William Penn High School
713 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
302-323-2800 (Phone)
302-323-2955 (Fax)


Welcome to William Penn High School
 

In case you haven't heard, there is an epidemic occurring at William Penn. An Epidemic of Learning. Learning is happening everywhere. In the classrooms students are acquiring the knowledge and skills required to be successful in high school and beyond. Search our web site or come in for a visit to experience the epidemic.

Jeffrey Menzer, Ed.D; Principal

 

What's Going On at WPHS:


S2S

Shoe Drive to Support Those in Need

The Class of 2010 is collaborating with the Wilmington branch of Shoes2Share International. This organization collects new and like new shoes to distribute to clinics, orphanages, hospitals, homeless and battered women shelters as well as feeding disaster relief programs. Please consider donating your new or gently worn shoes to those in need.

 

 

The Student Leaders Program is an integral part of Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.  It offers community - minded high school juniors and seniors an invaluable opportunity to  help change the world.  Students will participate in a paid 8 week summer internship at a local non-profit, and student leadership summit in Washington, DC. For more details, please pick up a flyer in C100. 

Jefferson Scholars Foundation Program

The University of Virginia is looking for candidates for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Program. The University seeks to find high school seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership , scholarship and show promise of making a significant contribution to the University community. Please stop by the Guidance office and speak with Mrs. Bailey-Smiley for more information about this scholarship opportunity.

Update your Contact Information!!

Parents & Guardians, please log onto the Home Access Center to verify that your contact information is properly listed. If we have incorrect information, please call the Guidance Office at 323-2846 to update your profile. Also, parents who have an e-mail address listed will receive class updates from teachers which include test reminders, review sheets, and assignment details. To ensure that you have the most accurate information, please add your e-mail address to your contact information.
 

 

 

 

 

School Events
For more info about a specific event, just click on it!!
*For Athletic Events, go to
Colonials Sports

 

 

 

Administrative Team at WPHS

Dr. Jeff Menzer
Principal
Main Office
302-323-2800
Susan Fols
Deputy Principal
Main Office
302-323-2800
Jeff Gibeault
Asst. Principal
N1 Staff Center
302-323-2813
Stacie Ruiz
Asst. Principal
E2 Staff Center
302-323-2821
Christal Smith
Asst. Principal
W1 Staff Center
302-323-2804
Kevin White
Asst. Principal
E1 Staff Center
302-323-2809
Jim Zimmerman
Asst. Principal
N2 Staff Center
302-323-2825

Student Advisors (2009-10)

Lindsay DiEmidio
Tracy Wilson-Burroughs

 


WPHS is part of the Colonial School District