Congratulations to Whitehall High School student Miranda Gunkle for winning second place in the nurse assisting, health occupations, contest at the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Leadership and Skill Championships April 13-15 at Hershey Lodge.

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The middle school PTO book fair will be held May 2-5.

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The middle school will have its spring open house 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 5. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

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There will be a professional development day May 6. Schools will be closed throughout the district for students.

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Mark your calendars for Gockley Elementary School’s open house May 26. It is a great evening to come out and visit with your child’s teacher, along with seeing all the student work on display.

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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, provide a new proof of residence. Call the registration office at 610-437-4780, ext. 1014 for the required documentation.

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Whitehall Coplay Middle School’s newsletter can be read online at whitehallcoplay.org/middle/index.html.

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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.