Last night, Hamburg Area School District held its annual Sports Award Assembly. Athletics, at their best, teach us about hard work, humility, respect, and grit. They are an integral part of the school experience and support holistic development and preparation for life's challenges.

Thank you to Mr. Menapace for coordinating and hosting this wonderful event. Congratulations to all of our 2025-2026 award winners:

Jack Boran Memorial Scholarship
FEMALE: Mia Goetz
MALE: Dan Barata

Berks Sports Hall of Fame Award
FEMALE: Mackenzie Hoover
MALE: Dylan Gough

Pennsylvania State Athletic Director’s Award
Kamryn Witman, Chase Homan, Ava Fiscus, Kyla Rogers, Jaden Ryan

District 3 Athletic Director’s Award
Astian Reppert, Madeline Handwerk

HAHS 3-Sport Scholar-Athletes
Seniors (12): Kamryn Witman, Daniel Barata, Dylan Gough, Jaden Ryan, Caleb Weist, Mia Goetz, William Marchiano, Kyla Rogers, Evan Rollman, Alexander Phillips, Cole Christman, Dennis Bierkamp
Juniors (8): Alexander Devlin, Lydia Fultz, Elizabeth Carroll, Alyssa Umberger, Alexander Valentino, Norah Davey, Eliana Benson, Bricen Foreman
Sophomores (11): Maya Fultz, Graylea Knight, Anastasia Smith, Ellianna Shaaber, Amelia Reader, Lillian Petrie, Daisy Nemes, Matias Nunez, Samantha Gartner, Ella Brindle, Juliana Christman
Freshman (12): Ava Rollman, Leonardo LaVentura, Steven Haines, Ava Epting, Phalene Hoppes, Caleb Jackson, Aron Moser, Grayson Rollman, Reese Homan, Sam Kibiger, Callen Rodriguez, Chase Jacobs

Lehigh Valley Health Network Award
FEMALE: Mia Goetz
MALE: Sawyer Smith

E. Jerry Brooks Academic All-Star Medallion
Kamryn Witman, Daniel Barata, Dylan Gough, Kameron Dreibelbis, Jaden Ryan, Caleb Weist, Madeline Handwerk, Sawyer Smith, Mason Gruber, William Marchiano, Mia Goetz, Kyla Rogers

District III Sportsmanship Medallion
FEMALE: Kamryn Witman
MALE: Dennis Bierkamp

HAHS Coach of The Year
FEMALE: Nora Harrison
MALE: Duane Maurer

COKE Hawk Pride Award
FEMALE: Kyla Rogers
MALE: Mason Gruber

Senior Sportsmanship Award
FEMALE: Mia Goetz
MALE: Kameron Dreibelbis

Senior Scholar Athlete Award
FEMALE: Kamryn Witman
MALE: Dan Barata

Senior Outstanding Athlete Award
FEMALE: Kyla Rogers
MALE: Chase Homan

Yesterday on Hawk Hill, under clear blue skies, Hamburg Area School District hosted the 2026 Hawk Olympics, a special education track and field event for students in Berks County. The event promotes camaraderie, competition, and inclusivity. This event would not be possible without support from many who invested their time and resources, including:

• Kristin Newpher (Event Coordinator)

• Rob Marra

• Tracy Herber

• Hamburg Area Custodial Staff

• Aaron Menapace

• Our many sponsors

• Our partner school districts

• Our many student and staff volunteers

Without your help, this event would not be possible! Congratulations to all athletes!

Please help us in welcoming some of HASD's newest hires for the 2026-2027 school year:

Katelyn Folweiler, Middle School ELA
Taylor Henn, Perry Elementary Classroom Teacher
Katelyn Price, High School English (Not Pictured)
Ashley Ryan, Perry Elementary Classroom Teacher
Kamryn Smith, Tilden Elementary Classroom Teacher

Congratulations, and welcome to the Hamburg Hawks family!

Please welcome HASD's most recent hires:

Hannah Henne, Title I Teacher at Tilden Elementary
Justine Emerich, Middle School Custodian

Both Hannah and Justine are Hamburg Area graduates, and we are excited to add them to our professional team. Congratulations, and welcome home!

Please help us in congratulating Hamburg Area School District's candidates for the Lauretta Woodson Award for the 2025-2026 school year. The award recognizes employees for their exemplary contributions to our schools and students. This year, HASD had the privilege of nominating support staff for the award. The following individuals were candidates nominated by their supervisors:

Joy Kramer - Paraeducator, Perry Elementary
April Reitenauer - Paraeducator, Perry Elementary
Heidi Gilbert - Custodian, Middle School
Mel Brown - Paraeducator, Perry Elementary
Richard Narducci - Technology Support Specialist, HASD
Susan Deisemann - Food Services, Tilden Elementary
Diane Ringler - Paraeducator, Middle School
Jen Stanish (not pictured) - Paraeducator, High School

Special congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Eisenhower, Kitchen Manager at Hamburg Area High School, for being named Hamburg Area's official nominee for the 2025-2026 Lauretta Woodson Award. Mrs. Eisenhower has dedicated over 30 years to a career working in education. Her strong work ethic, loyalty, resourcefulness, and leadership skills have been instrumental in building and sustaining a high-functioning Food Services Department at HASD that supports students daily.

Congratulations to Lisa and to all of our candidates! Your efforts are noticed and deeply appreciated.

We are proud to share that our Athletic Director, Aaron Menapace, is the PSADA Athletic Director of the Year by the Executive Council of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association.

This well-deserved recognition was presented today, March 19, 2026, during the PSADA Conference Program. The conference featured outstanding speakers, valuable professional development opportunities for athletic directors, and meaningful time to connect with colleagues and friends, all culminating in a celebratory banquet.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Menapace for his unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students. His time, wisdom, and passion continue to make a lasting impact on our school community!

Hamburg Area School District will be operating under a Virtual Learning Day schedule on Tuesday, January 27th. Please look for a message from your child's building principal with specific instructions regarding the schedule and expectations for the day.

Hamburg Area School District is CLOSED Monday, January 26, 2026.