Catasauqua Area School District will be closed Oct. 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

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Reminder: The last day to purchase tickets for Catasauqua High School varsity football team’s fundraiser of Kauffman’s chicken barbecue dinners is Oct. 9. Each dinner will feature half of a roasted chicken, baked potato, creamed cabbage and dessert.

You can purchase your ticket from any varsity football player or coach, at the CHS athletic office or at North Catasauqua Borough Hall, 1066 Fourth St.

Those purchasing a ticket can pick up their dinner in the parking lot of CHS 3-6 p.m. Oct. 22.

For more information, cost and orders, call 610-264-1504.

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CHS is still in need of two or three daily substitute teachers starting immediately. A valid Pennsylvania teaching certification is required.

The qualified candidate will report to CHS 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every day. This candidate will be required to substitute in grades 9 through 12 classrooms or expressive arts positions (music, art, library and gym).

The compensation is $130 per day.

Email CHS Principal Adam Schnug at schnuga@cattysd.org.

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Parents/guardians of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute students are reminded to use Skyward Family Access to report a student’s absence or to call one of the following phone numbers: 610-799-1341 for half-day students; 610-799-1363 for academic center students; or 610-799-1491 for the career academy program students.

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Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to continuously check the information in the CHS 2020-21 reopening plan found on the school’s website, cattysd.org/Domain/363.

Due to the constant change of COVID-19 safety guidelines, CHS is maintaining a Return to Learn webpage with COVID-19 guidelines and updates. This webpage should be checked frequently for updates because plans can change as new information is available or as Pennsylvania safety guidelines change.