Salisbury's New Superintendent is South Whitehall Resident

Michael Q. Roth of South Whitehall was given a five-year contract Wednesday as the new superintendent of the Salisbury Township School District.

Parkland Recognizes Girls Volleyball Team, Retiring D.A.R.E Officers, Student Leaders

Parkland School Board hosts a recognition ceremony at its meeting Tuesday night.

Parkland Offers Alternative Teacher Gifts to Benefit Foundation

Forget the same old teacher gifts this year and get them something that benefits education in the Parkland School District.

First of Two Holiday Dinners for Senior Citizens at Parkland to Feature Cupcake Wars Winners

Students at Parkland High School will host area Senior Citizens for dinner followed by a show.

Parkland to Dedicate Natural Gas Line; $400,000 in Savings Expected First Year

Natural gas pipeline now serving as cost-effective, eco-friendly fuel source for Parkland High School, officials say.

Parkland Appoints Brad Schifko as Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Coach Schifko is a guidance counselor at Shawnee Middle School in the Easton Area School District.

Parkland Students Release Holiday CD

Students gather at the school's coffeehouse to promote the launch of 'Parkland: A Season for Giving' (2012) on Wednesday.

Parkland Re-elects Bartlett as President, Marcus is New Vice President

During Parkland School Board's reorganization meeting, directors re-elect Jayne Bartlett as president; Roberta Marcus will be the new vice president.

Parkland Saves almost $1.3 Million in Bond Refinancing

Parkland administrator credits careful planning and the looming fiscal cliff for the Nov. 28 bond refinancing projected to save the district almost $1.3 million.

Parkland Juniors start Keystone Exams this Week

The Class of 2014 will be the first to take Pennsylvania's new Keystone Exams.

Parkland Seniors Selected for 2013 All-Eastern Chorus

Two Parkland seniors were selected to the 2013 National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Chorus.

10 Parkland Students Earn Student of the Month at LCTI

Ten Parkland students were recognized as students of the month at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute.

Parkland and LCCC Students Paired in New Mentoring Program

Transitions, a new partnership between special needs Parkland High School students and LCCC Education students, has exceeded expectations and forged new friendships.

Parkland Rolls Out Preliminary 2013-2014 Budget

Any tax hike will depend on factors such as county reassessment, federal funding.

Sands Casino Expansion Approved by Gaming Board

Approval means Sands Bethlehem Casino Resort can add 31 new table games, giving it more table games than any other casino in Pennsylvania. 107 new jobs anticipated.

Scenes from 'Almost Maine' at Parkland High School

A photo gallery from Parkland High School's fall play.

Parkland Directors Can't Help Resident Asking for Extended Property Tax Deadline

Dave Gehris pleads his case to Parkland School Board directors, saying power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy prevented him from paying real estate taxes on time.

Parkland Hires Beth Breiner as Coordinator of Educational Technology

Beth Breiner will replace Jason Henry, who was recently appointed as secondary curriculum supervisor.

Parkland Organizes Relief Efforts for Hurricane Sandy

Schools in the Parkland School District are helping victims of Hurricane Sandy in many different ways.

Parkland Early Release Starts Today for Elementary Schools

The Parkland School District will release elementary school students early today for parent/teacher conferences.

Schnecksville Elementary Students Run in the Turkey Trot

Schnecksville Elementary School 4th- and 5th-graders ran in the Turkey Trot - a mile-long run kids have been doing for more than four decades.

Parkland Announces 2nd Make-Up Day

Parkland School District announces a second day students will make up due to time lost to Hurricane Sandy.

Parkland Polling Station Mislabeled in Letters Sent to Homes from the County

Letters sent to homes in South Whitehall's 6th District identify the polling place by the wrong name.

Parkland, St. Joseph the Worker Schools Closed Monday

Parkland School District and St. Joseph the Worker will be closed Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.

Parkland Hires Two Substitute Teachers

Parkland School Board approved the hiring of a substitute second grade teacher at Kernsville Elementary School and a substitute math teacher at Orefield Middle School.

Parkland's National Merit Scholarship Students Honored

Eleven Parkland High School students selected as semifinalists and 17 named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Parkland School Board to Refinance Bond and Save at Least $500,000

Parkland's Director of Business Administration compares it to refinancing the mortgage on a home in this "low interest rate environment."

Parkland School Board Hopes to Repeat $1.2 million Savings in Next Refinancing

Parkland School Board directors will decide on a threshold amount that will serve to launch the refinancing process for its 2007 series bond at its meeting Tuesday.

Ads Now Available at Parkland Sports Fields

Parkland School Board directors approve an advertising fee schedule that makes it possible for the district to accept money for ads on sports fields.

'Wild' Floats at Parkland High School's Homecoming

Parkland High School beats Freedom, 41 to 7, and the Performing Arts & Music Club wins first-place float for 'Jungle Book-Moguli goes to the LV Zoo.'

Parkland High School Senior Girls Win Garter Bowl

The Seniors beat Freshmen to win the 18th Annual Garter Bowl Wednesday night.

Parkland's Homecoming Garter Bowl Tonight

In 2011 the Seniors battled the Junior girls into overtime for the Garter Bowl victory at the Parkland football stadium.

Parkland Homecoming Week Starts Today

This year's theme is 'Into the Wild.'

Parkland Marching Band Wins Second Place for Best Band

Parkland's Marching Trojans win second place at the City of Allentown's 250th Anniversary Points of Pride Parade.

Banned Books: Do Parkland's Reading Choices Differ from East Penn's?

Are recommended summer reading books referred to as 'pornographic' by some East Penn parents also recommended for Parkland students?

Liberian Dinner to Benefit Wipe the Tears on National Make a Difference Day

Books into Movies

Quilts and History

Book Quest

Tech Zoo & eReader Presentation