The next Catasauqua Middle School dance, hosted by the parent teacher forum, will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 9.

Student IDs are required for admittance, and the CMS dress code will be enforced.

Chaperones and food and monetary donations are needed.

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The Souper Bowl of Caring food drive ends Feb. 9. Items collected will benefit Catasauqua Community Cares Program and Catasauqua Community Food Bank.

Get those donations in to win your homeroom a pizza party.

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The Strengthening Families Program continues 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 13, 20 and 27 and March 5.

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Catasauqua Area School District Board of Education will next meet 7 p.m. Feb. 13 in the board room at 201 N. 14th St.

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CASD will be closed Feb. 16-19 for the Presidents Day holiday.

Enjoy the long weekend!

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The goal for the third marking period is school attendance. Students with no more than two unexcused absences will have the opportunity to take part in a soccer game with teacher coaches.

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Winter is here, and that means the risk for inclement weather. Any changes to the school schedule will be sent through Remind, Power Announcement and posted on social media.

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If you have any school news or updates for this column, email the information to sanderson@tnonline.com, and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming column.