[1] The district comprises the boroughs of New Columbus and Shickshinny and the townships of Hunlock, Union, Huntington, and Fairmount,[2] serving a resident population of 9,172.

Edward "Ed" Gayeski was a long-time coach of the Northwest Rangers basketball team.

Gayeski led the team to become two-time back-to-back PIAA State Class A basketball champions in 1982–83 and 1983–84, going 65–1 in the two years.

[7][8] He also brought the team to 20 wins in 24 of 34 seasons, 13 league titles and 14 District Championships.

Closure of the school will also mean eliminating the Head Start program, which operates from that building.