Harbor Creek School District
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| Harbor Creek School District | |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Educational Excellence = Student Success" |
| Established | 1900 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Tyler Cook |
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| Website | www |
The Harbor Creek School District is the public kindergarten-through-12th grade education system for Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. The school district is one of 501 school districts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By state law, the district has nine school board members in addition to its central administration. The district is composed of one high school, one junior high school and three elementary schools with approximately 2,000 students district wide.
Board of education
School board members serve a term of four years. Elections are those positions are held in odd numbered years with the primary election in May and the general election in November. Elections for officers (president and vice president) are held annually, at the board's reorganization meeting, typically on the first Monday in December. The treasurer is elected by board members at the board meeting in July. The board members for 2026 are as follows, with office held:
- David Vrenna, President
- Dr. Amy Parente, Vice-president
- Dr. Thomas Fortin, Treasurer
- Terri Brink
- Ryan Cowser
- Alyson Eaglen
- David Eaglen
- Keith Farrell
- Ed Mattson
Central administration
- Dr. Buckley Cook, Superintendent
- Karl Dolak, Business Administrator
- Drew Mortensen, Curriculum Director
- Troy Budziszewski, Athletic Director
Building administrators
- Pamela Chodubski, principal, Harbor Creek Senior High School
- Andrew Krahe, principal, Harbor Creek Junior High School
- Donna Rose, principal, Clark Elementary School
- Dr. Tyler Cook, principal, Klein Elementary School
- Jesse Williams, principal, Rolling Ridge Elementary School
Central Campus
The Central Campus of the Harbor Creek School District is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 (Buffalo Road) and PA Route 531 (Depot Road). It contains the following facilities:
- Central Administration Office
- Senior High School
- Junior High School
- Paul J. Weitz Stadium (Football, Soccer, Track & Field)
- Paul M. Foust Field (Baseball)
- Softball Field
- Tennis Courts
- Transportation/Bussing Facilities
- Junior High Gymnasium (Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling)
- Natatorium (Swimming & Diving)
The three elementary schools as well as the former Central High School are located on property in other areas of Harborcreek Township
Harbor Creek High School
The high school serves grades 9 through 12. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 (Buffalo Road) and PA Route 531 (Depot Road).
Athletics
The Harbor Creek Huskies are a member of PIAA District 10. The teams participate in either the 2A, 3A, or 4A classifications. The school district currently sponsors 13 varsity level sports:
(Classifications for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 school years)
Fall sports
- Cross Country (Boys and Girls) (2A)
- Football (Boys) (3A)
- Golf (Boys and Girls) (2A)
- Soccer (Boys and Girls) (Boys 2A, Girls 3A)
- Volleyball (Girls) (3A)
Winter sports
- Basketball (Boys and Girls) (4A)
- Cheerleading (Girls) (2A)
- Swimming and Diving (Boys and Girls) (2A)
- Wrestling (Boys) (3A)
Spring sports
- Baseball (Boys) (4A)
- Softball (Girls) (4A)
- Tennis (Boys) (2A)
- Track and Field (Boys and Girls) (Boys 2A, Girls 3A)
PIAA State Champions
- Wrestling: Rich Passerotti, 185 lbs., Class AAA, 1978; Jeff Catrabone, 145 lbs., Class AAA, 1992; Jeff Catrabone, 152 lbs., Class AAA, 1993
- Boys Swimming and Diving: 200 yd. Freestyle Relay Team (1:29.11), Class AA, 1999 - Lee Hall, Mark Ostrzeniec, Rick Podbielski, Chad Weaver
- Softball: Class AA, 2006; Class 3A, 2024
- Boys Track and Field: Steve Moorhead, Mile Run (4:26.1), Class A, 1958; Rich Arpin, Mile Run (4:21.6), Class B, 1968; Rich Arpin, 880 yd. Dash (1:57.6), Class B, 1968; Brian Sontag, Discus (163–4), Class AAA, 1990; Chris Carpin, Pole Vault (14–6), Class AA, 2009
- Girls Track and Field: Lauren Zarger, 3200 Meter Run (10:34.99), Class AA, 2009
Renovations
Renovations at the Senior High School began on April 28, 2025. The summer of 2025 was focused on renovating the English Wing and The Library. Renovations are Expected to Finish in 2027 or 2028.
Harbor Creek Junior High School
The junior high school currently serves grades 7 and 8. It is also located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 (Buffalo Road) and PA Route 531 (Depot Road). While a separate building than the high school, it is connected to the high school via two corridors. The senior high school and junior high school share a cafeteria (located in the senior high school), but most student oriented activities for the schools occur in their own buildings.
Clark Elementary School
Clark Elementary School currently serves students in grades K through 6. While the school services the largest geographic area compared to the other two elementary schools in Harborcreek, it is the smallest building in the district in terms of student population. The area of coverage for the school is most of the southern and eastern portion (from Troupe Road to North East Township) of the district, ranging from Lake Erie to the North, North East Township on the east and Greene Township to the south. The school is located on Depot Road, roughly 1.3 miles south of the High School/Junior High School, and about 1.1 miles north of Exit 35 on Interstate 90.
2014-15 renovation
Clark Elementary School was closed during the 2014–15 school year for a multimillion-dollar renovation. Clark Elementary School classes were held at the former Wesleyville Elementary School during this time.