Jan. 28, 2025: Saucon Valley School News & Notes
SVSD IS HIRING: A new high school principal, a music education teacher and substitute teachers are being sought. Visit svpanthers.org for more information.
SVHS STUDENT SHINES IN SCHOLASTIC SCRIMMAGE: SVHS Junior Alex Morawski represented SVHS in the WLVT/PBS39 Scholastic Scrimmage All-Star Competition on Jan. 8. Following the filming, Alex, along with seniors Paul Mihalitsas and Chris Hoyt and sophomore Ryan Pakzad attended the 50th anniversary celebration at WLVT-TV studios, where they had a chance to meet the crew and thank Scholastic Scrimmage sponsors. The team is grateful for the support of the district and community over many years. You can stream recent Scholastic Scrimmage episodes at Wlvt.org/education/Scholastic-Scrimmage.
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS RESTOCK: The SVES PTO has a HUGE wish list from all the teachers and they need the community’s help to make it happen. Click here to view their Amazon wish list. Please consider making a donation to help the teachers and be sure to place all orders by Feb. 5 to ensure delivery.
SVHS STUDENT RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Congratulations to Virginia Kraus, who has been named the 2024-2025 Gatorade Pennsylvania Girls Cross Country Runner of the year!
SAUCON VALLEY/BAVTS GRAD OPENS AUTO REPAIR SHOP: Visit RevvedUp Co. on Facebook for more information.
SAUCON VALLEY SD PARENTS WITH AN IEP OR 504: Parents are being asked to share their experiences with the Pennsylvania Department of Education as part of Saucon Valley’s cyclicle monitoring, which is happening this year. Doing this will help ensure that Saucon Valley is compliant. Feedback should include the parent’s name and contact for the department to follow up if necessary. The email submission deadline is Jan. 29. (While there may be surveys and interviews with some families, all stakeholders are able to submit written feedback to be reviewed and considered by the Bureau of Special Education.) Feedback can be submitted via a word document and emailed to The Arc of NEPA Advocate Many Colville at MColville@thearcnepa.org. For more information, call The Arc of NEPA at 570-561-3285.
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS DAY: There will be no school on Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents Day. To view a district calendar, visit SVPanthers.org.
