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                 

    CLICK HERE to view PGASD Grade Scale
    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

  • FAFSA Completion Session **VIRTUAL

    PHEAA Access Partner, Tiffanie DeVan will virtually present an overview of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This presentation will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA form. Families are welcome to follow along and complete their FAFSA applications during the overview. 

    PHEAA FAFSA Workshop/Presentation
    Date: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2025
    Time:     6:00 pm

    CLICK HERE     to register!
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  • 2025-2026 EnvironMentors Program Applications 
    This application will take approximately 8 minutes to complete. 

    Final Applications are due by October 10, 2025
    The EnvironMentors Program at Penn State Schuylkill has the mission to mentor and motivate high school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). With the guidance of individual mentors, EnvironMentors students gain exposure to STEM degrees and career opportunities and enhance their research, critical thinking, and communication skills.  Students in all high school grades are welcome to apply for this program.   

    High School participants selected for these program are expected to be
    • Willing to learn new skills and have an interest in STEM research 
    • Committed to meeting with mentors for 1-3 hours, 2-4 times per month (depending upon projects, mentors, extracurriculars, optional events, etc.)
    • Committed to completing and presenting their research project at the Research Symposium 
    • Amenable to participating in the Penn State EnvironMentors activities and events, as their schedule permits
    To be considered for either program, please complete this short application.   

    Also, all applicants who are NEW to the EnvironMentors program should have someone who knows them well, but who is not a relative, email a letter of recommendation directly to EnvironMentors@psu.edu  Returning participants do NOT need a letter of recommendation. 

    A confirmation email will be sent to the address provided on this form once your letter of recommendation has been received. 

    To learn more about the EnvironMentors program see https://environmentors.psu.edu/
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  • College/University Visiting- updated 10/3

    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:

    October

    • East Stroudsburg University - Mon, Oct. 6th - During 7th period
    • Shippensburg University - Wed, Oct. 8th - During 8th period
    • Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Tamaqua - Mon, Oct. 20th - During 4th period
    • Elizabethtown College - Thurs, Oct. 30th - During 7th period

    November

    • PA College of Tech - Thurs, Nov. 13th - During 7th period
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  • Open Houses - updated 10/6

    • Holy Family University - Nov. 9th - 9am - CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
    • Johnson College of Tech -Hazelton - Thurs, Oct. 9th -5pm-7pm CLICK HERE to register!
    • Ithaca College - Mon, Oct. 13th, Tues, Nov. 11th CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
    • Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Sat. Oct. 18 - 9am-1pm - CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
    • East Stroudsburg University - Sat, Oct 18, Sat, Nov. 1 & Sat, Nov. 15 CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
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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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  • 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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