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).

This year Whitehall High School placed 11 artists with 14 awards in the 2025 National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. Meghan Malpedo’s students received 1 Gold Key, 4 Silver Keys and 1 Honorable Mention. Danny Moyer’s students received 3 Gold Keys, 1 Silver Key and 3 Honorable Mentions. Tracy Ford had 1 Honorable mention. We will be celebrating at an awards ceremony and exhibition at Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium on February 23rd from 2-3pm, The work will be on exhibition February 8th-23rd in the Miller Gallery.

Award Winners:

“Bat Heart” Valentina Jimenez- Gold Key

“Face like Gold” Jessica Lin- Gold Key

“The Running Woman” Zay (Nevaeh) Rivera- Gold Key

“Beans and Rice” Caroline Schmoyer- Gold Key

“Abstract Eye” Natalia Gomez- Silver Key

“Capturing the Last Light” Kathy Chen- Silver Key

“Calm Sea” Tristan Clark- Silver Key

“Illuminated Futures” Kaleigh Yocum- Silver Key

“Sunset V” Tristan Clark- Silver Key

“Maro Layout” Tristan Clark- Honorable Mention

“The Effects of Grief” Emily Wilson- Honorable Mention

“Divine Painting” Ariana Polanco- Honorable Mention

“Eastern State Penitentiary” Julian Bliesath-Maldonado- Honorable Mention

“Red Vette” Tristan Clark- Honorable Mention

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-Coplay 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.

This photo shows the support of parents for our players. Showing support for the kids is a special thing because it makes them feel good about their game.

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.

The Photography Club was created to foster an environment for photographers on any experience level that encourages creativity, learning, and teamwork through events and meetings. The club aims to provide a supportive space where members can share feedback, learn from each other, and explore the art of photography. They work with the district to capture moments from holiday events, musicals, sports and much more. They have connected with the Whitehall-Coplay Press to showcase their skills in the local newspaper. They have won multiple art awards both locally and nationally. Our graduated members can be seen coming back to continue their art and collaborating with current members, working with their universities, and starting their own professional careers. You will see the members' presence not just on campus but also supporting each other online. It is a great group of students and the club continues to grow!

Follow them …Instagram: @_whsphotographyclub_

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.

Volunteering as a coach , I gained leadership experience and I built bonds with the players. I also enjoy coaching because it allows me to help inspire younger kids.

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.

In this section, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible educators of Whitehall-Coplay, as nominated by 12th grade students whose lives they've impacted. These teachers have gone above and beyond to inspire, support, and make a lasting impact, embodying the true spirit of "We Are Zephyrs".

How has this faculty/staff member contributed to your personal growth or academic journey?

He introduced me to my love of psychology and wanting to have a future career in it.

What do you appreciate most about this faculty/staff member?

He’s a teacher that always believed in me and made my years of high school easier. He’s pushed me to be the best potential of myself and I will always be grateful for having a teacher like him.

How has this faculty/staff member contributed to your personal growth or academic journey?

During freshman year when I was new to this school, Mrs. Le helped me meet new people in my class and always helped out when I needed help with anything. She is a big reason I grew to be more open to other people and more social in general.

What do you appreciate most about this faculty/staff member?

I appreciate her kindness and how easy she makes it to learn in her class

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

• Jameel Hanna Arab American Legacy Scholarship

• Joyce and John Wheeler Global Scholar Award

• Ladies Auxillary of the Fullerton Fire Company Scholarship

• VFW Post 7293 Whitehall Scholarship

• Whitehall Township Police School Resource Office Award

• Chris Attieh Humanitarian Scholarship

• Daniel A. Attieh Memorial Scholarship

• Whitehall Sewer Authority 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 - February

Zephyr Breakfast/Lunch - February

MS Breakfast/Lunch - February

HS Breakfast/Lunch - February

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)

April

1 End of 3rd Marking Period

2 Professional Development (Early dismissal for students)

17-21 Spring Break (4/17 is a possible snow make-up day)

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

Chris Lessel, ELA Teacher at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School

Matthew Ziminsky, Salaried Building Sub at Steckel and Zephyr Elementary Schools

Jakeem Daniel, Special Education Teacher at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School

Fahed Sallit, Salaried Building Sub at Gockley Elementary School

Taylor Atiyeh, Long-Term Substitute at Steckel Elementary School

Judith Larkin, Cafeteria Monitor at Gockley Elementary School

Lydia Bachinski, Paraprofessional at Gockley Elementary School

Pauline O'Malley, Security at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School

Cassidy Legath, Highly Qualified Paraprofessional at Zephyr Elementary School

Nicole Kinsey, Praprofessional at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School

Ashley Szoke, Paraprofessional at Whitehall High School

Raghda Youssef, Paraprofessional at Whitehall High School

Jacob Youwakim, Traffic Monitor at Whitehall-Coplay School District

William Durney, Traffic Monitor at Whitehall-Coplay School District

Luisa Torres, Cafeteria Monitor at Steckel Elementary School

Brenda Perez, Human Resource Specialist at Whitehall-Coplay School District

Shane Rooney, Bus Driver for Whitehall-Coplay School District

Margaret Kulp, Library/Tech HUB Secretary at Whitehall High School

Leshamarie Kershner, Secretary to the Registrar for the Whitehall-Coplay School District

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

This is my first year!

