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43-640: Students in grades nine through 12 attend Northern Lehigh High School in Slatington . As of the 2022–23 school year, the school district had a total enrollment of 1,573 students between all five of its schools, according to National Center for Education Statistics data. Their school mascot is a bulldog and their nickname is Bulldogs. Students in grades nine through 12 attend Northern Lehigh High School in Slatington . The Northern Lehigh Middle School in Slatington admits students in grades 7 and 8 from

86-662: A merger between the Slatington School District and the Walnutport School District became reality. The new school district became the Blue Valley Union School District. Washington Township School District remained as before. In the early portion of 1953, construction of new Walnutport Elementary School, located at Lincoln Avenue in the borough of Walnutport began. On August 20, 1953, a joint school agreement

129-469: A number of sports including, baseball , boys and girls cross country , boys and girls soccer , boys and girls track and field , field hockey , football , boys and girls basketball , wrestling , and softball . Since its founding, Northern Lehigh High School has won PIAA state championships in the following sports and seasons: Northern Lehigh High School has qualified for the PIAA state tournament in

172-571: A private school in the church. It was taught for a part of the term by Solomon Berry of Maine. Other schools were held in private houses, but in 1868 most of them gave way to the Public Schools. In that year, the new school house was erected. It was a substantial structure measuring 47 feet by 50 feet, two stories high and built at a cost of $ 7,000. Dedicated on Sunday, August 30, 1868, the schools were divided into four departments: primary, secondary, grammar and high school. Enrollment hovered near

215-414: A significant impact on athletics at either Northern Lehigh High School or Slatington High School. The honor has included former athletes, coaches, and members of the community who have made contributions to promote high school athletics. The lyrics to the song were written by Charles Schoffstall, a commercial teacher between 1917 and 1920. It is played to the tune of " Annie Lisle ". Lyrics : Just above

258-413: A strong rivalry for decades. Between 1946 and 1974, both school's football teams met for a Thanksgiving Day game, and the teams still end their regular seasons each year by playing one another. A natural rivalry has also developed with Northwestern Lehigh High School , which was once a part of Northern Lehigh School District until the 1950s. Northern Lehigh fields teams for interscholastic competition in

301-599: Is a township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population of Washington Township was 6,624 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of Allentown in the Lehigh Valley , which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument , erected in 1909 in Washington Township, was added to

344-587: Is a public high school located in Slatington, Pennsylvania . The school is the high school in Northern Lehigh School District , and serves students in ninth through 12th grades from Slatington, Walnutport , and Washington Township in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania attend the high school. As of the 2022–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 487 students, according to National Center for Education Statistics data. Northern Lehigh High School competes in

387-662: The District XI athletic division of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association and is a member of the Colonial League . Present-day Northern Lehigh High School was founded in 1890. Between 1890 and the opening of the present school in 1982, the school had three prior locations. In 2000, an addition to the present school was completed, adding a new library and art room. Since its 1890 opening and prior to

430-544: The National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Washington Township is the northernmost in Lehigh County . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 23.7 square miles (61.5 km ), of which 23.6 square miles (61.0 km ) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km ), or 0.74%, are water. It is drained by the Lehigh River , which separates it from Northampton County to

473-709: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), 19.25 miles (30.98 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 62.82 miles (101.10 km) were maintained by the township. Interstate 476 follows the Pennsylvania Turnpike 's Northeast Extension along a northwest-southeast alignment through Washington Township, entering the Lehigh Tunnel near the north edge of

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516-506: The census of 2000, there were 6,588 people, 2,512 households, and 1,929 families residing in the township. The population density was 278.4 inhabitants per square mile (107.5/km ). There were 2,594 housing units at an average density of 109.6 per square mile (42.3/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White , 0.21% African American , 0.08% Native American , 0.41% Asian , 0.24% from other races , and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of

559-479: The 200 pupil mark. In 1875, Professor Frank J. Stettler, who directed the grammar school for two years, became the principal. He re-graded the schools, established a better classification, and introduced a regular course of study. At this time, the attendance increased considerably and another primary school was opened in the McDowell Hall in Slatington. Higher studies were also introduced for advanced pupils in

602-1007: The Blue Valley Union School District and the Washington Township School District merged to form the Northern Lehigh School District as we know it today. The district is now composed of the Boroughs of Walnutport, Slatington, and the Township of Washington; a total of 27 square miles (70 km2). On August 27, 1966 the Franklin School House, located in Emerald, was sold. The first elementary school in Maple Spring Acres, Slatington Elementary School and its adjoining Administrative Offices at 1201 Shadow Oaks Lane,

645-444: The Northern Lehigh School District. The principal of Slatington Elementary is Scott Pyne. The building also houses the district warehouse and administrative offices. Construction began during the summer of 2010, with completion occurring in late 2011. Changes included adding more classrooms, new computer labs, a different playground, and modifying the setup from an open concept building to closed, individual classrooms. Prior to 1858,

