WHS Weekly Update
Sunday September 6, 2026
Top 5 Headlines for the Week
#1: Want to show off that Zephyr Pride? Z Nation’s Back-to-School Online Clothing Sale ends on Labor Day! Check the weekly update for a link to the online store! The online store includes shirts, hoodies, hats, our 2026 Homecoming gear, and more! Your orders must be in before Tuesday, September 7th! Get your Zephyr gear for the lowest price today!
#2: Hey students, the tech hub and library hours have changed this year! If you need Chromebook help, you can visit the library to see the tech department during the morning from 8-10am or visit during the afternoon from 2-245pm! The tech hub will NOT be open between the hours of 10 and 2! While the library will always be closed between 11-12:25! Students must have a pass from their teacher before heading to the tech hub or library! For more info, see the main office!
#3: Meet the Teacher Night will be taking place this Thursday, September 10th from 6-7:30pm! Be sure to tell your parents/guardians! The Zephyr Counseling team will have a college application presentation during Meet The Teacher night. This is important for families to learn about the college application process and changes to the application requirements! For more info see the counseling team!
#4: School Picture Day for underclassmen will be on Tuesday, September 22nd! All students MUST have their picture taken, so be sure to dress your best! Picture purchasing information will be released soon! Seniors, if you did not get your Senior Portrait taken during the summer, then you must schedule an appointment for the retakes in October! For more info, see Mrs. Derlunas in E107!
#5: Don’t forget the Zephyr Football Team will be taking on our rivals the Northampton Konkrete Kids this Friday! The game will take place at Zephyr stadium, the Z-Nation theme is patriotic in honor of those we lost on the 25th anniversary of Sept 11th, 2001! Be sure to wear some red, white, and blue!
That’s all for now!
Have a great week Zephs!
Weekly Schedule
Click here for the yearly 2026-2027 WCSD Calendar
Week of Sunday September 6, 2026
Monday 09/07
Labor Day, No School
Tuesday 09/08 B Day
Community Service begins at Elementary Schools and Middle School
Wednesday 09/09 A Day
Whitehall Wednesday, Wear Zephyr Gear
Thursday 09/10 B Day
Meet the Teacher/Back to School Night, 6-7:30 PM, WHS
Friday 09/11 A Day
Patriot Day in Honor of 09/11
09/11 Ceremony @ Flagpole, 9 AM
Start of Athletic Eligibility Checks, 12 PM
Week of Sunday September 13, 2026
Monday 09/14
Prayer Room Opens; Daily prayer room access requires an active SmartPass.
Tuesday 09/15
Student Activities Council Meeting, 8:30-9:30 AM, LGI
Wednesday 09/16
Whitehall Wednesday, Wear Zephyr Gear
Thursday 09/17
St. Luke’s Residents-Health Screenings, 8-11 AM
Friday 09/18
Home Varsity Football game vs. Pleasant Valley HS (Alumni Night & Hall of Fame of 1976 FB Team Induction) (Theme: Decades Night), 7-10 PM
Classes
Class of 2027
Refer to all senior documents on the WHS website
Senior Class dues have been posted to MySchoolBucks for your Senior year to cover all the general senior class activities throughout the entire 2026-2027 school year.
Don't forget to pay your class dues! You can easily pay on MySchoolBucks or with cash in the Main Office
Class of 2028
Senior dues were posted to MySchoolBucks on September 3rd. Dues can also be paid with cash in the Main Office. Senior Dues are $35 and will cover Senior Activities for your Junior and Senior years.
Class of 2029
None at this time.
Class of 2030
None at this time.
Student Services
Please contact our Student Services Teams for assistance from our Assistant Principals & Counselors
Assistant Principal Dr. Tice (Last Names A-He); Counseling Mrs. Kendy (Last Names A-C); Mrs. Swartz (Last Names D-He);
Assistant Principal Mrs. Hampton (Last Names Hi-Mi); Counseling Mrs. McLaughlin (Last Names Hi-Mi)
Assistant Principal Ms. Pierre (Last Names Mj-Z); Counseling Mr. Stefanyak (Last Names Mj-R); Mr. Hazim (Last Names S-Z)
Click here to use our WCSD Student Services website for more information!
Click here for direct access to the WHS Counseling website!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: On Wednesday October 21, 2026, all 10th and 11th graders will be given the opportunity to participate in the Digital Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The PSAT exam will be administered during regular school hours (starting at 8:00 AM). The cost for students to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT is $18. Please use this FORM to sign up and follow the instructions for payment. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 28, 2026.
Upon completing this FORM an invoice will be generated in My School Bucks for you to make a payment of $18.00. The payment must be made no later than Friday, October 2, 2026 to secure a testing spot. This test is first come, first serve. Students will receive additional information from Whitehall High School prior to the testing date. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Shawn Hazim in the counseling office at 610-437-5081 ext. 1810, or through email at hazims@whitehallcoplay.org.
Attention Students! This is a reminder that keeping defensive sprays, such as pepper spray, on your keychain or in your possession during school hours is a violation of the WCSD Student Handbook. Please be aware that these items, along with any weapons or look-alikes, are strictly prohibited on school grounds and district transportation at all times.
Juniors and Seniors: FAFSA Financial Aid Workshop, Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 6:15pm, hosted by Kutztown University at Whitehall High School during Meet the Teacher. Please join us for a review of the application process, requirements and updates regarding the FAFSA application.
Senior Meetings: Seniors, it's time to schedule your senior meeting with your counselor. Please use the link provided by your assigned counselor to schedule a time. You will make a pass at the time of your meeting. Please bring your chrome book and any updates to your activities/clubs etc.
