Saucon Valley School News: September 2026
● LABOR DAY: All SVSD schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
● MS PICTURE DAY: Tuesday, Sept. 1, for students and staff.
● SENIOR SUNRISE: For the Class of 2027, Sept. 4, 6 to 7 a.m.
● SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS: Tuesday, Sept. 8 and 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school LGI. A special school board meeting for the purpose of filling a school board vacancy will be held at the same place and time on Sept. 15.
● MS BOOK FAIR: Monday, Sept. 14 through Tuesday, Sept. 22.
● HS PICTURE DAY: Sept. 16.
● HS FALL OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
● REVIEW MENUS, SCHOOL EVENTS AND FORMS: Head to Svpanthers.org and click “Calendar” to see a list of each school’s upcoming events. Click “Menus” to view each school’s menus and pricing information. Click “Forms” to see a list of commonly used SVSD documents.
● PARENT SQUARE APP: New this year, ParentSquare includes a direct messaging feature that makes it easier to communicate with teachers and staff. Simply send a direct message through ParentSquare and the recipient will receive it through the app and via email.
● NEW DISTRICT SEAL: The Saucon Valley School District has adopted a new district seal as part of a broader branding initiative designed to strengthen the district’s identity while honoring its longstanding traditions. The seal incorporates meaningful elements that pay tribute to the district’s heritage and other historic identifiers that have long been associated with the district. The “H” represents its past and Hellertown High School’s first graduating class of 1898. The “SV” represents what the district is today: Three schools under the umbrella of Saucon Valley School District. The burning torch, branches, book and scroll symbolize the district’s continuous commitment to academic excellence and achievement of its mission to prepare students to become creative problem-solvers, makers and citizens. A committee made up of school board members, teachers, staff and community members spent nearly two years discussing history, fine-tuning concepts and laying the foundation for the new seal, in which the beloved Panther mascot remains an essential part of the Saucon Valley brand. The new District seal will serve as the official mark for district administration, schools, academic initiatives, board communications and other official district business. It will begin appearing on official publications, news releases and other communications throughout the coming school year.
● SVHS 3rd BEST IN THE VALLEY: Saucon Valley High School is climbing in school district rankings and celebrating the progress. The newly released U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings place SVHS at #3 in the Lehigh Valley, #66 in Pennsylvania (up from #104 last year) and #1,668 nationally (up more than 1,000 spots from #2,744). It also placed at #201 nationally among STEM High Schools. U.S. News ranked more than 18,000 high schools nationwide. The newly released rankings primarily reflect data from the 2023–24 school year.
● SCHOOL BOARD OPENING: Saucon Valley School District is accepting letters of interest from qualified residents interested in filling a vacancy on the Saucon Valley School Board. The selected candidate will serve from September 2026 through December 2027. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a current Saucon Valley School District resident and a district resident for at least one year. Applicants must submit a letter of interest to Board Secretary Wendy Weeast by 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. A resume may also be submitted, but it is not required.
● SAFETY FIRST: Last week, K-12 students participated in a mandatory bus evacuation drill. Staff members helped run this important exercise, ensuring that students are prepared if there is ever a bus emergency.
Saucon Valley School News & Notes is a regular feature highlighting Saucon Valley School District news and events. Located in east central Pennsylvania, the district enrolls approximately 2,000 students from Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township.
