District Information
Our Mission
We seek to continually improve the climate, culture, and student achievement within a safe environment fostering trust, collaboration, and open communication.
Our Vision
Panther Valley School District’s vision is to provide a clear path for academic achievement by meeting the needs of each individual student. We are committed to seeing students model positive behavior, a strong work ethic, and a belief in oneself. We believe that collaboration and communication among school, home, and the community is essential for student success.
District Details
Panther Valley School District serves the communities of Coaldale, Lansford, Nesquehoning, and Summit Hill in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania. The district was established in 1964 through the consolidation of several local school districts as part of Pennsylvania's statewide school reorganization efforts. The name "Panther Valley" was selected to reflect the region's shared identity and history.
The district's roots are deeply connected to the anthracite coal industry that shaped the communities it serves. For generations, families in the Panther Valley region worked in the coal mines and related industries, creating a strong tradition of hard work, resilience, and community pride. As the region transitioned from its coal mining past, the school district evolved to meet the changing educational and economic needs of its students and families.
School Info
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Panther Valley Elementary School
Grades K-3
1 Mermon Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Phone 570-669-9411Principal: Dr. Paula Jones
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Panther Valley Intermediate School
Grades 4-6
678 Panther Pride Drive, Lansford, PA 18232
Phone 570-645-2175Principal: Mrs. Lisa Mace
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Junior Senior High School
Grades 9-12
912 Coal Region Way, Lansford, PA 18232
Phone 570-645-2171Principal: Mrs. Patricia Ebbert
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Panther Valley School District Pre-K Counts
150 W. Phillips St.
Coaldale, PA 18218
570-393-7233
coaldale@lvcconline.org
Director: Angela Krapf
Strategic Plan
A comprehensive roadmap designed to guide our district towards excellence in education over the next five years, our plan reflects our unwavering commitment to academic achievement, innovation, and community engagement. This strategic plan outlines our goals, strategies, and actions that Panther Valley School District will implement in the next five years.