Three Schuylkill County School Districts Earn National Recognition for Music Education Excellence

Three school districts in Schuylkill County have once again been recognized on the national stage for their commitment to music education, earning the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation.

North Schuylkill Students Receive Special Sendoff Ahead of State Competitions

North Schuylkill students set to compete at the state level were honored Wednesday afternoon with a special sendoff celebrating their achievements and wishing them success.

North Schuylkill to Host 3rd Annual Jazz Festival Featuring Area High Schools and Professional Musicians

The North Schuylkill Music Department will welcome student musicians and jazz enthusiasts from across the region for the 3rd Annual North Schuylkill High School Jazz Festival on Friday, May 8, 2026.

North Schuylkill Recognizes April Students of the Month

 

The North Schuylkill School District recognized its April Students of the Month Wednesday evening ahead of the district’s monthly School Board meeting.

Schuylkill YMCA to Host Fitter & Faster Competitive Swim Clinics at North Schuylkill

Competitive swimmers in Schuylkill County will have the opportunity to train with a nationally accomplished athlete when the Schuylkill YMCA Blue Fins host a two-day swim clinic this April.

North Schuylkill Theater Program to Present “Disney’s Newsies” This Weekend

The North Schuylkill Theater Program will take the stage this weekend with a production of Disney’s Newsies.

North Schuylkill Recognizes March Students of the Month

 

The North Schuylkill Area School Board took time during its Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to recognize outstanding students for the month of March across both the junior/senior high school and elementary levels.

North Schuylkill Celebrates Excellence at Inaugural “Breakfast Bowl of Champions”

North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School honored some of its most accomplished students Monday morning during the inaugural Spartan Breakfast Bowl of Champions, a special recognition event celebrating extraordinary achievements in athletics, academics, and extracurricular activities during the 2025–2026 winter season.

North Schuylkill School District Announces February Students of the Month

The North Schuylkill School District has recognized its Students of the Month for February prior to last week's board meeting.

North Schuylkill Board Approves New Hires, Coaching Staff for Fall 2026; Discusses Locker Costs and Traffic Concerns

The North Schuylkill School Board approved several personnel hires, coaching appointments, and operational items during its meeting held on February 18, 2026.

North Schuylkill Band Boosters Receive Community Foundation Grant for New Percussion Equipment

The North Schuylkill Band Boosters Association has received a boost to its music program thanks to funding from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation.

North Schuylkill School Board Approves Property Sales, Tax Measures, Staffing, and Coaching Appointments

The North Schuylkill School Board approved a wide range of administrative, financial, personnel, and athletic matters during its regular meeting held on January 21, 2026. All agenda items presented to the Board were approved.

North Schuylkill Upsets Pottsville, 52-50, in Schuylkill League Division 1 Showdown

North Schuylkill pulled off a dramatic upset Friday night, defeating visiting Pottsville 52-50 in a Schuylkill League Division 1 matchup that came down to the final seconds.

North Schuylkill Board Approves Dave Reeder as New Head Girls’ Soccer Coach

The North Schuylkill School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Dave Reeder of Ashland as the Spartans’ new Head Girls’ Soccer Coach at Wednesday night’s meeting.

Joseph Tomtishen Named North Schuylkill Head Football Coach for 2026 Season

The North Schuylkill Board of Education officially approved the hiring of Joseph Tomtishen as the Spartans’ new Head Football Coach during its monthly meeting Wednesday night.

Buzzer Beater Lifts Mahanoy Area Past North Schuylkill in Division 1 Thriller

A Schuylkill League Division 1 matchup between North Schuylkill and Mahanoy Area came down to the final second on Tuesday night, and it was the Bears who walked out with a dramatic 50–47 victory at Cesari–Hope Gymnasium.

North Schuylkill Sweeps Mahanoy Area in Dual Swim Meet

North Schuylkill and Mahanoy Area both turned in notable performances Thursday night during a high school swimming dual meet at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, with the Spartans earning the team victories on both the girls’ and boys’ sides.

North Schuylkill Rolls Past Mount Carmel in Home Wrestling Match

North Schuylkill put together a dominant performance on the mat Monday night, cruising past Mount Carmel, 61–6, in a non-league wrestling matchup on January 12, 2026 at North Schuylkill High School.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tamaqua Stuns North Schuylkill in Overtime

TAMAQUA — In a dramatic Schuylkill League Division 1 showdown Friday night, the Tamaqua Lady Raiders handed previously unbeaten North Schuylkill its first league loss with a thrilling 46–43 overtime victory.

Lady Spartans Pull Away, Hand Schuylkill Haven First League Loss

In the first meeting of the season between two unbeaten Schuylkill League Division 1 teams, North Schuylkill used strong defensive pressure and a decisive second half to earn a 58–41 victory over Schuylkill Haven on Tuesday night.