Pennsylvania High School Football District Playoff Brackets, Schedule - November 2

Pennsylvania high school football District action starts Friday, November 6 in most classifications. Championship Dates Class 1A - November 13 Class 2A - Nov

Juniata College launches largest fundraising campaign in school history

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Juniata College has publicly launched “Our Promise: Building Juniata’s Legacy Together.” The campaign aims to raise $150 million, making it the largest fundraising effort in the school’s history. College officials announced that more than $122 million has already been committed during the campaign’s silent phase. The funds will support academic […]

Democrats take full control of Pennsylvania government. What does it mean for schools?

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pennsylvania’s legislature will no longer be divided. Tuesday night’s Democratic midterm election sweep handed the party control of the swing state’s governorship and both chambers of the General Assembly, which could mean significant changes ahead for statewide education policy. For the first time in more than three decades, Pennsylvania will have a governing trifecta. Gov. Josh Shapiro coasted to reelection, Democrats expanded their majority in the state House, and gained control of the state Senate for the first time since 1993. Public school advocates hope the Democratic takeover will accelerate school funding efforts that Republican lawmakers had mostly resisted. Laura Boyce, executive director of the Pennsylvania chapter of the advocacy group Teach Plus, said Wednesday she spoke with lawmakers before and after the election. Their top education issues in the next legislative session will likely be increasing school funding, adding money for literacy programs, and tackling school construction and renovation, according to Boyce. “The divided government excuse for not doing things to help to

Franklin County School Van Driver Charged After 9-Year-Old Special Needs Student Left Unattended

A 78-year-old Franklin County school van driver is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving a 9-year-old boy with special needs unattended inside a school van in September. According to charging documents, Pauline Roberta Kriner, 78, of Chambersburg, was operating a school van for Meyers Bus Lines on September 1, 2026, when the incident occurred.

State College seeks neighbor funding as more details emerge on senior housing buy

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — More financial details are emerging about State College Borough’s decision this year to buy Addison Court, a downtown building long used for senior living, as the borough ramps up a campaign asking neighboring municipalities to help cover costs tied to keeping it affordable housing.

Susquehanna University announces free tuition for eligible students in 10 PA counties

Students in 10 Pennsylvania counties could have the opportunity to attend Susquehanna University tuition-free. The school in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, announced on Wednesday that the program will serve eligible residents of Centre, Columbia, Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder and Union counties. Students entering in fall 2027 from families earning an income of up to $100,000 can attend Susquehanna with their tuition fully covered.

DuBois Junior High Finishes Season Unbeaten by Besting Hollidaysburg 42-16

The DuBois Beaver Junior High put the finishing touches on an unbeaten season by dismantling a good Hollidaysburg team 42-16 Wednesday afternoon at Mansell Stadium in DuBois. The DuBois 7th/8th grade team ended the season with a 9-0 mark. Beaver Quarterback Landon Liddle was a key factor in the victory with 260 total offensive yards. He was involved in three scores as he passed for a pair of TDs and caught a touchdown pass. He also claimed two interceptions on defense.

No more ‘Little' Lions? State College Area School District may change logo, mascot, motto

State College Area School District is proposing a rebranding effort that would give the district a new logo and academic seal, a distinctive lion mascot and a new motto while preserving its traditional maroon and gray colors. The proposal is the latest step in a yearslong effort led by a district rebranding committee, which found a need for a more consistent and modern visual identity across the district. The current logo was developed by a former student in 1985. State College Area High School Principal Laura Tobias said the results of a school community survey also showed there is strong support for dropping “Little” from Little Lions. If approved, the district’s athletics teams would instead be known as the Lions. “When talking to students, they were like, ‘We don’t like being called little. We’re not little,’” Tobias said Monday during a school board meeting. “When you’re in an athletic competition, you don’t go, ‘Go Little Lions.’ They usually say, ‘Go State.’ There was this really conflicting, ‘Well, who are we?’” The proposal calls for students and community members to partner with the district’s art department to submit original concepts with the goal of creating a unified brand for the district

Haunted Henderson continues another year

Henderson Gymnasium became a haunted house on Sunday night for Shippensburg University students for the annual Haunted Henderson event. This year's theme was a haunted hospital. Students were taken into a dark corridor filled with severed limbs, nurses and sudden scares. A girl with various doll parts cried for friends as attendees walked past, and the scares ended with a clown jumping out from a bin.

