School opens Monday

Palmerton Area School District announces that schools will reopen for students on Monday, Aug. 27. Elementary students (K-6) begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m.Morning kindergarten dismisses at 11:15 a.m. and afternoon kindergarten sessions begin at 12:15 p.m. Junior high school (7-8) and high school (9-12) begin at 7:30 a.m. and dismiss at 2:25 p.m.On Monday, Aug. 27, Junior High School students shall report to the Junior High School gymnasium.High school students shall report directly to their assigned areas upon entering the building at 7:30 a.m. to receive their schedules.CCTI students shall board their buses by 7:15 a.m. at the high school for transportation to CCTI.Cafeteria prices have been set at $1.95 for students in grades 1-6 and $2.05 for students in grades 7-12. Milk and juice are available for 50 cents. Breakfast is available for $1.10 and elementary breakfast is available for $1. Reduced breakfast prices are 30 cents for qualifying students.Free and reduced lunch applications will be available in the cafeteria on Aug. 27. The menu is available on the school district website.Any questions regarding cafeteria services contact (610) 826-3155 ext. 2218.