Board Approves Engineering Courses, Earlier Start for School

The engineering classes will replace high school art electives. At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Saucon Valley School Board also approved a pre-Labor Day start to the school year in 2012.

District to Keep Full-Time Positions for Band, Chorus Directors

The Saucon Valley School Board voted Jan. 9 to advertise two full-time positions within the district's music department.

Photo of the Day: Students Help Animal Shelter

St. Michael the Archangel Student Council members recently collected hundreds of pounds of pet food and supplies for donation to Animals in Distress, a Coopersburg area shelter.

NCC to Host Free Grant Workshop for Nonprofits

The deadline to register for the workshop is Friday, Jan. 6.

Local Students Inducted Into NCC Honor Society

Two Northampton Community College students from Hellertown were recently inducted into the college's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.

St. Mike's Students Support Troops Serving Overseas

A Christmas season service project St. Michael the Archangel Middle School students spearheaded will benefit U.S. troops currently serving overseas.

Viewfinder: Primary School Holds Christmas Program

Saint Michael the Archangel Primary School’s Christmas Program was held Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Saint Joseph’s Church, Coopersburg, located at the Primary School campus.

Local Businesses Donate, Help Saucon Valley Families

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce president Bob Knauss recently presented a check for $750 to staff at Saucon Valley Middle School, who will distribute the donated funds to the families of students in need.

Viewfinder: Saucon Valley Middle School Holiday Concert

Student performances delighted families and friends at the middle school band and choral concert.

Saucon Valley Dance Team Struts Its Stuff

The newly-formed dance team will be performing at varsity basketball games this season.

Saucon Valley Grad Dances in Lock Haven Concert

Chelsea Smith, who is a sophomore at Lock Haven University, performed in the school's semi-annual Dance Concert the weekend of Dec. 2.

Viewfinder: An Evening of Holiday Music at SVHS

"An Evening of Holiday Music" was presented by the Saucon Valley Music Department at Saucon Valley High School on Thursday, Dec. 8.

St. Mike's Students Take Part in Advent Service

Students from St. Michael the Archangel Middle School took part in the special service Dec. 5.

Local Students Attend Bethlehem Catholic Christmas Party

First grade students from St. Michael the Archangel School recently attended a Christmas party at Bethlehem Catholic High School.

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Local Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your expert decorating could net $100,000 for Saucon Valley schools.

Saucon Valley Cheerleaders Take First Place

Saucon Valley squads competed at Moravian College and in Whitehall over the weekend.

Christmas Tree Sale Benefits Young Musicians

The Saucon Valley Music Connection's annual Christmas tree sale will be held at Christ Lutheran Church of Hellertown from Dec. 1-11.

Middle School Announces First Period Honor Roll

The following students have been named to the honor roll at Saucon Valley Middle School for the first marking period of the 2011-2012 school year.

School Board Discusses Sports Facilities Projects

The field house, the district stadium and sports fields are all in need of repair.

St. Mike's Students 'Fall Into Reading'

St. Michael the Archangel School students took part in an autumn read-in, "Fall Into Reading," at St. Joseph's Parish Center in Lower Milford Township Nov. 11.

Viewfinder: Get Ready for 'Camp Rock!'

A musical version of the family-friendly Disney film will be performed by Saucon Valley Middle School students in the high school auditorium this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Cheerleaders Place Well at Cumberland Valley

Saucon Valley was represented by five cheerleading squads at a competition at Cumberland Valley High School in Carlisle last weekend.

St. Mike's Walk-A-Thon Raises More Than $16,000

The money raised by the annual event will benefit the school's Home and School Association.

Panther Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Palik

Saucon Valley alumnus and wrestling team standout Brandon Palik is now making a name for himself as a wrestler for Drexel.

Board to Revisit Athletic Facilities Improvements Next Month

Whether to approve up to $3.5 million in needed repairs and upgrades to the Saucon Valley School District's athletic facilities will fall to the new school board after its reorganization in December.

Marching Band 'Guest Bartends' to Raise Trip Funds

Braveheart Highland Pub in Hellertown donated a portion of its Nov. 7 profits to help fund the Saucon Valley High School marching band's planned trip to Florida in the spring.

Senior Spotlight: Alyssa Whitman

Saucon Valley senior Alyssa Whitman was a field hockey 2011 Colonial Conference All League Honorable Mention.

Disney's 'Camp Rock' to Be Presented at High School

The popular musical based on a 2008 movie will be presented at Saucon Valley High School Nov. 17-19 at 7pm.

Local School Board Candidates Issue Final Statements

Six candidates are vying for five seats on the Saucon Valley School Board Nov. 8. Here are statements from three of the candidates.

Senior Spotlight: Garrett Powell

Garrett Powell is one of three soccer team captains for the Panthers.

Boys Soccer Team Headed to Tonight's District Finals

The Saucon Valley boys soccer team will face off against Moravian Academy in a 5pm championship game at Whitehall High School.

Basket Bingo Fundraiser Will Benefit Class of 2013

A Vera Bradley and Longaberger basket bingo fundraiser to be held Sunday, Nov. 13 at Saucon Valley High School will support the school's current junior class.

Performing Arts Middle School to Open in 2012

The regional school plans to combine rigorous academics with arts immersion for 5th through 8th graders.

District Hopes to Provide Some Students with Computers

A plan that would provide either laptop or tablet computers to secondary students was announced at the Saucon Valley School Board's Oct. 25 meeting.

Saucon Valley Edges Solehi, 20-17

Turnovers favor the Panthers in a close game against Southern Lehigh Friday night.

Panthers Fall to Notre Dame in Close Game

The Panthers suffered a tough 19-16 loss to Notre Dame-Green Pond in Friday's Homecoming game at Saucon Valley. During a halftime ceremony, Amanda Long was crowned 2011 Homecoming Queen.

Homecoming Pep Rally, Bonfire Excite Panther Fans

In spite of some difficulties lighting the traditional Homecoming Week bonfire, there was no shortage of school spirit at the Saucon Valley School District stadium Thursday night. That spirit exploded during a pep rally held in the high school gym, that p

Senior Spotlight: Dina Gayanova

Saucon Valley senior Dina Gayanova is a middle hitter on the school's varsity volleyball team.

Senior Spotlight: Megan Huston

Huston has distinguished herself not only as the only female member of the Panther football team, but also as a reliable Point After Touchdown (PAT) kicker.

School District Fitness Center Now Open to Public

The Saucon Valley School District Fitness Center opened to the public on Monday, Oct. 10. It is open to members of the public during designated times throughout the school year.