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:

 

Pilgrim for a Day

 

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To help raise money for the 55th Annual DFRC Blue-Gold Football game, Dr. Menzer has agreed to wear a Pilgrim costume on Tuesday, 11/24 IF the Colonial Family can raise $500. Students can donate during lunches or before and after school to Miss Taggart (E106) or Mrs. Perialas (W109).

 

Congratulations to our Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Award Recipients

Six WP students earned recognition by the Delaware Dept. of Education for their performance on the 2008 DSTP. This award is given to the highest scoring students in the state and each student recognized receives a scholarship. Congratulations to Connor Bohn, Amanda Espinal, Jeremy Mathis, Mavis Owusu, Ashley Richardson, and Antonio Robinson.

Senior Class Cosmic Bowling

On November 20th, the Senior Class Committee invites the rest of the Class of 2010 for a night of fun at the Blue Hen Lanes (Main St., Newark) from midnight - 2 am. Cost is $12 if you've paid your dues and $15 if you haven't. This includes shoes. Tickets may be purchased from a senior class committee member during lunch or in room S202, before or after school. THIS IS A SENIOR ONLY EVENT!

US Senate Youth Leadership Conference Nominee Named

Congratulations to Miss Kaitlyn (Nikki) Laws for being named as the 2009-10 US Senate Youth Leadership Conference Nominee for WPHS.

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
Michelle Jones

 


WPHS is part of the Colonial School District