Schools will be closed Aug. 31 and Sept. 3 for the Labor Day holiday. Classes will be back in session Sept. 4.

Have a happy and safe holiday with family and friends!

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Breakfast begins throughout the district Sept. 4.

To apply for free or reduced lunch, visit the school district website, whitehallcoplay.org, follow the link to “school cafe” and fill out the forms.

Whitehall-Coplay School District has a computerized lunch system. Full-day students will be assigned a PIN (personal identification number) for the computerized lunch program. Parents may deposit money into their child’s account biweekly, quarterly or monthly. Visit myschoolbucks.com to add money or view your child’s cafeteria account.

Personal checks can also be mailed directly to your child’s school cafeteria or given to your child’s teacher any morning. Checks must be submitted at least three school days in advance to be credited to your child’s account.

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Meet-the-teacher nights are happening this month. This is a great opportunity to start the school year meeting your child’s teacher(s) and touring his or her school. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!

Gockley Elementary School, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5

Zephyr Elementary School, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6

Steckel Elementary School, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 13

Whitehall High School, 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 20

Whitehall-Coplay Middle School, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27

There will also be a PTA Plus book fair.

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Zephyr and Gockley Elementary schools are hosting their first PTO Plus book fairs Sept. 4-7. Students will have the chance to purchase some great books and more.

The book fairs will also be open during meet-the-teacher nights.

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Throughout the district, the schools are observing Patriot Day Sept. 11. Students and staff are encouraged to participate by wearing red, white and blue.

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Please follow bus stop guidelines. You and your child should report to the bus stop 10 minutes before the designated pickup time. It is your responsibility as a parent to be at the bus stop before and after school. Discuss alternate plans with your child in the event you would not be at the bus stop to receive him or her at the end of the school day or in the event of an early dismissal.

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Visit the WCSD website to stay in contact with your child’s school and upcoming activities. There are many school links that are very helpful for parents and students.

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Do you have any school news? 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.