should attend practice/tryouts on Monday 3/7/22 from 3:30 to 6:00 at
  the high school gymnasium.

  Varsity Boys Tennis - Any boy in grade 9 through 12 interested in playing tennis for the high
  school should attend practice/tryouts on Monday 3/7/22 from 3:30 to 5:30 at Hazleton Middle
  School (Castle).

  Varsity Girls Lacrosse - Any girl in grade 9 through 12 interested in participating on our
  Lacrosse team should attend practice on Tuesday 3/8/22 from 7:00 to 9:00 at Harman Geist
  Stadium. If the weather is inclement, practice will be held at the high school gymnasium from
  7:00 to 9:00. No experience is necessary and extra equipment is available if you do not have your
  own. Newcomers are welcome and will be taught.

PLEASE REMEMBER YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PRACTICES OR
TRYOUTS IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A SPORTS PHYSICAL THIS SCHOOL YEAR OR HAVE
NOT COMPLETED THE PIAA MANDATORY PAPERWORK. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS
IS EXPLAINED ON THE ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION OF OUR HASD
WEBSITE.