Saucon Valley School News: October 2026
● SCHOOL CLOSURE: All SVSD schools will be closed to students on Monday, Oct. 12, which is Columbus Day.
● SVHS is recognizing five members of the Class of 2027 for outstanding academic achievement through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Ryan Pakzad has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, earning a place among more than 16,000 academically talented high school seniors nationwide. Four additional Saucon Valley seniors have been named 2027 National Merit Commended Students: Sara Bocchini, Vaughn Kaye, Lila Parsons and James Twardzik.
● SVSD and the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office are planning two Parent Safety Night presentations which will be focused on helping families better understand the digital and social challenges facing today’s students. The sessions will provide parents and guardians with practical information and strategies they can use to help their children navigate online spaces, social media and peer relationships safely. Each session will address topics specific to the age and developmental needs of students at the middle and high school levels. Middle School Parent Safety Night, “Supporting Our Middle Schoolers in a Digital World,” will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the SVHS LGI and will focus on challenges students may encounter as they begin navigating social media and more independent peer relationships. Topics will include cyberbullying, social media safety and teen dating violence. Parents and guardians will learn practical ways to start conversations with their middle schoolers, recognize potential concerns and help students make safe and responsible choices online and in their relationships. High School Parent Safety Night, “Supporting Our High Schoolers in a Digital World,” will be held Nov. 5, 2026 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the SVHS LGI. The high school session will address some of the more complex digital and social challenges teen students may face. Topics will include sexting, sextortion, and phone and app safety. The session will offer families information and tools to help guide their high school students through increasingly digital and social experiences.
● Congratulations to the 2026-27 Saucon Valley High School Homecoming King and Queen, Jack Maynard and Katelyn Reilly.
● Saucon Valley Middle School has some published artists. Congratulations to sixth graders Olivia, Nora, Ella, Emily and Ava Rose, whose artwork was selected for publication by Young Artists in its latest collection, Food Friends.
● It’s National Principals Month and the district is recognizing school principals Amy Braxmeier, David Hauser and Rich Kaskey for their commitment to educating the students of Saucon Valley.
Saucon Valley School News & Notes is a monthly 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.
