'Lunch Ladies' Dish Out Support for Union

Members of the East Penn School District Foodcrafters bargaining unit do not want the district to bid out for their services.

Stolz 'Must Go,' Parents Say

Four parents addressed the East Penn School Board on Monday regarding what they called 'inappropriate' comments Tweeted by board member Julian Stolz.

Can Julian Stolz Be Removed From East Penn School Board?

Controversial tweets by East Penn school board member Julian Stolz have residents buzzing and some have called for his resignation.

Sandy Hook Tragedy Has Changed Macungie

Police have made schools more secure.

Julian Stolz Twitter Story Gets 240+ Comments

Controversy over tweets and comments by East Penn school board member Julian Stolz has Patch users buzzing.

Eyer Middle School Principal To Retire

The East Penn School Board accepts his resignation—effective June 29—with regret.

East Penn Cuts 'Courtesy Busing' Limit in Half

The East Penn School Board changes its busing practice for elementary schools, shortening the distance students must live from schools to qualify for a bus ride.

Dad Demands School Board Director's Resignation

Lou Schuler, father of three East Penn students, wants Julian Stolz to resign from the East Penn School Board for comments Stolz made on Twitter.

Emmaus High's 'Shave for the Brave' Raises $45K for Pediatric Cancer

Proceeds from Emmaus High School's third annual event go to pediatric cancer research.

Let Varsity Athletes Skip Gym, Emmaus High Student Says

Emmaus High School sophomore Anna Thoet says that both varsity athletes and non-athletes would be benefitted and athletes were allowed to forego their physical education requirement.

East Penn Parents: You Can Add 2 'Alert Now' Phone Numbers

Parents can now list up to three phone numbers they want the district to call in case of emergency.

3 Hires, Tenure Approved by East Penn School Board

East Penn School Board approves several personnel changes.

5 Documents to Take to Kindergarten Registration

Here is all you need to know to register your child for kindergarten in the East Penn School District.

Willow Lane Plans Approved in Narrow Vote

Directors of the East Penn School Board vote 4-3 in favor of approving physical changes to the Willow Lane Elementary School grounds.

'Chasing Lincoln's Killer' at Eyer Middle School [VIDEO]

Sixth graders breathe life into characters from 'Chasing Lincoln's Killer,' by James L. Swanson.

Eyer Students Hunt for Lincoln's Killer

Students from Eyer's sixth grade Pod 3 read 'Chasing Lincoln's Killer' by James L. Swanson then portrayed selected characters.

Willow Lane Changes Will Cost Up to $100,000

Cost for the on-campus enhancements to Willow Lane Elementary School is expected to total up to $100,000, according to the school district's engineer.

East Penn Presents Willow Lane Plans

The East Penn School District's engineer presents the enhancements that will be put in place on the Willow Lane Elementary School campus before school starts in August.

5 Things to Know About Willow Lane Busing

East Penn School Board makes no progress on Willow Lane busing issue.

LMMS, Eyer Students Shine at Mathcounts

Lower Macungie Middle School student Jereme Chien took 10th place in Lehigh Valley Mathcounts regional competition. Eyer Middle School's Sandhya Sriaam was among the top female contenders.

Presidents Day 2013: What's Open? What's Closed?

Monday is Presidents Day. Here's a list of openings and closings for the holiday.

Wilkes Graduates Two Students From Macungie

Patch congratulates two Wilkes University graduates.

Macungie Students Are Now DeSales Grads

Congrats to the new DeSales University graduates!

East Penn Area Students Make Dean's Lists

Students from our area are making the grade in higher education!

NCC Announces Fall 2012 Dean's List

Students from Alburtis and Macungie earned high honors at Northampton Community College.

LCCC Announces Fall 2012 Dean's List

Students from Alburtis, Macungie and Wescosville earned honors.

3 Resignations Approved in East Penn Schools

East Penn School Board approves several retirements, resignations and status changes.

LMMS Students Collect Books to 'Take the Sting Out of Sandy'

Lower Macungie Middle School students are collecting books and selling t-shirts to help NJ students affected by Superstorm Sandy

Lower Macungie Patch Students Make Dean's Lists

They make their hometown proud!

East Penn Updates Severe Weather Bus Routes

Superintendent Thomas Seidenberger announces new routes for neighborhoods that experience regular flooding.

Flu is Under Control in East Penn Schools

District's director of student services reports the number of cases of flu over the past few weeks.

East Penn's 2013-14 Budget to Stay Within State Tax Cap

Directors decided East Penn School District does not need the safety net of going beyond its index this year.

Seidenberger Says he 'Dropped the Ball' on Willow Lane

East Penn Superintendent listens to parents, explains.

Willow Lane Elementary on Agenda for Monday's School Board Meeting

Superintendent Seidenberger to comment on the issue.

Dear Newtown, Connecticut

This open letter in response to the tragic school shooting was penned by Hellertown native Emily Doll, a doctoral student at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. It was first published on her Facebook page on Friday.

Willow Lane, Eyer Students Aid Storm Victims

The Community Service Club of Willow Lane Elementary School in Lower Macungie collected more than 100 bags of toiletries, cleaning supplies, clothes and food for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Emmaus Senior Football Players Dance With Their Moms

It's a tradition at the annual Homecoming pep rally, and it's "Awwww"-some.

Emmaus Homecoming Pep Rally Fires up the Crowd

Add your favorite pep rally, bonfire and homecoming photos to ours! Anybody have a shot of the golf carts?

Stolz Stunned When Motion to Explore Webcasting Passes

East Penn School Board directs Superintendent Thomas Seidenberger to prepare a report about webcasting meetings on the school district website, but the vote is not unanimous.

Cub Pack 31, Old Zionsville Recruiting