5-Year-Old Reads 3,000 Books at Hellertown Library

Luke McGloughlin, of Lower Saucon Township, recently accomplished his personal goal of reading 3,000 books to himself at the Hellertown Area Library. The 5-year-old attends kindergarten at Saucon Valley Elementary School.

7 Ways to Stay Safe on Campus This Year

Students will be heading back to college soon, both locally and throughout the country. Here are some ways to stay safe.

Local Resident 'Strikes Gold' with University Choir

Christine Masucci of Hellertown is a member of the Mansfield University Concert Choir, which recently won three gold medals at the World Choir Games in Cincinnati.

Local Residents Graduate from Drexel University

Two Hellertown residents graduated from Drexel at its 125th Commencement.

Report: Strike Not Planned for First Day of School

Despite rumors to the contrary, Saucon Valley teachers say they do not plan to walk off the job on Aug. 27.

Lehigh University Names New Trustee Chairman

New Lehigh Board of Trustees Chairman Brad Eric Scheler is a nationally-known corporate restructuring attorney.

Bach Choir Sponsoring A Cappella Singing Contest

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is looking for one high school and one college a cappella singing group to open for The Swingle Singers at its fifth annual Gala Concert.

NCC Picks New Vice President

Sherri Jones is returning to Northampton Community College, where she was once director of alumni affairs.

SVHS Dance Team Excited to Begin Second Season

Members of the team recently attended Universal Dance Association summer camp at Hofstra University.

Popular Principal Set to Retire

Saucon Valley Elementary School Principal Ro Frey will retire at the end of December.

Local Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise

Earlier this year a Saucon Valley High School student was one of an increasing number of local whooping cough patients.

Saucon Player on Winning Local Basketball Team

On July 8 Abigail Omdahl of Saucon Valley helped the Lehigh Valley Fever girls basketball team qualify for the 1/4 finals of the AAU National Championship in Orlando.

Local Students Named to Dean's Lists

The following Hellertown area students have been named to Dean's Lists at their respective colleges and universities.

Local Residents Named to Ithaca College Dean's List

The following Saucon Valley residents were named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. for the spring 2012 semester.

District Recognizes Community Members for Volunteer Work

On June 26, the Saucon Valley School Board extended thanks to Saucon Valley Elementary PTO members and other community volunteers.

Borough Native Researching Epilepsy Using Fruit Flies

Hellertown native and recent Cornell University graduate Kaitlin Hardy is currently conducting research on epilepsy--which she suffers from--at Lafayette College.

Local Students Receive 4-Year Degrees from Lafayette

The following Hellertown area students recently graduated from Lafayette College.

Middle School Honor Roll Students Named

The following students have been named to Saucon Valley Middle School's fourth quarter honor roll (2011-2012).

Swain School Graduates Class of 2012

Twenty-four eighth-graders graduated recently from The Swain School in Salisbury Township.

Class of 2012 Graduates From Saucon Valley

Almost 190 students graduated from Saucon Valley High School in commencement exercises held Friday, June 15.

Viewfinder: School's Drum Circle Plays Symphony Hall

Saucon Valley Elementary School's "Amani Djembe" drum circle recently took to the stage at Allentown Symphony Hall to help celebrate the Youth in Education Arts programs.

Education Foundation Updates Board on Successes

Over the past year the Saucon Valley Foundation for Educational Innovation approved 15 grants and raised more than $170,000 for the district's environmental education center.

Hellertown Students Named to NCC Deans' List

The following students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester at Northampton Community College. The honor is reserved for students who achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

[UPDATED] Students, Hall of Fame Inductees Honored for Athletic Achievements

The Saucon Valley Athletic Department's 2011-2012 Winter/Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony and Hall of Fame Inductions were held at the high school June 6.

Saucon Valley Wrestler to Represent U.S. in Azerbaijan

Saucon Valley junior Ray O'Donnell has earned a spot on the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles' elite Team USA.

Middle School Fundraiser Praised by Cancer Charity

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society says Saucon Valley Middle School students deserve recognition for raising more than $6,500 this year for the "Pasta for Pennies" program presented by Olive Garden.

Longtime Music Directors Honored at Pops Concert

Saucon Valley High School Band Director Kevin O'Connell and Chorus Director Dennis Smith were honored with a surprise performance by alumni at the school's May 31 pops concert. Both directors are retiring this year.

Information Meeting Planned for District's iPad Initiative

The meeting for parents of rising seventh-graders will be held Monday, June 4 from 7 to 8pm in the Saucon Valley Middle School cafeteria.

Local Students Inducted Into Math Honor Society

Jennifer Duncan and Joseph Marlin, both of whom are DeSales University students from Hellertown, were recently inducted into the Pennsylvania Tau Chapter of the national mathematics honor society, Kappa Mu Epsilon.

School Board Votes to Buy, Rather Than Lease Tech Equipment

The Saucon Valley School District will begin to buy computers and other technology, instead of leasing it to own, the school board decided May 22.

Easton School Board: 'Nickel & Dimed' Can Stay

Despite complaints from Lower Saucon Township resident Eric Adams and others, on May 22 the Easton Area School Board voted 4-2 to keep the book "Nickel & Dimed" in its curriculum.

Borough Businessman Named Chair-Elect of Moravian College Trustees

Kenneth Rampolla, the president of a Hellertown marketing firm, was recently named chair-elect of Moravian College's Board of Trustees. He will become chairman in April 2013.

Students' iPad Insurance Could Cost Up to $45 Per Year

On May 22, Saucon Valley administrators updated the school board on possible insurance and acceptable use policies for the iPads seventh-graders will begin using in the fall.

Local Resident's Company Sponsoring Scholarship Competition

Star of the Day Even Productions' first annual High School Vocal Scholarship Competition will be held at the Allentown Brew Works on Thursday, June 7 at 8pm.

Pops Concert On Tap for Thursday

Saucon Valley High School's annual "Pops" concert will be performed Thursday, May 31 at 7pm in the high school auditorium.

Local Students Graduate from College

A number of students from the Saucon Valley area have recently received degrees from various colleges and universities.

Local Student Wins at Fashion Show

Saucon Valley High School junior Kayla Bohnhorst participated in a fashion show presented by the Fashion Industries Class at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School May 21.

Golf Tourney Will Benefit Local School, Charity

The first annual Golf Fore Red Door Charity Tournament will benefit Hellertown's Red Door Early Learning Center and Habitat for Humanity. It will be held Monday, July 16 at Silver Creek Country Club.

Senior Spotlight: Christina Calvo

Saucon Valley senior Christina Calvo served as the lacrosse team's "attack captain." First-year Head Coach Jane Hoff says "she will be greatly missed."

Saucon Valley's 'Aida' Nominated for 5 Freddies

Saucon Valley High School's spring production of "Aida: The Musical (School Edition)" has been nominated for five 2012 Freddy Awards.