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

  • 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:

    October

    • Elizabethtown College - Thurs, Oct. 30th - During 7th period

    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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  • 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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