Jim Thorpe Area High School

For students who are attending a postsecondary institution for the 2025-2026 school year, it is very important that you are checking for an email from @pheaa.org about completing the State Grant Application. There is more money out there for you to receive. The application is very simple. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Due to Route 903 being closed at the mountain coming into town for downed trees, the Jim Thorpe Area School District will be on a 2-hour delay today, April 28, 2025.

Join us for a night of cinematic magic! Jim Thorpe Area High School History Club will host a Silent Movie Night on April 1, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM. See classic silent films and student produced silent films during one showing in this unique and engaging experience. In addition, there will be a basket raffle, food, and a 50-50 drawing with all proceeds going toward the JTAHS History Club. A fun night out for the family and there is no admission charge. Hope to see you there.

Are you ready for some JTAHS Theater Magic! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as the theatre department presents Peter and the Starcatcher! Join us as we discover the origins of Peter Pan in this thrilling, hilarious, and heartwarming production. Show Dates & Times: • Thursday – March 27th – 5:00 PM Early show for the little ones - Children under 6 – Free. • Friday, March 28th – 7:00 PM • Saturday, March 29th – 7:00 PM Location: Jim Thorpe Area High School Theater 1 Olympian Way Jim Thorpe Tickets: • Adults: $10 • Students/Seniors: $5.00 Don’t miss this magical journey filled with pirates, magic, and a little bit of stardust! Get your tickets now and experience the story before Peter became Pan! Hope to see you at the show!

A virtual instruction day will occur on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please check emails and student learning platforms for information from the principals and teachers.

The Jim Thorpe Area High School Counselors are sponsoring a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop on: Thursday, December 12th, at 6:30 PM. A representative from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will individually assist parent(s)/guardian(s) in completing their FAFSA. You will need to bring the following documents for the FAFSA Completion Workshop: • Your Federal tax information or tax returns, including W-2 information. • Information on savings, investments, and business and farm assets. This opportunity is sponsored by our school counselors, Ms. Nichole Burchell & Mrs. Tricia Klotz. Please enter the high school through the main entrance.

Due to the possibility of snow starting around 7:00 PM tonight, all Jim Thorpe Area School District buildings will close at 6:00 PM. All activities scheduled to start after 6:00 PM are canceled. The music and theatre Cabaret performance scheduled for tonight at the high school has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 PM.

Broadway comes alive! JTAHS Caberet - A collection of musical theater songs combined with theatrics. This Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. Tickets $5.00 sold at the door.

There is an early dismissal for all students this Wednesday, October 30, for teacher in-service. Please see the updated calendar from September's School Board meeting on the district website under the "News" section for all future days with either an early dismissal or no school.

There is an early dismissal for all students this Wednesday, October 30, for teacher in-service. Please see the updated calendar from September's School Board meeting on the district website under the "News" section for all future days with either an early dismissal or no school.

Good morning! The ALICE intruder safety drills the district is mandated to do at least twice a year are designed to be unannounced, but with the notification that schools may be targeted with Swatting incidents today, the administration wants to notify all parents and guardians that an ALICE drill was already planned to occur today in all three buildings. This drill was coordinated and planned with the local police for several weeks, so we will go on with the drill as scheduled. The reason Swatting occurs is to disrupt school activities, and we do not want the threat of Swatting to disrupt this important drill that we have already coordinated and planned for weeks with the local police. When the DRILL is called, the staff will make it VERY clear to their students that it is just a drill, and there is NO THREAT to them. During this DRILL, the students will learn to barricade their room, and they will NOT evacuate the building. After the drill, your child's teacher, in an age appropriate manner, will discuss what they would have done if it were a real situation. Again, the district takes the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously, and doing these types of DRILLS is one way in which we try to ensure the safety of everyone. Thank you, again, for your continued support and cooperation when it comes to the safety of our schools, students, and staff.

Good evening! JTASD will be conducting the state mandated bus evacuation drills tomorrow morning. This may make some buses late to their elementary stops as the high school buses will be doing their drills before going back out. We ask that you please be patient with us as we continue to work toward making sure our buses make it to their stops on time and safely. Thank you!

As was advertised in the newspaper, the Jim Thorpe Area School District's Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight, August 21, 2024, has been moved up to a 6:00 PM start. Please note the start time change to 6:00 PM from the normal 7:00 PM start.

Jim Thorpe girls volleyball tryouts will be held Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16 starting at 8:00 AM at the high school track. Players will then move to the high school gym until 3:00 PM There will be an hour break from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. At the end of practice, participants may be picked up at the high school athletic entrance.. All tryout days are mandatory and your athlete must be present for consideration on the team. The final team selection will be announced at the end of the day on Friday. Physical must be completed and submitted to the Athletic Director prior to August 12th or your student will not be able to try out. Thank you.

The Facility Use Guidelines and Fee Structure were updated by the JTASD Board of Education on June 24, 2024. For any groups requesting to use our facilities, please see the Facilities Request link on the JTASD website for the updated information.

As was advertised, the Jim Thorpe Area Board of Education will conduct their June Committee Meeting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19, and their June voting meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 24. Both meetings will be held at the high school.

Are you interested in becoming a bus or van driver for the Jim Thorpe Area School District? On June 19 and 20, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the high school library, our bus contractor will be available to answer questions, fill out on-site paperwork, and provide applications for those that cannot stay to complete the paperwork. Please see our district website "NEWS" and "EMPLOYMENT" sections for more details. Please pass along this information to any family or friends that may be interested.

There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the high school auditorium at 7:00 PM to discuss and vote on the 24-25 proposed school budget and any other business in front of the Board.

Are you or someone you know interested in driving a Jim Thorpe Area School District school bus or van next year? If so, please see the Rohrer Transportation "Compensation and Perks Information for Current and Potential Drivers" under the "News" section of our website for more information. A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the high school library for any current and potential drivers. We hope to see you there.

Please see the NEWS section and your emails for important information regarding the Jim Thorpe Area School District's new transportation contractor and meetings scheduled this week for all current and potential bus/van drivers.