Where Are Parkland Seniors Heading Next Year?

College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!

Sandy Hook Puts Kids' Thumbprint Painting on Display

Cetronia Elementary School's act of 'kindness'—a peace painting created with thumbprints of students and staff—makes its way to a community devastated by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Summer Library Hours Planned at Parkland Schools

Each elementary and middle school library in the Parkland School District will open one day per week for six weeks during the summer break.

Parkland Will Come Through 'Tough' Budget Time, Superintendent Says

Parkland Superintendent Richard Sniscak told a board committee that work continues on the 2013-14 budget. A budget presentation is scheduled for April 16.

$14K Grant for Parkland Career Linking Program

The Parkland Career Linking Academy program runs from June 17-21 and allows students to shadow actual workers.

LCCC Main Entrance Restricted Until Thursday for Route 309 Construction

A flagger will direct traffic in and out of the LCCC entrance as work is done on the Route 309/Sand Spring construction project.

Sandy Hook Peace Painting Created with Kids' Fingerprints

Cetronia Elementary School staff create a peace painting as a gift to the new Sandy Hook Elementary School. It's made with the fingerprints of staff and students.

'Phantom' Nearly Sold Out at Parkland

Parkland High School's production of 'Phantom of the Opera,' set for five performances next week, has been a daunting challenge for cast, crew and director.

Math Whiz From Orefield Heads to National Championship

The Orefield Middle School eighth-grader earned a spot in the 2013 Raytheon Mathcounts National Competition in Washington, D.C.

Parkland to Get $150K Energy Refund

Parkland School District expects to get up to a $150,000 rebate by switching energy providers.

Parkland OKs 3 Hires, 2 Retirements

The Parkland School Board also changed the status of seven employees at Tuesday night's meeting.

Parkland Appoints New Special Education Supervisor

Andrew L. Weber was appointed a supervisor of special education in the Parkland School District.

Gov. Corbett To Meet With Parkland Officials Thursday

Gov. Tom Corbett will announce a grant for Lehigh Career & Technical Institute's Manufacturers Resource Center and then meet with Parkland School District officials.

Stun Gun Brought to Parkland High, Police Say

Two students were arrested and charged with carrying a prohibited weapon at Parkland High School, South Whitehall Township Police said.

Parkland to Cut 4 Teaching Positions in Budget Move

Parkland School District officials propose cutting four teaching positions, through attrition, to help balance next year's budget. School board questioned the potential impact.

Orefield Teacher Nominated For WLEV Award

Teacher Sandi Gackenbach was nominated by a student and her family for the award, which includes a contest with prizes including an Apple iPad and a Kia automobile lease.

Budget Cuts on Parkland School Board Agenda

A proposed $1.5 million in spending cuts for the 2013-14 school year will be discussed by the school board at Tuesday night's meeting.

Parkland to Dismiss Students Early Monday

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Parkland School District will dismiss students early on Monday.

Parkland Sends Six Wrestlers To State Tourney

The PIAA wrestling tournament begins Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey.

'Once Upon A Mattress' on Stage at Springhouse

Springhouse Middle School Students to perform musical 'Once Upon a Mattress' on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

'Grease' on Stage at Orefield Middle School

'Grease' opens Tuesday, with additional shows on Wednesday and Saturday, March 9.

Parkland LCTI Students of the Month

17 Parkland High School students were named students of the month at Lehigh Carbon Technical Institute.

Springhouse Middle School Student Wins Spelling Bee

Angela Qui, a sixth-grader at Springhouse Middle School, will go on to represent the school in March at the regional Scripps National Spelling Bee at Northampton Community College.

How Will Sequestration Cuts Affect South Whitehall?

Friday's possible government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect Parkland School District.

10 New School Buses to be Added to Parkland Fleet

The Parkland School Board approves $886,000 contract to buy 10 school buses.

Parkland Students' Food Collection Tops 20,000 Items

Parkland School District's food drive culminated Thursday when 20,000-plus items were delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Parkland Could Cut Staff, Raise Taxes To Help Balance Budget

Parkland School District could face a tax increase, staff reductions to help balance a $145.7 million preliminary 2013-2014 budget.

Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School Gets Design Award

American Institute of Architects Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter gave an award of merit for design to the Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School.

Parkland, St. Joseph Students at Top at Mathcounts

Orefield Middle School student Yogeshwar Velingker took first place in Lehigh Valley Mathcounts regional competition. St. Joseph the Worker's Alana Dee was top female contender.

Student Sues Lehigh University for $1.3 Million Over C+ Grade

Lehigh grad student attending tuition-free alleges her stance on gay marriage made her a target of teachers who lowered her grade and stopped her from getting dream job.

Mr. Parkland 2013 is Marcus Spiegel [Video]

Marcus Spiegel tops 14 of his classmates in the 2013 'Mr. Parkland' competition at Parkland High School.

2013 Mr. Parkland to Be Crowned Saturday Night

The 2013 Mr. Parkland event is scheduled to begin Saturday at 7 p.m.

Parkland Students, Teachers, Mascots Celebrate School Board Appreciation Night

Parkland students, teachers and mascots showed their School Board directors a little love Tuesday night for Board Appreciation Night.

Parkland Poised to Start Kratzer Improvements this Spring

Parkland School Directors took the necessary steps to secure a bond that will allow improvements to Kratzer Elementary to start this spring.

One Man Play Starring Ghostbuster's Actor Ernie Hudson Coming to Parkland High School

"Ghost in the House" is about an African American boxing champion in early 1900s who was also inspiration for Muhammad Ali.

LANta and LCCC Partner to Extend Night Bus Schedule

Lehigh Carbon Community College students without transportation had to walk home if they missed the last bus of the night.

Orefield Middle School Band Fundraiser at Applebees on Wednesday

Be sure to bring your flier for credit.

'The Little Mermaid, Jr.' at Parkland This Weekend

Parkland students will put on four performance of "The Little Mermaid Jr." on the Parkland High School stage.

Parkland School Board Approves Hires, Resignations and Retirements

The Parkland School Board approves several personnel changes at its Dec. 18 meeting.

Parkland's Dwindling Fund Balance Prompts Education Concerns

2013-2014 budget updates continued Tuesday during Parkland's workshop meeting and one graph in particular sparked concern from directors.