The PTO will host Halloween movie night Friday, Oct. 19, in the middle school auditorium.

Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. with the movie set to begin at 7:30.

Admission is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Students are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in trick-or-treating. Popcorn, hot dogs, water, candy and baked goods will be available to purchase.

Box tops collections: Be sure and bring in all your BoxTops for Education labels by Oct. 19.

The class that collects the most box tops will enjoy a surprise.

Please continue to save your box tops for the next final collection in March. The PTO thanks you for your support.

National School Bus Safety Week is October 22-24.

Elementary schools will be reviewing important bus safety with students. Parents are also encouraged to stress the importance of bus safety with their children.

McTeachers Night: Students, parents, family and friends are invited to McTeachers Night for Zephyr Elementary School, 5-8 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 24, at McDonalds, 2137 McArthur Road.

Ever dream of having your principal or teacher prepare dinner for you and your schoolmates? This is your chance.

The homeroom class with the most students attending will be rewarded during spirit week.

Whitehall cheering bingo: Whitehall cheering bingo is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the American Club in Coplay. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 2 p.m.

Prizes will include Longaberger, Coach and Vera Bradley items.

Door prizes, a Chinese Auction and refreshments will be offered.

For tickets, contact Bonnie Boyer at 484-550-8235 (after 4 p.m.) or email bonster0881@yahoo.com for ticket information.

District website: Be sure to check out many upcoming events and important information via the district website, www.whitehallcoplay.org/districtsite/index.html.

You can access lunch information, important health room news, information on PTO events, special building activities and resources for parents and students.

Take time to check the website for your child's school. Many schools are going green and suggest you visit the site to read school newsletters.

Study Island: Students have access to a web-based program that makes for excellent practice in reading and math.

Study Island is located at www.studyisland.com and can be accessed from the link on the school district website.

Students log in with the username and password they receive in computer class.

Attendance rules: All children are expected to attend school each day unless they are ill or a family emergency occurs.

If a child will miss school because of a trip, a trip form must be completed before the student leaves.

Parents are asked to remember that a written note explaining the child's absence is a requirement within the three days of the student's return to school.

Students are also asked not to be late to school. Tardiness interrupts instructional time.

Parents should accompany children to the office when they are late.

Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Whitehall-Coplay School District.

Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTOs, club advisors and community members are invited to share news of their upcoming activities.

Please email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with "Whitehall-Coplay Press" in the subject line at least a week before an event.

The Press is released every Thursday. My column is completed by the Sunday before the Thursday release. Hope to hear from you!