Mark your calendar for Gockley Elementary School’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports program. Students displaying good behavior are invited to wear their favorite jersey Jan. 28. Students will also have game day - the opportunity to play some special games with their friends.

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Reminder: The end of the second marking period was Jan. 21. Report cards for the second marking period were sent electronically Jan. 26.

Be sure the school has your correct email address to receive your child’s report card and important reminders.

Please stay connected with your child’s education. If you have questions or concerns, contact your child’s teachers.

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Mark your calendar for the Presidents Day holiday. Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed Feb. 18-21.

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The volunteer program with St. Luke’s University Health Network is a great opportunity for high school students (ages 14 and older) to receive community service hours, gain professional experience, develop customer service skills that will benefit them in any future profession, make a difference in their community and learn more about the health care environment.

If interested, visit the counseling website under Announcements for more information and the link to apply.

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There is a crisis hotline provided by Pennsylvania, framed specifically for anxiety and depression related to current challenges.

If you or your family are feeling the need for some guidance, contact Persevere PA at 1-855-284-2494 to speak with a trained professional, available 24/7.

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WCSD’s kindergarten registration process for eligible children for the 2022-23 academic year is underway. The child must be 5 years old before Sept. 1.

The following are the steps for registering your child: Visit whitehallcoplay.org and click Enrollment. Follow all directions to complete the online registration, including uploading all required documents. They include proof of birth (child’s birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate or notarized parent statement); child’s immunization record; proofs of residency (if you rent, your signed lease agreement, or if you own, your deed or your 2022 real estate tax bill, Whitehall/Coplay moving permit or 2021 per capita tax bill and current utility bill, bank statement or billing statement); and parent photo ID.

You will receive an email from Michelle Khouri, district registrar, confirming your child’s registration or requesting other information.

If you have questions regarding registration, email Khouri at khourim@whitehallcoplay.org.

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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.