Local history: Looking back on history of Wilson College

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is part one of a two-part series looking back at the history of Wilson College and the impact it has had on the world. Groundbreaking vision.

FCCTC Culinary Arts Brings Local Leaders Together

Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Culinary Arts program brought school, community and workforce leaders together for a meal, according to a post shared by the center. The center recognized the program’s role in connecting leaders from across Franklin County. Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology...

Elections over, Shapiro quiet on commitment to federal school choice program

(The Center Square) – Roughly 1.8 million students in Pennsylvania are potentially impacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s waffling over joining the federal school choice tax credit program. With elections in the rearview, its unclear when the administration will publicize its decision. The Center Square was unsuccessful in reaching the governor’s communications team on Thursday. In the meantime, a vocal coalition of program supporters sent a letter to Shapiro encouraging him to opt-in giving families access to educational support long financially out of reach. “That’s what makes this program so exciting,” said Jenny Sved, executive director of Teach PA, and one of nearly two dozen signatories from The Coalition for Educational Freedom, in a statement shared with The Center Square. “Whether it’s helping a family afford Jewish day school tuition, giving a public school student access to tutoring or SAT prep, or providing additional support for a child with special needs, this is a win for families across Pennsylvania.” The proposed program regulations from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service allow eligible taxpayers to claim an annual credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.

GJSD students explore future career opportunities at school resource fair

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Students in the Greater Johnstown School District had the opportunity to learn about different career paths on Wednesday during a career fair at Johnstown High School. Colleges, businesses and more came together at the school to let students know the different options available to them...

McConnellsburg staves off Conemaugh Township in D5 girls soccer title

BEDFORD — A pair of second-half goals by senior Gemma Gordon propelled McConnellsburg to its second District 5 Class 1A girls soccer championship in three seasons with a 3-2 win over Conemaugh Township, Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Bedford High School. "Everyone's special," said McConnellsburg coach Josh McKelvy of the title. "This game and this feeling never get old. I'm very pleased for the girls because when we lost the seniors that we did last year, there was a question whether the new round of girls would be talented enough to fill in the gaps. They certainly left no doubt on that tonight." McConnellsburg (20-0-1) dominated play in the first half and gained an early advantage when a shot was played in near goal but was misplayed due to the side spin and booted home by Braelyn Barnes less than 3 minutes into the contest. Thrilling win Conemaugh Township upsets Windber in D5-2A volleyball semifinal Heading to the title match Somerset girls soccer earns District 5-8 Class 2A title berth The top-seeded Spartans peppered Conemaugh Township keeper Colbi Hunsberger throughout the championship. If it weren't for Hunsberger's efforts, the title tilt would have been a lopsided affair. Meanwhile, Conemaugh Township (17-3)

Pennsylvania Students Will Lose Their Phones All Day, Including Lunch and Recess, Starting in the 2027-28 School Year

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 on Oct. 26, 2026. Schools must bar student phone use from first bell to last by the 2027-28 school year, with four sets of exceptions.

Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game

Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Khalil Taylor could well see his high school football career come to an early end after an ugly brawl in the final game of his regular season. Taylor plays for Pennsylvania powerhouse Pine-Richland, which finished off a 9-1 regular season with a 49-21 victory over Plum last Friday. The win secured the Rams the […] The post Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game appeared first on BroBible.

Tentative agreement reached between Hollidaysburg school, union

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Fourteenth time’s the charm, the Hollidaysburg Area School District and the Hollidaysburg Area Education Association (HAEA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. HAEA announced the update in a Facebook post Tuesday night, saying additional details about the agreement will be released in the coming days. According to the […]

HACC is cutting tuition and fees: Here’s what it means for students

HACC will reduce tuition rates for the 2027-28 academic year following a board decision aimed at making higher education more accessible to local families. The Board of Trustees approved the new rates on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a news release. The decision lowers per-credit tuition from $189.75 to $150 for students living in the college’s sponsoring school districts. In-state students from non-sponsored areas will see rates drop from $290 to $250 per credit.

Bell to Bell Phone Ban for Pennsylvania Schools