Schools throughout the district will be closed for Thanksgiving break Nov. 26-30.

Students will head back to classes Dec. 1.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with family and friends.

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The middle school’s band and chorus concert will be held 7-9 p.m. Dec. 3 at Whitehall High School. Mark your calendars for this wonderful holiday program.

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The Whitehall High School swim team is hosting a designer purse bingo featuring Michael Kors, Coach and Vera Bradley Dec. 5 at the pavilion at Egypt Park.

Doors open 4:30 p.m., and bingo starts 6 p.m.

A ticket includes 20 regular games. Specials, a Chinese auction, refreshments and more are available for purchase.

For tickets, email whitehallswim@gmail.com.

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The pickup date for Whitehall PTO’s Gertrude Hawk fundraiser will be Dec. 9. Items should be picked up at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thank you for your support!

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PTO’s Little Shoppers’ Shop will be at the Zephyr Elementary School Dec. 7-11. A flier will be sent home with students for parents to review.

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Gockley Elementary School students have begun participating in Crayola’s recycling program called “Color Cycle.”

It involves recycling dried-up, used markers for clean energy. Instead of throwing away old markers, collect them and send them in a resealable bag to school with your child.

The program is being coordinated by the building’s art teacher, Mr. Brader.

Parents can visit crayola.com/colorcycle for more information.

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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.