Sophomores, Whitehall High School is now accepting applications for the 2025 HOBY leadership conference. Two students from the 10th grade class will be selected for this event.

Candidates should have the courage to speak out about social problems and issues that affect their local community.

For more information, see the counseling office. The application deadline is Jan. 10.

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WHS students interested in Lehigh Career and Technical Institute for the 2025-26 school year are reminded to keep an eye out for upcoming information on updates regarding the application process. The application window opens in the new year.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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The second marking period ends Jan. 24. Report cards will be available starting Jan. 31.

If you have any questions or concerns with your child’s progress, be sure to communicate with your child and the teacher.

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

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

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