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				<title><![CDATA[FLEX DAY REMINDER: FRIDAY, APRIL 17]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD REMINDER: There is a Flex Day (early student dismissal) on Friday, April 17.  High School student dismissal will be at 11:40; Elementary student dismissal at 12:40.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Emergency Weather Drill]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD will be conducting an annual Emergency Weather Drill on the morning of FRIDAY, APRIL 17, at both the Elementary School and the High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SUPPORT STAFF COUNCIL MEETING: APRIL 15, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2179543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The next Support Staff Council meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 4:00PM.  For more information and to sign up to attend this meeting, please visit the Superintendent's Page or click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletic Supply Bids]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1744629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Punxsutawney Area School District is requesting athletic supply bids for the 2026-27 Fall, Winter & Spring Sports seasons. Instructions to bidders and specifications may be obtained online at www.punxsy.k12.pa.us under the Business Office section.  Or you can click on this announcement's headline to visit that page directly.  Sealed bids will be accepted until 10 am Monday April 27. The School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2179688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention all families of incoming kindergarteners--mark your calendars for pre-registration on 4/8/26 when, beginning at 5:00 pm, you can begin your kindergarten registration journey!  Click on this announcement's headline for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD IS HIRING!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2165599</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Punxsutawney Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions: French Teacher and Reading Specialist. The District is also accepting applications for the following anticipated openings for the 2026-27 school year: High School Social Studies Teacher, High School Life Skills Teacher, Physics Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, Tech Ed Teacher, and Elementary Teacher.

Send in one packet: a letter of interest, Standard PA Teaching Application, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, three letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 certificate, and Act 168 disclosure release(s) to Dr. Charles E. Kreinbucher, Superintendent, Punxsutawney Area SD, 300 Center Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Deadline for applications is open until filled. EOE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Breakfast and Lunch Menus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/946177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available online!  From the District Site, you can click on SERVICES -> CAFETERIA to access the page, or you can click on this announcement's headline to go there directly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:49:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Sports Streaming Program - Hudl Fan Page]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2166782</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Punxsutawney School District will be transitioning from streaming sporting events on YouTube and will be using Hudl moving forward to stream sporting events.  The District will have it's own dedicated Hudl fan page for all sports.  If you click on the headline of this announcement it will take you to the Hudl Fan Page for the District. This link will also be used on the District's Athletics Streaming Page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD Safety and Security Page Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2160307</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have recently updated our PASD Safety and Security Page to include a new document--The Parental and Employee Notification of Weapon Incidents.  This document provides guidance adhering to section 1303.2-A of the School Code.  If you would like to review this document, please click on this announcement's headline or visit Our District-->School Safety on our homepage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD CALENDAR UPDATES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2166738</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD has two important calendar updates to share!  The 2025-26 Calendar has been adjusted to account for the snow days accumulated thus far and the updated last day of school.  In addition, you can now also access the NEW 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR online!  To view both of these calendars, please click on this announcements headline, OR go to OUR DISTRICT-->PASD CALENDAR using the channels at the top of the page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[26-27 Punxsutawney High School Curriculum Guide]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2164477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PAHS Parent/Guardians the 26-27 Curriculum Guide is available for viewing by click on this news and announcements headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletics Calendar: This Week in Sports]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2154283</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check this out, Chucks Fans!  Visit our official online Athletics Calendar or download the Athletics Calendar app to follow the scheduled events for all your favorite Chucks Athletics teams!  Take a peek at this week in sports or look ahead to what's coming up later in the season.  To learn more, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD Comprehensive Plan Draft  2025-2028]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1631742</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school district’s comprehensive plan is an action plan that describes the local Board of School Director’s commitment to ensure that a quality education will be provided to each of its students.  This plan guides PASD’s action over the next three years. A draft of this plan is available for public review prior to being presented to the School Board for a vote. To review this plan, please click on this announcement's headline.  Any feedback on the plan can be directed to the superintendent's office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get PASD Text Alerts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1099238</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD uses SchoolMessenger to send text alerts with special announcements, emergencies, delays, closings, and other important notifications.  PREVIOUS USERS, PLEASE NOTE: if you have already registered to receive our district text alerts, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER THIS YEAR!  You should continue to receive PASD text alerts for the 2025-26 school year.  If you were previously registered to receive PASD text alerts, but you wish to stop receiving these messages, you can text STOP to the number 67587.  If you are new to the district or if you did not register for the text alert system previously, you can register for our SchoolMessenger text alert system by clicking on this announcement's headline and following the directions on our registration page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:01:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE: PAES Morning Drop-Off Trial]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2147069</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/16/25): PAES will be piloting a new morning drop-off procedure on Thursday, December 18, and Friday, December 19, then again on Monday, December 22, and Tuesday December 23. Please click on this announcement's headline to review the details of this trial procedure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Year Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2045483</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The approved PASD Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is available online!  To view and/or download a copy, please click on this announcement's headline!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder for PAES Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2134369</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please remember not to enter Beyer Ave. before 8:30AM or before 3:20PM. Stopping, standing, or parking on Beyer Ave. outside of these times is not permitted and may result in a citation from Borough Police. Thank you for helping keep our students safe and traffic flowing smoothly!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAES and PAHS Bell Schedules]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2096343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2025-26 BELL SCHEDULES FOR PAES AND PAHS
