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				<title><![CDATA[FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT AT PAHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seniors are reminded of the FAFSA Completion Night on Wednesday 10/7/26  at 6pm in the HS Cafeteria.  This is an excellent opportunity to begin or finalize your FAFSA with the assistance of our PHEAA liaison.  You need to create your Student Aid Username and Password prior to the event.  See Mrs. White's Canvas page announcement for more information.  If you need help or have questions, see Mrs. White before Wednesday.  We hope to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ZAMPINI RECEIVES GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to ABBIGAIL ZAMPINI who was chosen by faculty vote as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship Award for 2026-2027! The recipient of this award demonstrates Dependability in truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality, service in cooperation, courtesy and consideration, leadership in personality, self control and responsibility, and patriotism in devotion to family, school, community and our nation.  Well done, Abbigail!  PUNXSY PROUD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ROTARY RECAP: SEPTEMBER BOY OF THE MONTH]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[September is extra exciting as we get to recognize not only the newest Rotary Boy of the Month, but also those who were honored over the summer!  Finally, please join us in congratulating the September Rotary Boy of the Month, Mason Noerr!  PUNXSY PROUD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ROTARY RECAP: AUGUST BOY OF THE MONTH]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[September is extra exciting as we get to recognize not only the newest Rotary Boy of the Month, but also those who were honored over the summer!  Next, please join us in congratulating the August Rotary Boy of the Month, Even Presloid!  PUNXSY PROUD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SEPTEMBER CWC GIRL OF THE MONTH]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2237397</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is our pleasure to once again partner with the Career Women's Club to honor the Girl of the Month this school year!  Please join us in congratulating the September Career Women's Club Girl the Month, Adelynn Lewis!  PUNXSY PROUD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ROTARY RECAP: JULY BOY OF THE MONTH]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2237413</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[September is extra exciting as we get to recognize not only the newest Rotary Boy of the Month, but also those who were honored over the summer!  Next, please join us in congratulating the July Rotary Boy of the Month, Rooney Kunselman!  PUNXSY PROUD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TITLE I PARENT MEETING AT PAHS]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2230977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[REMINDER: The Title I Parent Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00 in the High School Cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ROTARY RECAP: JUNE BOY OF THE MONTH]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2237406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[September is extra exciting as we get to recognize not only the newest Rotary Boy of the Month, but also those who were honored over the summer!  First up, please join us in congratulating the June Rotary Boy of the Month, Max Burkett!  PUNXSY PROUD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS PICTURE DAYS RESCHEDULED]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention PAHS students and families: please be advised that Senior portrait make-ups and underclassmen photos (Grades 7-11) originally scheduled for this upcoming week are being rescheduled and moved to the week of October 12th. 
--Tuesday, 10/13: Senior Portrait Make Up 
--Wednesday, 10/14: 7th & 8th grade photos
--Thursday, 10/15: 9-11th grade photos
--Friday, 10/16: Grads 7-11 Make Ups from 8-10am]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THERAPY DOG PROGRAM AT PAHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The therapy dogs will start making monthly visits to PAHS during STAR PERIOD starting Oct. 5th. If you wish to opt out your child from participating in these optional visits with the therapy dogs, please contact the PAHS office before Oct. 5th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSAT at PAHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PSAT will be administered for interested JUNIORS on October 16 at 8am.  
