There will be no school March 7. Whitehall-Coplay School District teachers will have a professional development day.

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Reminder: March is the month for Read Across America celebrations, and Zephyr Elementary School is continuing its spirit days. Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character March 6.

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Gockley Elementary School is hosting Family Fun Night 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 13. The purpose is to provide fitness and other games and activities for the family to enjoy. The event will also encourage physical activity outside of physical education class. There will be no formal presentations.

Light refreshments will be provided. There will be a prize for the winner at each station.

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Whitehall High School Theater will be present ing “The Little Mermaid” 7 p.m. March 27, 28 and 29 and then 2 p.m. March 30.

Visit the high school’s weekly newsletter online at secure.smore.com/n/b4fgut to access a QR code to purchase your tickets. In-person ticket sales will be 9 a.m.-noon March 8, 15 and 22.

The theater group is collecting recyclable plastics to help build its set. Items include plastic bottles, caps, jugs, Bubble Wrap and straws. All materials can be dropped off in the box outside of E100 and in the auditorium.

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Family trivia night will be held in the cafeteria at WHS March 21. Test your knowledge and win prizes! Doors open 6 p.m., and games start 7 p.m.

There is a fee of $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Food and raffles will be available.

Find the link on the WCSD app to reserve your table for teams of three to five. Limited tickets will be available at the door.

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

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Join Whitehall Waves! New swimmers: Visit the Zephyr Buzz newsletter and use the link or QR code to register for a swim evaluation.

The spring session begins March 24 and runs through May 17, Mondays-Thursdays, after school.

Email whitehallwaves@gmail.com with questions.

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Calling all freshmen and sophomores: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lehigh Valley program needs you. Sign-ups have begun for the mentoring program where high school students (also known as Bigs) are matched with elementary school students (aka Littles) to be role models and friends. You will meet with your Little once a week to play games, help with schoolwork and just talk about life.

Stop by the counseling office with questions.

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Registration is open for Tri-Boro Soccer for the spring session. The IU8-U19 recreational program is for birth year 2006-19. The season starts in April.

Register at triborosoccer.org. Space is limited.

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