Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS is hosting its annual For the Love of Books bingo, book fair and basket raffle 5-7 p.m. Feb. 2 in the cafeteria of Whitehall-Coplay Middle School. The snow date is Feb. 9.

Raffle tickets are $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. All baskets are valued at $75 and up.

Cash and credit card will be accepted.

If you cannot make it to the book fair, you can always shop online at scholastic.com/bf/msspring2024.

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The Class of 1972’s scholarship fundraiser will be held March 4 at Keystone Pub, 1410 Grape St., Whitehall. The fundraiser is for dining in or carryout, and 10% of sales will benefit the scholarship fund.

The class awards two $1,000 scholarships to deserving graduating Whitehall High School seniors.

There is a cost per person, which is refundable the day of the event.

To purchase your ticket, visit myevent.com/CLASS72WHS to register.

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Whitehall Township Police Department will be hosting its third annual Youth Law Enforcement Academy program. The program will run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24-28 at the police department and Whitehall-Coplay School District and is available to Whitehall students or students who reside in Whitehall and are currently in fifth or sixth grade.

Registration is limited to 32 participants. The academy is free, with lunch provided daily. No transportation will be provided. The academy will include crime scene processing, M.E.R.T. demonstrations, the criminal justice system, presentations from other law enforcement agencies and more.

Registration opens 4 p.m. March 8. Details can be found on the department Facebook page or Officer Matthew Christman’s Twitter page at @SRO_Christman. Additionally, parents of WCSD fifth- and sixth-graders will be emailed a flier with a link and QR code.

Email Christman at christmanm@whitehallcoplay.org or Officer Quadir Carter at carterq@whitehallcoplay.org if you have questions.

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Zephyr Pride Foundation is honored to be able to help create a legacy with the creation of the Zephyr Walk, which will be a walkway from the varsity locker room of the field house to the football field. Be a part of that legacy as an alumni, coach, player or fan by purchasing your brick on the Zephyr Walk.

All bricks will be 8 inches by 8 inches with six lines and 18 characters available on each. All proceeds from the Zephyr Walk brick campaign will go to the foundation, Whitehall-Coplay School District’s educational group that supports academics, arts and athletics. The foundation has completed the first phase of the engraved brick project. Any orders that have been purchased starting June 2, 2020, and after will be installed in the second phase.

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Attention, WHS Class of 1974 alumni: WCSD would love to welcome you back and celebrate the 50th anniversary of your high school graduation by joining in at the 2024 commencement ceremony for an alumni reception June 3.

Complete the form, which you can find on the WCSD website, or call the WHS main office at 610-437-5081 to sign up for the reception.

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The breakfast and lunch menus for all buildings are available at bit.ly/wcsdfoodservice.

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Do you need a mentor for your student? Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley is available in Whitehall-Coplay School District for children ages 7-15. You can sign up for winter activities.

Mentors can help youth by growing confidence and self-esteem. They can increase exposure to new and different experiences. With a mentor, a student can receive personalized guidance and support, along with expanding social connections.

For more information, call Kyra Yau at 610-829-9343.

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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 Elementary School and are available to volunteer their time in the community.

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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.