Gockley Elementary School will celebrate Halloween Oct. 25. The costume parade begins 9:30 a.m. in front of the school. Students will walk around the macadam circle in front of the building.

All parents are asked to stand on the grass that is bordered by macadam. This will enable everyone to see the parade and take pictures.

All students should wear their costumes to school that day. Please have costumes that are simple and require minimal assistance. Costumes must be in good taste and not depict violence.

In the event of rain, the parade will be held in the gym and in the cafeteria. Parents will line up against the cafeteria and gym walls to view the parade of costumed characters.

Refrain from parking in front of the school or along the grass. For this event, use the parking lot by the football stadium.

Thank you - your cooperation is always appreciated.

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Whitehall High School’s Leo Club will be holding its annual schoolwide food drive through Oct. 28. Students may bring nonperishable food items to room C109 or the main office.

What a great way to help the community!

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Zephyr Elementary School will be celebrating its annual Autumn Antics. From Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, there will be many fun activities and special spirit days.

There’s also the annual apple dipping, sponsored by the PTO. Join the fun!

• Oct. 28 - wear maroon and gold

• Oct. 29 - twin day

• Oct. 30 - wear crazy socks

• Oct. 31 - dress for success day

• Nov. 1 - wear a farmer flannel

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The end of the first marking period will be Oct. 30. Make sure to be involved with your child’s progress and communicate with them, as well as their teachers. Also, sign in to Power School, so you can access and monitor your child’s progress.

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

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Zephyr Elementary’s Pedaling for Pink is continuing! On Tuesdays and Thursdays during October, students and staff will have the opportunity during recess to ride a stationary bike to raise money for cancer. It is a friendly competition between fourth and fifth grades.

Students are competing for the most miles pedaled throughout the month. It costs $1 to pedal for one minute. Students can participate as much as they would like.

It has always been a huge success, and Zephyr Elementary donates the money to Angel 34 Foundation to help families battling cancer.

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Sign-ups for WHS winter sports - boys and girls basketball, boys and girls swimming and wrestling - are underway now until Nov. 18.

Stop by the WHS athletic office anytime to pick up your winter sports packet.

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When your child brings home a library book from Gockley Elementary, remember to use the book bag, which is to be used to hold the library book each week. This bag serves as protection for all library books throughout the year.

Replacement bags cost 50 cents.

Thank you for helping to teach your child the importance of good book care.

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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, 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.