Parents/Guardians and Students, as you prepare for the first day of school on August 25, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the updated bell schedules for your school(s).  For more information, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the LATEST NEWS section of our website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Synergy ParentVUE Access]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1962288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD now uses Synergy as our Student Information System (SIS).  Parents/Guardians can use Synergy ParentVUE to log in and access grades and other information for their student(s).  To learn more about how to register and access your ParentVUE account, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:53:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[My Bus Info]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2096073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians and students can check their bus information at any time using their respective portal on Synergy (ParentVUE or StudentVUE). For more info, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the new My Bus Info page located under Services-->Transportation from the District's homepage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beginning of the Year Forms in ParentVUE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2099113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, PASD has implemented electronic student verification for many of our beginning of the year student forms rather than sending home paper copies.  For more information on how to complete these forms through ParentVUE, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAES Drop-Off and Pick-up Traffic Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/2098029</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents and Guardians, please click on this announcement's headline for details on an update to our Elementary School campus traffic pattern for drop-off and pick-up for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAHS Track Community Use]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1590012</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The High School track will be open for community use after school until dusk while school is in session; however, sporting events and practices take priority and no public use is available until sporting events/practices are over.  Weekend hours for the track are Saturday 7am – 7pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.  (The security gates close at 7pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:12:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1262555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD Parents/Guardians and Students: please click on this announcement's headline or visit the LATEST NEWS section of our website for important updates and information regarding bus transportation for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Notice of Special Education Services]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1795003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[According to state and federal special education regulations, annual public notice to parents of children who reside within a school district is required regarding child find responsibilities.  To view this notice, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:52:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Activity Bus Route Schedule]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/Guardians and Students--please be advised that we have an updated Activity Bus Route Schedule posted on our website.  (Updated October 2024). Click on this announcement's headline to view the new schedule or visit SERVICES-->TRANSPORTATION-->ACTIVITY BUS INFORMATION to view the updated schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE: After School Activity Bus Routes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1300237</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(ROUTES UPDATED 10/27/23): The activity bus stop times are planned based on the bus needing to go to all of the stops.  There may not be a need for the bus to go to all areas every night, so the drop off times may vary.  The buses will be in front of the high school each day prepared to leave at 5:15 PM.  To view an updated list of Bus drop-offs and times, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:42:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Punxsutawney School Board Meeting Live Stream]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Punxsutawney Area School District will be live streaming school board meetings.  Please click Our District--> School Board--> School Board Streaming Page from the top of this page or click on this News and Announcements headline to view the School Board Live Stream Page for the link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:10:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD Special Education Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1610777</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD's Special Education Plan is an action plan that describes the District’s commitment to ensure that a quality education will be provided to each of its students with a disability eligible for special education.  This plan is required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and must be updated every three years. The plan describes the special education programs and services that are provided within the District and those special education programs and services within district boundaries. This draft plan will be posted for a 28-day public review period, and all PASD stakeholders are encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback.  Feedback can be provided to the following email:  kshaffer@punxsy.k12.pa.us.  To review this plan, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the LATEST NEWS section of our website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:43:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Resource for Parents & Guardians]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents and Guardians, if you'd like some information to help your child with organization and study skills, there is an online resource available through LD OnLine, a website that offers guidance on ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, speech, reading difficulties and more.  To access their resource on organization and study skills, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:52:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P-EBT Program Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention PASD families: The Punxsutawney Area School District would like to inform families that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program ended nationally on 9/30/2023. The Department of Human Services (DHS) will leave the family P-EBT support center open for family P-EBT inquiries until November 30th, 2023.  