Congratulations to Catasauqua High School students Shelby, Amaya, Ava, Elizabeth and Ariana for their recent graduation and induction into Kutztown University’s Early College Academy! These students have been putting in extra work to get a head start on their future careers in education. By the time they graduate from high school, they will have already earned 12 college credits through this partnership with Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

It is great to see these Rough Riders working so hard toward their goals!

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The CHS instrumental program is putting together a school/community summer concert band, and everyone is invited. If you have played an instrument through high school, still play an instrument, have a passion for music and/or have a child who is a member of the instrumental music program, this is for you. The idea of this summer program is to bring the community and school together through music.

Rehearsals will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting June 11, in either the music room or the auditorium stage at CHS.

At the end of August, the band will offer a free concert 2 p.m. Aug. 24 in the school auditorium. It will be open to the public.

All band participants will receive a folder full of music the group will perform for the concert. The school has all percussion instruments, chairs and music stands for the rehearsals and the performance, but it is the player’s responsibility to bring an instrument.

In order to participate in the band, you need to complete a form to obtain your clearances.

For more information on this process, visit the Catasauqua Music Department’s Facebook page and click on the link found on the flier. You can also email Robert Arnold at arnoldr@cattysd.org for more information.

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Reminder: CHS students will have their prom May 15.

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CHS students will continue to take the Keystone exams May 18 and 19 for algebra.

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The senior awards ceremony is set for 9-11 a.m. May 27.

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The athletic awards ceremony is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. May 27.

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Lehigh Career and Technical Institute’s senior recognition night is right around the corner. The Class of 2026’s special night is 6:30 p.m. May 28 at PPL Center in Allentown.

Doors open 5:30 p.m.

During this annual celebration, you’ll hear from inspiring student speakers, witness the presentation of certificates to all of LCTI’s seniors and the distribution of several schoolwide awards. You and your loved ones will want to be there for all the fun and memory-making.

Check LCTI’s website, lcti.org, for updates on event tickets and more.

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The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held 10-11:30 a.m. May 30 in the school gymnasium.

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Students will have early dismissals June 8-10, with June 10 as the last day of school. No lunches will be served, and CHS students will be dismissed 11:15 a.m.