Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley

Congratulations to our very own art class teacher, Ella Chen, for winning 1st Place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition with her stunning charcoal piece, Sweet Dream! Winning this prestigious nationwide contest means that Ella's artwork will be proudly displayed in the U.S. Capitol next year! Huge congratulations to Ella, and we are incredibly proud of you!

Registration for the Spring Semester at Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley is now open!

Semester Start Date: January 11, 2026
Registration Page: https://lifelearn.northampton.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&CatalogID=94

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in the new semester!

The Chinese school literacy competition ended successfully! 🎉
​​With the active participation of children and the careful organization of teachers, this semester's Chinese school literacy competition has successfully concluded. After a tense and fierce competition, all three classes have been named the top three. Congratulations to all the children who have won the prize, and to everyone who has taken the initiative!

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Pinyin 1
1st: Madoxx Yuan
2nd: Jackson Ma
3rd: Ralphael John Ang

Pinyin 2
1st: Ethan Zhang
2nd: Jane He
3rd: Emily Weng

MLP 1
1st: 车天佑
2nd: 成若一
3rd: 李屹渊

MLP 2
1st: 杨承宇
2nd: 王淞艺
3rd: 张凯风

MLP 3
1st: 安睿祖
2nd: 赵兰心
3rd: 沈艾佳

MLP 4
1st: Audrick Hawk
2nd: Abigail Huang
3rd: Tia Guo

🌈Every effort deserves to be seen.
In this competition, the children not only demonstrated solid literacy skills, but also demonstrated confidence, steadiness and persistence. While the top three are worthy of praise, we are even more proud of the bravery and continued progress of all the children.
❤️ The semester is coming to a close
The Chinese school is entering its final phase this semester. I hope you will continue to enjoy your time at Chinese school before the holiday, continue to learn, grow, gain knowledge and enjoy your time.
📬 Everyone is welcome to interact and exchange.
Our Chinese school always attaches great importance to parents' voices and suggestions.
If you have any good ideas or suggestions regarding teaching, activities, curriculum, or school life, please feel free to contact us.
Let's work together to create a better environment for children to learn, grow, and shine!

Dear Parents,
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This Sunday, our school will take a one-day break to allow everyone time for travel and to celebrate with friends and family. On behalf of the school board of Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued trust and support. We invite you to join us during this season to help sustain Chinese education and promote Chinese culture in the Lehigh Valley community.
Our school is a classroom for learning Chinese as well as a big family that unites the Chinese community and preserves Chinese culture. This semester, we are offering eighteen language and culture courses with over 200 registrations. We have also launched twelve clubs to promote the rounded development of students in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, and aesthetics. Notably, the two Chinese as a Second Language courses offered this school year have reached record-high enrollment. The success of these courses provides new opportunities for our school to better serve the entire Lehigh Valley community.
“It takes a village to raise a child.” The development of our Chinese school cannot happen without everyone’s support. As an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley relies on generous community donations to support our teaching activities. During the 2024–2025 school year, our school received nearly $20,000 in donations from individuals, businesses, and merchants to provide classroom supplies, learning incentives, and opportunities for students. They also enable us to host community events and allow teachers and volunteers to receive training through the headquarters to better serve our students and parents.
Our school boasts the finest teaching facilities among all Huaxia Chinese School branches. Thanks to our long-standing partnership with Northampton Community College (NCC), we are able to use computers, touch screens, and high-quality sound systems in our classes, and host the annual Chinese New Year Gala in a professional theater. We sincerely thank NCC for its continued support and commitment to our shared mission. NCC and our Chinese school have always worked together to provide the best services without increasing the financial burden on families. Even in today’s climate of rising inflation, NCC has maintained tuition rates without any increase (by comparison, tuition at other Huaxia branches is typically around $1,000 per academic year). However, this cooperation model also brings financial challenges to our school’s operations. When parents register and pay tuition through NCC, the full amount is collected by NCC, and our Chinese school receives less than 15% of that as financial support. In addition, as a branch of Huaxia Chinese School, the Lehigh Valley branch must pay an annual franchise fee to the headquarters.
Most of our teaching assistants are alumni who volunteer their time, and all members of the school committee are volunteers who receive no salary or compensation. What touches us most is the dedication of our teachers who receive only modest hourly wages from NCC based on teaching hours, with no compensation for the time spent preparing lessons. Yet they give selflessly, sacrificing their time and often paying out of pocket for teaching materials and student rewards. Many teachers have devoted every Sunday for over a decade, rain or shine, to the school. Their commitment stems entirely from their love for students and their passion for promoting the Chinese language and culture. They are the most admirable people in our school.
The normal operation of our school depends almost entirely on community donations. Your contribution not only provides better Chinese education for your child but also helps us preserve and promote Chinese language and culture and strengthen the influence of the Chinese community in the Lehigh Valley. The good news is that every dollar you donate to our school is eligible for the maximum tax deduction allowed by law.
Many companies also offer matching gift programs that can double your donation, and some even match volunteer service hours with donations. You can donate through the United Way platform by specifying Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley as the recipient. Our organization code is 132614, and our federal tax ID is 20-4301676. You may also donate via check (payable to HXCS-LV) or Zelle ([email protected]). Please include your contact information when making electronic payments so we can thank every donor who supports the development of our school.
On December 7, on the second floor of the College Center at NCC, our school’s Parent Association will organize a charity sale for the Chinese school community. We encourage children and parents to participate actively so everyone can better appreciate the value of gratitude. The event announcement will be released soon by the Parent & Teacher Association. If any businesses or vendors would like to join the charity sale, please contact the Parent & Teacher Association at [email protected].
We sincerely appreciate every parent and family for your long-standing enthusiasm and generous support. Let us work together to build our Chinese school and create a bright future.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Liang He
Principal, Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley
November 2025

📢 Reminder!
Our Chinese school will be closed this Sunday (11/16) as our teachers attend a professional training session.

Classes will resume next week as usual.
Enjoy your Sunday, and we’ll see you soon! 😊

Dear parents and students,
Our fall semester officially started on Sunday, August 24th! How is everyone settling in so far? 📚
The class schedule and classroom assignments are ready, and if you’re not sure where your classroom is, don’t worry—we’ve prepared a handy College Center floor map to help you find your way with ease!

🍎 Parent Meeting Recap

On September 7th, we held our fall Parent Meeting. The principal and teachers warmly welcomed everyone, looked back at last year’s wonderful achievements, and expressed gratitude for the continued support of our families.

They also shared the focus for this semester: classes will be more engaging, with group work, project-based learning, and more interactive activities to let children learn through fun and exploration. Teachers also reminded everyone that academics are important, but so are character, arts, and physical education. Parents were encouraged to help children build good habits at home, like completing homework on time and maintaining a healthy routine.

Communication between school and families is also key—through WeChat groups, email, and regular check-ins, parents can always stay up to date on their child’s progress. Safety and health remain a top priority, whether it’s campus safety, transportation, healthy meals, or daily routines. In the Q&A session, parents raised thoughtful questions, and teachers answered them patiently, leaving everyone feeling reassured and excited for the new semester!

📹 Want to revisit the highlights of the Parent Meeting? 👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/CUAascYfN2o

Back-to-School Meet & Greet

On August 17th, before the semester kicked off, we hosted a fun Meet & Greet at Grange Park. Families brought delicious homemade dishes, and of course the highlight was the mouthwatering barbecue 🍖. Parents and children enjoyed food, games, and laughter together, creating a warm and joyful afternoon full of happy memories!

Fall 2025 Academic Calendar

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