Have a happy and safe holiday with family and friends!

Winter break will last until Friday, Jan. 2. Schools will be back in session Monday, Jan. 5.

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Middle school yearbook orders will be accepted Monday, Jan. 5, through Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Students will be bringing home more information on how to purchase this school year's yearbook.

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Schools will be closed for a Professional Development Day Friday, Jan. 16.

Also, on Monday, Jan. 19, schools will be closed for the Martin Luther King holiday.

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In the event of a two-hour delay, the following modified kindergarten schedules will apply.

Morning kindergarten classes will begin 10:50 a.m. and end at 12:40 p.m.

Afternoon classes begin 1:25 p.m. and will end 3:15 p.m.

The bus for afternoon students will arrive approximately 50 to 60 minutes later than the regular dismiss time.

Due to weather and traffic conditions, the school's transportation office cannot predict the times for the different bus stops. Please help by not calling the school offices.

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The school district has an anonymous tipline for anyone who believes a student may endanger another person or themselves. If anyone aware of a possible situation, call the voice mail number at 610-435-4638 and leave a message.

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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, PTSAs, club advisors and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@ hotmail.com with "Whitehall-Coplay School News" in the subject line at least a week before an event.