Take our Poll: Do you Favor a Zero-Tax East Penn Budget?

The 2012-2013 East Penn School District Budget approved Monday night includes a 1.9 percent tax hike, but there were other zero-tax options on the table.

East Penn School Board Approves 1.9 Percent Tax Hike

Proposed final East Penn School District budget for 2012-2013 school year passes at Monday night's school board meeting by 5-4 vote.

Seven Gen Charter Renewal Approved by East Penn Board

The East Penn Board of School Directors unanimously approved a five-year charter renewal for Seven Generations Charter School at last night’s school board meeting

Local Scholars Make Emmaus Patch Proud

Emmaus residents earn degrees, achieve Dean’s List status.

Steel Hornets Robotics Team Ranked 12th in World

Emmaus High School's Steel Hornets Robotics Team takes 12th place in FIRST world championship robotics competition held in St. Louis last month.

Seven Gen Nationally Recognized as EIC Model School

Seven Generations Charter School recently became the first school in Pennsylvania to be named an EIC model school.

This Week In East Penn: May 14 Through May 19

Here's your look at what's happening in East Penn School District this week.

Mack Trucks, LCTI Drive New SteelStacks Stand

LCTI students are building a Mack Truck that will be part of an iconic concession stand at ArtsQuest's Levitt Pavilion in Bethlehem.

Freddy Nominations Reunite 'Guys and Dolls' Cast and Crew

Dozens of Emmaus High School kids packed into the chorus room to wait for the announcement of the 2012 Freddy Award nominations.

Emmaus High Shares Junior Prom Photos With Patch

The Emmaus High School Junior Prom was held on Sat., May 5 at the Rodeway Inn and Conference Center.

Emmaus High Teams Place First and Second at Envirothon

2012 marks 15th consecutive year that Emmaus High School places first in annual Lehigh County environmental competition.

Emmaus High Takes Second in State ‘History Day’ Contest

Caroline Smith will represent Emmaus High School at National History Day Competition in Washington D.C., in June.

This Week in East Penn: May 7-May 12

It's Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week.

East Penn Will Need to Watch Kindergarten Numbers

Kindergarten registration in March netted about 80 more students than spring registration in 2011.

Send Patch Your Pictures: More Prom Shots Rolling In

Emmaus Patch is always interested in your photos of the special things going on in your life.

Emmaus High School Students Share Their Prom Pictures

Here are some more pictures from the 2012 Emmaus High School senior prom.

This Week in East Penn: April 30 through May 5

Here's Your Look at What's Happening in East Penn School District This Week.

Emmaus High Students Make Lasting Memories at Senior Prom

The Senior Ball marks an end to high school years and the hint of new beginnings.

Readers Delight at Emmaus Public Library Book Sale

Community Fun Day at Lower Macungie Middle School features books, health fair.

Emmaus High Prepares for Denmead's Final Performance

Bruce Denmead, known by some as "Papa D," will leave his job as music teacher and director of bands at the close of this school year.

District Calendar Return Sparks Comments on BMI Letters

The possibility of East Penn School District reviving its printed school district calendar next year raises questions about the BMI letters mailed by the district.

Education Forum Addresses 'What's At Stake?'

East Penn Invested Citizens held an education forum, asking questions about the future of public education, unfunded mandates and budgets on Wednesday night.

East Penn Looks to Realtors to Monitor Enrollment Spikes

Housing sales are heating up in East Penn right now and administrators are watching the marketplace for hint of potential impact on student enrollment numbers.

Printed District Calendar Might Return in East Penn

If East Penn School District can raise $8,000 more in external funds, parents could again receive a hard copy of the district calendar.

East Penn Tax Hike Likely

East Penn taxpayers will likely face a tax increase with the 2012-2013 budget as a result of Monday night's split vote on motion to have administration prepare two preliminary final budgets for May meeting.

This Week In East Penn: April 23 Through April 28

Here's Your Look at What's Happening in East Penn School District This Week.

Emmaus Patch Resident Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa

Patrick McCowan of Emmaus recently became a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges.

'12 Days of Robotics' Continues

Emmaus High School Junior Chrissy Cilento will emcee sushi surgeon competition at Kome in the Promenade Shops.

EHS Students Learn Bikes can Make Planet, People Healthier

Retired teacher Bob Swaim shows off his collection of bikes to Emmaus High School students last week.

This Week In East Penn: April 16 Through April 21

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

'12 Days of Robotics' Kicks off Today

Emmaus High School Junior Chrissy Cilento has been drummming up interest in "12 Days of Robotics" at EHS through Facebook and other means.

EHS German Students win Competition at Penn State

Emmaus High School students participated in four events in German competition at Penn State earlier this week.

Cast, Crew Think About Life After 'Guys and Dolls'

The Curtain on the Emmaus High School production of "Guys and Dolls" will rise again tonight, but tomorrow the lights dim for good.

Last Chance: Not Many Tickets Left for 'Guys and Dolls'

The Emmaus High School production of “Guys and Dolls” ends Saturday.

Guys and Dolls Opens Tonight!

The Road to Opening Night: Step Four, The Curtain Rises, but in a few days the lights dim for good.

This Week in East Penn: April 9 through April 14

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

The Road To Opening Night: Step Three, Casting Friendships

Emmaus High School Junior Chrissy Cilento gives a behind the scenes look at the process of pulling together the EHS spring musical. Once the lights have dimmed and the curtain closes, the friendships made among cast and crew will endure.

District says: No ‘Pink Slime’ in East Penn Lunches

East Penn School District posts statement on district Web site stating there is no pink slime in East Penn school lunches.

This Week in East Penn: April 2 Through April 6

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

The Road To Opening Night: Step Two, Practice Makes Perfect

Emmaus High School Junior Chrissy Cilento gives a behind the scenes look at the process of pulling together the EHS spring musical. It takes dozens of rehearsals and hundreds of hours to pull the show together.