What's Up Whitehall?

How many years have you worked in education?

14 years

How many years have you worked in the district?

14 years

What are your favorite hobbies?

Reading, Hiking, Camping, Spending time with family & friends.

What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?

The diversity of the student population, the friendships I have formed with many of my coworkers, the proximity to so many fast food places. . . ;)

What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?

I would tell my 16-year old self that it does get better, focus on yourself and find what makes you happy, and stop stressing over getting low B's in Chemistry.

How many years have you worked in education?

6 years

How many years have you worked in the district?

6 years

What are your favorite hobbies?

Crafting and spending time with family and friends.

What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?

I have a lot of pride in Whitehall and have thoroughly enjoyed being a Zephyr. My dad was on the 1982 state championship basketball team at Whitehall and 17 years later, I started my journey as a student of the district in 1999. My sister also attended Whitehall, graduating in 2014. As a 2012 graduate, I always knew I wanted to give back to the educational community that provided me with my education. I love that all of our schools are located on one campus; offering a sense of community and partnership amongst buildings. I feel a sense of “home” being able to teach alongside educators who have taught me as a student and who also have the same maroon & gold pride as I do. I truly enjoy working in such a diverse district under driven administrative leadership. I’m honored to be a part of old traditions as well as new ones.

What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?

I would tell my 16-year-old self to not sweat the small stuff! I’d remind myself to stay true to my values and morals and believe that everything will fall into place, alongside hard-work and drive.

How many years have you worked in education?

37 years

How many years have you worked in the district?

37 years - I started at Whitehall High School as a special education teacher and field hockey coach. This also included teaching third and fourth grade enrichment. Then I became a fourth grade teacher, and I am now a second and third grade reading specialist and ECRI coach.

What are your favorite hobbies?

Spending time with my family, reading, and volunteering at the Whitehall Food Pantry and Summer Feeding Program.

What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?

I chose to move to Whitehall so that my husband and I could raise our sons in the community in which I was teaching because I love how all of the schools are on one campus.This allows for older students to easily take part in mentoring and reading with younger students. My two sons, Anthony and Aaron, still remember when they were in elementary school and older students joined them. They were also able to do this for younger students while they were in middle and high school. Also, the district is not too big and not too small so that all student needs can be met. The WCSD provides many academic, music, art, and athletic programs. My sons greatly enjoyed participating in the powerlifting club and playing linemen for the football team!

What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?

My advice is to not give up pursuing dreams no matter how stressful it may become. Even though I was extremely busy because of being in the Liberty High School Grenadier Band and orchestra, playing field hockey, studying very hard to get my grades, and working at Carvel, learning to have time management skills and work ethic is what really helps you to achieve your dreams as you get older.

PowerSchool Student/Guardian Update Instructions

Parents can access and complete the necessary forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

The Student/Guardian Information Form is required to begin each school year. Once you have completed the form, your child’s record in PowerSchool will be updated. This will ensure that you receive important communications from your school building and the school district. Parents may revisit the form throughout the year to update phone numbers, email addresses and contact information.

1. Log in to PowerSchool with your parent username and password. If you have not created a parent account or do not know your user credentials, please contact the school office.
2. In PowerSchool, select the Forms tab in the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.

3. Click on the Student/Guardian Information form and enter your information. Once the form is completed click on the submit tab on the bottom of the form.

December 9 - Quarter 2 Progress Reports sent through SwiftK12 at 10AM

December 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 - School Closed for Winter Break

January 2 - School Closed for Winter Break

January 3 - Schools Reopen

Do you know a “Zephyr Graduate of Distinction”? If so, Whitehall-Coplay School District eagerly awaits the opportunity to recognize our graduates accomplished in the areas of:

• Academic achievement
• Music
• The Arts
• Civic and/or military service
• Community service
• Significant personal achievements

Selection Criteria:

Any graduate of the high school, past or present employee, or past or present resident of the district may submit a nomination. A nomination submitted will continue in the active nomination file for five (5) years.

• The nominee must have graduated at least ten (10) years prior to nomination unless due to the nominee being deceased.
• The nominee must have excelled in their career or made an outstanding contribution to society.
• Individuals may be nominated for achievements in academics, music, the arts, civic and/or military service, community service, or a significant personal achievement.
• Inductees will be limited to 3-5 individuals in any given year.

Selection Process:

A selection committee shall meet yearly to review applications and to select members to the Hall of Fame. A 2/3 vote is necessary for admission. When applications exceed the number of available selections, they will be selected in the order of most votes cast with a simple majority minimum required.

Recognition:

An inscribed nameplate shall be added to the Hall of Fame plaque in a designated area of the high school. A plaque shall also be given to the recipient or their representative. Acknowledgment of the award shall be made at the Whitehall High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony held in spring.

Please see the links below for a friendly reminder on the student pick-up/drop-off procedures for each building.

As we enter the winter months, please be prepared for early dismissals, delays, and closings related to weather. The following possible scenarios could occur:

• Early Dismissal

• Students will be dismissed from school based on predicted weather that will impact safe transportation.

• Dismissal times will vary.

• PM LCTI will be canceled.

• Two-Hour Delay

• Bus pickups and school start times will occur two hours later than the regularly scheduled times.

• AM LCTI - Students in need of transportation should plan on taking district transportation to school and report to the Auditorium until their afternoon classes begin. Students that provide their own transportation should arrive at school no later than 11:35 for their afternoon classes.

• Schools Closed - No Instruction

• Schools and buildings will be closed.

• Students are not expected to complete work.

• The school day may need to be made up.

• Schools Closed - Flexible Instructional Day

• Schools and buildings will be closed.

• CLICK HERE for more information on Flexible Instructional Day guidelines.

• The school day will not need to be made up.

• LCTI students will be able to access asynchronous materials by logging on to https://www.lcti.org/. Students should click on the "Clever" tab in the right-hand corner to enter their Schoology Account and gain access to work from their LCTI classes.

The District will utilize the mass notification system, social media, and WFMZ to report early dismissals, delays, and closings. Decisions will be made as soon as possible based on each scenario. A Flexible Instructional Day will be scheduled, at the latest, the evening prior to the Flexible Instructional Day.

If you have any questions, please contact your building administration.

On Wednesday, November 3rd, Whitehall High School collected approximately 100 coats! They were divided by size for each building. They were bagged, and staff/students took a building’s bag to be delivered tomorrow morning! Thank you to Michelle Khouri and Dr. Christina Figueroa for leading this event!

• Head Coach, Girls Volleyball

• Reading Specialist, Elementary
• Special Education, Learning Support Teacher
• Salaried Substitute Teacher - Elementary
• Anticipated Head Cook
• Substitute Cafeteria/Food Service Workers
• School Psychologist
• Salaried Substitute Teacher- Middle School
• Special Education Learning Support Paraprofessional
• Bus Drivers
• Bus Aide

Meeting Agenda

Agendas:

Education/Student Activities Committee Meeting

Meeting Agenda