The high school has moved all students to remote learning for two weeks after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is to avoid a surge of East Penn School District community transmission. According to the district website, they are hopeful all students who opt for in-person learning will return to hybrid learning Dec. 14.

According to Superintendent of Schools Kristen Campbell, “We will continue to be transparent about East Penn cases and monitor local data. This period will be a critical time to determine your level of comfort to resume in-person learning. At the secondary level in grades 6-12, students can opt to go fully remote at any time by notifying their school. At the elementary level, the decision to go remote could result in a change of teacher. We would ask that any requests to move an elementary student from hybrid to remote occur by Dec. 9 in order for us to plan accordingly for the second trimester.”

Lehigh University is providing an opportunity for seniors to take a remote class through the college this spring. The university is now accepting applications for the “High School Scholars” program” through Dec. 14. For more information and details, contact Mrs. Greene in the counseling office.

The Emmaus High School Class of 2023 will hold a fundraiser at the Hamilton Crossing’s Chipotle, 750 N. Krocks Road, Dec. 12. Order online and pick up Chipotle by using the promo code 3FYFK3F on the app or website.

No Place for Hate is calling for all current or new members to join the Schoology page so they can regroup, schedule a Zoom meeting and select officers and projects for the 2020-2021 school year. Reach out to Mrs. Larkin at Slarkin@eastpennsd.org or Mr. Harkness at BHarkness@eastpennsd.org if you have any questions.

Are you interested in science? Do you want to know more about what is going on in the universe above your heads? Join the Astronomy Club which meets 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday virtually.

If you are interested in getting involved in the theater department at EHS, join the theater department group virtually to access an application form and for information about upcoming events.

The Future Business Leaders of America is up and running this year. Join virtually and find out what they are all about.

If you like to work with clay, the Mud Club helps those who cannot afford to eat in the community. The Mud Club meets virtually after school every Tuesday.

The science fair is a go this year. If you are interested in putting your passion for science or engineering into a project that may earn you fame and fortune, contact Mr. Landrum at blandrum@eastpennsd.org.

The Spanish Club is having virtual cooking shows. Students are preparing Spanish or Latin dishes in their meetings on Wednesdays. All students are welcome to join the club.

The Young Republican Club is having meetings 2:35 p.m. every Thursday. All are welcome to join at any time.

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make the world a greener place? Do you want to learn to identify wildlife, conserve earth’s resources and solve today’s environmental problems? Join Envirothon and work with your peers to win this year’s Envirothon Academic Competition. They meet via Zoom 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Reach out to Mrs. Susens or Ms. Luancing with questions.

The EHS Class of 2022 is holding a virtual Gertrude Hawk Chocolates online sale. All orders are shipped directly to the customer. Visit fundraising.gertrudehawkchocolates.com and create an account. The organization ID is 705256.

The Activism Club will oversee a holiday card drive to send to older adults living at DevonHouse Senior Living. Those who are interested should write a letter and deliver it to Mrs. Kinzel’s Room 514 by Dec. 17.

Students interested in playing Among Us, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons or any other games with friends can power up with the game club. Stop by the virtual meetings 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Email cstuchko@eastpennsd.org for more information.

The Art Club’s annual art show opened Dec. 8 and will go until Jan. 12, 2021.

Buzz Magazine’s virtual meetings are held 2:30 p.m. every Thursday.

The ACSL/Computer Club will meet 2 p.m. Dec. 10 via Zoom. Contact Mrs. Stoudt at bstoudt@eastpennsd.org or Mrs. Brashear at cbrashear@eastpennsd.org with questions.

The Latin Club will have its first full member meeting 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15 via Zoom.

Need a wreath, spray, centerpiece or Christmas tree? Support Habitat for Humanity with your purchase and have it delivered in time for the holidays. Visit giftitforward.com and enter any Habitat for Humanity member’s name or Maria Russo to have it credited to the Habitat for Humanity club. Orders will be accepted through Dec. 10.

The French Club will meet 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18 virtually. They will recreate French art Dec. 11 and have a virtual cooking class Dec. 18.

The Students Advocating Vape Elimination Club will meet 2 p.m. Dec. 10. Contact Mrs. Laubner at dlaubner@eastpennsd.org for more information.

Congratulations to Pandora Schoen, who has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2020-2021 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Only 1,609 semifinalists were chosen among 99,403 applicants this year (just 1.6 percent) because of their outstanding leadership, academic achievements and dedication to their community.

Good luck, Pandora, on the final stage of the award process.

All students 18 and under eat for free through June 14, 2021. Visit the EPSD Food Service website for more information. Meals can be picked up 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Emmaus High School.

The district now offers free weekend and holiday meals. There is a separate form specifically for weekend meals For questions on meals, call 610-965-1680.