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Two Pennridge board members ordered books removed from schools, court documents say
Two Pennridge school board members secretly ordered the removal of over a dozen books in 2022 for school libraries, according to a settlement agreement between the district and a parent. Ricki Chaikin and Jordan Blomgren “ordered staff to remove books from the library” in a legal attestation made by Superintendent...
‘Network server issues' cause Bucks Co. school district to end school year early
Students in the Boyertown Area School District are getting their summer break moved up a few days as network server issues have caused the district to cut its school year short. School officials announced that the district would shutter schools on Thursday and Friday -- the school year was set...
Traffic Alert: High School Graduations to Cause Tie-ups in L. Saucon
Lower Saucon Township Police officers will be assisting with traffic control on local roadways leading to and from the campus during these events, the department said Friday in an announcement on its Crimewatch site. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Drivers in Lower Saucon Township and surrounding areas should expect...
North Penn School District to offer free breakfasts, lunches in some schools as part of pilot of federal program
LANSDALE, Pa. - Several schools in a Montgomery County school district will begin a pilot of a program providing free breakfast and free lunch regardless of family income. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, several schools in the North Penn School District will begin a pilot of the Community Eligibility Provision, according to a news release from the district.
One Montco School District Is Among Top 3 in Pennsylvania,
One Montgomery County school district ranked among the top three in Pennsylvania, with six more making the top fifty in the state. One Montgomery County school district ranked among the top three in Pennsylvania, with six more making the top fifty, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Northampton Area High School graduation 2024 (PHOTOS)
Family and friends gathered at Al Erodsy Stadium to see their seniors graduate from Northampton Area High School. Freelance photographer Donna Fisher was there to capture a few of the students on their big day. Lehighvalleylive.com will send photographers to graduations throughout the Lehigh Valley and Warren County this season....
Wilson Area High School graduation 2024 (PHOTOS)
Family and friends gathered to see their seniors graduate from Wilson Area High School Thursday. Freelance photographer Dave Dabour was there to capture a few of the students on their big day. Lehighvalleylive.com will send photographers to graduations throughout the Lehigh Valley and Warren County this season. Our full coverage...
Check out stars of Bucks County HS sports, making their teams' playoff dreams reality
Spring playoffs continued last week, with several Bucks County area teams competing for district and Catholic League championships. In addition, track and field season concluded with the PIAA Track & Field Championships. Check out the top performances from last week's playoff action in volleyball, lacrosse, and track & field. Then,...
Mural that elementary school students helped design unveiled in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Youngsters created the new mural unveiled Friday in Bethlehem. The ribbon cutting was Friday on the Greenway at Hobart Street. Community Action Development Bethlehem, and two local artists, were behind the project. Students from Donegan Elementary School, led by art teacher Tiffany Anderson, helped with the design.
'It's vague as to what happened': Parents, students react to abrupt end to Boyertown school year
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - A district-wide notification went to families in the Boyertown Area School District late Wednesday night announcing the school year is over and there will be no classes for the final two days. "I think we all thought it was like a hoax," said Boyertown mom Jessica Weil....
Lansdale Catholic names director of inaugural program for students with learning differences
Dr. Jessica Jefferis has been appointed as the first Director of Lansdale Catholic High School’s St. Ignatius of Loyola Achievement Program. The program is designed for students with learning differences and will launch this September. The announcement last week by the Montgomery County school describes Dr. Jefferis as a...
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