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Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Jennifer Kulas

School Counselor

Student Last Names A - E

 
Mr. Carl Deiner 

School Counselor

Student Last Names F - K

Mr. Aaron Walny

School Counselor

Student Last Names L - Q

Ms. Teresa Markulike

School Counselor

Student Last Names R - Z

 
 

Mrs. Rebecca Beidler

Counseling Office Secretary

Transcript Requests - Alumni & Current Students

Current PAHS Students

To request a copy of your current transcript, please complete a form in the Guidance Office.

* Please be aware that mailed transcripts to colleges/universities may take up to 3 weeks to be marked received by the Office of Admissions!

PAHS Alumni

We require a request form to be filled out from any alumni/former student in need of a high school transcript.

NO transcript requests will be accepted over the phone or by email. 

Alumni Transcript Request Form

Please allow up to 10 school days for transcript requests to be processed.

Forms & Documents
College/Career Fairs

NACAC College Fairs

NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counseling) offers four different types of college fairs: National College Fairs, Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs, STEM College & Career Fairs and International Universities Fairs. For more information, including locations, dates & times, go to the NACAC College Fair website. The website also contains valuable information on the college search and application process.

PACAC Fall Regional College Fairs

PACAC (Pennsylvania Association of College Admission Counseling) is sponsoring a number of fall Regional College Fairs. For information on locations, dates and times, go to the PACAC website

College Representative Visit Information
Scholarships
Contests

Gettysburg College Georges Lieber Essay Contest -  This essay contest aims to make a blessing of Georges Lieber’s memory. Georges Lieber, at the age of 16, prided himself on being part of the French resistance. Perhaps because of that involvement, he and his family were identified and taken by the Nazis, and on July 3, 1944, Georges was deported to Auschwitz, where he was murdered. In 2,000 words, you are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues, and identify dilemmas involving resistance. Essays may be written in the formal or informal tone, but most importantly, an individual voice should be evident. Submissions are due by March 25, 2022.

The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, a non-profit cooperative of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, and the City of Lebanon, is running a PITCH competition this fall. We’re giving away $8,000 in seed money to entrepreneurs of any age. Details can be found online: https://www.thecenterlebanon.org/the-pitch.html.

National Sojourners, Inc. sponsors a patriotic essay contest each year for students in grades 9 through 12. The instructions must be followed exactly to avoid disqualification. Entries must be postmarked by December 1, 2021, to be considered.

Pennsylvania American Legion 2022 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - Three scholarships will be presented: $7500, $5,000, and $4,000. The Department Winner will then have the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania at the National Contest. Applications must be submitted to the local post for sponsorship by December 5, 2021.

2022 Pennsylvania American Legion 87th Annual Essay Contest (for grades 9-12) - Any student enrolled in grades 9-12 is eligible to participate for the chance to win one of three scholarships. Before January 8, 2022, students must submit their Essays to a Local American Legion post.

Employment Opportunities

WORK PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL MAIN OFFICE.  

Please see Mrs. Sauley with any questions.

Palmyra School District Summer Custodian Positions  - See flyer here for information.

The Lazer Factory - Hiring for a Party Host/Hostess, must be available on weekends, pay is $11 an hour plus tips, apply in person. (11/7/2022)

Country Meadows Retirement Community - Part-time employment is available for Dining Associates in our Hershey location. You will receive a $50 gift card upon completion of training. Students must be 16 years of age to work at Country Meadows. You may also visit countrymeadows.com/careers for more information.

The Giant Center, The Chololatier, Hershey Lodge & The Hotel Hershey are hiring! Apply today at https://www.hersheyjobs.com/

GIANT Food Stores are hiring! Full-time and part-time positions are available: Cashier, Giant Direct, Deli Associates, & Overnight Stock. Apply at GiantFoodStores.com/careers

Janie and Jack - We are hiring for Sales Associate. The applicants would need to be 16 years old or above. I would love to find 1 or 2 younger people who would like to start out in the job world with a smaller more family-oriented team. They would gain real world experience in customer service, inventory, cash management, and technology. Contact info: amy_Ferris@janieandjack.com or call 717-533-2135 and ask for Amy F. 

Jay Vending Company - Jay Vending has openings in Hershey and Lancaster. Apply online at myjayvending.com.

