PGA High School Counseling Department

  • Mr. David Shiffer (A-K)                 Mrs. Breanna Morgan (L-Z)
    dshiffer@pgasd.com                         bsattizahn@pgasd.com
    Counselor, Ext. 282                         Counselor, Ext. 212

    Ms. Mickayla Backo                      Mrs. Aurora DeWitt
    mbacko@pgasd.com                    alutz@pgasd.com
    Social Worker, Ext. 279                  Counseling Secretary, Ext. 216                 

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    2025-2026 Course Studies Guide - The Course Guide includes descriptions of all courses. It is a catalog of courses and not all of them are offered at this time.

Announcements & News

  • Attention Seniors! SACF Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27th at 9:23am (3rd period)

    A representative will be visiting from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation to help Seniors who plan to attend some type of school after high school go through the scholarships they offer!

    In this session, you will be walked through the GoApply online application: helping to create user profiles, see which SACF scholarships you are eligible for, and answer questions. The meeting will be held in Mr. Clauser's classroom (D134).

    Stop in the Counseling Office to sign up!
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  • Schuylkill Area Community Foundation is EXCITED!! to share that ALL of our scholarship and graduation award applications are ONLY available at the online portal: GoApply. 

     

    The scholarship and graduation award applications will OPEN on December 15, 2025.  ALL SACF applications must be submitted by 10:00 pm on March 1, 2026.

     

    Students may create their account by creating a login and password at https://goapply2.akoyago.com/schuylkill/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fschuylkill

     

    When the applications open on December 15, the student (or person logging in) will see a list of available applications on the Opportunities tab (this is blank right now). 

    Please encourage your students to view the available scholarships and awards by visiting our website: https://www.sacfoundation.com/students.htm

    www.sacfoundation.com
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  • College/University Visiting- updated 10/20

    Interested in going to college? Want more information on a specific college? Stop in the Counseling Office to sign up for the specific college/universities visiting our school!
    The following Colleges/Universities have scheduled to visit:

    November

    • Commonwealth University of PA - Tues, Nov. 11th - During 7th period
    • PA College of Tech - Thurs, Nov. 13th - During 7th period
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    • Information for Parents: Provides parents answers to all of your questions!
    • Overview Guide: Provides families with an in-depth explanation of program components, benefits of participation & sample test items.
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  • 2026 Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival - Snowflake Princess - posted 10/24

    Attention Female Juniors!

    The Snow Flakes consist of 11th grade high school female students that attend school in Schuylkill County. 1-3 representatives from the junior class can represent our high school in the Snowflake Pageant for this year's Winter Carnival. Participation in this county-wide event is a wonderful opportunity for the representative to meet other young women from Schuylkill County schools. Juniors who are interested in participating, should see Mrs. Morgan in the Counseling Office.

    https://www.greaterpottsvillewc.com/

    Deadline: Registration Forms must be returned by November 17, 2025
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  • Open Houses - updated 10/6

    • Holy Family University - Sun, Nov. 9th - 9am - CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
    • Ithaca College - Tues, Nov. 11th CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
    • East Stroudsburg University - Sat, Nov. 1 & Sat, Nov. 15 CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
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  • College Search Step-by-Step

    You Can Find Colleges That Are Right For You!

    Although there's no magic formula for choosing a college, you can start by asking yourself some questions that help most students find the right fit.
    Use the Collegeboard guide to:

    It's your journey. We're just here to help you get started. CLICK HERE!
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