Whitehall-Coplay School District is excited to share the new mobile app is available for download. Visit the app store on your mobile device and search for WCSD Zephyrs.

You can find the following information in the app: customized news, calendar, school, notifications, lunch menus and more.

Also coming soon is the mobile app direct integration with PowerSchool (grade book, attendance information, etc.) and Traversa (transportation information).

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The first marking period will be coming to a close Nov. 2. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your child’s teacher.

Report cards will be sent through SwiftK12 by 10 a.m. Nov. 9.

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Picture retake day at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School will be Nov. 3. If you would like to have your school picture retaken, please return the original package. If you were absent on picture day, you may also have your picture taken this day.

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A Dine and Dance event Nov. 5 will benefit Joey Groller, a 10th-grade Whitehall High School student who has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The event will be held at the pavilion at Cementon Park, 5185 Dewey St., Whitehall, and is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Yankee Fan Club. Doors open 5 p.m.

Tickets are $25. Presale tickets are available at Konkrete Creamery in Northampton, Palace Pizza in Whitehall and Samuel Owens in Coplay.

Contact Shelly Alexander at 610-442-9026 or shellyalexander40@yahoo.com for more information.

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Mark your calendar for early dismissals for the elementary school buildings and WCMS Nov. 18-22.

On Nov. 23, schools will be closed for a professional development day.

Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 24-28.

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There is a crisis hotline provided by the state, framed specifically for anxiety and depression related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you or your family are feeling you may need help, contact Persevere PA at 1-855-284-2494. There are trained professionals available 24/7.

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WCSD 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.