Hazleton, PA – As the new school year approaches, the Hazleton Area School District is pleased to announce the dates and times for schedule pickups and freshman orientation across its various buildings. These events are crucial for students and parents to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year.
Hazleton Area High School (HAHS)
The 9th Grade Orientation at Hazleton Area High School is scheduled for August 14th and 15th. On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, students with last names beginning with A through M should report to the high school at 9:00 a.m. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. On Thursday, August 15, 2024, students with last names beginning with N through Z should report at 9:00 a.m. Again, all parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
For students in grades 10, 11, and 12, schedule pickups are set for the following dates: 12th graders on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 11th graders on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and 10th graders on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These schedule pickups will take place at both the Hazleton Area High School and the Hazleton Area Career Center.
Hazleton Area Arts & Humanities (HAAH) Building
The Hazleton Area Arts & Humanities Building will host its 9th Grade Orientation on Monday, August 5, 2024. All 9th grade students should report to the new building at 10 Azalea Drive, Drums, PA, in the Cando Corporate Center at 9:00 a.m. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. The orientation will take place in the HAAH Black Box Theater/Auditorium, where student schedules will be handed out. Afterward, students and their families will have the opportunity to tour the new building.
For students in grades 10, 11, and 12, schedule pickup at the Hazleton Area Arts & Humanities Building is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Hazleton Area Career Center (HACC)
For students attending the Hazleton Area Career Center, schedule pickups are aligned with those for Hazleton Area High School. 12th graders can pick up their schedules on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 11th graders on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and 10th graders on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students should go to either the high school or the career center for their schedule pickups.
Note: Students attending the Hazleton Area Arts & Humanities Academy, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, and Hazleton Area Cyber Academy should follow the schedule set forth by those buildings.
Additional Information
The district encourages all parents and guardians to attend these events with their children to receive important information and familiarize themselves with the school environment. These orientations and schedule pickups are designed to help students start the school year confidently and prepared.
For more information, please visit the Hazleton Area School District website or contact your respective school building.