[8][9] The current schools were deemed inadequate or unsafe, with high costs to repair.

[2] Groups were against a merger for a number of reasons, and early criticism was aimed at consolidation efforts in general.

After the selection of the high school's location, criticism also included concerns about the health and safety of building a high school on coal ash over a former coal mine.

[26][27] Based on input from students and employees, the district voted for Wolfpack to be mascot of the consolidated sports programs.

[30][31][32] The basketball team won their PIAA District 2 championship in 2020.