Whitehall High School Interact Club will hold its next meeting 3 p.m. Jan. 25, 2024, in room A109.

The club is currently holding a book drive to help kids in Liberia. Members are looking for new or gently used children’s books. Books can be dropped off in Mr. Adams’ room until Jan. 19, 2024.

The club is also supporting a private school in Whitehall that needs school supplies. All school supplies, new or slightly used, can be dropped off in room A109.

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Reminder: Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed through Jan. 1, 2024, for winter break.

Happy New Year!

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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 page of the district website, whitehallcoplay.org.

If you are interested in learning more, contact Nicole Sharkazy, Integrated Support Services coordinator, at sharkazyn@whitehallcoplay.org or 610-437-5081, ext. 1825.

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WHS students are ready to help! If you are aware of community service opportunities, consider reaching out to WHS staff. Students have been a tremendous help at Zephyr and are available to volunteer their time in the community.

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WHS is offering an after-school tutoring program called CASH (Collaborative After School Help), previously called Homework Club, to provide academic support in subject areas, organization and study skills for any student with an IEP. These sessions are offered 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in room D103.

All students with an IEP are eligible, and it is a great opportunity for students to catch up on work, complete homework, get extra help in subject areas, get help with organization and learn new techniques and study skills to help them get ready for tests.

Students may participate for one day, two days or all three days.

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The 2024 edition of the WHS yearbook, The Whitehall, will continue the tradition of publishing baby pictures and senior ads of graduating seniors.

For more information and how to submit, visit smore.com/3ps4d.

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

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Consider signing up your child for Touchstone Theatre’s Building Bridges after-school program. The program uses theater and creative drama to facilitate cultural competency, self-awareness and communication with students. By the end of the program, students will have created, with guidance from Touchstone Theatre’s teaching artists, an original performance to share with classmates, teachers, counselors and family.

Student impact throughout this program includes more effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, increased self-control, improved critical-thinking skills, enriched problem-solving and decision-making skills, increased self-esteem and a stronger sense of group/community.

Registration is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the Zephyr Buzz newsletter for information on how to register.

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Gockley Elementary School students need a change of clothes to be kept at school. Please keep a seasonally appropriate full change of clothes in your child’s backpack for use in case of spills or accidents. The school keeps a limited supply of clothes in the health room and may not have enough if the situation arises.

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WCSD’s trip policy says educational trips are limited to seven school days per year. Any days missed for travel beyond the seven days of absence will be illegal days if the student is 16 or younger.

The family educational trip request form, available in the school office, must be submitted prior to departure.

WCSD prefers all trips be scheduled during the holiday break.

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If you would like to share any upcoming school events for administrators, teachers, staff, clubs, students, coaches, etc., email me at jamb87@hotmail.com and title it Whitehall-Coplay District News. I would be happy to spread the news for any upcoming activities. You can also send me pictures and great things that are happening in your classrooms for possible publication in The Press. Be sure to send me your information at least two weeks before an event. Columns are completed the weekend before going to press Wednesdays.