Sign up in the Guidance Office.  There is no cost to students for this test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD IS HIRING!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Punxsutawney Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions: 
--READING SPECIALIST 
Send in one packet: a letter of interest, Standard PA Teaching Application, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, three letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 certificate, and Act 168 disclosure release(s) to Dr. Charles E. Kreinbucher, Superintendent, Punxsutawney Area SD, 300 Center Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Deadline for applications is open until filled. EOE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS College and Career Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention students:  Wednesday, September 23 from 6-8 is our annual College and Career Fair.  Over 50 presenters from colleges, universities, trade and technical schools, employers, unions and financial institutions will be here with information, ideas, opportunities and freebies!  Please plan to attend especially if you are in 10th, 11th or 12th grade!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ASVAB at PAHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention Juniors and Seniors:  We will administer the ASVAB on Wednesday, September 30 in the Library from 8-11am.  This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in any branch of the military.  Also, a score of 32 or higher on the ASVAB serves as an Act 158 Graduation Pathway for anyone who is not proficient on their Keystones.  Please sign up in the Guidance Office.  There is limited seating.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 PAHS HOMECOMING COURT ANNOUNCED]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2227207</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on this announcement's headline for the official reveal of this year's PAHS Homecoming Court!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAES and PAHS Bell Schedules]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2096343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2026-27 BELL SCHEDULES FOR PAES AND PAHS
Parents/Guardians and Students, as you prepare for the first day of school, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the bell schedules for your school(s).  For more information, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the LATEST NEWS section of our website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 School Year Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2045483</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The approved PASD Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year is available online!  To view and/or download a copy, please click on this announcement's headline!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message from the HS Principals]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2222984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on this announcement's headline for a message from our PAHS Principals regarding our new metal detectors and the beginning of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homeroom Assignments]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1277381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PAHS Students, please click on this announcement's headline to view a list of the homeroom assignments for the 2026-27 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FRESH START FOR PASD Text Alerts!]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1099238</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD uses SchoolMessenger to send text alerts with special announcements, emergencies, delays, closings, and other important notifications.  PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of the 2026-27 school year, we're giving our text alert system a fresh start!  If you registered for text alerts any time BEFORE August 21, 2026, and you want to continue receiving school/district text alerts, you will need to register again, even if you signed up in the past.  Click on this announcement's headline and follow the directions on our registration page to sign up.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BACK TO SCHOOL NEWS AND NOTES FOR PAHS]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2222329</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome back, PAHS! We look forward to seeing you all on the first day of school! Please click on this announcement's headline for some important news and reminders, including info about Meet the Teacher Night, updated handbooks, metal cups and water bottles, start time, and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Nurse Reminders]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school year is quickly approaching! If your child is entering Kindergarten, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th grade, - or is a new student to the district - Pennsylvania Department of Health requires physical exams, dental exams, and immunizations.  All immunizations are REQUIRED by Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.  For more information, including helpful links, please click on this announcement's headline!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Parking Tags]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student parking tags for the 2026-27 school year will be distributed beginning Wednesday, August 5, at 8:00AM for ALL SENIORS, regardless of painting your parking spot.  Underclassman parking tags will be distributed on Wednesday, August 12, at 8:00am. For more information regarding how to obtain a student parking tag and other important updates regarding parking for the upcoming school year, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS SENIORS PAINT YOUR PARKING SPOT!]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2214491</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on this announcements headline to view the guidelines and the Design Approval Form that will need to be printed and turned in on or before August 5th. Late submissions will not be accepted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS Welcome Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PAHS is hosting a Welcome Day for incoming 7th Graders and new PAHS students on Tuesday, August 18, from 8:30AM-12PM!  This is a student-only mini-camp planned to help these incoming students get a head start on life at PAHS with an introduction to teachers/staff and a tour of our school as well as information about their schedules, school iPads, and more!  To register your student for this event, please click on this announcement's headline and complete the GoogleForm.  Please note that the deadline for transportation to this event is August 1st.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD Parents/Guardians and Students: please click on this announcement's headline or visit the LATEST NEWS section of our website for important updates and information regarding bus transportation for the 2026-27 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS TITLE I NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR FAMILIES (EOY)]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2206733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention PAHS Families: As part of our Title I Schoolwide Program, we are looking for your input to help us identify specific needs for your child's school.  We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our end-of-year Needs Assessment using the link below.  Click on this announcement's headline to access the survey.  Thank you for your continued support of PAHS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Breakfast and Lunch Menus]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/946177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available online!  From the District Site, you can click on SERVICES -> CAFETERIA to access the page, or you can click on this announcement's headline to go there directly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:49:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletics Calendar: This Week in Sports]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2154283</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check this out, Chucks Fans!  Visit our official online Athletics Calendar or download the Athletics Calendar app to follow the scheduled events for all your favorite Chucks Athletics teams!  Take a peek at this week in sports or look ahead to what's coming up later in the season.  To learn more, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPWARD BOUND INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2169803</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for students to receive academic support, explore college option and preparation, mentorship, and more!  This program is free to participants and helps them build confidence for post-secondary success.  