some outside counseling and support services to McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary and Middle School, which is in an adjacent county to most of Hazleton schools. “In my opinion, a Hazleton Area School District child is a Hazleton Area School District child no matter what county they live in. Getting those services in that building was crucial for those students.” The implementation of the Rachel’s Challenge program at the high school further underscores the district’s dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. “That is a program of belonging, togetherness, peer assistance, peer interaction, trying to break down those bullying barriers that a lot of kids, especially in high school, run into,” Uplinger maintains. SPORTS AND ARTS: A BALANCED APPROACH The district’s commitment to a well-rounded education is evident in the expansion of both its arts and sports programs.Assistant Superintendent, 253 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09 HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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