Check out this video highlighting why Whitehall is such a fantastic place to live, work, and learn! Video was created and produced by Todd Schafer and Andrew Kish (Schaf's Video).

In December, we ran a contest with our High School Photography Club and Digital Photography students to capture images that represent their perspective of what Whitehall-Coplauy means to them. Our hope is that we will continue to expand this to the rest of our student body so that they can share images that make Whitehall-Coplay a great place to learn and grow.

My Whitehall-Coplay is about compassion, learning, and relationships. I couldn't imagine being in any other district. Whitehall has given me so many opportunities to become who I am, with teachers at the heart of it.

Sports has always been an important aspect in my life and growing older, I’ve seen how sports can bring people together. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, or football, people from across Whitehall come together and bond over this consent and game that ultimately make it so special. Being apart and taking pictures of sports has shown me so much more than I could have ever imagined. it’s an opportunity for everyone.

In this section, we highlight Whitehall-Coplay students who are actively engaging in community service, embodying the spirit of "We Are Zephyrs." Their efforts to uplift and support our local community reflect the strength and unity that make Whitehall-Coplay a special place to live and grow.

In this section, we proudly highlight students who are making a difference in the Whitehall-Coplay community through meaningful service projects. Their dedication not only uplifts local residents but also embodies the true spirit of "We Are Zephyrs" by demonstrating leadership and compassion in action.

I volunteered at Forgotten Felines and Fidos in Germansville. I volunteer there twice a month. My favorite cat is Johnney Appleseed. All of the cats are super cute. At the end of the moth I am going to help make Christmas wreaths for the shelter to sell.

Here at Whitehall-Coplay School District, our classrooms are buzzing with energy as students take on hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and creative challenges. From STEM experiments to artistic endeavors, the spirit of "We Are Zephyrs" shines through in every lesson, reflecting our pride and commitment to excellence.

Whitehall High School’s World Language Department has adopted Acquisition-Driven Instruction (ADI), a modern approach emphasizing natural language acquisition through comprehensible input—focusing on understanding messages rather than memorizing grammar rules. Inspired by the CI Summit, this method uses strategies like Total Physical Response, Story Asking, and Special Person Interviews to create engaging, interactive learning experiences. By incorporating slow, clear speech, visual aids, and deskless classrooms, ADI fosters immersion, flexibility, and meaningful repetition, enabling students to acquire language intuitively and effectively while promoting a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Did you know that Whitehall High School offers a range of significant scholarship opportunities exclusively designed for our graduating seniors? These scholarships aim not only to recognize academic excellence but also to support students in pursuing their passions and realizing their full potential.

Whitehall High School Senior Scholarship Awards 2024-2025

Senior Scholarships Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are open from November 27, 2024 to February 18, 2025. All applications are due by February 18, 2025.

Senior Scholarships are awarded at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Students, please select an application below and complete the Google Form using your WCSD Google Account.

Whitehall High School General Scholarship Application

This application is for various scholarships with awards up to $1500.

Please read carefully and complete the applicable fields.

• Whitehall High School General Scholarship Application

Whitehall High School Specific Scholarship Applications

Each application below is for a specific scholarship. Please review the criteria and apply for each scholarship individually. Please read carefully and complete applicable fields.

• Chad Leibenguth Memorial Scholarship Award

• Craig J. Geiger Memorial Baseball Scholarship

• Daniel H "Sonny" Seidman Memorial Scholarship

• Due it for Mia, Mia Due Memorial Scholarship

• John D. Ashner, Jr. Memorial Award

• Johnny Rambeck Zephyr Spirit Award

• Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation Scholarship

• Matthew R. Yudt PHD Research Science Scholarship

• Patrick Sinatore Memorial Scholarship

• Ruhmel Contracting, Inc. Construction Award

• St. Luke’s Extraordinary Athlete Award

• Whitehall Lions Club Scholarship

• Whitehall Township Public Library Scholarship

• Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS Scholarship

Every Wednesday, students and staff across all Whitehall schools, from kindergarten to 12th grade, come together to celebrate Whitehall Wednesday! On this special day, everyone is encouraged to wear their Whitehall gear—whether it’s a T-shirt, hoodie, or hat—to show their school spirit.

