Schools will be closed Feb. 13 and Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day.

Feb. 13 is a possible snow make-up day.

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Steckel Elementary School Star T-Shirt Day is set for Friday, Feb. 20.

Mark your calendars for this special day and join the fun!

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PTSA Market Day pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.

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Strengthening Families is an evidence-based drug and alcohol prevention program that teaches youth skills to resist peer pressure, manage stress and set goals for the future. Parents learn how to balance love and limits for their soon-to-be teenagers. Early prevention is strongly correlated with a reduced likelihood of addiction later in life.

Whitehall is one of eight school districts in the Lehigh Valley offering this free program this school year. Strengthening Families is offered through a partnership between Penn State Extension in Lehigh County and Valley Youth House, and is funded by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Services.

Seven weekly sessions run Tuesdays, Feb. 25 through April 8, in the middle school cafeteria. The sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. with a free family dinner. The program takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Free child care for younger family members will be available.

Help your child earn schoolwide positive behavior program reward coupons by attending weekly sessions.

For more information or to register, call the middle school at 610-439-1439 and ask for your child's guidance counselor or an administrator.

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Whitehall High School Theatre proudly presents "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," the musical comedy.

Reserve your seats today by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to Whitehall High School Theatre, 3800 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall, 18052.

Show dates are April 9 to 11 at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. The price is $12 for adults and seniors and students $8.

There is also a dinner theater option available April 11 at 6 p.m. Price includes catered dinner and prime seating for the show. Prices are $29 for adults and $25 for seniors and students.

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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.