It’s time for the holiday break. There will be an early dismissal, set for 11 a.m. for Catasauqua Middle School students, Dec. 20. No lunches will be served.

Catasauqua Area School District will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3, 2025. Classes resume Jan. 6, 2025.

Have a wonderful time with family and friends.

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CASD Board of Education next meets 7 p.m. Jan. 14, 2025, in the district administration offices, 201 N. 14th St.

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Mark your calendar: There will be no school Jan. 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Day and Jan. 27, 2025, for a teacher in-service.

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CMS Parent Teacher Forum will have its next meeting 7-8 p.m. Jan. 21, 2025.

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The end of the second marking period is set for Jan. 22, 2025. Report cards will be available Jan. 28, 2025.

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Bus drivers are needed. CASD offers training opportunities for individuals interested in obtaining their commercial driver’s license. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is needed, and clearances are required.

The starting pay is $22.54 per hour.

If interested, call David Cressman at 610-264-3192, option 2.

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