What's New at the Jewish Day School?

The Jewish Day School in South Whitehall has appointed Al Goren as acting head for the 2013-2014 school year.

Get Ready to Go Back to School in So. Lehigh With These Tips

Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year.

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

Along with shopping for school supplies, add checking up on your child’s vaccinations before he or she starts a new grade.

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

What's Worst About Going Back to School in So. Lehigh?

We asked readers on Facebook to tell us about their least favorite things about their kids heading "back-to-school" in the Southern Lehigh School District.

So. Lehigh Residents Named to Villanova Dean's List

Several students from the Southern Lehigh area were recently named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Villanova University.

When's the First Day of School in So. Lehigh?

The start of another Southern Lehigh school year is right around the corner.

So. Lehigh Residents Named to RPI Dean's List

Three Southern Lehigh area residents were named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

U. Saucon Girl Who Lost Cancer Battle to Be Remembered at Symposium

Caitlin Dickey will be remembered at the 5th Annual Symposium on Childhood Cancer in Philadelphia Saturday.

Coopersburg Resident Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson

Terrence Nevill of Coopersburg recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, N.J.

Do You Want to Judge the Freddy Awards?

The State Theatre in Easton is looking for people to review plays and performances for next year's Freddy Awards.

Coopersburg Resident Named to U. of Sciences Dean's List

Doctor of pharmacy student Ashley Barnett was recently named to the University of the Sciences spring 2013 dean's list.

What Will Lehigh Do With Upper Saucon Land?

Lehigh University has more than 700 acres of land available for campus expansion in Upper Saucon Township.

Solehi Grad Earns Dean's Award from Colgate

Tyler Edmond received the award for academic excellence during the spring 2013 semester.

Coopersburg Resident Named to Messiah Dean's List

Jennifer Carmona was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Messiah College.

Center Valley Resident Named to Loyola Dean's List

Noreen Petrash was named to Loyola University Maryland's spring 2013 dean's list.

Center Valley Residents Graduate from York College

Taylor Zilinek and Corrine Majczan recently graduated from York College.

Coopersburg Students Named to Del Val Dean's List

Shane Higgins and Rachel McCaughan were named to Delaware Valley College's spring 2013 dean's list.

Solehi Second Grade Class Larger Than Expected

Second grade class sizes of about 26 students are expected next year, Southern Lehigh Superintendent Leah Christman told the school board.

Coopersburg Man a 'Summer Scholar' at St. Joe's

Samuel Schadt, a chemical biology major at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, is working with Rev. Peter Clark, SJ on the topic, "Health promoter model."

Coopersburg Resident Named to Choir College Dean's List

Katianne Janney was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.

Coopersburg Resident Named to Dean's List at Gettysburg

Vaughn Rennie of Coopersburg was recently named to the spring 2013 deans' commendation list at Gettysburg College.

Center Valley Man Named to Thomas Jefferson Dean's List

Peter Lynch of Center Valley was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Coopersburg Man Awarded Degree from Miami U.

Brett Elliott Ryan received a B.S. degree in business from Miami University in Ohio.

3% Tuition Hike at Pa. State Schools Approved

Tuition costs are rising at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities.

So. Lehigh Residents Named to DeSales Dean's List

A number of students from the Southern Lehigh area were named to the DeSales University spring 2013 dean's list.

Coopersburg Residents Graduate from Millersville

Several Coopersburg area residents recently graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Coopersburg Resident Named to Clarion Dean's List

Olivia Ambrose of Coopersburg was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Clarion University of Pennsylvania in Clarion, Pa.

Coopersburg Residents Named to Widener Dean's List

Connor Vanin and Melinda Berean of Coopersburg were named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Widener University.

Center Valley Man Graduates from Villanova

John Lukaszczyk graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts degree during a spring commencement ceremony held on Sunday, May 19.

Coopersburg Resident Named to UNH Dean's List

Alexander Rocke of Coopersburg earned High Honors for the spring 2013 semester at the University of New Hampshire.

Center Valley Resident Graduates from Lafayette

Kelly Senters of Center Valley graduated summa cum laude from Lafayette College in Easton on May 25.

Coopersburg Students Named to RIT Dean's List

Anthony Amici and Dana Reinhardt of Coopersburg were named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Center Valley Resident Earns Master's from St. Francis U.

Sarah Longyhore received a Master of Medical Science degree from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa.

Coopersburg Resident Earns Degree from Florida Tech

Coopersburg resident Kelly Whittaker, a mechanical engineering major, earned a bachelor's degree at Florida Institute of Technology's Spring Commencement.

Special Meeting About Elementary School Repairs Planned

A special meeting of the Southern Lehigh School Board will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a study that identifies the future needs of the district's elementary schools.

School Board Approves Administrators' New Salaries

At its meeting Monday, the Southern Lehigh School Board unanimously approved the 2013-2014 salaries for district administrators, including superintendent Leah Christman.

Teachers Union 'Saddened' by Part-Time Staff Cuts

A representative for the Southern Lehigh Education Association told the school board Monday that his organization is concerned about cuts to part-time staff in the district.

Center Valley Resident Earns Health Degree

Denise Woodworth of Center Valley has earned a CAS in health informatics.

So. Lehigh Resident Graduates from Delaware Valley

Shane Higgins of Coopersburg recently graduated from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown.