Appalachia IU 8 Free Neurocognitive Concussion Baseline Testing
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 will be hosting FREE Neurocognitive Concussion Baseline Testing for ages 10 to 14 at the Altoona Office of IU8 (4500 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA) sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation as part of the Heads Up Pittsburgh summer program on Monday, July 10, 2018 and Tuesday, July 16, 2018 . We hope that you will take this opportunity receive a FREE baseline test. Athletes aged 15 and up may also test for the nominal fee of $25.00.
Information about the testing as well as online registration can be found at http://bit.ly/iu8impact.
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WRESTLING
Three Everett students made the Southwest Regional Wrestling Tournament and advanced to States in Hershey, PA on March 9-11, 2016. Liam Flaherty finished 1st place, Everett's first Regional Champion since 2004! Garrett Cornell and Wes Graham finished 2nd place making Everett Area SD very proud! Wes Graham won District V Individual Champion which is our first since 20115. All three athletes were named Sidling Hill All Stars.
BRIAN KOONTZ- RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENT
On April 16, 2015, The Everett Area School District awarded Brian Koontz, EASD Athletic Director, with a commendation plaque for his achievement of PA State Athletic Director of the Year.
PIAA COMPREHENSIVE INITIAL PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION
Parents, if your child is planning on playing sports you must fill out this PIAA comprehensive inital pre-participation physical evaluation. You can find the form here: https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/Section%20VII%20Forms.%20CIPPE_FORM_SECTIONS_1_2_3_4_5_6_7_8_AND_9_(no_shading)(1).pdf