Steckel students will participate in the 16th annual Read Across America Day Friday, March 1.

The event takes place in memory of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. Students will dress in "Hat" colors and crazy styles, decorate with balloons and let their imaginations and reading skills have a Seussical Day.

Reminder: The PTO is requesting all BoxTops for Education be turned in by tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 22.

This is the last day box tops can be accepted for this school year.

McTeachers Night: Don't forget McTeachers Night, set for 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the McDonald's located at 2137 McArthur Road, Whitehall.

The event benefits Zephyr Elementary School.

Zephyr after-school program: Starting today, Feb. 21, Zephyr students can receive instruction in math, reading and test-taking strategies Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:35-5 p.m. The program will continue until March 26.

Problem-solving, thinking critically and logical thinking are areas of focus.

WCMS canned food drive: The middle school's canned food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank is set for Feb. 25-March 1.

While the major thrust of the food drive takes place among homeroom competition, anyone is welcome to drop off canned goods or dry goods at any time that week.

The school will store goods for the drive in the auditorium cloakroom.

Kindergarten registration: Parents of students who will start kindergarten in the fall should call the Gockley office at 610-433-7551 to schedule an appointment for registration if they have not done so already.

Registration is set for April 9-12. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1.

More information will be given to parents at the time the appointment is scheduled.

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.

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