It’s that time of year again for Whitehall High School students to help. The Student Ambassadors Club is hosting a Friendsgiving donation drive in order to assemble blessing bags for those in need. The club collects winter hats, gloves, socks, nonperishable food items and hygiene products like soap, toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant and lip balms.

Donations can be dropped off in the box located in the English classrooms. Donations are due by Nov. 9.

Let’s help those in need this holiday season!

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Zephyr Elementary School students will have their picture retake day Nov. 12.

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Whitehall-Coplay Middle School students will be performing “Aladdin Jr.” Nov. 13-15.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/whitehallcoplay.

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Since fall sports are nearing the playoff season, it is time for winter sports registration. WHS offers basketball, swimming and wrestling for both girls and boys.

Visit the weekly WHS newsletter and find the QR code to register.

The deadline for registration is Nov. 13, and tryouts begin Nov. 20.

If you have any questions, see the athletics office.

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A clothing and shoe drive will be 8-11 a.m. Nov. 14 in the parking lot at the WHS main gym. Donations will help support the Whitehall girls basketball team. All sizes and seasons of adults and kids clothing and shoes will be accepted, as will bikes and small hard toys.

Every donation is a win for the basketball team!

Visit clothingdrive.net 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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Parent-teacher conferences will be taking place Nov. 23 and 24. If parents would like to meet a teacher, they can do so in person, on Google Meet or by phone. Keep an eye out for a scheduling email to be released.

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Thanksgiving break will be held Nov. 25-30.

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The Whitehall-Coplay School District music department now has a newsletter. Teachers are excited to share the music, creativity and accomplishments happening throughout the district.

Visit sites.google.com/whitehallcoplay.org/whitehall-music-newsletter to view the newsletter.

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Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS is looking for volunteers. Whether you can lend a hand at events or whip up some delicious baked treats, every bit helps and is appreciated.

If you plan to volunteer on school grounds, WCSD requires your volunteer clearances on file, which are free to acquire.

Visit whitehallcoplay.org/for-families/volunteer-information/clearance-instruction or contact Donna Reckling, secretary to the personnel department, at recklingd@whitehallcoplay.org or 610-439-1431, ext. 1023, for more information.

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WHS seniors are looking for additional community resources to help them meet their required community service goal for graduation.

If you are aware of community service opportunities, consider reaching out to WHS by calling 610-437-5081 or emailing mayesp@whitehallcoplay.org.

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