Steckel Elementary School’s open house will take place 6 p.m. May 23. There will be a basket raffle, information tables and a PTO Plus spring book fair.

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For Whitehall High School seniors, all library books must be handed in and all fines must be paid by May 24 to avoid financial obligation. For other grades, the due date is June 3.

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Schools will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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For graduation rehearsal, WHS seniors must report to the auditorium by 8:15 a.m. June 3. The doors will close promptly 8:15 a.m. Seniors will be assigned a designated bus for transportation to Stabler Arena, Bethlehem. Students are not permitted to drive to Stabler.

Seniors must attend rehearsal to participate in the graduation ceremony, which will take place 7 p.m. June 3 at Stabler. Practice could last until noon.

Class members who are disruptive, rowdy or hazardous to the members of the class or audience will be referred to the police and may be denied participation in the ceremony. These class members may have the awarding of the diploma and transcripts withheld or delayed until disciplinary action is taken.

Noise makers, horns, etc., are not permitted at Stabler. These items will be confiscated by security, and you will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

Only graduates and high school personnel are permitted on the arena floor.

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Reminder: Elementary students will be dismissed noon June 7, 10 and 11. No lunches will be served.

For the last day of school, June 12, students will be dismissed 10 a.m. Teachers will have a professional development day June 13.

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Do you have any WCSD news? 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.