Shikellamy School District

What Shikellamy School District does

Shikellamy School District is a public K-12 local education agency governed by an elected school board under the Pennsylvania School Code and administered by Superintendent Jeremy Winn from the Island Park Administration Center in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The district operates five schools — Chief Shikellamy Elementary, Oaklyn Elementary, Priestley Elementary, Shikellamy Middle School, and Shikellamy High School — and serves students and families residing within its legally defined attendance boundaries, with out-of-district students admitted on a tuition basis at rates set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Programming beyond core instruction includes athletics, before/after-school activities, special education, English language learner support, McKinney-Vento homeless education services, a K-12 Virtual Academy, and free breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student through the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) since the 2018-19 school year.

Name

Shikellamy School District

Legal name

Shikellamy School District

Website

https://shikbraves.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shikellamy School District is a public K-12 local education agency in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, operating five schools for district-resident students. It funds itself through local, state, and federal public sources and delivers academic instruction, athletics, CEP-funded free meals, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and a Virtual Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Student information systems
• Educational support programs
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) - Free Meals: Federal meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Implemented starting 2018/19 school year. No meal fees charged to households.
2. Tuition from Non-Resident Students: Students living outside district boundaries can attend by paying tuition. Rates determined by PA Department of Education and subject to annual change.
3. Athletic Event Admissions: Ticket sales for varsity and JV sporting events including football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, and field hockey. Athletic passes available for $40 for 10 home varsity events.
4. District Budgets and Public Funds: Operates on public funding through local tax revenue, state education funding, and federal programs. Annual financial reports and budgets are publicly available.
5. Student Accident Insurance: Voluntary student accident insurance offered through A-G Administrators, Inc. for 2025-2026 school year. Optional supplementary coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shikellamy School District is a publicly funded K-12 public school district delivering core academic instruction across five schools (Chief Shikellamy Elementary, Oaklyn Elementary, Priestley Elementary, Shikellamy Middle School, and Shikellamy High School) to district-resident students in the Susquehanna Valley. It also offers supplemental services including free breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Provision, a K-12 athletics program with ticketed events and an athletic pass, a Virtual Academy for online learning, McKinney-Vento homeless education services, special education, and a 1:1 Chromebook technology program supported through the Sapphire K12 community portal.

