Whitehall-Coplay School District Column
Steckel Elementary School's Star T-Shirt Day is tomorrow.
Students are encouraged to wear their Steckel Star shirts.
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Report cards will be distributed Monday, April 20.
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The Whitehall Zephyrs Football Booster Club will hold a clothing drive Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to2 p.m., at the football stadium. Drop off any gently used clothes, shoes, linens, purses, coats and stuffed animals.
Drive up and a WHS football player will help empty your vehicle.
This event helps support the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
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There will be a Scholastic book fair fundraiser at Gockley Elementary School today, from 3:15 to 7 p.m.
The book fair will offer specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, award-winning titles, children's classics, interactive software, young adult books and current bestsellers from more than 10 publishers.
Parents may also purchase books online this year through April 20.
For more information, visit http://bookfairs.com/homepage/gockleyelemspring for more information.
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PTSA's Market Day pickup is scheduled for April 22, 8 to 9 p.m., in the middle school cafeteria.
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Earth Day will be celebrated at Gockley Wednesday, April 22.
Students and staff are encouraged to dress in green or a floral print. Students will also be participating in some extra Earth Day activities.
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Twin Day at Gockley is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23.
This is another school spirit day for students and staff to take part in.
Dress up like a teacher, staff member or your friend.
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PSSA testing began April 14 and will run through April 24.
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Make note that May 4 is a teacher professional development day.
The last day of school for students will now be Thursday, June 18.
Graduation remains June 12 at Stabler Arena on the Lehigh University campus.
Professional development days for teachers will be June 19, 22 and 23.
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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 advisers 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.