Nazareth Schools Getting Police Officer

The school board has approved two new policies on school police officers and weapon possession – both needed before a district officer can be hired.

New Nazareth School Sports Director Appointed

The school board has appointed Joseph Silimperi, a 1984 Nazareth grad and the district’s wrestling announcer, as the new athletic director.

Baby Boom in Nazareth Area School District

The school board Monday night hired 10 long-term substitute teachers. Their role? Fill in for teachers out on maternity leave.

Lunch Prices Rising in Nazareth Area School District

Two lunch price increases are slated for the 2013-2014 school year.

Nazareth School Retirees Say Goodbye

The Nazareth Area School District bid farewell to eight staffers who retired at the end of the school year.

Wall of Fame Nominations Sought

School Board Honors Retirees

Nazareth Area School Board recognizes eight retirees at recent meeting.

Personnel Moves, Software Purchases Among School Board Housekeeping

The Nazareth Area School Board took care of numerous housekeeping items at last meeting now that the school year has ended.

Students Will See Stars Again

Nazareth High School’s planetarium is returning for the start of the upcoming school year.

Nazareth School Board Names New Member

Nazareth School Board members Monday night selected 20-year-old Jacob Allen to fill the vacancy left by last month’s resignation of Chris Miller.

Nazareth Intermediate Students Show Digital Prowess

Nazareth Area Intermediate students brought home first-place honors from a statewide digital book report contest. The contest was hosted by Colonial Intermediate Unit 20.

Nazareth High Class of 2013 Graduates

Nazareth Area High School's Class of 2013 is holding commencement ceremonies at Lehigh University Tuesday.

Tax Rebate Program Approved for Nazareth Area

The school board has approved an extension of the homestead/farmstead tax reduction program and a tax rebate program for senior citizens and certain disabled people.

Shafer Students Raise $1,800 for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Students at Shafer Elementary School In Nazareth helped raise funds for Hurricane Sandy victims last year. This year, they're making a donation to help Oklahoma tornado victims.

Nazareth Students Shine at Special Olympics

Three Nazareth Area students recognized by school district for their achievements at Special Olympics.

Nazareth Area School Board Seat Up for Grabs

Anyone from district's Region 1 can apply to fill Chris Miller's vacant seat on the Nazareth Area School Board. Candidates must apply by June 11.

Nazareth Relay for Life Saturday

The American Cancer Society event takes place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Nazareth Area High School.

Miller Speaks Out Over School Board Resignation

Former Nazareth Area School Director Chris Miller tells Nazareth Patch about his resignation this week.

Nazareth Area's 'Anything Goes' Takes Home Freddy Award

Nazareth Area High School's production of 'Anything Goes' takes home a Freddy Award for Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance.

Nazareth Area School Director Miller Resigns

One day after walking out of a Nazareth Area school board meeting, director Chris Miller resigns.

Miller Skips Out of School Board Meeting

Nazareth Area School Board Director Chris Miller leaves Monday night's meeting after student presentations.

13 Nazareth Area Teachers Honored

Thirteen Nazareth Area teachers were honored at school board work session Monday for completing an induction program.

Holy Family School's 'Cinderella' Starts Friday

The Holy Family School is putting on a performance of "Cinderella."

New Phone System for Nazareth Area Schools

After 15 years, a new phone system will be installed as school board approves $162,942 cost.

Former Bangor Superintendent Could Lead Easton

Easton Area School Board set to vote to name John Reinhart the interim superintendent.

Drama Class Moves On After Teacher Sex Assault Allegations

Nazareth Area Middle School students perform 'Seussical' before school board Monday night.

New Nazareth Area Curriculum Director Hired

The Nazareth Area School Board hires Janet Wolff to fill one of its two curriculum director jobs.

Nazareth Gets 11 Freddy Nominations for 'Anything Goes'

Nazareth Area High School receives 11 nominations for the Freddy Awards, which will be held on May 23. Bangor Area High School earns four nominations.

Principal Addresses Alleged Teacher Sex Assault

In the wake of sexual assault allegations against drama teacher, Nazareth Area Middle School principal sends letter to parents.

School Director 'Disgusted' By Teacher Sex Charges

A Nazareth school board member says he complained two years ago about a former teacher now charged with sexually assaulting a student.

Nazareth High Art Show Starts Wednesday

The Nazareth Area High School Art Show takes place May 8-10.

Leaking Windows at Nazareth Area Intermediate School

Nazareth Area Schools Superintendent Dennis Riker says several windows have sprung leaks in classrooms at Nazareth Area Intermediate School.

Nazareth Schools to Offer Grieving Program

After-school program for grieving students in 4th to 8th grades has been approved by Nazareth Area School Board.

Social Media Safety Seminar Monday

DA Morganelli to lead social media safety seminar Monday night at Nazareth High.

$32,000 Cost to Improve School Bleacher Safety

The Nazareth Area School Board took action on various items at its recent meeting.

Nazareth Adopts Other School Budgets

Northampton Community College, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and athletic fund budgets all signed off on by Nazareth Area School Board Monday night.

How Nazareth Shaved School Costs

Nazareth Area Schools Superintendent Dennis Riker detailed at Monday meeting how school costs were reduced.

Tax Hike Cut Without Dropping School Programs

While no school programs will be cut, taxes will rise by 1.34 percent in 2013-2014 preliminary budget approved Monday night.

Nazareth Middle School 1 of 4 Pa. Green Ribbon Winners

Nazareth Area Middle School is one of four in state selected by the U.S. Department of Education for the national 2013 Green Ribbon Schools award.

Celebrate Earth Day at NCC Festival Thursday

Northampton Community College will hold a free Earth Day festival with live music on Thursday.