Picture day at Steckel is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 2.

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Whitehall Zephyr Marching Band will be hosting Music in Motion on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Zephyr Stadium. This event will showcase marching bands from around the area. The first performance is at 6:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. For more information and admission cost, please email wmpamarchingband@gmail.com.

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Fire Prevention Week will be recognized in the elementary schools Oct. 5-9. There will be various activities for the students.

On Friday, Oct. 9, Steckel students will be able to see a fire truck display.

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An optional breakfast program is being offered this year beginning on Monday, Oct. 5. Students will have the opportunity to purchase a cold breakfast before the school day begins. More information is available on the district’s website, whitehallcoplay.org.

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Zephyr Elementary is holding a fundraiser 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at McDonald’s on MacArthur Road, near Sears. Teachers will be taking orders and serving up food for the evening. It’s a great way to help Zephyr Elementary students raise funds for their school. Mark your calendars for that evening and come for dinner!

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Mark your calendar for Monday, Oct. 12, Columbus Day. Schools will be closed for a professional development day for teachers. Students will resume classes on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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Address and contact changes are important. Please keep the school offices informed of any changes in address or phone numbers that may occur during the year. If there is a move within the Whitehall-Coplay School District, please provide a new proof of residence. Call the registration office at 610-437-4780, ext. 1014, for the required documentation.

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The Whitehall-Coplay Parent Teacher Organization is newly reorganized this year. It will continue to provide numerous educational and cultural programs for the students. Many of the special events could not occur without the assistance and financial support of this organization. The PTO covers students in grades K through 12. During the upcoming weeks, parents will receive information about becoming a member. Fundraising information will also be distributed. There are no commitments when you enroll, but volunteer opportunities are available.

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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.