 A later notation announced that Pottsville High School was to be dedicated January 1, 1848.The above named teachers were those who had conducted the Pottsville Academy.On February 18, 1851, the school board advertised that applications would be received for a superintendent of schools, and the reply from Elias Schneider seemed to indicate definitely the board had intended to establish a high school in September, 1851, since he said in part