12 Parkland Students Sign Letters of Intent [Photos]

The 12 Parkland High School senior student-athletes sign letters of intent Wednesday after receiving partial scholarships to play collegiate sports.

Parkland High School Assistant Principal Retiring

The Parkland School Board accepted the resignation of Jane H. Barthold, who spent 34 years in the school district.

Alvin H. Butz to Manage Parkland Renovation Projects

The Parkland School Board contracted with Alvin H. Butz Inc. of Allentown for three years to manage renovation work at district schools.

Parkland Has Slight Increase in Kindergarten Enrollment

Based on projections, kindergarten enrollment in the Parkland School District will still fall below 500 students.

$1.4M in Cuts to Drop Proposed Parkland Tax Hike to 2.73 Percent

$1.4 million in proposed reductions would bring the Parkland Schools tax increase below the promised 3 percent threshold for the 2013-14 school year. More cuts are possible.

Sandy Hook Puts Kids' Thumbprint Painting on Display

Cetronia Elementary School in the Parkland School District creates a peace painting with thumbprints of students and staff as 'healing' gift to Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Elementary and Middle School Summer Library Hours Planned

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 2013-2014 budget. A budget presentation is scheduled for April 16.

'Phantom' Begins Wednesday Night at Parkland

Parkland High School will present five sold-out shows of 'Phantom of the Opera,' beginning Wednesday night.

$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.

Sandy Hook Peace Painting Created with Kids' Fingerprints

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

Parkland to Get $150K Energy Refund

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

Math Wiz from Orefield Defends His State Title

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

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.

'$10 Project' Spurs Community Action at Fogelsville

Fogelsville Elementary School students are asked to take $10 per classroom and find a way to help the community.

Gov. Corbett To Visit LCTI 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.

Parkland's Joy Wang is a Science Whiz

The Stanford University-bound senior was recognized for her science prowess at last week's Parkland School Board meeting.

Parkland OKs 6 Hires, 4 Resignations

The personnel moves were approved at Tuesday night's Parkland School Board meeting.

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.

Jaindl Teachers and Parents to Hoop It Up

The third annual Jaindl Elementary School teacher/parent basketball game is scheduled for Friday, April 5 at Parkland High School.

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.

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.

'Tax Hike Less Than 3%,' Parkland Administrators Say

Administrators are recommending $1.5 million in proposed adjustments to the 2013-14 Parkland School District budget and say their work is not done.

Ethan Lizak Wins Second State Wrestling Crown

The Parkland junior ended the season Saturday with his 44th victory and second straight PIAA 3A wrestling title.

Parkland Sends Six Wrestlers To State Tourney

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

Steelhawks Read Dr. Seuss to Fogelsville Kids [Video]

Members of the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks and Fogelsville Elementary School students read together on Friday to celebrate Read Across America Day.

Parkland School Director Honored With Advocacy Award

Parkland School Director Roberta Marcus is the recipient of the second annual Timothy Allwein Advocacy Award for her work in public education.

Parkland OKs 2 Hires, 1 Resignation

The Parkland School Board approved personnel moves at its Tuesday night meeting. The board also OK'd its substitute list for administration, professional, support, maintenance and food services staff.

17 Parkland LCTI Students Honored

They were named LCTI students of the month for their outstanding achievements.

Second Harvest Food Collection Culminates Thursday

Students and staff members from Parkland School District joined together to collect items for Second Harvest Food Bank during the district’s seventh annual District-wide community service event.

Parkland Boys Basketball Team Plays For LVC Crown

The Trojans will face Liberty High School Friday night for the Lehigh Valley Conference basketball crown.

Electronics Recycling Event Slated For March 2

The Parkland High School GEO Club is sponsoring the March 2 event at the high school.

Two Volleyball Players Are Parkland's Most Decorated

Taylor Krause and Kelly Robertson received recognition on both the local and national level this year.

Parkland Art Students Honored For Accomplishments

Students were recently honored for their artistic accomplishments at The East Central Pennsylvania 2013 Scholastic Art Awards ceremony.

Parkland Budget Gets Preliminary Vote Tuesday

It's a necessary first step in the budget process that won't be completed until June.

Electronics Recycling Event At Parkland Postponed

Weather concerns forced postponement. The makeup date is March 2.

Wall of Honor to Add Seven Parkland Alums

Former NFL player Greg DeLong and retired Coast Guard Admiral David W. Kunkel will be among the seven Parkland School District alumni to be feted May 6 in Fogelsville.

District Orchestra Seats Earned by Parkland Students

The winners will play with the PMEA Region IV-V Orchestra Festival later this month.

National History Day Winners Announced At Parkland

The winning students will represent the high school at a regional competition next month.