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Music Department Winter

Concerts

Junior High Choruses Winter Concert

Thursday, December 4th; 7:00 PM in the Junior High Auditorium
Senior High Wind Ensemble and Chamber Strings Holiday Tour

Friday, December 5th during school
Frankstown Elementary

Band, Chorus and Orchestra Winter Concert

Monday, December 8th; 6:45 PM at the Senior High Auditorium
Senior High Concert Band, Chamber Strings, and Orchestra

Winter Concert

Tuesday, December 9th; 7:00 PM at the Senior High Auditorium

C.W. Longer Elementary

Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 10th; 7:00 PM at the Senior High Auditorium

Junior High Band and Orchestra Winter Concert

Thursday, December 11th

6:00 PM for 7th Grade Groups; 7:00 PM for 8th and 9th Grade Groups
Senior High SWE, Fantazia, and Concert Choir Winter Concert
Monday, December 15th; 7:00 PM at the Senior High Auditorium

Fantazia Holiday Tour

Wednesday, December 17th during school

Foot of Ten Elementary Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 17th; 7:00 PM at the Senior High Auditorium

Junior and Senior High Jazz Band Winter Concert

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026; 7:00 PM at the Senior High Auditorium

We will no longer be taking transcript requests by phone, fax, or mail.  We are using Parchment Exchange for our transcript service.  Whether you are a current student, alumni, or a third-party account your request will need to be made through Parchment Exchange.  You will be able to make unofficial transcript requests for yourself or official transcript requests for colleges, employers, or any other destination. 

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2021. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. 

The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.  Now in its 39th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools. In 2021, a total of 325 schools (302 public and 23 non-public) were recognized in 45 states plus the District of Columbia (D.C.) and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Of the 302 public schools awarded, approximately 15% were recognized at the high school level.

“To receive this award is a true honor.  There isn't one person in this building who hasn't contributed in helping to make this happen.  Mr. Harrington and I are truly blessed to work with a dedicated group of educators, along with so many talented students.  We also are appreciative of the parents and community for the support they provide our students and staff at the Senior High School.  Go Tigers!” Dr. Maureen Letcher, Senior High Principal    

“We are very proud of the hard work that Dr. Letcher, Mr. Harrington and their dedicated staff have invested into making Hollidaysburg Senior High School a warm and friendly learning environment where all students have the opportunity to excel.  Our students have made the best of the wide array of opportunities to excel in academics, the arts and athletics.  We are grateful to the school board and our community for their continued commitment to the education of our youth.” Dr. Robert Gildea, Superintendent of School.

“Awards of this caliber are only achieved by the hard work and cooperation of all individuals involved  in the education  process.  The board is very proud of all who have helped achieve this reward.”  Dr. Ron Sommer - Board President

The Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:

• Exemplary High-Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. 
• Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students. 

Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites National Blue Ribbon Schools nominations from the top education officials in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education.