During Whitehall-Coplay School Board’s virtual meeting Feb. 23, the board approved a resolution seeking a $5 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for renovations at Steckel Elementary School. The resolution designates Whitehall-Coplay School District Superintendent Christopher Schiffert and Business Administrator Mike Malay to execute all necessary documents related to the grant application.
Schiffert also announced the planned WHS brass band performance and district communications and public relations presentations from Andrew Fehnel, district technology coach, and Chris Ohocinski, assistant athletic director for sports medicine and public relations, have been postponed until the March meeting.
Maya Williams, Whitehall High School Student Council president, provided an update on high school activities. Course selection is underway for students in grades 8-11. The ski club recently traveled to Lake Placid, N.Y., and students participated in a prom fashion show Feb. 27. Spring sports began March 2, and the theater department is preparing its spring production of “The Wedding Singer.” The Student Council is also planning a March Madness-themed activity period and spirit week and will attend the upcoming Region I Conference…