An academic planning night is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Whitehall High School.

WHS’ administration and counseling department will review the course catalog, provide information on course sequencing and new courses to be offered, highlight honors, dual-enrollment and AP course offerings and discuss LCTI opportunities.

Representatives from many colleges and universities also will be present.

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A parent information night for students’ transition from eighth grade to ninth grade is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the middle school.

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Report cards will be sent home Feb. 3. Please discuss any concerns you may have with your child and your child’s teacher.

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Student Council’s annual carnation sale at the middle school begins Feb. 6 and runs through Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Students will have the opportunity to purchase carnations for special friends, staff members and even family.

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A winter dismissal reminder for parents: In the case of upcoming inclement weather, the district encourages parents to discuss arrangements with their children in case of early dismissals. Plan with your child what to do in case of an emergency. It is helpful to listen to daily weather reports for situations that may affect the school schedules. Decide what radio and TV stations to listen to or check the school website, whitehallcoplay.org.

During bad weather, the district will implement one of the following plans: Schools may be closed for the day, have a delayed opening or close early in the day.

In the event of a two-hour delay, the modified kindergarten schedule will be used.

The modified kindergarten schedule in the event of school delays is as follows:

Morning kindergarten starts 10:50 a.m. and ends 12:40 p.m.

Afternoon kindergarten starts 1:25 p.m. and ends 3:15 p.m.

For the modified kindergarten schedule, the bus for afternoon children will arrive approximately 50-60 minutes later than the regular pickup time for school.

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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.

Breakfast also has begun. The cost is $1.60. The menu is posted on the lunch menu that students receive.

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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.