Whitehall Wednesday is more than just wearing school colors; it’s about fostering unity and pride. From our youngest learners to our seniors, this weekly tradition helps build a strong sense of community across all grades.

So don’t forget—every Wednesday, wear your Whitehall gear and join the fun!

If you are looking for where to grab some Whitehall gear, try our Gear Store.

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.

Did you know that each of the buildings at Whitehall-Coplay School District has their own social media accounts? Check out how each building is telling their #WeAreZephyrs story!

Parent/guardian should navigate to PowerSchool to complete an absence excuse form.

Directions

1. Navigate to the PowerSchool Parent Portal

2. Choose General Forms

3. Complete the Absence Excuse Form

This form should be used for lates, planned absences, and unplanned absences.

Gockley & Steckel Breakfast/Lunch - January

Zephyr Breakfast/Lunch - January

MS Breakfast/Lunch - January

HS Breakfast/Lunch - January

January

1-3 Winter Break (No school for students)

20 MLK Holiday (No school for students/Schools and offices closed)

24 End of 2nd Marking Period

February

14 Professional Development Day (No school for students)

17 President's Holiday (No school for students/Schools and offices closed)

26 Professional Development (Early dismissal for students)

March

7 Professional Development Day (No school for students)

Need to get in touch with school personnel? The link below provides all the information you need on who to contact and how to reach them. Click the button below to find the right person to assist you!

As we head back to school, the WC-PTO PLUS needs your help running various activities throughout the school year.

If you are interested in joining, please join us during our monthly meetings at Steckel Elementary School’s teacher lounge. You will enter the building through the gym door by the parking lot.

Meeting are held on the second Monday of each month, beginning in September (excluding December and January), and ending in June.

ALL VOLUNTEERS need clearances (clearances are free) and are needed to volunteer in our schools. You do not need clearances to attend our meetings. We value any time you can give us.

Email questions to: NatashaMwcpto@gmail.com

Please click this link to view the monthly Title 1 Parent Newsletter.

Did you know that Lehigh Career & Technical Institute shares a monthly newsletter highlighting its programs and offerings? Check it out - https://bit.ly/lctinews

Andrew Czekner, Assistant Principal at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School

Phyllis Bush, Bus Driver for Whitehall-Coplay School District

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

This is my first year!.

What are your favorite hobbies?

My favorite hobbies are spending time with family and friends, being active, going boating, and traveling the world

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

I love how close all the schools are and how everyone is so welcoming.

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

That you can do anything you put your mind to.

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

4 months

What are your favorite hobbies?

Shopping, cooking and watching football

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

Working for the district that I attended K-12.

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

To take school more seriously.

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

4

What are your favorite hobbies?

Going for walks with my dog. Spending time with family. Traveling. Shopping

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

I love how we are all one big family. I love to come to work and help shape little minds.

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

Never give up. If you put your mind to it, you can do anything.

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

16

What are your favorite hobbies?

I enjoy gardening, cooking, swimming, and reading. I also love going for hikes with my family.

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

I love the diversity of the student population, the sense of school spirit and pride that is growing on campus, and the kindness of my colleagues.

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

Take more language and art classes in school, be kind to yourself, make choices in life that will make YOU happy instead of worrying if it pleases everyone around you. Oh, and stop trying to cut your own bangs - you have curly hair! :)

• English Language Arts Teacher [Middle-Level]
• Library/Tech Hub Secretary [Whitehall High School]
• School Psychologist [District Wide]
• Paraeducator [Whitehall High School]
• Paraeducator [Whitehall-Coplay Middle School]
• Substitute Secretaries [District Wide]
• Substitute Teachers [District Wide]
• Traffic Monitors
  
• Bus Drivers
• Substitute Bus Aides
• Substitute Nurses [District Wide]
• Substitute Custodians [District Wide]
• Caferteria Monitor [Steckel Elementary]
• Assistant Coach- Girls Basketball
  
• Assistant Coach- Swimming
  
• Assistant Coach- Track and Field
• Middle School Coach- Soccer

Post-holiday Edition. Lots of good stuff happening over the break.

