The 2022 edition of the Whitehall High School yearbook, The Whitehall, will continue the tradition of publishing baby pictures of graduating seniors. This popular feature allows a parent to submit a color photograph of his and/or her child(ren) as a baby and a brief personal message for inclusion in the baby picture section of the yearbook. The picture can be any size; however, the personal statement cannot exceed 125 characters. In an attempt to increase the number of baby picture submissions, the yearbook staff is excited to announce it has reduced the fee to have the baby photograph and words published by $5 - from $40 to $35.

In addition to submitting a baby picture, the yearbook staff is offering parents the opportunity to purchase additional space in the yearbook for additional photographs and words dedicated to your son(s) and/or daughter(s). These senior advertisements will be located in the seniors section of the yearbook. In an attempt to increase the number of senior ads, the yearbook staff has reduced the fees for the half-page and quarter-page sizes. Parents can submit more than one picture and additional words of congratulations with the senior ad. The new, discounted rates are full page, $200; half page, $100; and quarter page, $50.

In efforts to streamline the process of ads, the yearbook staff will be utilizing AdBuilder. AdBuilder is a service provided by the yearbook company, Balfour. It will allow you to create and pay for your own ad for the yearbook. Visit Balfour.com and search for Whitehall High School. Shop yearbook products and purchase the ad size you want and create an account on Balfour.com. Look for an email within one business day, confirming your ad workspace is available. Log into your Balfour.com account and look under My Orders to design your ad. When ready, choose Submit Your Ad to send it to the yearbook staff.

Yearbooks are currently on sale for $70 until Thanksgiving.

To purchase your yearbook, visit balfour.com and search Whitehall High School.

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Reminder: The end of the first marking period is Nov. 3.

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Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Nov. 22, 23 and 24. Students will be dismissed noon.

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Thanksgiving break will be Nov. 25-29.

Schools will reopen Nov. 30.

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The Bounce Back program at Steckel Elementary School will be offering a small group intervention program through Valley Youth House to support students’ emotional and social needs. Referrals are made through the guidance counselor and teachers. Parent permission is required, and there is a screen process to qualify.

If you have any questions or concerns or you think this is something your child would benefit from, contact the school at 610-435-1521 and ask for Jamie Bisignani, guidance counselor.

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If your child is absent, a written note is required within three days, with a specific reason and parent’s signature. You may also use the email that is sent to you the day of the absence.

Failure to do so will make this day an illegal absence. After six illegal absences, a parent meeting will be arranged with the building principal.

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Do you have any WCSD news? Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTOs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “WCSD news” in the subject line at least a week before an event.