George Bibighaus, a professional employee of the Lehighton Area School District, announced last night he will be retiring at the end of the school year.

“I should like to thank the people of the community, and the hundreds and hundreds of wonderful kids for allowing me to be a part of their lives and part of a great school system with great teachers,” he said in a letter to the board.

As a teacher in the district, Bibighaus taught history and civics. He also coached football and basketball after excelling in both sports at the collegiate level.

School board president Marion Reid thanked Bibighaus for his years of service to the school and community.