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Middle to High School Transition

Welcome to Whitehall High School!

Welcome to Whitehall High School! We are excited to welcome the new Class of 2029 to our Zephyr family this fall for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Please see below to view the communication from Wednesday, January 27, 2025 or CLICK HERE to download the full letter. 

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Dear Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students,

Congratulations! Your child is about to begin the exciting transition from 8th grade to 9th grade, joining us at Whitehall High School for the 2025-2026 school year as part of the WHS Graduating Class of 2029!

For important dates and information, visit the Whitehall High School website under Families > MS to HS Transition or check our social media pages on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Don’t forget to watch for our Sunday Weekly Updates posted on social media, where we’ll share additional details to help make this transition seamless. 

8th Grade Parent/Guardian/Student Meeting for introduction & scheduling at Whitehall High School School 

Introduction to High School at Whitehall High School Auditorium, students/parents encouraged to attend together. 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 @ 6:30 PM 

Whitehall High School Counseling Visit to Whitehall-Coplay Middle School for 2025-2026 Course Scheduling 

Whitehall High School team will meet with students to review scheduling options & select courses for 2025-2026.

February 6, 7 & February 12, 13 2025 during school day  

WHS Junior/Senior Visit to Whitehall-Coplay Middle School

Each middle school homeroom will work with a small group of juniors & seniors during the school day to plan for successful strategies for high school. 

March 2025, date TBA

8th Grade House Visits to Whitehall High School 

Each middle school house will visit Whitehall High School during the school day.

April & May 2025, dates TBA

9th Grade Extracurricular Fair

Each middle school team will visit the Extracurricular Fair to sign up for clubs, sports, and performing arts before the end of the school year. We expect all students to get involved in something to begin the new school year!

May 2025

New Student Orientation, Chromebook Exchange, & Schedule Distribution at Whitehall High School 

August, 2025, date TBA

TENTATIVE Fall Sports Meet the Zephyrs Night at Zephyr Athletic Complex

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 7pm

TENTATIVE First Day of School for the 2025-2026 school year at Whitehall High School 

Monday, August 25, 2025

9th Grade Start of Year Assembly 

Thursday, August 28, 2025 

We look forward to meeting with you and your child to make their transition to high school “on track to success!”

Sincerely,

Dr. Peter Mayes, Principal

mayesp@whitehallcoplay.org