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PASD uses SchoolMessenger to send text alerts with special announcements, emergencies, delays, closings, and other important notifications. PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of the 2026-27 school year, we're giving our text alert system a fresh start! If you registered for text alerts any time BEFORE August 21, 2026, and you want to continue receiving school/district text alerts, you will need to register again, even if you signed up in the past. Click on this announcement's headline and follow the directions on our registration page to sign up.

Welcome back! We are excited to start a new year of learning at PAES! Please click on this announcement's headline for a list of important upcoming dates and reminders about orientation and Meet the Teacher Nights.

The first Student Day in The Punxsutawney Area School District for 2026-27 will be on Wednesday, August 26! We hope you've had a relaxing summer and we look forward to another great year of learning at PAES and PAHS!

The school year is quickly approaching! If your child is entering Kindergarten, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th grade, - or is a new student to the district - Pennsylvania Department of Health requires physical exams, dental exams, and immunizations. All immunizations are REQUIRED by Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. For more information, including helpful links, please click on this announcement's headline!