Whitehall-Coplay School District Handbook
Whitehall-Coplay School District Handbook
Administrators
Student Service Teams
Whitehall High School
Principal
Dr. Mayes
Assistant Principals
Mr. Tice (Students with Last Names A-He)
Mrs. Hampton (Students with Last Names Hi-Mi)
Mr. Rile (Students with LastNames Mj-Z)
Counseling Department
Mrs. Kendy (Student with Last Names A-C)
Mrs. Swartz (Students with Last Names D-He)
Mrs. McLaughlin (Students with Last Names Hi-Mi)
Mr. Stefanyak (Students with Last Names Mj-R)
Mr. Hazim (Students with Last Names S-Z)
School Psychologist Mr. Hauck
Integrated Support Services Coordinator Mrs. Sharkazy
Whitehall-Coplay Middle School
Principal
Mrs. Koenig
Assistant Principals
Mr. Thatcher
Mr. Czekner
Counseling Department
Mrs. Galucy (6th Grade)
Mrs. Slate (7th Grade)
Mrs. Layton (8th Grade)
School Psychologist Mrs. Ganey
Zephyr Elementary
Principal
Mr. Dillard
Assistant Principal
Mr. Johnson
Counseling Department
School Counselor Mrs. Rabe
School Psychologist Mrs. Santoro
Steckel Elementary
Principal
Ms. Rothermel
Assistant Principal
Mr. Garger
Counseling Department
School Counselor Mrs. Bisignani
School Psychologist Mrs. Kozza
Gockley Elementary
Principal
Mrs. Saylor
Assistant Principal
Ms. Mensher
Counseling Department
School Counselor Mrs. Mohr
School Psychologist Mrs. Harbove
WHS
Address:
3800 Mechanicsville Rd.
Whitehall, PA
18052
Phone Number:
610-437-5081
@WCSDWHS
WCMS
Address:
2930 Zephyr Blvd Whitehall, PA 18052
Phone Number: 610-439-1439
@WCSDWCMS
Zephyr
Address:
2934 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA
18052
Phone Number:
610-871-3671
@WCSDZEPHYR
Steckel
Address:
2928 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
Phone Number:
610-435-1521 @WCSDSTECKEL
Gockley
Address:
2940 MacArthur Rd.
Whitehall, PA 18052
Phone Number: 610-433-7551
@WCSDGOCKLEY
Two-Hour Delay: 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Period 1/2 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Period 3/4 - 10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Normal Afternoon schedule
Office Hours - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Regular Student Day
Arrival through dismissal
7:10 AM– 2:15 PM
Two-Hour Delay 9:10 AM – 2:15 PM
All class periods will meet in an
abbreviated schedule.
Office Hours - 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Regular Student Day
Arrival through dismissal
8:35 AM - 3:35 PM
Two-Hour Delay
10:35 AM - 3:35 PM
When it is necessary to close or delay school due to inclement weather, the WCSD messenger system will be used and announcements will be made on local radio stations, social media, as well as local TV and Channel 69 News. When school is dismissed early, students are expected to report to ALL CLASSES prior to the dismissal time.
If school is canceled due to inclement weather, we will observe the next letter/number day on the next day school is in session.
AM LCTI will not be in session for students on 2-hour delay days. AM LCTI students who use private transportation to school, do not need to report until after first lunch (11:35 AM). Those who ride the school bus will report to a study hall.
Before Lunch Dismissal
11:30 AM Dismissal
After Lunch Dismissal
1:30 PM Dismissal
Before Lunch Dismissal
10:30 AM Dismissal
After Lunch Dismissal
12:30 PM Dismissal
Before Lunch Dismissal
11:00 AM Dismissal
After Lunch Dismissal
1:00 PM Dismissal
The mission of the Whitehall-Coplay School District is to serve the diverse community by providing educational opportunities designed to challenge students to strive for personal excellence and responsible citizenship.
We believe all students have an ability to learn, are unique, and have positive contributions to make.
We believe all students desire success and recognition.
We believe all students need nurturing relationships to mature socially, intellectually, and emotionally in their individual style and at their own pace in a safe environment.
We believe lifelong learning, which is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders, is essential for success in a global society.
We believe excellence in programs, facilities, and technology is achievable and always worth the investment.
We believe developing understanding, respect, and appreciation for others is essential in today’s diverse society.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions:
School officials with a legitimate educational interest; Other schools to which a student is transferring; Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; Accrediting organizations; To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law. To obtain further information regarding FERPA, please refer to the school calendar.
(Tune: “Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes”)
The youth that from his mother’s home goes forth to Whitehall High.
Can ne’er be said to wildly roam, or fade in clouds well nigh:
So let us now the truth bestow and here our altars raise.
And our dear Alma Mater praise, our Alma Mater praise.
Her graduates are strong and firm, and build both hearth and home;
Her sons and daughters will each turn back to her altars roam.
And there will bend and bow and pray, until a shrine they raise.
And their dear Alma Mater praise, their Alma Mater praise.
William F. Heilman