The 2025 edition of the Whitehall High School yearbook, The Whitehall, will continue the tradition of publishing baby pictures and senior ads honoring graduating seniors. For baby picture advertisements, there are several options.

Visit secure.smore.com/n/xah8g for a complete list of advertising options.

The most popular is the baby ad. This option allows a parent to submit one photograph of his or her child as a baby and a brief 125-character personal message for inclusion in this section of the yearbook. The price of the baby picture ad is $35, plus the price of the yearbook, which is currently $70 until the end of November. The total is $105.

Visit balfour.com to complete your order.

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Parent-teacher conferences in Whitehall-Coplay School District will be held Nov. 25 and 26. Students will not attend school these days.

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On Nov. 27, teachers will have a professional in-service day.

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For the Thanksgiving break, WCSD will be closed Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Classes will be back in session Dec. 3.

Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!

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Whitehall-Coplay School Board’s reorganization and committee meeting will be 4 p.m. Dec. 3 in the LGI room at WHS.

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The Little Shopper’s Shop program will soon be here. Students will be bringing home details and information for parents/guardians to review. It’s a fun way for students to share the holiday spirit, shop for family and friends and learn about budgeting. Come out and bring your little ones to shop for the holiday season!

• Kindergarteners at Gockley Elementary School: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 4

• First-grade students at Gockley Elementary: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 5

• Zephyr Elementary School: Dec. 4-9

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Mark your calendar: Whitehall High School’s winter concert will be 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the auditorium at WHS. Come kick off your holidays with some festive performances!

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Instant decision dates for college and university acceptance will be coming to WHS. Students must apply to the institution prior to the event. Sign up to meet with them using the links provided on the WHS website and then be present to meet with their acceptance counselor on the visit day.

Remember, acceptance to a four-year college can be used as evidence for the Alternative Assessment Pathway. Use code ESU2025 when applying to waive the application fee.

At 9 a.m. Dec. 16, Cedar Crest College will be present.

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Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley to become a “Big” and befriend a “Little” in need of an extra positive role model and mentor. The mentoring program is where a volunteer high school student (Big) is matched with an elementary school student (Little) to develop a friendship and be a role model. A Big completes an application and enrollment interview and is 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.

Give your name to the counseling office if interested.

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