Turn Your Back on Drugs Day will be Oct. 24 at Gockley Elementary School. Students are encouraged to wear red to show the nationwide support for the efforts to reduce the demand for drugs in the community and country. Children may wear red socks, red shirts, red shoelaces and red ribbons.

Please show your school spirit and wear red!

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Steckel Elementary School will hold a Turn Your Back on Drugs Day Oct. 24 as well. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their clothing backward or inside out to show their support of saying no to drugs.

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The Halloween community project at Gockley Elementary benefits Whitehall Food Bank. During the trick-or-treat season this year, Gockley will share treats with the food bank. On Oct. 28, students, staff, families and friends are encouraged to bring in a canned food item.

There will be a box in the school office to drop off items. There also will be a box in front of the main school entrance for families and friends to drop off items when they come to watch the parades.

This is a one-day event.

Thank you for reaching out and helping the students learn to show kindness to their neighbors and community.

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On Oct. 28, students at the middle school will have a hat and candid photo day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a hat, and during the day candid photos will be taken for the yearbook.

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Looking ahead, schools will be closed Nov. 8 for a professional development day for teachers.

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Cafeteria updates to remember: Any child approved for free or reduced lunches will receive the daily meal and beverage. Additional items are not included. Parents may deposit funds in their child’s account if they would like their child to purchase additional items.

Breakfasts are being served for $1.60.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District has an anonymous tip line for anyone who believes a student could be in danger from another person or himself/herself. If you are aware of a possible situation, leave a message at 610-435-4638.

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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.