SVMS Weekly Newsletter

Our sixth grade students are starting the second half of the school year with purpose and positivity! Recently, they created personal “vision boards” featuring both academic and personal goals, along with action steps to help them stay focused and motivated. Each board also includes words of affirmation to encourage confidence and perseverance along the way. Pictured here, Victoria Taylor and Grace Marth shared that the activity helped them clearly visualize what they want to accomplish by the end of the school year—and both said they feel more focused as a result. The completed vision boards are now displayed in the sixth grade hallway, serving as daily reminders to stay committed, work hard, and continue striving for growth.

Representatives from the Caron Foundation, our community partner for student assistance, will soon be working with our students in grades 6–8 to provide focused wellness programming. Caron Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to prevention, education, and recovery related to substance use and behavioral health. As part of their outreach and education efforts, they partner with schools to deliver age-appropriate, research-based lessons that support student well-being.

In the coming weeks, students will participate in sessions focused on current drug trends, resilience strategies, healthy communication skills, and online safety. These programs are designed to empower middle level students with accurate information, practical tools to help them navigate difficult situations, and decision-making strategies during a critical stage of development. By proactively addressing these topics, we aim to strengthen students’ confidence, awareness, and ability to make healthy choices. Please see the images to find family resources from the Caron Foundation to support continued conversations at home.

All SVMS eighth grade students will continue the course selection process for high school this week. On Tuesday, February 17, students will meet, alphabetically, with counselors and administrators from SVHS to select classes for next school year.

Upcoming Events:

• 2/16/26: No School - President's Day
• 2/17/26: Eighth Grade Course Selection w/ HS Counselors
• 2/19/26: Sixth Grade Field Trip to Blue Mountain
• Athletics: Come out to support our SVMS Panthers! The athletic calendar is available HERE.

Due to increased ridership and the need for consistent rosters for safety, students may not ride buses for which they are not rostered. We thank everyone for their cooperation.

The Saucon Valley Middle School handbook can be accessed HERE.

As field and class trips approach, we want to remind families of our expectations for student behavior while off campus. Field trips are a privilege and are intended to be positive, safe, and enjoyable learning experiences for all students. Students are expected to follow school rules, remain with their chaperones, cooperate with adults, and demonstrate respectful behavior at all times. As outlined in the school handbook, students who receive a suspension-level consequence between now and the time of a scheduled trip may be excluded. While exclusion is never our preference, it may be necessary to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the group. Teachers will communicate with families regarding upcoming trips and any concerns related to student eligibility.

SVSD Insurance coverage is available for all students (Grade 5 to 12) to cover replacement of the iPad in the event of reasonable accidental damage. The policy will not cover theft or loss of the iPad or the iPad accessories (charger cord, block, case). To learn more and to purchase insurance for your child's iPad, please click HERE.

Our point-of-sale system for cafeteria accounts is Schoolcafe.com. You can create your child's account there. After registering, you will have access to view and add money to your child's account. Please contact Schoolcafe customer support with any issues you may have with adding accounts. District personnel is unable to add/change items in student accounts. Please contact Nakeshia Downer with any questions.

Contact information for support: (855) 729-2328 -- customercare@schoolcafe.com