2023 PARPC CAMP COUNSELOR SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE - Counselors ages 17 and older are needed.  Applications are available here or on our website palmyrarec.org under contact us.

Proseal is hiring - APPLY NOW for spring/summer 2023. https://jsproseal.com/job-postings/  *Ask about our Student Summer Special to earn $10,000!*

Rainbow Snow is hiring - Rainbow Snow and Ice Cream is hiring for the 2023 season, opening on March 30. To find application materials and instructions for submitting your application, click here. Applicants can also pick up applications at the front of the shop, 103 N Railroad St, Palmyra. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Red Robin in Hershey is now HIRING! They offer flexible hours, a fun workplace environment, cash for college, and more! See Mrs. Sauley in the High School office for more info. Then text LVRG to 25000 to apply. 

Texas Roadhouse is hiring! They offer flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages, and much more! Apply online at TexasRoadhouse.com

 

Enrichment Opportunities

2023 ABC Summer Girls Camp - We are now accepting applications for our All ‘bout Construction (ABC) Girls Camp which takes place June 19-22. The event is FREE and open to girls ages 14-19 with any level of experience. Campers will build take-home projects, visit active job sites, and learn from female mentors in both technical and professional careers. Camp takes place at the ABC training facility in Manheim from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day and ends with a closing celebration for families. This is great opportunity to experience the industry first-hand! We are limited to 30 girls, with priority given to first-time campers. To apply, please use the flyer, scan the QR code and apply online. Our deadline for applying is April 21.

PULSE Program Fall 2023 -  PULSE is an extracurricular educational program focused on enhancing diversity in healthcare and helping ambitious high school students gain exposure to the healthcare field. Our program, taught by current students in healthcare fields, is offered to high school students who would like to explore their interests in science and healthcare.  The curriculum for this upcoming fall will be focused on the digestive system and nutritional health. Students enrolled in the PULSE program will learn about the topics through lectures, small-group discussions, laboratory sessions, and other interactive sessions.

 The application is currently open and will be available until May 1st. Our application and more information about PULSE can be found on our website at https://students.med.psu.edu/student-groups/pulse/

US Naval Academy Summer Programs

Naval Academy Summer Seminar - $550.00 For current Juniors considering the Naval Academy as their college of choice. Please click here for flyer. 

Summer STEM Program - $800.00 For current Juniors considering the Naval Academy as their college of choice.  Please click here for flyer. 

 

 

Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid Powerpoint - Presentation from Elizabeth Hafer, Financial Aid Counselor at Elizabethtown College, which was shared at a previous Palmyra High School Financial Aid Night.

FAFSA Filing Dates 
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND COLLEGE FROM YOU CAN SUBMIT THE FAFSA FROM  USING TAX INFO. FROM 
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 October 1, 2020 - June 30, 
2022
 2019
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 October 1, 2021 - June 30, 
2023
 2020
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 October 1, 2021 - June 30,
2023
 2021
PHEAA State Grant Information 
  • May 1 - For students attending colleges, universities and college-transferable programs (excluding community colleges) and for all renewal students 
  • August 1 - If you plan to enroll in a community college, a business, trade, or technical school, a hospital school of nursing, an "Open Admission" institution or a non-transferable 2-year program 
PHEAA Student Aid Guide
Intern & Volunteer Opportunites

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Hospitality Internship - Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is seeking interns to participate in our 2022 Summer Hospitality Internship Program (HIP). The HIP program is geared towards college students pursuing a degree from an accredited institution that will support a career in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Food & Beverage, and Recreation Industries. (2/2022)

Hersheypark Leadership Development Internship - Student-Centered Leadership Development coursework with potential to receive internship credit with your college/university; housing and Transportation available; open to all majors; earn Up to $15/hour with availability to work extra hours. Runs from May 21 - August 13, 2022. (2/2022)

 
DDS Summer Stars Day Camp Buddy Program - Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley (DDS) offers day camps for school age children and youth with special needs. Camp will be held July 26 -29, 2021 from 9 AM - 3 PM. Campers range in age from 4-17. Volunteers are needed to assist campers as Buddies. This is a great graduation or senior project and for those considering a career in education or social services. Buddy applications packets can be found here
 
Lebanon County CTC

 CTC Registration deadline for 2023-2024: February 24th, 2023. CLOSED

Contact your school counselor for more information.