To learn more, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[26-27 Punxsutawney High School Curriculum Guide]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2164477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PAHS Parent/Guardians the 26-27 Curriculum Guide is available for viewing by click on this news and announcements headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beginning of the Year Forms in ParentVUE]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2099113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, PASD has implemented electronic student verification for many of our beginning of the year student forms rather than sending home paper copies.  For more information on how to complete these forms through ParentVUE, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAES Drop-Off and Pick-up Traffic Update]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2098029</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents and Guardians, please click on this announcement's headline for details on an update to our Elementary School campus traffic pattern for drop-off and pick-up for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[My Bus Info]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians and students can check their bus information at any time using their respective portal on Synergy (ParentVUE or StudentVUE). For more info, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the new My Bus Info page located under Services-->Transportation from the District's homepage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS Track Community Use]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The High School track will be open for community use after school until dusk while school is in session; however, sporting events and practices take priority and no public use is available until sporting events/practices are over.  Weekend hours for the track are Saturday 7am – 7pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.  (The security gates close at 7pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:12:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Resource: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Transition)]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2042600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To parents of upper high school students with an IEP: We encourage you to learn more about Pre-Employment Transition services available for your student.  Please click on this announcement's headline to learn more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Resource: Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (Interagency)]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2042589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To parents of upper high school students with an IEP: We encourage you to explore how The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation can assist your student with disabilities learn about themselves, practice work skills, and explore training options and choose jobs.  To lean more, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Resource: Connecting Youth to Careers (Transition)]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2042573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To parents of upper high school students with an IEP: we invite you to check out a short PACER Center video on self-awareness, career research, and planning.  PACER Center is based in Minnesota.  You can access their site and the video by clicking on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Resource: Transition from School to Work (Interagency)]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2042578</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To parents of upper high school students with an IEP: We encourage you to read more about how The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation can assist your student with vocational guidance.  Click on this announcement's headline to learn more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Activity Bus Route Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1981900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/Guardians and Students--please be advised that we have an updated Activity Bus Route Schedule posted on our website.  (Updated October 2024). Click on this announcement's headline to view the new schedule or visit SERVICES-->TRANSPORTATION-->ACTIVITY BUS INFORMATION to view the updated schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Employment Options]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1926690</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention PAHS Students!  Looking for a summer job or other local employment opportunities while you're in High School?  Don't forget that we have a special page on our PAHS website with information on employment opportunities submitted to us by local businesses and employers who are currently hiring high school age students.  Click on this announcement's headline to access the page or you can find it under the STUDENT RESOURCES tab at the top of our homepage.  Please check back often as we continue to update this list.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 17:12:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE: After School Activity Bus Routes]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1300237</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(ROUTES UPDATED 10/27/23): The activity bus stop times are planned based on the bus needing to go to all of the stops.  There may not be a need for the bus to go to all areas every night, so the drop off times may vary.  The buses will be in front of the high school each day prepared to leave at 5:15 PM.  To view an updated list of Bus drop-offs and times, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:42:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Series for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1809154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention PASD Parents/Guardians: Workforce Solutions, along with regional partners, is hosting an online virtual series for parents throughout the 2023-2024 school year!  For more information, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:53:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Expectations]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1802827</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students, Parents, and Guardians: Please review our attendance expectations posted on our website.  To access, please click on this announcement's headline or visit RESOURCES-->PAHS ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS from the top of the homepage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:31:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD Facebook Page]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1123747</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Punxsutawney Area School District is pleased to announce that our official Facebook page is now live!  Our Facebook page will help us share special announcements, news, events, and other activities and positive moments from our school district.  We will also use this page to help announce weather-related delays, cancellations, early dismissals, and more!  Search for @PASDofficial on Facebook or visit www.facebook.com/PASDofficial to like/follow us today!  For more information, click on this announcement's headline from our homepage or from the Latest News section.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:24:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Official PASD App]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1100203</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stay up-to-date with the latest school news, events, announcements, cafeteria menus and more!  When you open the app for the first time, the onscreen menus will walk you through setting it up--you can choose to customize your app experience with content from the District, High School, Elementary School, a combination, or all three!  Search for "Punxsutawney Area School Dist" in the  Apple App Store or the Google Play Store on your mobile device and download it today! For more information, click on this announcement's headline or visit the Latest News section!  (Please note: this does not replace our pre-existing text alert system--we will continue using SchoolMessenger for PASD text alerts.)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:52:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SchoolCafe.com Available Online!]]></title>
				<link>http://hs.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/939075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SchoolCafe.com is an interactive website that allows parents and students to check out valuable information related to school breakfast and lunch items, including nutritional information, ingredients, and more!  Click on this announcement's headline for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:27:54 -0400</pubDate>
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