688-465: The Northern Lehigh School District. The principal of the Middle School is David Hauser. Peters Elementary School is the only grade K-2 Elementary School in the district and is near the village of Friedens in Washington Township. The principal of Peters Elementary is James Schneiderite Slatington Elementary School is in Slatington and is the only school that teaches students from grades 3-6 in

731-753: The Third Ward School, later known as the Roosevelt Elementary School, was constructed on Walnut Street within the borough of Slatington. At the turn of the new decade, construction on another elementary school, took place in Slatedale . In 1916, construction on a new high school was begun at the corner of Second and Main Streets, taking the spot of the old elementary school. The new high school opened to students in January 1918. In

774-620: The ability to finish their final year of schooling in Slatington. At the end of the decade, in 1959, construction of the new high school at 600 North Diamond Street on Kuehner Hill was completed. The former high school building on Main Street then became the Junior High School. The year 1966 was a busy one for the Northern Lehigh schools. To kick off the year, an addition to Peters Elementary was accomplished. On July 1, 1966,

817-400: The average family size was 2.97. In the township, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males. The median income for a household in

860-620: The children of Slatington attended a school one-half mile north of the Borough of Slatington while the children of "uptown" Slatington attended the Friedensville School, approximately one-half mile south of the borough. The first school within the present limits of Slatington was in the old stone mill in Lower Slatington in 1820 which was built by William Kern, but it was only operated for a year or two. The next school

903-510: The east, and Blue Mountain separates it from Carbon County to the north. The township includes nine villages: Best Station , Emerald , Friedens, Lehigh Furnace, Lehigh Gap , Neffs , Newhard, Newside, and Slatedale . The township has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and the hardiness zones are 6a and 6b. Average monthly temperatures range from 27.9 °F (−2.3 °C) in January to 72.3 °F (22.4 °C) in July. As of

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946-469: The elderly of Slatington. Renovations to the former high school at 600 North Diamond Street completed its transition to a Junior High School. In 1990, construction of a new 50-foot x 50-foot weight room facility was completed; the facilities were fully supported by Northern Lehigh Athletic Association parents. Since then, renovations have occurred. Two years later, the Peters Elementary building

989-572: The following sports and years: Northern Lehigh High School has won PIAA District 11 championships in the following sports and seasons: Northern Lehigh High School joined the Colonial League in 1994. Their Colonial League championships since include: Northern Lehigh High School joined the Centennial League in 1975 and was in the league through the end of the 1993 season. Their Centennial championships during this period include: Beginning in 2007, each year, six individuals who have made

1032-412: The high school. In 1879, the number of pupils had increased substantially and more room was necessary. Consequently, an addition, two stories high and 25 feet by 45 feet, was built for $ 2,500, with the rooms being furnished for $ 1,000. Slatington High School became popular and was attended by non-resident pupils from Northampton and Carbon County and adjoining districts in Lehigh County . In 1883,

1075-631: The meantime, in February 1917, fire destroyed the original high school, which was rebuilt and then reopened in 1919 as the Lincoln Elementary School. Little occurred for the school district over the next twenty years, until, in 1937, the new Smith Hall Athletic Complex was constructed, giving a home court for the Slatington Slater basketball team closer to their home high school, located one block away. On July 7, 1952,

1118-791: The opening of the present Northern Lehigh High School in 1982, the school was based at three other locations: Until 1981, when the school's name was changed to Northern Lehigh High School, it was known as Slatington High School . Northern Lehigh High School operates on a semester system. The school year has two semesters, each with four 86-minute class periods. Students are also offered the opportunity to take vocational training at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute and college courses offered through Lehigh Carbon Community College , both located in Schnecksville . Northern Lehigh's main sports rivalries are closely aligned with geographic proximity. Northern Lehigh and Palmerton High School have had

1161-435: The other by teachers and advanced pupils. In 1890, the school had again become so overcrowded that more room was absolutely necessary. During the summer of 1890, a two-story, four-room brick building, 50 feet by 50 feet, was erected on Fairview Avenue, in the southeastern part of the borough. In 1892, the board elected an assistant teacher in the high school. However, the primary school in the new building became overcrowded, it

1204-526: The overcrowded conditions of the school demanded more room and another addition was built. In September, a total of eight schools were opened. Beginning in 1875, Professor Stettler conducted a Summer Normal Institute for thirteen years during which time approximately 150 young men and women graduated as teachers. Most of them secured positions in Lehigh and adjoining counties. Two night schools were conducted for several years, one attended by quarry and factory boys,

1247-408: The population. There were 2,512 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and

1290-542: The same year the Lincoln Elementary School property and Smith Hall Athletic Complex property were sold to Lehigh County Housing Authority for $ 75,000.00. A year later, in May 1981, the Slatedale Elementary building was sold; from this point forward, the only elementary school in Washington Township was found at Peters Elementary. Construction of the new Northern Lehigh High School was completed this year, just across

