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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The next PTSA Market Day Pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The pick up time is 4 to 5 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.

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The second quarter marking period ends Tuesday, Jan. 27. If parents have any questions or concerns about their child's progress, they should contact their child's teacher.

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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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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 other community members are invited to share news of 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.