Zephyr Elementary School will celebrate Valentine’s Day Feb. 13 by allowing students to exchange valentines.

Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS is selling valentines for 50 cents during the week to be delivered to classrooms Feb. 13. They will provide blank valentine cutouts, so each child has the opportunity to create and receive a valentine.

In order to ensure there is a safe and enjoyable experience, be aware of the following guidelines.

• Do not send any edible valentines.

• Food donations will not be accepted; this includes prepackaged items.

• Ensure students riding the bus are able to safely keep items in their backpack or on their lap. Any large items will not be permitted on the school bus for safety reasons.

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There will be no school Feb. 14 for a teacher in-service and Feb. 17 for Presidents Day.

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A reminder for seniors: Whitehall High School scholarships are open to all students for free scholarships for college/technical schools. Apply before Feb. 18 when the applications close.

Visit WHS’ weekly update or website to learn more and apply.

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On Feb. 18, fifth-grade students will be visiting Lehigh Career and Technical Institute. Students will be bused shortly after arrival and will return back to Zephyr in time for lunch.

On the trip, students will have an opportunity to tour the facility, explore the various learning opportunities available and meet LCTI students and staff. This will be an excellent chance for students to begin thinking about their future interests and career paths in a fun and engaging environment.

Reach out with any questions/concerns regarding the trip.

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Senior class dues have been posted to MySchoolBucks. Each senior is responsible for class dues to cover all the general senior class activities throughout the 2024-25 school year. Seniors will not be permitted to attend graduation or purchase prom tickets without paying the senior class dues.

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The Zephyr Elementary 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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