Palmyra Area High School and several schools in the district received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s Best School rankings for 2026.
Education
Cornwall Elementary to widen walking path, use for vehicles during child pickup
Cornwall Elementary School is expected to open a widened parent pickup path Nov. 17 designed to keep up to 70 cars on school grounds during dismissal instead of backing up traffic on nearby roads and at Cornwall Center.
CTC reviews four construction plans ranging from $80 million to $123 million
The joint operating committee for the Lebanon County Career & Technology Center reviewed four concept plans for significant changes to the facility during its monthly meeting Tuesday.
Lebanon SD bids Lebanon Catholic demolition, will tear down mansion
Lebanon School District is soliciting bids for demolition of the former Lebanon Catholic School as well as additional structures on the 1400 Chestnut Street campus, including the historic Donaghmore Mansion.
Palmyra Area School District receives recognition as a Great PA School
Palmyra Area School District was recently designated as a Great Pennsylvania School, a designation that recognizes public schools in the commonwealth that “provide students with access to rigorous programming, are community-centric, demonstrate financial well-being and display resilience,” according to a press release from the district.
LVC music professor to be inducted into Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame
A music professor at Lebanon Valley College will be inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame this fall for contributions to music education.
Cornwall-Lebanon School District cuts the ribbon on Falcon Connector building
A year and a half after breaking ground on the 33,000-square-foot building, the Falcon Connector, bridging Cedar Crest High School and Middle School, was officially unveiled Tuesday night.
Lebanon Valley College engages with community members on Constitution Day
The presentation, which marked the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, attracted more than a dozen attendees.
Lebanon County’s extension office benefits local residents in many ways
Penn State Cooperative Extension Service impacts the lives of nearly every Lebanon Countian on a daily basis.
Lebanon County career center director says school ‘safe’ for students, faculty
The monthly board meeting of the county career and tech center also involved an executive session about safety and security at the school.
Lebanon School District holds Cedar Sports Complex dedication
Lebanon School District held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Cedar Sports Complex on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m.
State budget impasse impacts local public schools, county government
While Lebanon County can currently maintain services through local tax revenue, its school districts face different levels of financial strain from the state budget impasse, with Lebanon School District warning of possible October funding shortfall.
Lebanon School District solicits bids for asbestos abatement at Lebanon Catholic
Lebanon School District is soliciting bids for asbestos abatement at the former Lebanon Catholic property.
WEPA in Lebanon launches real estate entity to charge rent, address growth
WEPA’s new real estate entity to charge rent at existing facility, look to add new properties due to growing pains.
Lebanon Valley College welcomes the Class of 2029, reports record enrollment
Lebanon Valley College opened its 2025-26 academic year last week as 452 first-year students and 49 transfer students moved onto campus, contributing to the largest full-time undergraduate enrollment in the college’s 160-year history.

















