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As part of the implementation of our new internal emergency communication system, the Punxsutawney Area School District will conduct another Classroom Hold Drill tomorrow, Thursday, April 2nd.
Following yesterday’s drill, this additional practice is intentional and designed to help our staff continue refining and strengthening the use of this new system to ensure it is effective, efficient, and consistently executed.

EARLY DISMISSAL AND EASTER BREAK
There will be an early dismissal on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Punxsutawney Area School District. High School student dismissal will be at 11:40; Elementary student dismissal at 12:40. There is no school on Friday, April 3, or Monday, April 6. Enjoy the break!

Attention all families of incoming kindergarteners--mark your calendars for pre-registration on 4/8/26 when, beginning at 5:00 pm, you can begin your kindergarten registration journey! Click on this announcement's headline for details.

Punxsutawney Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions: French Teacher and Reading Specialist. The District is also accepting applications for the following anticipated openings for the 2026-27 school year: High School Social Studies Teacher, High School Life Skills Teacher, Physics Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, Tech Ed Teacher, and Elementary Teacher.

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.