Whitehall High School sophomores and juniors, if you are interested in taking early college courses, Lehigh Carbon Community College will have an in-person information session for students and families 5 p.m. March 10 at the college.

For more details, check the link in WHS’ weekly update or see the counseling department.

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The WHS Class of 2026 will be “raising dough” March 11 at Panera Bread, 2669 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera app or at the kiosk in the cafe to support the class.

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The Whitehall-Coplay Middle School team for What’s So Cool about Manufacturing has been hard at work finalizing a two-minute-and-thirty-second video about Lehigh Valley Plastics.

This dynamic 10-student team had the privilege of traveling to Lehigh Valley Plastics Nov. 14, 2025, where they toured, filmed and interviewed the employees there. They walked away with a true understanding of what exactly is “so cool” about manufacturing.

They have done an outstanding job as a team!

The community can view and vote on the video March 17-19 by going to whatssocool.org/contests/lehigh-valley.

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Seniors now have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship through the Gail Weiner-Shearer Scholarship Program by March 20. Apply now for one of five $1,000 scholarships.

Visit the WHS website or weekly newsletter to view the flier and obtain access to the QR code.

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WHS Theatre Department is collecting 1980s-style prom dresses for its spring 2026 musical, “The Wedding Singer.” If you have old ’80s clothes, consider donating them to help the department. Also, if you are a thrift shop hunter and find this style, the department would gladly accept it.

If you have questions, email Cara Craft at craftc@whitehallcoplay.org.

Performances will be held 7 p.m. March 26-28 and 2 p.m. March 29 in the WHS auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased March 7, 14 and 21 at the box office or online at cur8.com/16049/project/136972.

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Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls is being held June 22-26 at Lackawanna College’s campus at 3184 Airport Road, Bethlehem, for girls interested in exploring careers in architecture, engineering and construction. The camp is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

At the camp, girls will learn basic design, drafting and engineering and complete hands-on learning of the construction trades, carpentry, electrical, flooring, HVAC, masonry, painting, plumbing, roofing, siding, window installation and more. Students will build confidence and self-esteem, feel empowered and learn leadership and teamwork skills. They will explore the latest technology used in architecture, engineering and construction, along with learning about career opportunities and be mentored by powerful industry professionals. Students will also go on field trips, such as architecture and engineering firms and building product manufacturing facilities.

More information can be found on WHS’ weekly updates.

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WHS course selection for the next school year is underway and will include a review by the counseling department. It is important for students to carefully consider their options. Students should begin having discussions with their teachers and parents/guardians regarding course recommendations.

Students should utilize the program of studies on the WCSD website to read class descriptions and prerequisites.

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Become part of Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS. All volunteers must have clearances and a TB test at this time. Clearances and the TB test are free for volunteers.

Email volunteerswcpto@gmail.com to sign up.

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