Join Zephyr Nation in promoting school spirit. Here are some football themes for the 2023-24 school year: Oct. 14, wear pink; Oct. 19, holiday; and Oct. 27, neon/construction for the Cement Belt Challenge.

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Wrestling sign-ups are underway. Want your child to learn the value of hard work? Want your child to learn resilience and how to successfully navigate life’s struggles? Looking for an outlet for your child to burn some energy, gain confidence and learn valuable life lessons?

Consider trying out an open session with the Little Zephs wrestling program this season. Registration and the first open mat is Oct. 16.

Email little.zephs.wrestling@gmail.com for more details.

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The Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS meeting has been changed to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Gockley Elementary School.

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Autumn Antics at Zephyr Elementary School is coming up. Mark your calendar and join the fall fun!

Oct. 23: Wear red to rally and stand up for drug awareness.

Oct. 24: Hat day - hats off to say no to drugs.

Oct. 25: Stand up against drugs, and wear your favorite team jersey.

Oct. 26: Wear neon colors. Pack your Halloween costume to bring to school. The parade will be held for families to attend at the turf stadium 2-2:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: Wear spooky colors of orange and black for Halloween.

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Do you like cheering? There will be a cheer camp for youth in kindergarten through sixth grade, set for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 12 in the gymnasium at Zephyr Elementary. Learn cheers and a dance to perform at the youth night basketball game.

Space is limited, so visit the Zephyr Buzz newsletter and scan the QR code before Oct. 28.

Make checks payable to Varsity W or Venmo @whitehallcheer. If using paper registration and/or check, send it to Whitehall Cheer Booster Club, c/o Kathy Warren, 4568 Pharaoh St., Whitehall, 18052.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District is hiring to fill multiple traffic monitor positions across the campus. These individuals will be responsible for regulating traffic throughout the campus during peak times of vehicular flow.

These positions are two hours per day at $15 per hour, approximately 6:50-8:50 a.m., on all student days.

Contact Angela Friebolin at friebolina@whitehallcoplay.org with specific questions on these positions.

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Zephyr Pride Pura Vida bracelets are on sale. The Whitehall High School senior class is selling these bracelets in Zephyr colors for $10. These bracelets are waterproof and adjustable and represent WCSD.

If WHS students are interested in purchasing a bracelet, see Mrs. Shadle in room E108.

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There are various supportive services at WHS including small groups, individual counseling and referrals to outside counseling services. A full list of services can be found under the Student Assistance program link on the WHS website.

If you are interested in learning more, contact Nicole Sharkazy, integrated support services coordinator.

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Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com any upcoming school events for administrators, teachers, staff, students, clubs, coaches, etc. Be sure to send me your information at least two weeks before an event.