Share Your Emmaus High Spirit Week Pictures With Us

It's Homecoming/Spirit Week at Emmaus High School. Patch invites the East Penn community to show us their school spirit and share photos from the week-long display of Hornet pride with us.

This Week in East Penn: Oct. 15 Through Oct. 20

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in the East Penn School District This Week.

‘Prep,’ ‘Acid Test,’ Challenged in East Penn Before

Formal challenges were filed against 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' in 2007 and 'Prep' in 2011 using established East Penn School District policy.

‘Prep’ Book Group Moved to Oct. 25

Due to an unforeseeable conflict with the vice presidential debate Thursday night, East Penn Patch editors have rescheduled the 'Prep' book discussion group for Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Zion's Lutheran Church, 5901 Kings Highway

This Week in East Penn: Oct. 9 Through Oct. 13

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in the East Penn School District This Week.

Emmaus High's Fermata Nowhere Performs at Lehigh University

The winner of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem's 'Bach-Appella' singing contest, Fermata Nowhere was given the chance to perform at the Lehigh University Zoellner Arts Center's gala concert by the Swingle Singers on Oct. 6.

Support East Penn Teachers on World Teachers' Day

Give back to local teachers by celebrating World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5.

This Week in East Penn: Oct. 1 Through Oct. 6

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in the East Penn School District This Week.

Porn or Not Porn? Help us Decide on Oct. 11

The Emmaus and Lower Macungie Patch editors invite Patch readers to discuss controversial Emmaus High School summer reading selection 'Prep' by Curtis Sittenfeld at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 in Zion's Lutheran Church, 5901 Kings Hwy S, Old Zionsv

Streaker’s Punishment to be Kept Confidential, EHS Says

Whether or not the Emmaus High School student who ran through the field naked at last Friday’s football game is punished is a confidential matter, according to school officials.

Shop for Groceries, Earn Rewards for Local Schools

Giant Food Stores will launch its A+ School Rewards program for the 2012-13 school year on Oct. 7. Is your BonusCard registered?

Emmaus Students Ask Board to Keep Controversial Books

Two Emmaus High School students list their reasons the East Penn School Board should keep 'Prep' and 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' on the suggested summer reading list.

‘Prep,’ ‘Acid Test’ Could Still get the axe in East Penn

East Penn Board of School Directors will delay a decision on removing the books 'Prep' and 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' from the Emmaus High School Suggested Summer Reading List until the works are properly evaluated.

Cub Pack 31, Old Zionsville Recruiting

Oct. 5-7: St. Paul Orthodox Church 25th Anniversary Celebration

East Penn Schools are Frugally Staffed, Seidenberger Says

East Penn Superintendent of Schools Thomas L. Seidenberger cites numbers from a recent Pennsylvania School Boards Association Survey to demonstrate that East Penn School District isn't over-staffed.

Emmaus Patch Residents Graduate from LCCC

Lehigh Carbon Community College honors its August 2012 graduates on Aug. 26.

This Week in East Penn: Sept. 17 Through Sept. 22

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in East Penn School District This Week

Emmaus Patch Student on LCCC Summer Dean’s List

Local students honored for their Summer 2012 semester achievements.

5 Things to Know About Coopersburg Community Day

Heading out to Community Day today? Here's a roundup of information you'll need to know when you go.

Porn or Not Porn? Read ‘Prep’ With Us

The Emmaus and Lower Macungie Patch editors invite Patch readers to be part of a virtual book discussion group on the controversial work 'Prep' by Curtis Sittenfeld.

East Penn Community Responds to High School ‘Porn’ Controversy

Two East Penn residents came before the East Penn Board of School Directors Monday night to complain about 'pornographic' books on the Emmaus High School Optional Summer Reading List. Here's what Patch readers are saying about it.

"Porn" on School Reading List Was Banned Before

The book "Prep" stirring controversy in the East Penn School District has been pulled from shelves in a California school because of its sexual content.

How Did ‘Porn’ Get on Emmaus Summer Reading List?

Two parents ask East Penn Board of School Directors at Monday night's meeting how 'pornographic' books wound up on Emmaus High School's Optional Summer Reading List.

Top 10 Banned Books Include 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

The American Library Association's list of banned books includes 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Sex and Drugs Get 2 Best Sellers in Trouble with Parents

What's the story behind two best sellers - Prep and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test - that are sparking controversy at Emmaus High School?

5-Week Parenting Course: Redirecting Children's Behavior

Stolz Moves to Ban 'Porn' From Emmaus Summer Reading

East Penn School Director Julian Stolz moves to remove two books from the Emmaus High School summer reading list after a parent complains to the board about the sexually graphic nature of their content at Monday’s board meeting.

Emmaus Blanks Bethlehem Catholic, 35-0

Green Hornets return two interceptions and a blocked punt for touchdowns; Golden Hawks fall to 0-2.

This Week in East Penn: Sept. 10 Through Sept. 15

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in East Penn School District This Week

Longaberger Basket Bingo

Now enrolling - Two-Hour Tune-Ups for Your Organization

Emmaus Girls Basketball Car Wash

Emmaus Wrestling Team Car Wash

The Big Freeze: East Penn School Budget in Crisis

What will East Penn do now that Gov. Tom Corbett has frozen part of the funding for public education?

Mike Bailey: He Likes Ice

Each week, Emmaus Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

School Superintendent Discusses the State of the District

With expenses going up and revenues going down, East Penn will have to make some difficult decisions about what to cut and what to save.

Underclassman Must Propel EHS Swim Team

Some Make a Splash at 5 a.m. Voluntary Training

Angel Network: Helping Students Succeed

EHS and Other Schools Help Less Fortunate Classmates

A Great Reading Adventure in Book Store

Barnes & Noble Hosts Lincoln Elementary