If any Apache fans would like to donate items for our "Coffee and Concessions" celebration after ATLAS testing, drop off your goodies at the PHS office before Thursday, April 17! 🎉 Students can earn tickets to "purchase" snacks and drinks as a fun reward.
Suggestions:
☕ Coffee supplies (coffee creamers, sugar, stirrers, cups)
🍫 Individually wrapped snacks (chips, Little Debbies, candy)
🥤 Canned soft drinks
Thank you for supporting our students! 💛 #OurTribeStory
Thanks for moving those heavy tables, Dawson and Brayden! 💪👏 We needed a spot for Coffee and Concession donations, and these young men stepped up. They’re pretty "good" Apaches! ☕🍩 #OurTribeStory
Let the promposal season begin! 🎉💃🍕 Callie asked Caden to prom in the best way possible—by offering two of his favorite things: dancing and pizza! We can’t wait to see this fun duo at our Tangled-themed prom on April 26! 🌟✨ #OurTribeStory
Pottsville High School EAST at the Capitol! STEM Day! 🚀🔬✨
Our incredible EAST students had an amazing experience at the Capitol for STEM Day, showcasing their innovative projects and learning from leaders in technology and education! 💡📊
We’re so proud of their hard work and the way they represented Pottsville High School. Way to go, Apaches! #OurTribeStory #STEMDay #EASTInitiative
Mrs. Flemmons "caught" Lacee being good on Monday! 🎉💛 Thank you, Lacee, for being such a positive part of our school culture and making PHS a better place. Keep up the great work! 👏✨ #OurTribeStory
Pottsville High School is excited to welcome Bryan Hardaway as the new assistant principal! 🎉 We look forward to adding this newest member to our tribe in the fall and seeing the great things he’ll bring to our school community. Welcome to PHS! 👏 #OurTribeStory
A group of PHS Beta students brought history to life last Friday as they shared stories of Potts Inn and Pottsville lore with third graders! 📜🏡 The younger students had a blast—almost as much as the big kids! 😆 Huge thanks to Mr. Smith, Beta sponsor, and Emma Moore for making this exciting field trip a reality. 🎉👏 #OurTribeStory
PHS Hope Squad sponsored "Team Tuesday," encouraging students to wear their favorite team jerseys and work together through fun outdoor games like football and baggo. It was a great way to build school spirit and strengthen our sense of community! 🏈🎯 #OurTribeStory
It's a Gatsby Party! Students in Mrs. Brownlee's Junior English and AP Language classes completed an escape room to review The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3. Groups names were Gatsby themed, such as "The Green Light Gang" and "The Flapperettes." Each group completed challenges on characters/setting, literary devices, and literary analysis.
🌟 **Congratulations to Pottsville’s Students of the Month!** 🌟
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding young ladies for their hard work and dedication:
📚 Maddie McKnight – PES
📚 Hadlee Ragland – PMG (February)
📚 Ana Hernandez – PMG (March)
📚 Hazel Doney – PJH
📚 Emberly Smith – PHS
Way to represent Pottsville with excellence! Keep shining! ✨ #OurTribeStory
Mrs. Sullivan's students put their Statistics knowledge to the test with a Barbie Bungee Jump experiment! Using calculations and data analysis, they predicted the perfect number of rubber bands for Barbie’s daring plunge. No Barbies were harmed in the making of this lesson, but we sure had fun watching her take the leap! 😆👏 #OurTribeStory
🎨💙 Team Unified is up to their latest shenanigans! These PHS students are hard at work on a **U for Unified** spring project. Mrs. Hare printed out color sheets, and students across campus added their artistic flair to show support for Unified. Love seeing our Apaches come together to celebrate inclusion and creativity! 💛👏 #OurTribeStory
📢 Juniors, it's time to get those **Girls and Boys State** applications in! 🇺🇸 ✅ Easton has already turned in his paperwork, but it's not too late for you! This is a great opportunity to learn about elections, government, and leadership alongside students from across the state. Don’t miss out—submit your application today! ✍️ #OurTribeStory
Congratulations Coach Johnson!
4A-4 Coach of the Year🏀 🖤🏀 💛 🏀
#OurTribeStory
🎉 Congratulations to Emberly Smith, the March Student of the Month! 🌟 Her hard work and positive attitude make her a standout at PHS. Way to go, Emberly! 👏 #OurTribeStory
🥎💛 The PHS softball team spent their Friday morning opening doors for elementary students—a great way to build community and inspire future softball stars! Love seeing our Apaches give back and make a difference! 👏 #OurTribeStory
Pottsville School District is proud to introduce our new Superintendent, Mr. Shane Thurman, effective July 1! 🎉
With 31 years in education, Mr. Thurman brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success. He began his career teaching social studies for 17 years and has coached basketball, golf, cross country, tennis, baseball, and track. His leadership journey includes 8 years as an assistant principal, 4 years as a principal, and 2 years as an assistant superintendent within Pottsville School District.
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Thurman to this new role and look forward to his leadership in continuing Pottsville’s tradition of excellence! Join us in congratulating him! 🎉📚🏫
#OurTribeStory #NewSuperintendent #EducationExcellence
Juniors are taking the ACT today March 11th. Yesterday in the library-- students participated in ACT Prep Jeopardy! #ourtribestory #ACT
PSD family….Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this great school district the past 24 years. Together we have made a difference in all our students lives. It is with mixed emotions and a heavy heart that I announce my retirement June 30th. I look forward to seeing our district grow and continue to be successful. ~Mr. Larry Dugger
Pottsville High School graduation will be held on May 15th at 7:00pm. Tucker Coliseum at ATU.
