February 19, 2026
This year the Junior High will be administering the PSSA test online. Students will take the PSSA tests in April and May. There are many advantages to taking the PSSA online:
Increases student engagement in the assessment process.
Enables students to interact with the tests using built-in features, including highlighters, calculators, and review tools.
Students have opportunities to develop a level of comfort by practicing the utilization of these tools prior to taking any test.
Allows students to start testing more quickly because of the opportunities to become familiar with the testing tools and that test directions are shorter than with paper tests.
Makes assessments more accessible for diverse student populations. • Enables a more authentic expression of modern writing than handwritten essays, and for many students, typing is less fatiguing than handwriting.
Provides a consistent testing engine across all Pennsylvania testing programs (PSSA, Keystone Exams, and Classroom Diagnostic Tools).
Increases student engagement in the assessment process.
Enables students to interact with the tests using built-in features, including highlighters, calculators, and review tools.
Students have opportunities to develop a level of comfort by practicing the utilization of these tools prior to taking any test.
Allows students to start testing more quickly because of the opportunities to become familiar with the testing tools and that test directions are shorter than with paper tests.
Makes assessments more accessible for diverse student populations. • Enables a more authentic expression of modern writing than handwritten essays, and for many students, typing is less fatiguing than handwriting.
Provides a consistent testing engine across all Pennsylvania testing programs (PSSA, Keystone Exams, and Classroom Diagnostic Tools).