1333-482: The spring of 1897, the school board broke ground for the erection of a new school building on Kuntz Street. The corner stone was laid on July 31, 1897 by the R.W. Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of the Grand Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. The first course of action in the new century involved the 1905 construction of the Franklin School House in Emerald, Washington Township . Just one year later, another school,

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1376-436: The street from the former high school building on the site of the old Alumni Football Field. At this juncture in time, the student enrollment for the district was 2,220, the highest on record. On October 2, 1982 the old Junior High School at Main and Second Streets was sold. This building was later demolished in the early 2000s. Also in this year, the former Smith Hall Athletic Complex was demolished in order to build housing for

1419-650: The township was $ 50,587, and the median income for a family was $ 55,332. Males had a median income of $ 35,340 versus $ 26,967 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 19,980. About 3.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. The township is served by the Northern Lehigh School District . Students in grades nine through 12 attend Northern Lehigh High School in Slatington . As of 2010, there were 88.07 miles (141.73 km) of public roads in Washington Township, of which 6.00 miles (9.66 km) were maintained by

1462-736: The township. However, the nearest interchange is in South Whitehall Township. Local access to the township is provided by Pennsylvania Route 873 , which crosses north-to-south from Pennsylvania Route 248 in Lehigh Gap to PA Route 329 in Neffs and PA Route 309 in Schnecksville . An important east-to-west thoroughfare is Mountain Road, which proceeds west from PA 873 in Lehigh Gap to PA 309 north of New Tripoli. LANta serves

1505-404: The transition to a Middle School building. Extensive work has been done to the schools since 2001. Each school has been beautified with various murals and Northern Lehigh banners flying on their premises. Renovations to Slatington Elementary were completed in the fall of 2011, converting the school from an open-concept building to a classroom setting. Just a year later, a fully synthetic turf field

1548-676: The two school districts' Boards. In 1954, two elementary schools within the district underwent transformations. An addition was added to the Slatedale Building while Peters Elementary was constructed in Friedens. 1955 was deemed the last full school year children from Lynn and Heidelberg Townships could attend Slatington High School, due to the addition of the Northwestern Lehigh School District . The next year, Lynn-Heidelberg seniors were granted

1591-455: The winding Lehigh , Midst the mountains grand, Stands our dear old Alma Mater Famed throughout the land. Far and wide through we may sojourn, Still our hearts are true, To our dear old alma mater, Dear old white and blue Chorus : High school, high school, our own high school, Dear N.L.H.S. When afar from the we wander, Thy dear name we bless. Washington Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Washington Township

1634-781: Was completed on October 11, 1973. Just two years later, due to the building of the new elementary school, the Walnutport Elementary School, known as the "Whitehouse Building" was sold and the former Lincoln Elementary school demolished. On June 11, 1980, the Slatington High School and Slatington Junior High School names were changed on June 11, 1980 to the Northern Lehigh High School and the Northern Lehigh Junior High School. On October 10 of

1677-406: Was installed at the newly renamed Bulldog Community Stadium, which allowed soccer and field hockey matches to be played in the stadium on a full-time basis along with football. Year in parentheses is when terms expire. 40°45′55″N 75°36′52″W  /  40.76528°N 75.61436°W  / 40.76528; -75.61436 Northern Lehigh High School Northern Lehigh High School

1720-663: Was made between the Blue Valley Union School District and the Washington Township School District known as the Northern Lehigh Joint Schools. From 1953 to 1966, three board meetings were conducted each month; the Blue Valley Union School Board, the Washington Township School Board, and the Northern Lehigh Joint Schools. The Board of the Northern Lehigh Joint Schools was composed of representatives from

1763-434: Was necessary to employ an assistant teacher making 14 teachers in all. In 1897, the school authorities decided to require the high school to cover a period of three years instead of the former two year courses. This act retained the C years class in the high school for the years 1897 and 1898, and thus no graduation was held in the year 1897. In 1896, the school, overcrowded for several years, reached its highest enrollment. In

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1806-618: Was opened in 1858. At this time, a Welsh Church divided and the School Directors of Washington Township rented the stone church building located on West Church Street in the borough. This building was used for school purposes until 1868. A school also operated for a time in the second story of the Lehigh Slate Company's store. From 1857 to 1866 Rev. A.G. Hamed, pastor of the Presbyterian congregation, maintained

1849-510: Was renovated, adding another two-story wing. Enrollment for the district was slightly down from its 1981 record, at 2,158 students. To kick off the turn of the century, an addition to the Northern Lehigh High School composed of two classrooms and a library was completed; this helped accommodate the transfer of 9th Grade from the Junior High School. Renovations were also completed at the Junior High School, which completed

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