Welcome to the High School Guidance Department
CURRENT NEWS YOU CAN USE!
An informational PHEAA Financial Aid Night will be held on Thursday, September 26th in the SAHS Media Center (library). Presentation will begin at 6pm and will last about 1 hour; representatives will be available for individual question-and-answer following the presentation.
Upcoming local College Night/Fair:
LAHS COLLEGE NIGHT 1014PHEAA (College Funding) Informational Webinars
Searching for Scholarships: PHEAA is hosting a state-wide webinar on September 10th from 6:00-7:00PM to help students search and apply for scholarships. The cost of a postsecondary education can add up quickly for students and families. Thankfully, there is funding to help cover those expenses. Join us as we share tips to help students successfully search and apply for scholarships. After attending this webinar, students will understand the different types of scholarships, resources for finding scholarships, and tools to help increase their chances of earning those scholarships. Register here!
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The Department will make the application available to all students on or before December 1.
Learn about the Types of Financial Aid through the following informative resource: Click Here
Check out additional resources to assist students and families as they navigate the financial aid process: Click here
Information regarding the STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM can be found by clicking the link at the left of this screen. A referral form can be accessed via that page or at Student Assistance Program Referral Link (24-25SY).
INFORMATION ABOUT RETENTION AND PROMOTION!
Attention all students:
Promotion Requirements for all grades (from the Student Handbook, Page 29)
To advance a grade level, a student must have attained the following credits:
Major (Core) Credits Total Credits
Grade 9 to Grade 10 3 6
Grade 10 to Grade 11 6 12
Grade 11 to Grade 12 9 19
The Guidance Department is available to help you with a multitude of issues. Our counselors and administrative professionals work with students, families and staff in the process of academic planning, college and career development and the personal growth of each student. We have three counselors available to meet with students and parents:
| Matt Lehman | Amy Veach | Lynn Aurand |
| Students with last names beginning: A-G | Students with last names beginning: H-P | Students with last names beginning: Q-Z |
| mlehman@seal-pa.org | aveach@seal-pa.org | laurand@seal-pa.org |
You can call the guidance office at (570) 372-2237 or fax to the same number. Ms. Danna Ritter (Guidance Secretary) will be happy to speak with you and connect you with the appropriate counselor.
INFORMATION ABOUT RETENTION AND PROMOTION!
Attention all students:
Promotion Requirements for all grades (from the Student Handbook, Page 29)
To advance a grade level, a student must have attained the following credits:
Major (Core) Credits Total Credits
Grade 9 to Grade 10 3 6
Grade 10 to Grade 11 6 12
Grade 11 to Grade 12 9 19
The Guidance Department is available to help you with a multitude of issues. Our counselors and administrative professionals work with students, families and staff in the process of academic planning, college and career development and the personal growth of each student. We have three counselors available to meet with students and parents:
| Matt Lehman | Amy Veach | Lynn Aurand |
| Students with last names beginning: A-G | Students with last names beginning: H-P | Students with last names beginning: Q-Z |
| mlehman@seal-pa.org | aveach@seal-pa.org | laurand@seal-pa.org |
You can call the guidance office at (570) 372-2237 or fax to the same number. Ms. Danna Ritter (Guidance Secretary) will be happy to speak with you and connect you with the appropriate counselor.
Mental Health Resources
Challenging situations should never need to be faced alone! If you need assistance, trained professionals and ready and able to help. This link will open a document that provides information about resources that are available to you at this time. Click Here
Internship Opportunities
Check back as new opportunities are posted periodically when received in the Guidance Office!
Request a Transcript
Please use the appropriate links below when requesting your transcripts.
| Parchment Account Log In | Parchment Account Creation | Alumni Transcript Request |
| For ALL existing account holders | Current Students ONLY | Non-account holders ONLY |