WHS Weekly Update
Sunday September 20, 2026
Top 5 Headlines for the Week
#1: School Picture Day for underclassmen will be THIS TUESDAY, September 22nd! All students MUST have their picture taken, so be sure to dress your best! Check your Google Classroom for picture purchasing info or see the main office! Yearbook sales have also begun! The Yearbook costs $70 between now and the end of November! Be sure to order yours today before the price rises in December! To purchase log onto Balfour.com and search Whitehall High School! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Derlunas in room E107!
#2: Hey students, are you thinking about beginning a career in healthcare after graduation? Whether it’s nursing, medical assistance, radiology, lab techs, physical therapy, or even being a doctor? You should join Whitehall’s newest club, HOSA! The Healthcare Occupations for Students in America club. The club is for all students interested in the medical field! Whether you’re in honor, cp, or core classes! The club’s first meeting will be this Tuesday, September 22nd after school in the LGI. All are welcome! For more info, see Mrs. Stoudt or Mrs. Cucco!
#3: Hey Seniors, the Senior Sunrise event has changed it’s time and will now be taking place this Thursday, September 24th before school at 630am! Head over to Zephyr Stadium to celebrate the beginning of your senior year! There will be donuts, bagels, and hot chocolate on a first come, first serve basis! Bring blankets and watch the sunrise together! This event is for SENIORS ONLY! For more info see Mr. Krempasky! Also, don’t forget to order your graduation requirements on Google Classroom! Your Cap and Gown, your family’s graduation tickets, and your graduation parking passes. All orders are due by Friday, October 2nd! YOU CANNOT ATTEND GRADUATION WITHOUT A CAP AND GOWN ORDER! For more info, see the main office!
#4: Hey Sophomores and Juniors! On Wednesday, October 21st all 10th and 11th graders will be given the opportunity to participate in the Digital Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The exam will take place during school beginning at 8:00 AM! The cost for students to participate is $18. Use the form located on the weekly update to sign up and follow the instructions for payment! The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 28th. For more info, see the counseling department.
#5: And finally, the Zephyr Football team will be home again this Friday night to take on the Liberty Hurricanes! The Z-Nation theme is White-Out! Be sure to wear white from head to toe! We’ll see you at Zephyr Stadium on Friday!
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 20, 2026
Monday 09/21 A Day
St. Luke's Residents-Health screenings, 10:30-11:30 AM
Tuesday 09/22 B Day
Underclassman Picture Day
Wednesday 09/23 A Day
Whitehall Wednesday, Wear Zephyr Gear
Thursday 09/24 B Day
Senior Sunrise, 6:30-7:45 AM, Zephyr Sports Complex, Turf Field
Home Football Game vs Liberty HS (Theme: White Out)
Friday 09/25 A Day
Athletic Eligibility Check
Week of Sunday, September 27, 2026
Monday 09/28
Professional Learning Day- No School for Students
Tuesday 09/29 B Day
Senior Sunrise (Rain Date), 7-8 AM, Turf Field
Wednesday 09/30 A Day
Whitehall Wednesday, Wear Zephyr Gear
St. Luke’s Residents-Health Screenings, 9:30-11:30 AM
Prayer Room CLOSED today
Thursday 10/01 B Day
Friday 10/02 A Day
Athletic Eligibility Check
Varsity Football Game @ Dieruff High School (Theme: PJs), 7-9 PM, J. Birney Crum Stadium, 2027 Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18104
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
Class elections for our new class officers will take place Friday September 25th. Positions that are available are President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Historian. If you are interested in running, please see Mrs. Lewis in the Library or Ms. Smith in D104 for a Petition Form. You must obtain 50 signatures in order to run. Petition Forms must be returned to Mrs. Lewis or Ms. Smith by next Monday, September 21st.
Student Services
Please contact our Student Services Teams for assistance from our Assistant Principals & Counselors
Assistant Principal Mr. 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 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.
Attention Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Whitehall High School 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 start at 8:00 AM and costs $18 to participate. Please use this FORM to sign up and follow the instructions for payment. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 28, 2026. An invoice will be generated in My School Bucks for the payment of $18.00 due no later than Friday, October 2, 2026 to secure a testing spot. Spaces are limited.
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.
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: Kutztown Instant Decision Day is scheduled for October 22, 2026. During an instant decision meeting, students have the opportunity to gain acceptance after completing the application and meeting with the admissions counselor. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who do not have a Keystone Pathway and are looking to use the alternate pathway as their graduation pathway. Students need to have completed the Kutztown University application prior to October 22nd. Use the word, “Golden” to waive the application fee. Please use the link to register for the session.
Seniors: Graduation, parking tickets and cap & gown orders need to be completed by October 2, 2026. See details in the senior Google classroom.
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.
Library
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! First meeting is on 09/16.
Art Club: (Mr. Buck)
None at this time.
Black Student Association (Mrs. Spangler & Mrs. Burnett)
- First meeting is Thursday 9/24 in room B120
Book Club ( Mrs. Lewis)
- Next meeting is Tuesday September 29 in the Library after school! New members welcome to attend both meetings!
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)
Meetings: Wednesday, September 16th and Wednesday, September 30th from 3-4pm in room F105 (we are accepting new members so come on by).
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)
Our first meeting of the year is Thursday, September 24 from 3-4 PM in room E103.
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)
Our first meeting took place on Tuesday, September 8, in F125 after school. Moving forward, we will meet every other Tuesday.
SERVE Club (Mr. Hottinger)
Join our Google Classroom for the new school year with the code acw5uks4. The first club meeting will take place in September and will be announced shortly!
Scholastic Scrimmage (Mr. Adams)
Practice continues on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00 in A109 (Adams). 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! First meeting is on 09/23.
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!
Athletics
Extras/Attachments
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share that our school is participating in Mini-THON, an event dedicated to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer through Four Diamonds.
Students have received information and step-by-step instructions on how to download and set up the DonorDrive app. DonorDrive allows students to create their fundraising page, share it with family and friends, and collect donations that will support children and families battling childhood cancer.
We encourage students to get involved and start fundraising as soon as possible! Every donation, no matter the amount, helps make a difference.
If you or your student have any questions about Mini-THON or setting up DonorDrive, please feel free to reach out to the Student Council President at at 28hw07@wcsdzephyrs.org
Thank you for your support!