Athletics for the Weeks of January 6 and January 13.

Linked here.

Boys Basketball

The boys team moved to 10-2 on the season with wins right before the break over Bethlehem Catholic and Allen. AJ Hines was the leading scorer in both games. AJ is averaging about 18 points per game so far this season. The team had a big win at Hazleton with Mason Roberts scoring 21. They also won their own tournament topping 2 undefeated teams in the process, beating Northwestern and following that up with a win over Delco Christian. AJ Hines was tournament MVP and Talon Dogmanits was also named to the all-tourney team. The team topped 10-1 PM East on Friday night. Talon Dog had 14 and AJ Hines had 14 pts, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tuesday brings a big game to Coach Tracy Court against Central Catholic. The team travels to ES North on Friday.

Head Coach: Jeff Jones

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

JH Schedule

MS Schedule

Girls Basketball

The girls team picked up its 2nd win on the season over Allen on Thursday night. Sophomores Mikayla Bordner and Jaylene Wilson led the way in scoring. The team traveled to Lehighton for their Holiday Tournament and came away with a championship and a 3 game winning streak. Mikayla Bordner was named tournament MVP and Jaylene Wilson joined her on the all-tourney team. The girls finished the break with a big win over PM East to move to 5-6 after 4 wins in a row. They travel to Central on Tuesday and North Schuylkill on Thursday then return home to play ES North on Friday.

Head Coach: James Middleton

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

JH Schedule

MS Schedule

Cheerleading

The girls competed in the District XI Championships last night at Easton High School. They put in a great performance and finished in 3rd place in the 3A Small squad division to qualify for the PIAA Championships in 2 weeks at Santander Arena in Reading. The girls have been outstanding all year and look forward to continuing that in the championships.

Head Coach: Alexis Freedman.

Swimming

Both the boys and girls swim meets had very competitive meets with Freedom on Thursday. The boys lost a close one 94-76 while the girls fell 91-79. Event winners on the boys side included the 200 Medley and 200 Freestyle Relay teams, Cam Herring, Johnny Stinner, Quinn Doyle, and double winner Glenn Kline. On the girls side both Greta O’Brien and Kendall Bashore were double winners. The girls team picked up a win over Pottsville on the Saturday before Christmas, though the boys lost another tight one. Kendall Bashore won 2 individual events and was a part of 2 relay winning teams. The team competed against Central Catholic, Liberty, and Williamsport over the break. The team travels to Northampton on Tuesday for a dual meet.

Head Coach: Dave Seeloff

Schedule

Wrestling

The team traveled to Newark, Delaware for the prestigious Beast of the East Tournament on Saturday and Sunday before Christmas. Willmont Kai, Kade Pascoe, and James Hopkins advanced to the 2nd day of the event. After Christmas, the team entered the very difficult Bethlehem Holiday Classic. Senior Trokon Kai finished 6th in the 139 lb. weight class. The team returns from its break with a busy week. We wrestle at home on Monday vs. Pleasant Valley, then travel to ES South on Wednesday. The team departs for the prestigious Virginia Duals on Thursday for this event that takes place on Friday and Saturday.

Head Coach: Tim Cunningham

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

JH Schedule

Alumni in the News

Providence College Frosh Aaron Stinner is competing for the Friars in Freestyle event. The collegiate swimming season is split between 2 semesters. Aaron is currently training with his team in Puerto Rico.

We are looking forward to a great winter season and invite you to acquire your tickets through the link provided below. It is mandatory for individuals aged 5 to 65 to possess a valid ticket for entry. Additionally, we encourage you to explore the advantageous option of purchasing a season pass to enjoy substantial savings.

Tickets are needed for wrestling matches and all boys' and girls' basketball games, including JV and Varsity.

As we gear up for the 2024-2025 winter sports season, we’re excited to enhance your game-day experience! Stay connected with our events through the new ScoreVision Fan App, seamlessly integrated with our Main Gymnasium scoreboards. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or following along from home, the app ensures you don’t miss a moment.

Agenda

Reorganization Meeting

Operations/Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda

Finance Committee Meeting Agenda

Education/Student Activities Committee Meeting Agenda