There will be an early dismissal for students, due to teacher professional development, Sept. 23.

Whitehall-Coplay Middle School will dismiss 12:30 p.m.

Whitehall High School dismisses 1 p.m.

Gockley, Steckel and Zephyr elementary schools dismiss 1:30 p.m.

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Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit WHS 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 for back to school night.

It’s a great opportunity to meet teachers, become more familiar with your child’s building and more.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network is hosting Stepping Stones, a grief care program for children and families, at no cost. The program offers a combination of education, arts, activities and support to help facilitate healthy grieving.

It will be available 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22, at the LVHN hospice offices on Lehigh Street in Allentown.

For further details and to register, call 610-402-7481.

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Zephyr Elementary will have its picture day Oct. 2. Students will bring home more information.

There is also a retake day scheduled that is to be announced.

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WHS Class of 2025 is hosting a designer purse bingo Oct. 6 at the pavilion at Cementon Victor C. Talotta Park, 5185 Dewey St. Doors open noon; bingo starts 1 p.m.

The kitchen will be open. There will also be a basket raffle.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Proceeds will benefit senior class activities.

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Mark your calendar: There is no school for students Oct. 18. Teachers will have a professional development day.

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Zephyr Elementary’s band needs you! Ms. Apple is looking for musicians. Check out the links in the weekly Zephyr Buzz newsletter or contact Ms. Apple for details about learning an instrument.

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If you are an administrator, teacher, coach, club adviser, student, PTA member or anyone who is involved in WCSD, email me at JMBNews@hotmail.com with Whitehall-Coplay School District News in the subject. You can also send me photos of the happenings in your classrooms.

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Hope to hear from you!