Seniors: Penn State Lehigh Valley open house, Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 9am-12pm. Our Penn State Day Fall Open House event is perfect for students interested in learning more about Penn State and the Lehigh Valley campus. Presentations will include information on admissions and financial aid, student life, and academics. Breakout sessions and a campus tour will be part of the day's events as well! Register now
College Scholarship opportunities can be found at https://studentscholarships.org/ and https://globalscholarships.com/. Take advantage of applying to various available opportunities.
College Visits @ Whitehall High School: Click here to sign up to attend.
Juniors: SAT registration is now open for fall 2026. Many colleges require or consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a great way to show colleges you’re ready. Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. The SAT can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships. And with 100% free practice resources, now including enhanced tailored practice based on your prior test scores and free small-group tutoring, you’ll have everything you need to get prepared.
Extracurriculars & Clubs
Please check this newsletter for individual club information. See information below for each club or activity.
Please sign up for the Activity Bus by 1:00 PM on the day that you are planning on staying after school, Monday through Thursday.
Performing Arts
Instrumental Music (Mr. Tanzos)
- Website: http://www.whitehallmusic.com/
- Vocal & Choral Music (Mrs. Craft)
- Check the Vocal/Theater Department Website for updates
- Theater (Mrs. Craft) Follow us on Instagram whitehall_choir and TikTok whitehalltheater
- Check the Vocal/Theater Department Website for updates
Honor Societies
National Honor Society (Mrs. Hetten)
None at this time.
National English Honor Society (Dr. Figueroa & Dr. Werner)
Meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year: 9/3, 10/1, 12/3, 3/4
Mu Alpha Theta (Mrs. Hetten)
None at this time.
Science National Honor Society ( Mrs. Cucco)
None at this time.
Rho Kappa, Social Studies National Honor Society (Mr. Russo)
None at this time.
German National Honor Society (Mrs. Ziatyk)
None at this time.
Spanish National Honor Society (Mrs. Le)
None at this time.
Tri-M, National Music Honor Society (Mr. Smale)
See Google Classroom for Updates
Clubs
Aevidum Club: (Dr. Figueroa & Dr. Werner)
None at this time.
Anime Club: (Mr. Freeman)
Meetings are alternating Wednesdays after school. All are welcome!
Art Club: (Mr. Buck)
None at this time.
Black Student Association (Mrs. Spangler & Mrs. Burnett)
None at this time
Book Club ( Mrs. Lewis)
None at this time.
Debate Team (Mr. Simock)
Mock Debates will be taking place.
Dungeons & Dragons (Mr. Cahalan)
None at this time.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Mr. Horvath & Mr. Fick)
None at this time.
Engineering/STEM Club (Mr. Boandl)
None at this time.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) (Mrs. Stoudt & Mrs. Cucco)
Students - are you thinking about a career in healthcare - nursing, medical assistant, radiology, lab tech, physical therapy, or even being a doctor? Join HOSA - the Healthcare Occupations for Students in America club. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about careers in healthcare and get involved in your community in a positive way! Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 22 after school in the LGI. All are welcome to come and learn more!
Interact Club (Mr. Adams)
Look for our first meeting on September 24th at 3:00 in A109 (Adams)
Please join our Google Classroom. Join our Google Classroom and Remind for important scheduling updates.
Leo Club (Mr. Recker)
First meeting will be September 30th in B 108 after school. New members welcome!
Global Travel Club (Mrs. Spangler)
First Meeting on Wednesday, September 23.
Please join our Google Classroom.
Muslim Student Association (Mr. Freeman)
None at this time.
Newspaper
None at this time.
Peer Mentors (Mr. Recker)
Are you interested in being a peer mentor ? see Mr. Recker in A 118 to express an interest and I will set up an individual meeting to discuss the club.”Rise together with a peer mentor."
Pep Band Club (Mr. Yadush)
None at this time.
Photography Club (Mrs. Malpedo)
None at this time.
SERVE Club (Mr. Hottinger)
Join our Google Classroom for the new school year with the code acw5uks4. First club meeting will take place in September and will be announced shortly!
Scholastic Scrimmage (Mr. Adams)
Practice for the new season will begin on September 9. New and returning players are welcome.
Please join our Google Classroom and Remind for important scheduling updates.
Science Olympiad (Mrs. Cinicola & Mrs. Viglianti)
Please join our Google Classroom with the code e7q7ayk. New members are welcome!
Ski Snowboard Club (Mr. Yadush)
Our 1st and important meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 9 at 2:50pm in Room A108. All information will be given out at that meeting. See Mr. Yadush if you cannot attend.
Student Ambassadors Club (Mrs. Abbadessa)
Student Ambassador Club will meet on Sept 14th in room G109
The club usually meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 3-4 in room G109.
ALL ambassadors (old and new) must complete an application. Our Google Classroom code is: viduz3uu.
The counseling calendar is posted on our Classroom. Check to see what days you are assigned.
Student Council Advisors (Ms. Radon & Mrs. O’Neill)
None at this time.
Video Game/Esport Club (Mr. Freeman)
Meetings are alternating on Wednesdays after school. All are welcome!
Zephyr Nation (Ms. Smith)
Interested in being part of Zephyr Nation this year? Stop by C108 to pick up a General Club Member Form. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: If you completed the form at the end of last school year, you do not need to submit another form. If you did not complete a form last year, you will need to submit one to officially join the club. Be sure to also join our SportsYou so you can stay up to date on upcoming events, activities, and opportunities. Come be part of Zephyr Nation!
