Congratulations to Jacky Mansour for receiving the Youth Volunteer Scholarship for her volunteerism with Whitehall High School’s SERVE Club.

Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is honoring Lehigh Valley volunteers for the work they have done with local nonprofits at the 2018 Breakfast for Champions, to be held April 12 at Renaissance Allentown. Each recipient was nominated by Lehigh Valley nonprofit representatives who thought the volunteer’s service was above and beyond, and the judging panels thoughtfully reviewed each submission.

The Volunteer Center’s core focus includes volunteer coordinating for individuals, teams and businesses. It provides extensive training programs that include board service, volunteer coordination training and nonprofit skill building. It has been serving the Lehigh Valley for 30 years as a capacity builder, resource provider and connector for the nonprofit and business communities, as well as individuals who want to give back to the community.

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The end of the third marking period is today, April 5. Report cards will be available approximately April 12 and can be accessed through the parent portal on the district website, whitehallcoplay.org.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact your child’s teacher.

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PSSA testing will continue for two weeks for grades 3 through 8. Fourth grade will have an additional week for science testing.

Be sure to attend school on time during these dates, get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast.

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Whitehall Woman’s Club has announced the Gockley Elementary School winners of the annual art contest. Students will be honored at an evening ceremony at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 6 p.m. April 9.

Congratulations to kindergarten winners Chathrish Saravanan, first place; Marlia Diaz, second place; Liam Cappolella, third place; and first-grade winners Dhiyanesh Arun Balaji, first place; Dimitri Reardon, second place; and Dinah Rodriguez, third place.

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Parents/guardians can access and complete kindergarten registration by logging on to the district website. Select a date and time to meet with the enrollment secretary to present all the required documentation.

Parents/guardians will be given an appointment to bring their child to meet with the guidance counselor or principal, school nurse, ESOL teacher and reading specialist for a brief assessment at Gockley Elementary School April 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13.

Your child must be 5 years old before Sept. 1.

If you have any questions, call Michelle Khouri at 610-437-4780, ext. 1014.

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Whitehall Theater Club is presenting “The Addams Family Musical” 7 p.m. April 12-14 and 2 p.m. April 15 in the auditorium of the high school.

Follow the link to the high school theater page on the district website to order tickets.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District’s band program is currently collecting used band instruments to add to its supply. Flute, clarinet, bass, alto, tenor, baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone tuba, snare drum and bell kit are being sought.

The department will take any instrument regardless of the condition. A company will pay the district music department for instruments that are beyond repair; that money will go toward the band budget for new instruments. Bring the instrument to the school office where your student attends.

Email Kevin Miller, elementary band director, at millerk@whitehallcoplay.org.

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This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the WCSD. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTAs, 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.