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Parkland SD to honor veteran with high school diploma
ALLENTOWN, Pa -– The Parkland Board of School Directors will present a Vietnam veteran with his high school diploma. The board will present Robert Franklin Seel, class of 1961, with his Parkland High School diploma during its regular school board meeting on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Mr. Seel,...
Flying under the radar, Emmaus is ready to go out and earn it in 2024
EMMAUS, Pa - The Emmaus football team came up just short of a District title game appearance in 2023. With the new season upon us, the Green Hornets are taking that postseason run and building on it. Not only are they building on the results, the Green Hornets are looking...
Nazareth Area School District superintendent agrees to resign, will get $90K severance
The Nazareth Area School Board voted Tuesday to accept the resignation of Richard Kaskey as superintendent. Board Vice President Wayne Simpson confirmed that Kaskey and the school district mutually agreed to part ways. Kaskey’s contract guarantees him a six-month severance if both sides agree to terminate the deal with more...
Northampton Community College Announces Two Fall Courses
Northampton Community College has announced professional development and other continuing education opportunities that will be available for students during the fall 2024 semester. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Northampton Community College has announced professional development and other continuing education opportunities that will be available for students during the fall...
Bucks County high school football is back! Here's your guide to the 2024 season
The 2024 high school football season is about to get underway, with most schools kicking things off Friday, Aug. 23. If you are still in summer vacation mode, don't worry, we've got you covered here with a comprehensive guide to Bucks County and eastern Montgomery County programs, from top players to top teams and top games to watch. And we'll take you in the middle of the action during the PIAA season in Pennsylvania with unmatched on-the-field...
School Board Member William Formica Urged To Step Down
Souderton Area School Board Member William Formica is accused of writing on social media that Kamala Harris performed a sex act in response to a question about the vice president's political accomplishments. Parents and teachers have criticized Formica’s post as sexist and misogynistic, and say the Republican has a history...
Sheckler says goodbye to two retiring instructional aides
At the end of the 2023-24 school year, Sheckler Elementary School said goodbye to two instructional aides who are ready to enjoy their retirement. Lisa Meckes, noncertified instructional aide, graduated from Whitehall High School and Lehigh Carbon Community College with an associate degree. She worked as an instructional aide in...
PPL's 'Backpack Builders' event helps thousands of students
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - As summer winds down, the school year is about to pick up and that means getting the clothes, shoes and supplies in order. But the investment can get costly. According to the National Retail Federation, parents with students in grades K through 12 will spend an average of $142 per child on supplies alone.
Allen football preview 2024: Canaries hope to connect with community, return to win column
Moments after he was selected as a captain of the Allen High School football team, senior linebacker Hassan Barber spoke clearly about what his team needed to do to improve this fall. “Consistent effort,” Barber said. “We talk about consistency a lot, like coming to practice every day, but more...
LCCC strengthening NEPA's workforce
Luzerne County Community College drives educational innovation and advances cutting-edge career training programs to provide students with a high-quality, affordable education to help them achieve their professional goals and meet the critical needs of the regional workforce. The exceptional faculty and staff at LCCC engage with the region’s business and...
Allentown families prepare for school with Salvation Army backpack giveaway
ALLENTOWN, Pa., -- As summer comes to an end, it's time to prepare for the upcoming school year. Families are lined up at the Allentown Salvation Army Corps to prepare for kids that are heading back to the classroom. "Are we excited for school to start," Reporter Blakely McHugh asked...
Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Boosting CTE education and the trades still a legislative priority
(The Center Square) — As schoolchildren across Pennsylvania prepare to return to the classroom, House Republicans are emphasizing the importance of career and technical education. As they argued during a GOP Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Bucks County, to get young students ready for the future, more money and support needs to flow to careers […]
Lehighvalleylive.com adds Pocono schools, Colonial League newbies to coverage area
Realignment isn’t just for conferences. Lehighvalleylive.com is happy to announce the expansion of its high school sports coverage area for the 2024-25 school year. The website will increase its offerings to include the entirety of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and Colonial League. This means the two Colonial League newcomers (Jim Thorpe and Lehighton) and the Pocono contingent of the EPC (East Stroudsburg South, East Stroudsburg North, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain East, Pocono Mountain West and Stroudsburg) will be considered for our weekly rankings, Player of the Week posts, end-of-year awards and general coverage, giving readers a comprehensive picture of the greater Lehigh Valley and its two major conferences.
SOL American high school football preview: Upper Moreland, William Tennent encouraged
Plymouth Whitemarsh has dominated the Suburban One League American Conference, capturing the last three conference titles. Upper Moreland, in 2020, is the only other school to win the American since the SOL realignment. Hatboro-Horsham moves into the conference this fall after two years as an independent, joining Bucks County area...
Hokendauqua: WHS classes ready for Aug. 17 summer social
Whitehall High School Classes of 1959, 1960 and 1961 will hold their second annual summer social 1-6 p.m. Aug. 17 at Jones Quigg Post 739 Hokendauqua American Legion, 3739 American Legion Drive. There is a small cost per person for registration to help cover expenses. Food will be catered by...
Reigning state champs. Oley Valley begins its title defense
OLEY, Pa - Oley Valley captured its third state title a season ago, one of the perennial powers in field hockey in the region. The Lynx lost a large contingent from last season due to graduation. Head coach Tiffany Cappellano will have some decisions to make heading into the upcoming...
Bridging the gender science gap: College freshmen present NASA-funded projects
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — When considering what project to tackle this summer at Cedar Crest College, Aaliyah Johnson chose to study xylazine – a veterinary tranquilizer that officials say is contributing to a rise in overdose deaths in people. “I chose xylazine because it’s popular where I’m from,” said...
Diesel externship boosts CTE educators’ skills
Among the learning opportunities for educators this summer at Pennsylvania College of Technology was the inaugural Diesel Career and Technical Education Teachers Externship, attracting 13 instructors – including Timothy McCrane of Bucks County Technical High School – from Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The two-day, immersive professional development opportunity...
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