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Skook News

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District XI Football Scores: Schuylkill County Playoff Results, November 13–14

Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal. Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals. Scoreboard note: A dash (—) means a final score has not yet been reported. Final scores will be added as results become available. Friday, November 13, 2026: Championship Results Class 1A Championship Location: Blue Mountain Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley — District XI Class 1A Final Team Final Score Williams Valley 40 Tri-Valley 7 Class 2A Championship Location: North Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven vs. Northern Lehigh — District XI Class 2A Final Team Final Score Northern Lehigh 40 Schuylkill Haven 13 Saturday, November 14, 2026: Semifinal Result Class 4A Semifinal Location: Blue Mountain Blue Mountain vs. Lehighton — District XI Class 4A Semifinal Team Final Score Blue Mountain — Lehighton —

Schuylkill County, PA · 10h

WOLF

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Shikellamy to play for first district title in 16 years

The last time Shikellamy had 9 wins in a season was in 2017. Since then, the Braves program has only won 11 games up until last season when. Mike Hoover took over his alma mater and led them to 5 wins. Thomas Pollock, Shikellamy Senior says, “I think it's really...

Sunbury, PA · 1d

lvpnews.com

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NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 2d

Spotlight PA

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Albright to eliminate 20 programs and about a third of its faculty amid low enrollment, strained finances

READING — Albright College is eliminating 20 academic programs and 17 faculty positions as it continues to grapple with dwindling enrollment, financial challenges, and new federal policies for student loan funding. Students and faculty at the private liberal arts school expected the Board of Trustees to make a final...

Reading, PA · 15h

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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The fallout from West Perry school board’s vote to close Blain Elementary

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Cumberland and Perry counties are a real microcosm of the differences between school districts. Controversial school boundary plans related to population growth have been a hot topic in Cumberland Valley. It’s a very different story in West Perry. Arguments made by its school board members in favor of closing Blain […]

Perry County, PA · 3d

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Union plans to file labor complaint against Commonwealth University over uncertainty of layoff notices

The union representing faculty at Commonwealth University plans to file a labor complaint against the university, alleging its administration is violating their bargaining agreement by sending uncertain layoff notices. More than 200 faculty and staff across Commonwealth University’s three campuses are on notice for potential layoffs by the end of...

Lock Haven, PA · 3d

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It's playoff time in the 570: Previewing high school football championships across NEPA

FOX56's Bob Ide joins WVIA's Roger DuPuis in the podcast studio with high school football championships at the top of the agenda this week. "It's playoff time in the 570 -- things are going so far so good for most teams," Bob says. "Not too many upsets, but things will definitely get more difficult now as the games get harder, teams get better."

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Hip-hop artist Speech speaks at local high school

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On a dark, dreary morning in Luzerne County, there was a bright spot for local Wilkes-Barre students. Two-time Grammy Award winning group, Arrested Development, spoke with creative writing and arts students at Wilkes-Barre Area High School Thursday morning. The presentation was filled with storytelling and a Q & A. […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

Wellsboro Gazette

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Commonwealth U honors 3 Keepers of Flame

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has named three Commonwealth University individuals as a recipient of the fifth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Keepers of the Flame Award. Award recipients are Albert Jones, athletic director at Lock Haven; Madelyn Rodriguez, executive director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Affairs at Bloomsburg; and...

Lock Haven, PA · 1d

Tri-County Independent

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Wallenpaupack Area football faces top-ranked Dallas in district semis

HAWLEY — Wallenpaupack Area travels to Dallas tonight to take on the top-ranked Mountaineers in the District 2 Class 4A high school football semifinals. The Buckhorns (7-4) are seeded fourth and coming off a 31-14 victory over perennial powerhouse Berwick in the quarterfinals. Dallas enters the contest undefeated (11-0) after cruising to a 48-14 victory against No. 8 Hanover Area. More: Wallenpaupack Area football suffers Homecoming loss to Scranton Prep Also by Kevin Edwards: Tailback Eddie Kiesendahl leads a resurgent Paupack football team “Our kids are really excited,” head coach Matt Nawrocki said. “It has been a great year for us so far and we are definitely looking forward to tonight’s game.” Opening kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 on the turf at Mountaineer Stadium. The stage is set Paupack closed out its regular season Lackawanna Football Conference campaign with an overall record of 6-4. The Buckhorns went 4-3 in an always-rugged Division I, finishing fourth in the standings behind Scranton Prep (9-1), North Pocono (9-1) and Abington Heights (6-4). Nawrocki thinks that the weekly challenge of competing in such a tough division has prepared his squad for a deep playoff run. “I believe we are battle-hardened

Dallas, PA · 18h

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Penn State Berks Biology Ahead Program Sets Students Up for Success

Pictured above: The 2026 Biology Ahead cohort welcomed 13 students from across Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Iowa. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower. This summer, Penn State Berks hosted the second cohort of its Biology Ahead bridge program for incoming students interested in majoring in biology or another related life science. The goal of the program, which ran from July 5 to July 31, is to enhance academic preparedness and create a support system for its diverse student group.

Berks County, PA · 1d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

Little movement this week after the first round of the postseason; Pennridge drops out, while Blue Mountain takes its place

Pennsylvania · 3d

montoursville.k12.pa.us

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Cross country hosts senior night at home meet

On Sept. 28, the cross country team hosted a senior night at their home meet in Indian Park. The seniors this year are Ruby Watts, Avery Hannan, and Talon McKenna. The senior night started at four and then after the races began. Hannan has been in cross country for six...

Montoursville, PA · 3d

High School On SI

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Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Week 2 of Postseason

No. 7 Roman Catholic, No. 9 St. Joseph's Prep meet to decide Philadelphia Catholic League title; Southern Lehigh, Scranton Prep also playing for district titles this week

Pennsylvania · 1d

philadelphiasoccernow.com

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PIAA state tournament Saturday quarterfinal schedule set

Sixteen teams from District 1 and District 12 will be competing on Saturday for a chance to move one step closer to playing for a PIAA state championship at the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. At least one local team is already guaranteed a spot in the semifinals: Springfield Township...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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WCSD Teacher Named Pennsylvania's Gifted Educator of the Year

Youngsville, PA — A Warren County School District educator is receiving statewide recognition for her dedication to gifted education and the students she has served throughout her career. Pamela Brown has been named the recipient of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education's 2026 Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing her contributions...

Youngsville, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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Mid-Penn Winter Media Day: Day 2 girls basketball photos, videos and more

The winter sports season is nearing in Pennsylvania, which means it was time for the teams in the Mid-Penn Conference to gather at 1900 Patriot Drive for media days with PennLive. Here’s a snapshot of the activity on day 2, which featured photos, interviews and more. Listen to the...

Pennsylvania · 1d

WTAJ

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Conemaugh School of Nursing ranked 2nd in PA for 2027

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 2 nursing program in Pennsylvania for 2027 by RegisteredNursing.org. The recognition highlights the school’s strong nursing education program and student outcomes. The rankings are based on factors including NCLEX-RN pass rates, accreditation, program completion rates, and other measures of student […]

Conemaugh Township, PA · 14h

Times Leader

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A Guide to NCAA-Approved Online High Schools for Pennsylvania Athletes

Your student-athlete’s training, travel and competitions can make online school appealing for your northeast Pennsylvania family. But your choice matters for college sports eligibility. Not every course meets National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements. As you weigh flexibility against your athlete’s college plans, which online high school in Pennsylvania offers courses the NCAA accepts?

Pennsylvania · 19h

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