The Whitehall High School homecoming dance is scheduled for Oct. 17. The theme is “Rio Carnival.”

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Reminder: WHS’ spirit week themes are continuing.

Oct. 15: Show your school spirit — wear your maroon and gold.

Oct. 16: carnival/bright colors day

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The yearbook senior photos are due with Christmas City by Oct. 23.

Oct. 19, 20 and 21 are the last chances to have your pictures taken.

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WHS students, if you missed picture day last month, there is a retake day set for Oct. 27. Any underclassman who missed out can have a photo taken this day.

Also, if you don’t like your original photo, you can get a retake for this reason as well. Bring the original picture package with you Oct. 27.

If you purchased a picture package, the photos should arrive soon.

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WHS will offer a ASVAB testing Oct. 28 for interested students. The ASVAB is a military exam used to help guide students in matching their skills to postsecondary planning. The exam can be used for meeting the Alternate Assessment Pathway if a student achieves a score of at least 31.

Students who are interested in a branch of the military should definitely take the ASVAB but don’t have to be military bound to take the exam. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate.

For more information to register, students need to check graduation classes on the Google Classroom page. Students have until Oct. 21 to register. If there are any questions, students should see their counselor.

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An early dismissal will be held Oct. 28 for students. Teachers and staff will have a professional learning session.

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The Halloween parades for elementary schools are scheduled for Oct. 29.

Gockley Elementary will be having their classroom Halloween parade 9:30 a.m., Steckel Elementary will have their parade 10:45 a.m., and the Zephyr Elementary parade will begin 2 p.m.

There is a rain date of Oct. 30 for all buildings.

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The end of the first marking period is Oct. 29. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your child’s teacher.

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The counseling department at Whitehall High School is excited to announce a special college visit day will be Nov. 3 for all interested 11th- and 12th-graders. Representatives from 14 different state colleges will be at WHS for a panel discussion and question-and-answer session.

Visit the district site to use the QR code to sign up for the event. Students can also see their counselor for more information.

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WHS yearbooks are on sale now. Get your yearbook for the lowest price now through Thanksgiving break. Save a few bucks before it’s too late.

Head over to balfour.com and search for WHS.

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Attention, Class of 1977: Save the date for the 50th anniversary celebration, set for 7 p.m. June 2, 2027.

There will be a social get-together, then the Class of 1977 will be honored during the graduation ceremony.

Contact Kristina Younes at the WHS’ main office during school hours with questions.

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Class dues have been posted to MySchoolBucks to cover all the general senior class activities throughout the 2026-27 year. Students can pay on MySchoolBucks or with cash in the main office.

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Join the Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS! Volunteers are looking for more helpers to support the schools. Whether you can lend a hand at events or baked treats, every bit helps and is appreciated.

If you plan to volunteer on school grounds, the WCSD requires your volunteer clearances on file. Clearances are free to all volunteers.

If you need assistance completing your clearances or want to confirm your clearances are already on file, contact Donna Reckling, secretary to the personnel department, at recklingd@whitehallcoplay.org or 610-439-1431, ext. 1023.

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