Portage Area Junior/Senior High School

The Junior/Senior High has an active Student Assistance Team comprised of trained professionals who identify and assist students with mental, social, physical and/or environmental issues that are preventing them from succeeding in the classroom. Our SAP team collects data from a variety of sources and meets with both the student and parent/caregiver to develop a plan to get the student the assistance he/she needs to succeed.  The team has many resources available to help students through these trying issues.  If you are aware of a student needing assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the JR/SR High guidance office and ask to speak with a member of the Student Assistance Team. 

SAP Team Members:

• Mr. Jeremy Burkett, Principal
• Mrs. Krystal Smith, Assistant Principal                                          
• Mrs. Mary-Ann George, Guidance Counselor
• Mr. Troy Eppley, Special Education Director
• Mrs. Ashley Shaffer, Social Worker
• Ms. Sarah Blaylock, School Psychologist
• Mr. Steve Larson, RISE Counselor
• Mr. Ray Peterman, Cambria County Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Liaison