What are your favorite hobbies?

Writing, going to Museums, traveling with my friends and family, and digital art.

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

I love seeing kids come up into a community where they have the opportunity to see themselves represented, to be encouraged to be their individual best selves- which may vary day to day- and to have kindness fostered so early on. I love the family involvement and the love poured into the kids!

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

Don’t panic over delays or rerouting in the plan. You can always get right back up with a clear and rational plan! You are going to have a really cool life <3

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

This is my first year.

What are your favorite hobbies?

Golf, traveling, gardening, and cooking

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

I love the big campus where everyone can connect. I also love my new Gockley building and all my wonderful co-workers

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

The problem might seem really big right now, but take a step back and breath and you will get through it.

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

4

What are your favorite hobbies?

Exercising, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family

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

I love how we are a close knit community with all schools being on one campus. I am grateful for all the support I have received since starting in the district. The staff is always there for one another.

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

Your Mom is always right!

How many years have you worked at Whitehall-Coplay?

3

What are your favorite hobbies?

Music, sports, and pop culture entertainment

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

I love teaching business at the high school! Very courteous staff.

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

Be patient, and stay the course: The results you want will sneak up on you when you least expect them.

• School Principal [Elementary]
• Special Education Teacher [Zephyr Elementary School]
• Salaried Substitute Speech and Language Pathologist [Elementary]
• Library/Tech Hub Secretary [Whitehall-Coplay Middle School]
• School Psychologist [District Wide]
• Nursing Assistant [Whitehall High School]
• Substitute Secretaries [District Wide]
• Substitute Teachers [District Wide]
• Traffic Monitors
• Substitute Bus Aides
• Substitute Nurses [District Wide]
• Substitute Custodians [District Wide]
• Assistant Coach- Girls Basketball
  
• Assistant Coach- Swimming
  
• Assistant Coach- Track and Field
• Middle School Coach- Soccer

We are getting ready for the post-season, which will be here before you know it.

Athletics for the Weeks of February 3-17.

Linked here.

Boys Basketball

The boys team split games this week beating Allen and losing to Central Catholic. In Tuesday’s game that honored the teams 4 senior, Senior AJ Hines became the 12th boys player in history to top 1,000 points. Sudge Hoderewski had 17 points and Talon Dog had 16 points in the game. The team picked up a win in its regular season finale last night. The team has qualified for both the EPC and District XI Tournament. The boys will open the EPC tournament on Friday. Pairing will be released on Tuesday.

Head Coach: Jeff Jones

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

JH Schedule

MS Schedule

Girls Basketball

The girls team split its games this week by beating Allen and losing to ACC. The team played hard in the 9 point loss to ACC. The team closes its season on Monday vs. Emmaus for Senior Night. The team will honor a big bunch of seniors before the game. The team finished its season last night with a tough loss to Emmaus. Thank you and congratulations to the seniors on the squad. Many of them played a ton of minutes and contributed over the last 4 years.

Head Coach: James Middleton

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

JH Schedule

MS Schedule

Cheerleading

Our varsity cheerleading team competed in the PIAA Championships on Thursday at Santander Arena in Reading. Despite not having its best performance of the season, the team was very proud of its accomplishments. This group of young ladies has done an amazing job during the course of the season and continues to get better.

Head Coach: Alexis Freedman.

Swimming

Both the boys and girls swimming teams were on 3 meet winning streaks going into Saturday’s meet at Saucon Valley. The team will close its regular season on Friday with a meet vs. Moravian Academy. In the latest District XI rankings, Quin Doyle is 48th in the 100 Backstroke. Kendall Bashore is 26th in the 50 Free, 25th in the 100 Free, 19th in the 200 Free, 22nd in the 500 Free, 13th in the 100 Backstroke, 17th in the 200 IM and 13th in the 100 Butterfly. Jenna Geidl is 38th in the 100 Breaststroke. Greta O’Brien is 48th in the 200 IM.

Head Coach: Dave Seeloff

Schedule

Wrestling

The wrestling team topped PM East on Monday at home and PM West on Wednesday on the road. On Saturday, the team competed very well in the District XI Duals, falling to 2nd seeded Nazareth, 40-21. The team has closed the gap with Nazareth from an early season dual. The boys now have almost 3 weeks off to rest, recuperate and peak for the District XI Championships.

Head Coach: Tim Cunningham

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

JH Schedule

Alumni in the News

Ruth Rivera '24 has had a good frosh season for the ESU Warriors women wrestling team. Ruth currently sits with a record of 11-7 and is a key contributor for ESU.

Ethan Ringenberger '24 minutes as a member of the Northampton Community College Mens Basketball team have increased in the 2nd semester. He had a season high 12 on January 16 vs. Mercer County

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.

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Operations/Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda

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Education/Student Activities Committee Meeting Agenda