The Zephyr BEEZ will learn to stand up against destructive decisions and celebrate with a costume parade at Zephyr Stadium Oct. 31. Parents/guardians are invited to spectate from the bleachers.

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Whitehall High School senior pictures will be taken Nov. 1. The deadline to order a senior cap and gown is also this day.

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WHS’ Leo Club will be hosting a blood drive Nov. 1 in the auxiliary gymnasium. Students must be 16 years old or olderover and have a signed permission slip in order to attend.

Sign-ups for the blood drive will take place during lunch.

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WHS will be holding a financial aid night 6 p.m. Nov. 12 in the auditorium. At this event, families will be able to ask any and all questions they have about FAFSA and various financial aid options for upcoming graduates.

Families of current juniors and seniors are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

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Calling all freshmen, sophomores and juniors — Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley and sign up today to become a “Big” and befriend a “Little” in need of an extra positive role model and mentor. You don’t have to be a superhero, and it doesn’t take much; you just need to be willing to spend time together, enjoy some laughs and be a friend.

The mentoring program is where volunteer high school students (Bigs) are matched with elementary school students (Littles) to develop a friendship and be a role model. Bigs complete an application and enrollment interview and are paired with a Little at one of the elementary schools.

You will meet once a week with your Little 2-2:45 p.m. During their time together, Bigs and Littles will play games, help with schoolwork and engage in conversation.

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to participate. Give your name to the counseling office if interested. Limited spots are available.

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There will be no school Nov. 11.

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Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Nov. 25. Reach out to your child’s teacher through Dojo to schedule a time.

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If students want to purchase extra items during lunch, they must have money in their account. This can be done through MySchoolBucks.

If you do not have an account and send in cash, make sure it is in a labeled envelope with the child’s name and amount. The child can give this to their teacher, and the school will add it to your child’s account. If it is lost or change/cash without a label, it will not be accepted at the main office.

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Parents/guardians are responsible to monitor their child’s device off school hours. Please be aware and check what your child is searching on their Chromebook. The device is managed by Goguardian while on Whitehall-Coplay School District’s Wi-Fi but not when they are off WCSD’s Wi-Fi.

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Take time to update the parent portal. Make sure to update the annual communication forms in the portal to ensure you continue to receive the proper communication throughout the year.

Parents/guardians are also able to log into the parent portal to view student schedules and information.

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If you are an administrator, teacher, coach, club adviser, student, PTA member or in any way involved with WCSD, email me at JMBNews@hotmail.com with subject WCSD News. Allow two weeks prior to an event to be included in this column. You can also send me pictures and great things that are happening in your classroom.

Weekly columns are completed the weekend before going to press Wednesdays. Hope to hear from you because I know there are great things happening in schools!