For the first time in school history Saucon Valley was able to qualify for Districts. The Panthers entered the 2016 tournament as the #6 seed and had to face an experienced and deep Easton squad who were awarded the #3 seed. The Red Rovers were the East Penn Conference championship runner-ups. Unfortunately, the Panthers came up short.
Sedentary habits developed both in school and at home, unhealthy breakfasts-on-the-go, early school lunches, and a lack of healthy role models are setting our children up for physical and psychological health problems.
Local author and philosophy professor Tara Michele Zrinski is returning to her childhood alma mater, Freemansburg Elementary School, to share her new book with third grade classes May 19. The book, “All Ducks Are Birds (But, Not all Birds are Ducks),” written and beautifully illustrated by Zrinski, is an introduction to logic for children.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 20. Interested students can download the application at www.bethlehemlandfill.com or obtain a copy via their school guidance counselor office.
Saucon Valley senior Annika Sundlof has been an athletic and academic role model during her four years at the high school. Her friends, coaches and the community wish her the best at Georgetown University this fall.
Lead actress Lauren Skillenge was nominated in three different categories. Supporting actress Meghan Altemose was nominated in two categories.
Homeowners in the Saucon Valley School District could be paying higher taxes next school year, after the school board voted 6-3 Tuesday night to tentatively approve a 1.24 mill tax increase to help close a $2 million gap in the district's proposed 2016-2017 budget.
Penn State Lehigh Valley has announced a new six-week dual enrollment program for rising high school seniors interested in earning college credit this summer.
"IDEA - Plastic Wrapping" runs from Monday, May 9 to Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Center Valley.
Literacy Week 2016 at Saucon Valley Middle School is in for a special treat. On May 5th and 6th, local author Josh Berk will be visiting!