Product overview

Shikellamy School District operates as a traditional K-12 public school district providing educational services through five schools (three elementary, one middle, one high school) located in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The district offers core academic instruction alongside supplementary services including food services (via Community Eligibility Provision), athletics programs, technology support, and a Virtual Academy option. Technology infrastructure includes Sapphire K12 as the primary student information and parent portal system, integrated with Google Workspace for educational tools. The district's technology ecosystem also encompasses Discovery Education content platform, Hapara teacher dashboard, Frontline/AESOP for substitute placement, and Nutrislice for food service menus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Services Comprehensive K-12 public education services across five schools (three elementary, one middle, one high school) for district-resident students in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Provides core academic instruction aligned with Pennsylvania state standards, school-day programming from elementary through grade 12, and student services across the district's attendance area.
• Food Services National School Lunch and Breakfast Program implementing Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch daily to all enrolled students at no charge. Includes summer meal programs and P-EBT assistance for eligible households. Nutrition menus surfaced via the Nutrislice digital menu platform.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic program for high school and middle school students covering varsity, junior varsity, and junior high levels across football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, track and field, field hockey, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, cross country, and volleyball. Includes ticket sales, athletic passes, reserved seating, college recruiting support, and NCAA eligibility assistance. Live streaming of home events is delivered via Hudl.
• Sapphire Community Portal Online portal powered by Sapphire K12 that enables parents and students to complete registration, view grades, sign forms, and communicate with the district. First-day forms for parent completion are available through the portal for the 2025-26 school year. The portal also supports employee gradebook and district communications.
• Virtual Academy Online learning program for students in grades K-12 providing virtual education alternatives with dedicated staff including a Virtual Academy Director.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program Federally mandated program ensuring homeless children have equal access to education, including enrollment assistance, transportation to and from the school of origin, school supplies, and referrals to community services.
• Business & Financial Services District business operations including payroll, human resources, accounts payable, transportation management, annual financial reports, audits, and budget management. Annual budgets are publicly posted on the district website.
• Parent Technology Training Training program for parents on 21st century technology skills, digital citizenship, and supporting student technology use at home. Includes a Google Sites-based portal, workshops, and ongoing technology news and updates for families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free meals for all enrolled students through CEP program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blaise Alexander FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal auto dealership sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• CarpetmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal carpet business sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Fresh Roasted CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coffee business sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Dominos PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational pizza chain sponsoring local athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Sunbury Moose #181minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Moose Lodge organization sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics.
• Northumberland National BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bank sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• NRG Controls NorthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal controls company sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics.
• Purdy InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal insurance agency sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Shared SupportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization supporting Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Sunbury MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealership sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Zimmerman JeepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge dealer sponsoring Shikellamy Athletics. Logo displayed on athletic sponsorship page.
• Sapphire K12coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) and community portal platform. Powers registration, parent/student access, employee systems, and gradebook. Support available via 866-366-9540.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google tools including Drive, Calendar, and apps for education. Google Status Dashboard monitored for service availability.
• Discovery EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital education content platform for students, parents, and teachers providing curriculum resources.
• HaparacoreTechnology or IntegrationTeacher dashboard platform for classroom management and student progress monitoring.
• Frontline / AESOPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubstitute placement system. Phone access: 1-800-942-3767. Web-based absence management for employees.
• NutrislicecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital menu platform for school lunch menus. Accessible at shikbraves.nutrislice.com.
• Healthy RostercoreTechnology or IntegrationSports physical forms and health screening platform. Athletes and parents create accounts and complete physical forms through Healthy Roster system.
• PIAAcoreOthersPennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association - governing body for high school athletics ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
• PHAC (Pine Hills Athletic Conference)coreOthersAthletic conference membership for District IV PIAA sports competition.
• Pennsylvania Department of EducationcoreOthersState education department determines tuition rates for non-resident students and sets graduation requirements.
• USDAcoreOthersAdministers National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. CEP program enables free meals for all students.
• CSIU (Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service agency providing specialized programs, CSIU teachers, and technology services including FIS ACCESS system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Danville Area School District: Adjacent Montour County K-12 public school district. Comparable size and operational scope, also serving a Susquehanna Valley community with similar demographic and funding characteristics.
• Selinsgrove Area School District: Neighboring Snyder County K-12 public school district serving a similar Susquehanna Valley community. Directly comparable in size, school structure, and PA public school funding model.
• Milton Area School District: Neighboring Northumberland County K-12 public school district serving the Milton area. Directly comparable as a peer PA public district sharing identical demographics, funding structure, and CSIU regional services.
• Midd-West School District: Neighboring Snyder/Mifflin/Union County K-12 public school district. Similar size, school structure, and central Pennsylvania operating profile under the same state funding formula.
• Warrior Run School District: Neighboring Northumberland/Union County K-12 public school district. Directly comparable size and demographics, also competes for similar student populations in the same regional labor market.
• Line Mountain School District: Neighboring Northumberland County K-12 public school district. Comparable rural PA public district with similar demographics, federal program participation, and funding characteristics.
• Lewisburg Area School District: Adjacent Union County K-12 public school district serving the Buffalo Valley area. Similar size, school count, and operational profile, also subject to the same PA cyber charter funding dynamics.

Emerging players

• Commonwealth Charter Academy: Pennsylvania-based cyber charter school serving K-12 students statewide online. Competes for the same online learners and shares cyber charter per-pupil funding that affects traditional PA districts including Shikellamy.
• Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School: PA cyber charter school offering K-12 online instruction statewide. Competes for the same online K-12 student pool and draws per-pupil funding away from local districts under PA's cyber charter funding formula.

Others

• Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU): Regional educational service agency providing specialized programs, shared staff, and technology services (including FIS ACCESS) to Shikellamy and other PA districts. Functions as a service provider and strategic partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ShikellamySchoolDistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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