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Winter Formal Court

by Brylee Sottiaux | 01/27/26

Cranberry's Winter Formal will be held at the school on January31st from 7-10pm in the CHS commons. Read more

Berry Botics

by Addy Fawcett | 1/15/26

Twenty-one teams and dozens of student engineers came together to compete head-to-head in the VEX Robotics competition Thursday, January 15th, at Cranberry High School, putting the robots they built to the test. Read more

Helping Hands, Happy Hearts: Venango County Humane Society Donations

by Lily Shook | 12/09/2025

Donations are essential when it comes to non-profit organizations, and can make huge differences no matter the size or amount. Read more

Unbridled Leadership

by Chishabetty Watson | 11/21/25

National Honor Society students from Cranberry High School traded the classroom for the corral this week as they visited a rescue horse farm to participate in an equine-assisted leadership workshop. Read more

Honing Interview Skills

by Chishabetty Watson | 11/15/25

In early November, nearly 80 students at Cranberry Area High School took part in mock interviews designed to help them gain real-world experience and build confidence for their futures. Read more

Cranberry High Honors Local Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Assembly

By: Audrina Peterson | 11/13/25

On November 6, 2025, Cranberry High School welcomed local veterans for the annual Veterans Day Assembly, a cherished tradition honoring those who have served our country. read more

Cranberry High School Holiday Canned Food Drive

Written by Brylee Sottiaux | 11/11/25

Cranberry High School is hosting a Holiday Canned Food Drive to help bring the joy of the holidays to everyone in our community. Read more

Crossing the Finish Line

by ChishaBetty Watson | 10/22/25

Cranberry’s cross country season has been one to remember, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams earning spots at the PIAA State Championships in Hershey after strong performances at Districts in Ridgeway. Read more

New Librarian Brings New Ideas

by Alex Albert and Gabriel Schweikert | 9/19/25

The library at Cranberry Area Jr./Sr. High School is undergoing significant transformations for the 2025-2026 school year. The librarian, Justine Zuchowski, is implementing these adjustments to create a more comfortable environment for students to learn, as well as a way for students to visit the library. read more

New Year, New Faces: Cranberry High Welcomes Nine New Staff Members

By Abigail Nuhfer and Ethan White | 10/14/25

As the first quarter draws to a close at Cranberry High School, nine new faculty members have joined the team, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the 2025–2026 school year. Hired over the summer to fill several open positions, these educators are already making a positive impression with their warm personalities and dedication to students. read more

Teaching the Future: Venango Expo Links Schools and Industry

Written by Addysen Fawcett

SENECA, Pa, May 6, 2025 - On April 10, 2025, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual educator event, VenangoREADY Educator Expo, at the Venango Campus, supporting its VenangoREADY initiative, where local businesses showcased career opportunities in Venango County through booths, demonstrations, and guided tours. read more

Cranberry High School Students Showcase Entrepreneurial Spirit in “Shark Tank” Style

By Addysen Fawcett

SENECA, Pa, March 27, 2025 - Cranberry High School students took part in a unique entrepreneurial experience on March 25th, when they presented their original business ideas in a “Shark Tank” style event organized by 12th-grade English teacher Heather Motter. The event allowed students to showcase their creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and passion for business in front of a panel of local business owners and professionals. read more

Cranberry High School’s Bible Club Holds Heartfelt Prayer for Victims of Tragic Car Accident

Written by Raquel Knight

SENECA, Pa, March 27, 2025 - On Thursday, March 27th, the Bible Club at Cranberry High School, known as Ignite, gathered early in the morning in front of the school to hold a touching public prayer for the three families affected by a recent fatal car accident. Students, teachers, and staff from the school stood united in prayer for the families, their school districts, emergency responders, and everyone impacted by the tragedy. read more

"Strong Like Sophie"

Sophie Sandrock is the daughter of Kristin Sandrock, English teacher at Cranberry High School. Her daughter was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

T-shirts are being sold in support of the family. To order, go to this LINK. Please add "Cranberry" to your last name and choose "Ang" for delivery so that shirts can be given to you at school.

Compassion in Action

By Lily Shook

SENECA, Pa, February, 6, 2025 - “One of the things I wanted to do when I retired was to volunteer at the humane society. I have had dogs my entire life growing up and, as an adult, they have given me a lot of pleasure and I thought it's time to give back,” stated Yolanda Vargason, volunteer at the Venango County Humane Society. read more