For more information, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the Latest News section of our website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:09:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Series for Parents]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention PASD Parents/Guardians: Workforce Solutions, along with regional partners, is hosting an online virtual series for parents throughout the 2023-2024 school year!  For more information, please click on this announcement's headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:53:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Support Staff Employment Opportunities]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Punxsutawney Area School District is accepting applications for a variety of support staff positions!  For more information and a list of open positions, please click on this announcement's headline to visit the Support Staff Job Openings page on our website!  If interested, contact Donna Newcome at 814-938-5151 ext. 5005. If hired Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 certificate, and Act 168 disclosure release(s) will be required.  Come and join our PASD Team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:27:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Motor Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1753643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, if you have any concerns in regard to your child's fine or gross motor skills, we invite you to check out our Motor Skills parent information by clicking on this announcement's headline of visiting the LATEST NEWS section of our website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:55:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Online Payment System for Student Cafeteria Accounts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1633285</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Food Service Department is excited to announce that we have upgraded our point of service software and computers. We will no longer be accepting online deposits via myschoolaccount.com. Instead, we will be using schoolcafe.com. For more information, click on this announcement's headline or visit our Cafeteria page by clicking on Services-->Cafeteria at the top of our site.  The additional information is listed to the right under Parent Information, Notice Regarding New Online Payments, and schoolcafe.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:48:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Occupation Tax Exoneration Form (Updated June 2022)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/882105</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For information regarding Occupation Tax Exoneration, please click on this headline or you can access it by visiting OUR DISTRICT --> DISTRICT FORMS at the top of the PASD home page.  (Form updated in June 2022.)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Facility Study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our recent PASD Facility Study is now available online.  To review this study, click on this announcement's headline or go to Our District-->Superintendent's Page-->Punxsutawney Facility Study from the District homepage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:51:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Official PASD App]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/1100203</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stay up-to-date with the latest school news, events, announcements, cafeteria menus and more!  When you open the app for the first time, the onscreen menus will walk you through setting it up--you can choose to customize your app experience with content from the District, High School, Elementary School, a combination, or all three!  Search for "Punxsutawney Area School Dist" in the  Apple App Store or the Google Play Store on your mobile device and download it today! For more information, click on this announcement's headline or visit the Latest News section!  (Please note: this does not replace our pre-existing text alert system--we will continue using SchoolMessenger for PASD text alerts.)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:52:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safe2Say Something System]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/981956</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PASD has recently launched the Safe2Say Something anonymous reporting system which is designed to help the well-being of our students, teachers, and administrators.  For more information on this new system, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the District homepage and access OUR DISTRICT > SCHOOL SAFETY.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Resource Officer Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/981959</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning February 1, 2019, PASD will have a Punxsutawney Borough Police Officer present at both PAHS and PAES for the safety and security of both students and staff.  For more information on this new SRO Program, please click on this announcement's headline or visit the District Homepage and access OUR DISTRICT > SCHOOL SAFETY.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:16:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SchoolCafe.com Available Online!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/939075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SchoolCafe.com is an interactive website that allows parents and students to check out valuable information related to school breakfast and lunch items, including nutritional information, ingredients, and more!  Click on this announcement's headline for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:27:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD Change of Address Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/882101</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an effort to ensure the safety, security, and confidentiality of our students, any change of address request must be submitted on the official Change of Address Form.  Separate hand-written notes, media messages, and/or phone requests will not be accepted.  Click on the headline to access this form.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:18:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASD Facebook Page]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Punxsutawney Area School District is pleased to announce that our official Facebook page is now live!  Our Facebook page will help us share special announcements, news, events, and other activities and positive moments from our school district.  We will also use this page to help announce weather-related delays, cancellations, early dismissals, and more!  Search for @PASDofficial on Facebook or visit www.facebook.com/PASDofficial to like/follow us today!  For more information, click on this announcement's headline from our homepage or from the Latest News section.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:24:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Follow PASD on Twitter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/882108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Punxsutawney Area School District has an official Twitter account that will be used to broadcast important announcements and notifications to the public.  PASD also uses SchoolMessenger to distribute important information.  Follow us on Twitter: @PASDofficial.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:22:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Medical Authorization Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/apps/news/article/882104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Visit Services --> School Nurses on the District page to view and download the official PASD Medical Authorization Form and other important documents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:33:36 -0400</pubDate>
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