Nazareth Students Attempt to Whistle Their Way into the Record Books

Donations were collected for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania during the record-breaking attempt.

Pay Freeze Possible for School District Employees

Saucon Valley employees have been asked to accept a pay freeze for the 2012-2013 school year.

Seniors Recognized at On-Field Lacrosse Ceremony

The senior members of the Saucon Valley boys lacrosse team were recognized at a "Senior Night" at the school district stadium May 13.

School Vouchers, Part 2

Practical problems, the free market and reform that could work.

St. Theresa School Holds Annual Field Day

Students at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School in Hellertown participated in an annual Field Day May 16. Through various games, they learned the value of working together to achieve a common goal.

Whiz Kids: The Young Artists

Works by Charlene Natterman, Samantha Kiefer, Courtney Laub, Katrina Fenstermaker and other local students are on display through May 29 at the Heller Homestead's 4th Annual Young Artists Exhibit.

Fourth Annual Battle of the Bands Loud and Fun

The 2011 Battle of the Bands rocked the Saucon Valley High School auditorium Friday, May 13.

Kindergarten Classes to Remain Unchanged by Budget

District budget maintains zero mill tax increase.

Spring Concert Season Has Arrived in the Saucon Valley

Students from Saucon Valley School District make their final preparations for the spring concert season.

BAVTS Budget Reduction to Pay Off for SVSD

A revised budget, requested by the Bethlehem Area School District, will reduce the Saucon Valley School District's funding share for the vocational-technical school by almost $68,000.

Saucon Valley Prom-Goers Strut in 'Vintage Hollywood' Style

"Glitz and glam" best described Saucon Valley Prom Night 2011. The red carpet was rolled out for students at the Hotel Bethlehem May 6.

Students, Teachers Celebrate Completion of 'Kapok Tree' Mosaic

A special ceremony was held at Saucon Valley Elementary School to mark the completion and dedication of the large and colorful mosaic that fourth grade students spent many hours working on.

Saucon Valley Preliminary Budget Unveiled

Budget proposes no tax increase for 2011-2012 school year.

Congratulations! Middle School Honor Roll Announced

The students listed attained either "Honors" or "High Honors" at Saucon Valley Middle School during the third marking period.

Saucon Valley Board Approves Lehigh Valley Academy Charter

Charter extends through December 2016.

Panther Sports Schedule: Week of April 18-21

Know what's coming up by reading our weekly guide to Saucon Valley sports.

Panther Sports Schedule

Week of April 11-16

Da Vinci Science Center's 'NanoDays' Illustrates Tiny Technology for Elementary Schoolers

Undergraduate students at Lehigh University have served as the collegiate partners since the center began hosting the program.

Board Will Interview Applicants for BAVTS Authority Seat

The Saucon Valley School Board also approved a campus site survey of underground infrastructure and topography at its March 22 meeting.

Report: Saucon Valley Athlete Still Hospitalized After Car Crash

Amanda Illingworth, 15, plans to return to sports despite serious injuries

Whiz Kids: Saucon Valley Middle School Competition Cheerleaders

Ocean City, Maryland's “Reach the Beach” National Championship title was recently awarded to the local cheer team.

School Board Votes Not to Renew Charter School Agreement

A 4-3 vote in favor of approving a 5-year renewal of Lehigh Valley Academy's charter failed to pass muster. Two board members abstained from voting because of connections to the school.

New 'Gun' Note Found in Middle School Bathroom

Superintendent Sandra Fellin says local authorities have been informed and the threat is not believed to be 'credible.'

Holocaust Survivor Julius Jacobs Speaks to Saucon Valley Students

Allentown resident Julius Jacobs told eighth graders about the horrors of the Holocaust and his will to survive March 10.

Deadline to Apply for Merit Award Is Friday

The Phyllis M. Schnaible Merit Award is presented annually to one graduating Saucon Valley senior by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce.

UPDATE: Superintendent Says Student Who Left 'Gun' Note in Middle School Identified

In an earlier recorded message relayed to the parents this afternoon, Saucon Valley School District Superintendent Sandra Fellin said the district did not believe the note was 'viable in any manner.'

District's Contribution to CIU 20 Budget Won't Increase

Renovations to the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School's annex buidling could require increased contributions beyond next year, however.

'Pennies for Patients' Will Benefit Cancer Research

Saucon Valley Middle School students collected more then $5,000 this year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Pennies for Patients" campaign.

School Funding System is 'Morally Repugnant'

At every level of government, the idea appears to be to immediately spend radically less on educating children than we do right now.

Whiz Kids Wanted

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch is seeking phenomenal local kids.

Japanese-American Author Visits Saucon Valley

Famed children's author Yoko Kawashima Watkins spoke to students at Saucon Valley Middle School March 1.

It's the One That We Want

The musical "Grease" opens at Saucon Valley High School tonight!

Whiz Kids: These Students Know How to Pay It Forward

While most kids can't wait to go home after school, one group of Saucon Valley Elementary School students remained behind to create some amazing artwork and help raise money for their school.

Stephen Sondheim to Speak at Lafayette College

Broadway legend will be interviewed on stage by the New York Times' Frank Rich.

Saucon Valley Middle School Honor Roll Announced

The following Saucon Valley Middle School students achieved honor roll during the second marking period.

Saucon Valley Rules the Colonial League

The boys basketball team concluded a fairytale regular season and brought home gold by clipping Salisbury's Falcons, 65-52, in Friday night's heavily anticipated championship game.

Panthers Rule in Overtime

Saucon Valley triumphs over Wilson to secure a spot in Friday's Colonial League championship game.