SVSD Monthly Newsletter

Dear Students, Families and Staff,

Welcome back! As we open our doors to Quarter 3, we hit a significant milestone: You are now officially closer to the next grade level than you are to the one you left behind last June.

Turning the Corner

For our students, this very realization often brings a mix of excitement and motivation:

• Elementary students: You’re no longer the "new" kids in your grade; you are the experts of your classrooms.

• Middle schoolers: You are finding your stride and preparing for the increased independence that awaits you soon.

• High schoolers: For some, the finish line of graduation is coming into sharp focus; for others, it’s time to solidify the habits that will carry you into your upperclassman years.
  
  

I speak for everyone when I say we are proud of your progress and look forward to watching and supporting your continued growth. Let’s make this second half of the year our strongest yet.

Superintendent Jaime Vlasaty

Temperatures have been dipping and snow has been falling. Please bookmark or print your school's bell schedule(s) to see how their day is impacted when there is a delay or dismissal. For your convenience, we have linked each school's below:

• Saucon Valley Elementary School
• Saucon Valley Middle School
• Saucon Valley High School

The food services team is delighted to help the athletics, academics, the arts, clubs and other after-school activities as they host after-school meals. Anyone who is hosting an event at one of the schools can make a catering request; please give the team at least three weeks' notice. The menu is linked below.

Bookmark the NEW Panthers' Calendar: https://www.svpanthers.org/panther-calendar

Don’t worry—the board-approved calendar is still available and accessible through the link provided above. It includes all student days off, required teacher training sessions, and scheduled breaks.

The GIANT Company is partnering with SVSD to help support students in the community who are facing food insecurity.

From January 1 through March 31, everyone who shops at GIANT, MARTIN’S and GIANT

Heirloom Market stores will be invited to “round up” their bill to the closest dollar. The round up

funds raised will support Feeding School Kids. Customers can also give back by converting their

CHOICE Rewards Points to donations in the GIANT app.

Saucon Valley's goal is to support the children in our district who need the most help accessing nutritious meals and snacks. From backpacks with weekend food, to clearing lunch debt, to building a community pantry in our schools, the funds will be provided directly to our district’s food services program for use, at our discretion, to address food insecurity in our school community.

Please click the images to access the resource mentioned.

Which industries are actually hiring? Discover the Lehigh Valley’s highest-demand sectors in real time using the Lehigh Valley Hot Careers Dashboard.

What is the real earning potential? Get the latest data on local salary ranges and starting pay.

What are the top soft skills? Check out the Lehigh Valley Hot Career Guide.

We are so excited to announce the creation of a photo gallery on the homepage of Saucon Valley High School. Our seniors are taking so many exciting paths, and we want to feature their stories.

Please complete the form to have yourself or your student included.

In alignment with Saucon Valley’s core values, we are thrilled to announce our participation in the Lehigh University College of Education Job Fair on Tuesday, February 3.

Our district is committed to recruiting the brightest and boldest talent to support our vision of cultivating academic excellence. We are excited to meet with emerging professionals and local educators from Lehigh’s diverse programs, including:

• Teacher Education

• Special Education

• School Psychology

• Counseling Psychology

• Educational Leadership

Event Details for Prospective Candidates:

• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

• Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Location: Iacocca Hall

Saucon Valley Elementary School honored a group of fourth-grade students with the Pawsitive Panther Award. Nominated by their teachers, these students were recognized for modeling Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Kindness and were celebrated at the recent School Board meeting for their positive impact on their school community.

Read the full story by clicking the image below. Congrats, Pawsitive Panthers!

Saucon Valley students are among the BAVTs students who built an ice cream playhouse for Get Joy Ice Cream and Coffee. It's an accessible playhouse located in the outdoor area of the ice cream shop. According to a post on social media, students learned about ADA requirements and successfully applied them during the special assignment.

It goes on to state, "Their outstanding work will serve our community and bring joy to many families. We look forward to seeing children engage in imaginary play very soon!"

We'd be honored to consider your submission. Please fill out the form linked here.

We're digging deeper than the standard résumé to share their backgrounds, passions and the secret superpowers they wish they had. Discover who is teaching your kids, coaching your teams and inspiring our future leaders! Click the image to view the file 💻

We’re excited to share our latest job postings updates, events and achievements with our professional community.

Part of what makes SVSD strong is shared bonds. We'd love to connect and build on the lasting connections forged. Follow us today to stay informed and engaged:

👉 Saucon Valley School District on LinkedIn

A friendly reminder that daily, on-time attendance at school is required. In the event your child is absent, please be sure to provide your child's school with an excuse note that indicated your child's name, grade, date of absence(s) and a valid reason. Please read our Attendance Bulletin for important reminders regarding attendance requirements.

• January 27: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• February 4: Academic and Personnel Committee meeting, 5-6 p.m.
• February 10: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• February 11: Facility Committee meeting, 5-6 p.m.
• February 11: Finance Committee meeting, 6-7 p.m.
• February 16: President's Day
• February 16: Spring Sports Registration and Recertification Deadline: Register HERE
• February 18: 2026-27 Kindergarten Registration Opens
• February 24: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• February 26 (ES): Family Math & Literacy Night, 5-7 p.m. @ SVES School Cafeteria