The Whitehall Marching Zephyr Band will host Music in Movement Feb. 21 at the high school.

The event will showcase indoor colorguard, percussion, dancers and twirlers.

The first performance is at 11:30 a.m.

There is an admission cost.

Enter through the cafeteria doors and follow the signs to the gym where the performances are held.

Food will be available for purchase.

For more information, email wmpamarchingband@gmail.com.

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Parents or guardians are reminded that a written note must be presented to their child's teacher within three days of returning to school.

The suggested method is to write a note promptly on the day of return. Remember to include the date of the absence, child's name, teacher's name, a specific reason for the absence and parent's signature.

Do not email classroom teachers with excuse notes. If no excuse note is received within three days, the missed day will be considered an illegal absence.

When the student reaches three illegal absences, parents or guardians will be required to appear before the Whitehall district magistrate on truancy charges.

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This month first-grade students at Gockley Elementary School will be creating and decorating special Valentines as a community service project.

The project is under the creative direction of Miss Ashley Koren, activities coordinator.

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Read Across America is a national program that promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of students.

It is celebrated across the nation on March 2. The goal is to motivate children to read.

March is the birthday month of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr Seuss.

Inspired by the theme book "Oh the Places You'll Go," students and staff are encouraged to wear a shirt or hat of a favorite vacation destination.

There will be a variety of classroom activities. During the week, gym classes will participate in Dr. Seuss-based games. Each student will receive a special Dr. Seuss item.

Students from the high school Key Club, middle school Leo Club and LCTI students will visit classes to read a story and do a craft in the classrooms.

Parents and families are encouraged to join the celebration and plan some evening activity to share with their children.

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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 $8 for seniors and students.

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.