Tunkhannock Area High School lies in the valley of the Endless Mountains. The school in Tunkhannock in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the sole high school operated by the Tunkhannock Area School District. Enrollment was 890 for the 2022–23 school year.
Tunkhannock Area High School students may choose to attend Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center for training in the construction and mechanical trades, cosmetology, Food Management and other careers. The Luzerne Intermediate Unit IU18 provides the school with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.
Music program The music program at Tunkhannock High School allows students to develop into the study and performance of music through instruments and singing. The music program is highly respected, and one of the best in surrounding counties. As recorded in 2018-2019 school year 3/4 of the school district participate in the music department.
Courses offered: Marching/Concert Band Music Theory and Composition Jazz Ensemble 1 Jazz Ensemble 2 Jazz Ensemble 3 String Ensemble Mixed Chorus Advance Vocal Class Women's Chorus Piano Class Percussion
After School Courses PMEA Band, Chorus, Jazz, and Orchestra Select Choir Men's Choir Women's Choir
School to career opportunities This program is available to all students that would like to experience the work force while still in high school. Students may also work in or job shadow several a variety of careers to help them decide their future plans. Some of the opportunities that students may take part in are Cooperative Vocational Education, Internship Program, Job Shadowing Summer Tech Prep Co-op Program, Skills VSA/VICA, and Transitional Job Shadowing/Job Training.
Extracurriculars Tunkhannock Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program in association with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).
Athletics The school provides: Varsity
Boys Baseball - AAA Basketball- AAA Cross country - AA Football - AAA Golf - AAA Lacrosse - AAAA Soccer - AA Swimming and diving - AA Tennis - AA Track and field - AAA Volleyball - AA Water Polo - AA Wrestling - AAA
Girls Basketball - AAA Cheerleading - AAAA Cross country - AA Field hockey - AA Golf - AAA Lacrosse - AAAA Soccer - AA Softball - AAA Swimming and diving - AA Tennis - AA Track and field - AAA Volleyball - AA
According to PIAA directory 2014–15, July 2014
In the fall of 2009, the Tunkhannock Area boys' cross-country team won the district II PIAA Championship and then went on to compete in state meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. In June 2010, the Tunkhannock Area baseball team were crowned District II AAA Champions. The team advanced to the quarterfinals of the state playoff before being defeated by Conrad-Weiser. In June 2011, the Tunkhannock Area baseball team advanced to the AAA State Championship for the first time in school history. In May 2013, the Tunkhannock Area boys' track and field team won the District II PIAA Championship for the first time in school history.
Notable alumni
References
External links
Tunkhannock Area School District Web Page Tunkhannock area website "Students Sue Prosecutor in Cellphone Photos Case" article by Sean D. Hamill in The New York Times; March 25, 2009 Tunkhannock Area High School profile at Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association