For the 2023-2024 school year, the CTC is utilizing an online application process:
 
  1. Please review the instructions provided by the CTC prior to completing the online application!
  2. Follow this link to complete the application. Any student who will be in 11th or 12th grade during the 2023-2024 school year is eligible to apply. See your counselor with any questions. CLOSED
  3. CURRENT CTC students who would like to switch to a new program should email their guidance counselor.
  • Mrs. Kulas (A-E)
  • Mr. Deiner (F-K)
  • Mr. Walny (L-Q)
  • Ms. Markulike (R-Z)
Palmyra District ID: 2766
 
Military Information
Admissions Information Night - United States Military Academy at West Point, Valley Forge Military College & Army ROTC at Princeton, Drexel, Temple, Villanova, West Chester, and University of Delaware - Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 7 - 9 PM
 
 
Military Recruiter Contact Information
 
 
PA Air National Guard
Sgt. Charles Newberry
(717) 861-1172 - office
charles.newberry.3@us.af.mil
 
 
PA Army National Guard
Karisa L. Fave
SFC, PAARNG
Recruiting and Retention NCO
Cell: 717-599-4112
*Lunch room visits 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
 
 
US Air Force
Kyle Spicer, SSgt, USAF
AF Enlisted Recuiter, Harrisburg, PA
311th Recruiting Squadron
717-418-6586
 
 
US Air Force ROTC Recruiter
Cameron M. Thetford, 2d Lt, USAF
Gold Bar Recruiter, AFROTC
318th Recruiting Squadron
Mechicsburg, PA 17055
Cell: 717-380-2243
Email: 318.RCS.GBR.AFROTCRecruiting@us.af.mil
 
 
US Air Force Special Warfare Recruiter
TSgt. Anthony Leonard
(814) 591-3605
anthony.leonard@us.af.mil
 
 
US Army
SSgt. Donavin Sabol
(717) 673-4563 office
(717) 421-9255 cell
donavin.j.sabol.mil@army.mil
*Lunch room visits every 3rd Tuesday of the month
 
Sgt. Justin Holmes
(717) 342-1012
justin.a.holmes.mil@mail.mil
 
 
 
US Marines
Sgt Johnte Dancy
Marine Corps Recruiter
Recruiting Sub-Station Capital City
3863 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Office Number: 717-558-2044
Email: Johnte.Dancy@marines.usmc.mil
 
 
US Navy
Michael A. Carlin
Leading Petty Officer
(610) 390-3241
michael.a.carlin1@navy.mil
 
Yennyfer Pasquel
NTAG Pittsburgh
U.S. Navy Recruiting station Lebanon
2278 Lebanon Valley Mall
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 279-3150 cell
yennyfer.pasquel@navy.mil
 
Carlos De Osambela
U.S. Navy Recruiting station Lebanon 
2278 Lebanon Valley mall 
Lebanon, PA 17042 
(717) 606-2182 cell
carlos.a.deosambela@navy.mil
 
*Lunch room visits every 3rd Monday of the month
 
Do you need help paying for college?  
Check out the Army ROTC Scholarship and  
NROTC Scholarship opportunities! 
The NROTC Scholarship application opened on 5/25/2021 for 2022 and will remain open until December 2021.
 
 
The PA Air National Guard offers college tuition assistance, enlistment bonuses, and more!
 
Branches of the Armed Forces
United States Military Schools
NCAA Information
Planning on playing a sport in college?
 
All prospective Division I and II athletes must register with the NCAA to be eligible to play sports at the collegiate level.
 
Any questions, please contact Mr. Watson
Selective Service Information

If you're a male U.S. citizen, age 18, and live INSIDE the United States, you must register with Selective Service.  

For more information, check out the Select Service website!
Training and Certification Programs

High School Forklift Training Course - Lebanon County CTC May 21, 2022 from 8:30am to 2pm. The IU13 is interested in covering the cost for students if the student does an intake with them a few months prior to the training. Keri Martinez in the IU's community education department will do the intakes. Please contact Keri Martinez: keri_martinez@iu13.org; 717- 947-1180.

Local 520 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Apprenticeship school year. Tuition-free training; free books; healthcare and retirement benefits from day one; pay starting at $19.39/hour; 45 college credits upon completion. Requirements: 18 years of age at graduation; valid driver's license; ability to pass drug test; HS Diploma, GED, or letter of intent to graduate from your school.

