Pennsylvania School Press Association

03/18/2026

Don’t forget everything in our shop is 30% off through the 19th!

Be sure to check out the new designs by our board member, Rick Brooks!

Link is on our website and in the story!

03/09/2026

It recently came to our attention that some of our recent emails may not have been delivered to all schools due to a technical issue. We believe that issue has now been resolved; however, given the circumstances, we're extending the deadline to register for Finals until Thursday.

Below is a brief summary of key details:

Registration Deadline:

Thursday, March 12, by NOON

All competitors, non-competitors, advisers, parents, chaperones, etc. must register for Finals.

If you have any questions regarding the contests, please contact Paul Fantaski (PSPA Contest Chair) at [email protected]. For any Penn State-related questions, please contact Emily Clevenger at [email protected].

Thank you for all you do to support student journalism. We look forward to seeing you and your students next week.

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02/26/2026

We are proud to announce that the 2026 Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year is Kaitlyn Ho of Strath Haven High School.

Student Journalist of the Year candidates submit comprehensive portfolios which are judged on categories of the Journalism Education Association's curriculum, including News and Reporting, Law and Ethics, Leadership, Photojournalism, Broadcast Journalism, Commitment to Diversity, Web and Social Media, Audience Engagement and Design. A panel of judges evaluates the portfolios and provides specific feedback to the student entrants. �

Ho now advances to consideration for the National Student Journalist of the Year award.

Learn more about Ho and her student journalism experience at paschoolpress.org/news.

02/10/2026

Reminder for the deadlines for our contests and awards!

SJOY-Reminder—all materials MUST be uploaded by 11:59 tomorrow!

Other nominations must be submitted by tomorrow and materials are due the 23rd. Please email [email protected]

01/11/2026

PSPA Board members met in person today at Penn State for our January meeting. We have some exciting things planned for the SJC Finals and look forward to sharing them soon!

Thank you to for hosting our meetings!

01/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-26 PSPA State Journalism Finalists! SJC Chair Paul Fantaski e-mailed advisers this morning with the finalists list. We look forward to seeing everyone March 16th at the Nittany Lion Inn for the finals.

Deadlines for several awards are also drawing near so make sure to visit our website for all deadlines and application processes.

11/21/2025

Avonworth's William Fowler competes in the Newspaper Sports Writing category at the Point Park competition.

11/21/2025

Newsapalooza and the PSPA Contests have commenced at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

10/23/2025

Four photographers capture the contests at Bloomsburg University.

10/23/2025

On a brisk morning, the Student Journalism Contests are underway at Bloomsburg University.

10/09/2025

It’s fall so that means PSPA is busy gearing up for our fall regionals across the state!

Advisers: Check your email for information on fall regional registration and our general membership meeting on Monday, October 13.

07/07/2025

Last day to register! We hope to see you on the 22nd!

Adviser Workshop July 22, 2025 / 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Penn State, Bellisario Media Center The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, in partnership with the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA), is hosting this one-day Adviser Workshop to support and empower high school educators leadin...