SVSD Monthly Newsletter

School may be out, but each building has offices that are open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. These summer hours will end August 14, 2026.

The 2026–27 school year will begin with a series of important district-wide preparation days designed to support a smooth and successful start for students and staff:

• On Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, district staff will participate in in-service sessions focused on instruction, operations, and readiness for the year ahead.
• On Thursday, August 20, Saucon Valley Elementary School will welcome families of incoming kindergarten students for our Kindergarten Open House, with sessions offered from 5:00–5:45 p.m. for bus riders and 6:00–6:45 p.m. for walkers and parent drop-off students.
• Friday, August 21 will be dedicated to new teacher induction as we welcome colleagues joining the district.
• The first day for all students is Monday, August 24.

We look forward to welcoming our students back and appreciate the ongoing partnership of families and staff. The complete Panther Calendar is available online at www.svpanthers.org/panther-calendar. There, families can also download and print the 2025–26 and 2026–27 calendars for convenient reference at home.

• Open House information is available in the Panther Preview below.
• Saucon Valley Elementary School supply lists will be distributed in July.
• High School schedules are also expected to be released in July.

You can register on Arbiter's website: Access Arbiter Registration

Instructions:

1. Click Login in the upper-right corner, then select For Families/Students. Parents should use their previous login from the old software. If you do not already have an account, select Create a Login.
2. Complete the first five sections of the PIAA CIPPE Form within the online registration.
3. Section 6 Physical Evaluation must be completed by an Authorized Medical Examiner (AME) and uploaded within the registration portal.
4. Winter & Spring Registrations Only: If you previously competed in a sport during the current school year and answer “Yes” to any questions within the Section 7 Recertification block, you must also upload Section 8 – Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.

Helpful Resources

View Fall 2026 PIAA Physical Instructions (PDF)

Need Assistance?

• Arbiter Helpdesk: Registration@arbitersports.com
• Arbiter Sports: 800-311-4060
• Saucon Valley Athletic Department: Nancy.Bohnhorst@svpanthers.org or call 610-838-7001 ext. 2720.

Saucon Valley School District is proud to share that we are now 100% contactable through ParentSquare and currently rank 1st out of 101 similarly sized school districts for family reachability.

As we continue to expand our use of ParentSquare, families can expect even more direct and meaningful communication from our schools. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, teachers will utilize ParentSquare as their primary school-to-home communication tool -- providing regular classroom updates, important reminders, curriculum highlights, upcoming assignments and assessments and information about class-related events.

In addition, ParentSquare's direct messaging feature will be available and allow teachers and parents/guardians to communicate directly regarding student-related matters. Families will be able to easily respond to teacher messages, ask questions and stay connected to their child's educational experience — all within one secure platform.

To ensure you receive these important communications and can take full advantage of ParentSquare's features, we encourage all families to download the ParentSquare app for iOS or Android today: https://www.parentsquare.com/resources/app-download/

The Saucon Valley School District’s 2026-27 preliminary budget prioritizes maintaining high-quality education, supporting student success and necessary infrastructure upgrades.

Review it here: https://svpanthersorg.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/2317ae1d-6a50-4f60-8456-f7b75333259e

As part of this month’s Family Engagement feature, Saucon Valley School District is sharing a new college planning video and script designed specifically for emerging seniors getting ready for application season.

If you’re an emerging senior (or the parent of one), here’s your summer checklist:
✓ Start building your college list and plan an official visit over the summer
✓ Begin brainstorming your Common App essay
✓ Think about who you’ll ask for recommendations and plan to reach out.
✓ Explore activities, jobs or volunteer work that show growth
✓ Research application requirements and supplemental essays
✓ Have early conversations about college costs and financial planning

This quick video walks students and families through each step, so you feel prepared, focused and ahead of the game.

We invite interested candidates to explore current opportunities within Saucon Valley School District, including:

• Cafeteria Monitor – Elementary School
• Substitute Custodians – District-Wide
• Bus Drivers – Full Time – Saucon Valley School District
• Bus Drivers – Part Time – Saucon Valley School District
• Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach – Saucon Valley School District
• Non-Instructional Paraprofessional – High School
• Reading Paraprofessional (Full-Time) – Elementary School
• Full-Time Emotional Support Paraprofessional – Elementary School
• School Psychologist – District-Wide
• and More.

To view full job descriptions, qualifications and to apply, please visit our employment portal on SchoolSpring.

• June 17: Academic and Personnel Committee meetings, 5-6 p.m., @ District Office
• June 23: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ HS LGI
• July 1: Academic and Personnel Committee meetings, 5-6 p.m., @ District Office
• July 8: Facilities & Finance Committee meetings, 5-7 p.m., @ District Office
• July 14: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ HS LGI
• July 28: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ HS LGI
• August 5: Academic and Personnel Committee meetings, 5-6 p.m., @ District Office
• August 10: First Day of High School Football and Golf
• August 11: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ HS LGI
• August 12: Facilities & Finance Committee meetings, 5-7 p.m., @ District Office
• August 17: First Day for All Other Fall Sports (Grades 7-12)
• August 19: District In-Service Day
• August 19: Grade 5 Open House SVMS, 5-7 p.m.
• August 20: District In-Service Day
• August 20: Elementary School Kindergarten Open House Events, 5-7 p.m.
• August 21: New Teachers Induction
• August 24: First Student Day, WELCOME BACK
• August 25: School Board Meeting 7 p.m. @ HS LGI
• August 26: Grades 6-8 Open House, 5-7 p.m.
• August 27: Elementary School Open House Grades 1-4, 5-7 p.m.

You can view calendar events on the Panther School Calendar.