Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to my extended family in Sharpsville - Students, Staff, and Families.  #BlessedWithTheBest💙

Sharpsville Area HS/MS Proud to Welcome NFBD

We are proud to announce that Sharpsville Area High School and Middle School will be welcoming NFBD to our campus on January 9, 2017 to share his message with our students. 

The mission of NFBD is to provide support and motivation for those looking to achieve their dreams and/or become happier. Never Fear Being Different, in the eyes of co-founders Rooney and David Wright, is a place for the voiceless to find a voice.

"We recognize the major obstacles that stand in the way of this are negativity from others, failure to positively respond to adversity, pressure to fit in, and fear of leaving their comfort zone. NFBD encourages individuals to shift their focus towards their goals and not let anyone or anything get in the way of what they truly want to do with their life."

NFBD has made its mark among local high school athletes in Lawrence County, but more than just athletes need to hear this message. 

Special thanks goes out to Sharpsville senior, Cameron Kruisselbrink for recommending this program. 

Here are your announcements for Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Sharpsville Area HS Spreading Christmas Cheer

Monday, December 19, 2016

What is going on at Sharpsville Area High School!

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Logan Lukonic Commits to Michigan Tech!

Congratulations Logan Lukonic!  He signed his official Letter of Intent to continue his Cross Country career at Michigan Tech where he has already been accepted into their competitive Chemical Engineering program. Pictured here with his parents and Coach Vilasi.   #BlessedWithTheBest💙

Sharpsville is operating on a 2hr delay today.

Career Center students report by 12:00

Winter Concert pt 3

https://youtu.be/OfHkKfokWB0

Winter Concert pt. 2

https://youtu.be/MUnTxA9ab1Y

Winter Concert SAHS

https://youtu.be/HMlyGQa6Xow

Week Ahead for Sharpsville Area High School (December 12 - December 17)

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Monday, December 5, 2016

Week Ahead for Sharpsville Area High School

Blue Devil Credit Union Announcement

Congratulations to Mr. Bertolasio for winning the Blue Devil Student Credit Union Faculty and Staff Gift Basket.  Thank you for your support!

SPONSORED BY:

All students deserve an opportunity!

The Lion Within program is a partnership between Sharpsville Area High School, AVID, and Penn State Shenango to support students demonstrating a strong desire to continue their education after high school, but whom may not have the financial resources to do so. 

Most of the money collected will provide financial assistance to students who could not otherwise afford the fees for the  following courses:  all University of Pittsburgh courses, all Penn State Shenango courses, and all AP classes.

Donations will also be utilized for tuition assistance following a student's graduation from Sharpsville, the purchase personal learning devices (iPads, Chrome Books, Surface Pro) and professional development for instructional staff so they can better meet the needs of each student.

Please use the link below if you are interested in donating.
https://www.gofundme.com/college-for-all-Sharpsville-avidYOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Changing Education Paradigms - IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN.

HS Student LEAD Team Collecting New/Used Books for Donations

The HS LEAD Team is collecting new or used books (all reading levels) for the Sharpsville Food Pantry.  The project is directed by sophomore, Alexis Garcia, in an effort to help the Sharpsville Food Pantry nourish the mind as well as the body.  Donations can be dropped off at the high school office through next Friday. 

Are our students REALLY Ready?

TEMPLATE: Advertorial Webinar

Sharpsville Area High School PAC (PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL) Meeting

The next Sharpsville Area High School Parent Advisory Committee will be held before the MS/HS choir concert on December 6, 2016 in the HS library from 6PM - 7PM.

I sincerely hope to see you there.  We will be discussing current initiatives at the high school, curriculum and course offerings, and any concerns/questions you may have about the high school and our mission.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Sharpsville VB Players Named to District 10 Region All-Star Team

Congratulations to our three VB players named to the D10 Region All-Star team.

First Team:
Kailee Scurpa and Madison Levis.

Second Team:
Maddy Breneman

D10 All Region Football Team Announcement

Congratulations to our Sharpsville Blue Devils for their placement on the D10 all region team.

First Team Offense:
Dakota Griffin, TE

First Team Defense:
Marquis Altman, DB

Second Team Offense:
Luke Henwood, QB;
Marquis Altman, WR;
Bobby Besser, RB;
Ja'Quay Hubbard, OL;
Tony Milano, OL.

Second Team Defense:
Bobby Besser, LB.

The Second Annual Thanksgiving Chili Cook Off at the HS.

Dr. Ferko (Superintendent), Wade Hoagland  (Director of Buildings and Grounds), and a representative from our food service provider held the second Thanksgiving Chili Cook Off.  Dr. Ferko won last year, but who took the prize this year? 

Week Ahead for November 21 - November 26 and November 28 - December 3

D10 Championship Parade at elementary on 11-18-2016

Blue Devil Student Credit Union!!

The Blue Devil Student Credit Union is open at Sharpsville High School every day before school from 7:15am-7:45am, excluding Wednesday.  Our in school credit union is offering a $5 membership par and a $5 bonus to any student who opens an account at school until November 30^th.  This program is brought to you by ONE Federal Credit Union, formally known as Meadville Area Federal Credit Union.  If you have any questions, contact our local branch located in Sharpsville at 102 North Mercer Ave.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Week Ahead at Sharpsville Area High School

WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON AT THE HS

Below are only a few of the highlights from the HS since the beginning of the year.

