Whitehall High School Book Club is running a book drive now through June 3, benefiting Cedarbrook Nursing Home and Allentown Rescue Mission. The club is looking for large-print crossword puzzles and adult coloring books for Cedarbrook and used children’s books for Allentown Rescue.

A box for donations will be outside room G104 at the high school.

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WHS holds its Mini-THON event, including music, games, bounce houses, activities, food and more, 1:15-7 p.m. May 20.

Students should check their Track Time Google Classroom for instructions on how to sign up for a donor drive. All dancers at Mini-THON must raise a minimum of $35 in pledges. The dance is to raise funds to help fight childhood cancer.

If you have questions, see any Student Council member, Mrs. Le or Ms. Radon.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday.

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There will be a kindergarten program for parents at Gockley Elementary School June 2 and 3.

More information will follow.

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The WHS Class of 1972 is planning its 50th reunion June 4-6.

Festivities will begin 2 p.m. June 4 with a guided tour of the school and campus. Afterward, there will be a happy hour 5-6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner and socializing, at Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S. Fifth St.

There will also be a brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5 at Green Pond Country Club, 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.

Members are encouraged to attend the WHS commencement June 6 at PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St., Allentown.

Email zephs501972@gmail.com for more information.

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WHS yearbooks are currently for sale for $80.

To purchase yours, visit balfour.com and search Whitehall High School.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the WCSD. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTOs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “WCSD news” in the subject line at least a week before an event.