Solar Innovations® is creating on-site instructional programs to assist entry level candidates to become acclimated to our industry. The programs will teach technical skills in areas such as AutoCAD usage, CNC Machine Operation, and Product Installation for those who may or may not have exposure to these areas. 

  

 

ACT Information

2022-2023 ACT Schedule

Test Date Deadline Late Deadline Testing Locations
Sept 10 Aug 5 Aug 19 Cumberland Valley (CV)
Oct 22 Sept 16 Sept 30 CV
Dec 10 Nov 4 Nov 11  CV, Lower Dauphin
Feb 11 Jan 6 Jan 20 CV
Apr 15 Mar 10 Mar 24 CV, Lower Dauphin
Jun 10 May 5 May 19 CV
Jul 15 Jun 16 Jun 23  No local test sites

*NOTE: The ACT is not given at Palmyra High School.

ACT Registration

Preparing for the ACT Test Student Guide

US Army March 2 Success SAT/ACT Program

AP Test Information

2023 AP Registration Form

2023 AP Exam Dates

Monday, May 1, 2023
  • AP Chemistry (PM)
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
  • AP Psychology (PM)
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
  • AP English Literature and Composition (AM)
  • AP Computer Science A (PM)
Thursday, May 4, 2023
  • AP Macroeconomics (AM)
  • AP Statistics (PM)
Friday, May 5, 2023
  • AP Microeconomics (PM)
  • AP Studio Art & Design: Digital Portfolio Submissions Due by 8:00 PM ET
Monday, May 8, 2023
  • AP Calculus AB (AM)
  • AP Calculus BC (AM)
  • AP Computer Science Principles (PM)
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
  • AP English Language and Composition (AM)
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
  • AP Biology (PM)
Thursday, May 11, 2023
  • AP World History: Modern (AM)
  • AP Physics: Algebra Based (PM)
ASVAB Information

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be given at PHS on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This test is open to all interested juniors and seniors who need to take the exam for military entrance. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can provide you with important information about your skills, abilities, and interests. This information can assist you in determining your future career path. Permission slips due November 4, 2022.

 ASVAB Permission Slip

ASVAB Fact Sheet

PSAT/NMSQT Information
PSAT/NMSQT
  • For: PHS Juniors 
  • Date: October 15, 2022
  • Time: 7:45 AM
  • Where: PHS Cafeteria 
  • Cost: $32 (Late Registration $42, if space is available)

*Make checks payable to PASD
*Students with free/reduced lunch can register at no cost.
 

To register...

complete the Registration Form and bring it, along with your fee, to the Guidance Office.

Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 13th by 2:45 PM!!

PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide Fall 2022  

PSAT Parent Perspective

Reasons to take the PSAT:

  • Prepare with unique SAT practice recommendations from KHAN Academy based on your performance on the PSAT.
  • Access college planning resources that can help you explore careers, colleges, majors, scholarships and more
  • Enter the National Merit Scholarship Program for recognition and scholarships
  • Show colleges and universities that you want to connect with them
  • Assess your skill levels and readiness for college and career
  • Get suggestions on how to improve your academic skills
SAT Information

2022-2023 SAT SCHEDULE

 
Test Date Regular Deadline Late Deadline   Location
AUG 27 Jul 29 AUG 16   Camp Hill, Lebanon
OCT 1 SEPT 2 SEPT 20   CD East, Hershey, Lebanon
NOV 5 OCT 7 OCT 25   Camp Hill, Lower Dauphin, CD East
DEC 3 NOV 3 NOV 22   Hershey, Lebanon
MAR 11 FEB 10 Feb 28   Palmyra HS, Hershey, LD
MAY 6 APR 7 APR 25   Camp Hill, Lebanon
JUN 3 MAY 4 MAY 23   Hershey, Lebanon, LD
PHS School Code: 393145
 
SAT Quick Links
 
Khan Academy - The college readiness partnership between The College Board and Khan Academy is a terrific way for students to prepare for the SAT exam. It is "personalized practice anytime, anywhere, for free." The site includes eight official full-length practice tests, study tips, test-taking tips, interactive practice, a tailored practice plan for those who want to upload their PSAT/NMSQT results, and so much more.