Highest Rated School in the Area

The high school received great news that validated the hard work we have been putting toward improving/updating curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.  We have earned a rating of 90.4 on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's School Performance Profile.  This is the highest scores among all other high schools in the area.  Several based on several factors:

• Performance on Keystone Exams
• Performance on SAT and ACT
• Graduation Rates
• Performance on NOCTI Exam (Career Center)
• Ability to close the achievement gap with all students
• Ability to close the achievement gap for economically disadvantaged students, students with special needs, and minority students. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR REPORT CARD

Literature/Composition IV

• Classes will be presenting their creative projects for the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, Beowulf, beginning on Monday, November 14th.  Individual and group options for a wide variety of possibilities were offered:  video of a major scene, a comic book version of the poem, a model of one of the important buildings including contents, a "talk show" where major characters are interviewed, a "review" game show, or a retelling of a major scene from another character's point of view. 
• The project is in place of the typical final test on the poem, and the emphasis is on students demonstrating their mastery of the story. 
• Students were given time in class to ask questions and work on the project, and all projects are due on 11/14.

Literature and Composition II

• Honors Class- They are doing the Pittsburgh City Theatre Playwrights Program.  They also entered essays and CD recordings for the VFW "Voice of Democracy" Contest.  
• All sophomores read Animal Farm and did a dramatization of the theme song, "Beasts of England."  We are beginning Of Mice and Men.  All sophomores did research and completed group timelines on The Great Depression which is the setting of the novel.   At the completion of Of Mice and Men, students will be researching, dressing, and presenting  a fictional or non-fictional character from The Great Depression.   

Literature and Composition III Juniors read selections from Edgar Allan Poe and wrote monologues of emotion.   Recently, they completed "The Crucible."

AP BIO - In the trenches

The AP Biology class took a trip to the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (PLE) in Linesville PA on the 8th and 12th. PLE is the largest ecological research facility of its kind in PA. It is a part of the University of Pittsburgh and provides hands on courses to college students, research facilities for University staff, and conducts outreach programs for middle and high school classes. The goal of the field trip was to give our students the opportunity to conduct field research on location and gain experience using science tools not readily available in the classroom. The of the two days was on limnology, the study of inland waters.

On Thursday, the students took the University flat-bottom boat on Conneaut Lake. The goal was to collect samples and data from the deepest part of the lake to determine the trophic classification of the lake. In order to do this samples of the water and benthos (bottom soil) were collected. Students used the Secchi disc to determine clarity, a YSI multiprobe to determine a vertical profile of dissolved oxygen and temperature, a Van Dorn bottle to collect water for chemical analysis (pH, alkalinity, turbidity, total phosphorous, and chlorophyll a), plankton nets to collect phtyo- and zooplankton, and the Ekman dredge to collect the benthic sample. Some of the data was taken and recorded on the boat while others were taken back to the lab for analysis and examination.

On the second day of study the students went to two locations along Linesville Creek; an urban and a rural setting. While in the streams the goal was to compare the stream chemistry and the macroinvertebrate populations at the two locations to determine if there was a difference presumably because of the difference in the amount of pollution that makes it to the stream at different points due to vegetation and drainage differences. The students used D-nets to sample the invertebrates by kicking up the sediment to release the organisms. 

Once back at the lab with the samples the students used identification guides to determine the different species at each location under magnification. The data was then used to determine the species diversity at different points in the stream using the Simpson's Diversity Index. In addition the students completed total phosphorous, alkalinity and dissolved oxygen comparisons.

BUSINESS WEEK IN PICTURES

Sharpsville has wrapped up another successful Business Week.  Students competed in a business competition with the help of community partners who specialize in business, accounting, and marketing.  The students had an amazing time.

Love my students! Love my school!

Friday, November 11, 2016

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Light it Up Fall Sports and Playoff Pep Rally Part Three

Light it Up Fall Sports and Playoff Pep Rally Part Two

Light It Up Fall Sports and Playoff Pep Rally Part One

Week Ahead for SAHS

Thursday, November 3, 2016

ZOMBIE TAG

Zombie Tag night has been moved to next Saturday.  So, if you have not signed up for this event you still have time.  Join your peers for a night of friendly fun here at the high school.  Dress to be Zombified and remember to bring the $5 fee.  All proceeds go to support LEAD projects including the School food pantry as well as the senior citizen prom and Walk for Autism in the spring. 

LIGHT IT UP!!!!

Reminder that tomorrow is our Fall Sports and Playoff  Light it Up Pep Rally so wear your Blue and White and be ready to have some fun.  We will be starting the day with a send for Logan Lukonic at 8AM as he makes his way to the PIAA State Cross-Country Meet. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Tuesday November 31 2016

October Students of the Month for Sharpsville Area High School!

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month: Sonora, Erin, Justin, Laynie, and Lucas! #BlessedWithTheBest💙 #ProudPrincipal💙

Playoff Tickets for Sale Monday - Friday

Tickets for the football game versus Maplewood at Hickory high school on Friday will be on sale Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3 and Friday 730 to noon. Additional hours may be added later in the week

Monday, October 31, 2016

Week Ahead for October 31st at Sharpsville Area HS

Blue Devil Volleyball Advances to Second Round of Playoffs

Girls beat Union City 3-1 after dropping first game.  Way to rally ladies.  They will face Northeast on Tuesday.  Stay tuned for details. 

Congratulations Logan!

Logan Lukonic punched his ticket to the PIAA State Cross-Country meet.  Logan will have a Blue Devil send off Thursday at the high school.  We are so proud of you, Logan!  #BlessedWithTheBest💙 #BlueDevilPride💙

Playoff Brackets for football, boys soccer, and girls soccer

Let's go Blue Devils!