Did you know there are free passes to national parks? The Every Kid Outside program provides free access to national parks and public lands for all U.S. fourth-graders and their families. The initiative aims to inspire children to explore nature, foster an appreciation for the environment and encourage outdoor activities.

Visit the Zephyr Buzz weekly newsletter to sign up.

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Reminder: Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5, 2025.

Classes will resume Jan. 6, 2025.

Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!

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Whitehall-Coplay School Board committee meetings are scheduled for 4 p.m. Jan. 13. 2025, in the large group instruction room at Whitehall High School.

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WCSD will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Day.

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Jan. 24, 2025, is the last day of the second marking period.

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The regular school board meeting takes place 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 2025, in the LGI room at WHS.

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YMCA offers before- and after-school care, which is housed on the WCSD campus.

For registration information and the cost, visit ymcarivercrossing.org.

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WHS students are ready to help. If you are aware of community service opportunities, consider reaching out to the school staff. Students have been a tremendous help at Zephyr Elementary School.

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WHS is proud to announce that after-school homework help is once again open to students. To sign up, use the link on the weekly Google update.

All students are invited to use the program — never be afraid to ask for help!

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Did you know there are free passes to national parks? The Every Kid Outside program provides free access to national parks and public lands for all U.S. fourth-graders and their families. The initiative aims to inspire children to explore nature, foster an appreciation for the environment and encourage outdoor activities.

Visit the Zephyr Buzz weekly newsletter to sign up.

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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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Visit the school’s Facebook pages to see photos of students having holiday fun!

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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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The Zephyr Elementary School yearbook sale is underway. The cost is $25, and the deadline to order is in April.

Visit orders.christmascitystudio.com; the session password is ZephESYB25.

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Email school news and events to JMBNews@hotmail.com.