Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed Nov. 28-Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving break. Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!

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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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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.

• Kindergartners 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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WHS’ winter concert will be 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the auditorium. 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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