Roughies Report: No school Oct. 12 for holiday
Catasauqua Area School District and Lehigh Career and Technical Institute will be closed Oct. 12 in observance of Columbus Day.
Schools will reopen and classes will resume Oct. 13.
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Due to the Sheckler Elementary School addition construction, beginning Oct. 5 and continuing until further notice, the CASD Administration Office access will be by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 610-264-5571.
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CASD Board of Education meetings are scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the board room at the administrative office, 201 N. 14th St. The next meeting is set for Oct. 13.
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All Catasauqua High School seniors will have a cap and gown assembly and comp photo in the school auditorium 8-8:45 a.m. Oct. 15. Cap and gown ordering information and instructions through the school’s designated vendor will be distributed.
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CASD will have an early dismissal Oct. 21. CHS students will be dismissed 12:50 p.m.
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The first marking period will end Oct. 28.
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CASD currently has a number of job opportunities available for the 2026-27 school year. To view the open positions, visit casd.org, click on the District tab and select Job Opportunities from the drop-down menu.
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LCTI students may be eligible for a scholarship to help offset the cost of their tools, boots, uniforms, licensing fees and other out-of-pocket expenses. Thanks to LCTI’s partnership with Commonwealth Charitable Management, 2026-27 funding is available for students in grades 9 through 12.
The number of scholarships is limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so parents/guardians should apply as soon as possible.
To learn more about the eligibility requirements and to apply, visit lcti.org. Contact the student services office at 610-799-1366 or email applicant@commonwealthcharitable.org with questions.
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LCTI parents/guardians are encouraged to log into Skyward to complete the required online forms. Step-by-step instructions with helpful photos are available on the school’s website at lcti.org.