Principal's Message
Welcome to the Weatherly High School home page. Our district website will be updated daily and it will provide you with the latest information regarding our students and staff.
Administration, Faculty, and Staff work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of educational opportunities for our students. Students are exposed to the latest technology and video equipment to enhance their educational experience. We offer a Dual-enrollment program, a Blended-schools Online program, as well as numerous extra-curricular activities that are available to our students. We have also received the Classrooms for the Future grant for the second staight year. With this grant, we have been able to purchase a vast amount of technology, including student laptops and smartboards.
We seek the support of parents and community members to best serve our Weatherly High School students and mold them into responsible, contributing members of society. We are committed to continuous improvement and welcome your input.
I wish all students and their families a very successful and enjoyable school year.
Sincerely,
Thomas McLaughlin
High School Principal
WHS Profile
WHS Program of Studies
Staff
 Mr. Thomas McLaughlin - Principal
Mr. Ronald Kelshaw - Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Rebekah McFadden - School Nurse
Mr. Scott Zoscin - Athletic Director
Mrs. Joan Hinkle - School Secretary
Mrs. Leann Miller - School Secretary
Location and Contact Information
Weatherly Area High School - Get directions via maps.google.com
601 Sixth Street Weatherly, PA 18255 - Phone: (570) 427-8521
Messages
Special Education Services
We house 3 learning support classes for students with special needs, each with a qualified teacher and 3 instructional aides. Students may participate in Honors Classes and Independent Study.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
A specially trained team of staff members is available to offer assistance to students. The High School program, called SAP, consists of an intervention team staffed by teachers, the guidance counselor, school nurse, administrator, and appropriate support agencies for the county (Mental Health and Retardation, Drug and Alcohol, and Juvenile Court Offices) trained to identify and refer "at risk" students for appropriate treatment. High risk concerns include: substance abuse, sexual abuse, depression and suicide prevention. Referrals for high-risk students may come from students, parents, teachers, counselors, or any employee of the district. Anyone concerned about the emotional or physical well-being of a student is encouraged to contact a member of SAP. Information about the program is available by calling the principal or a team member at 570-427-8521.
ESL (English as a Second Language)
English as a Second Language(ESL) program for the District is a scope and sequence that builds and develops linguistic proficiency for non-native English speakers. All students are assured a high quality English linguistic learning experience based on the six language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, critical thinking/learning strategies, and culture.
About the Health Services
A school nurse is available in the district to provide services for all students who may require attention because of injury or illness. The nurse is responsible for checking students with suspected contagious diseases. A student may be sent home until the contagious condition has been checked by a physician and written permission granted for the student's return to school. The school nurse maintains health records for each student and performs vision, hearing and height/weight measurement checks. The nurse also assists the school dentist and physician during dental and physical examinations. Medication to be administered to students during the school day must be properly and accurately labeled and sent to school with written directions for administration. These medications will be stored by the school nurse. Students are not permitted to take medication in their possession or take medication by themselves while in school. Health services are limited by law. We encourage parents to seek medical attention for their children from their private physician when illness or accidents occur outside of school. The school cannot provide the necessary health services that may be warranted. Generally, unless there is acute distress, vomiting and/or a fever, the nurse will contact the parent and/or guardian when necessary.
Parents should bring to the attention of the school nurse any special needs their child may require in school. Special needs must be substantiated by medical documentation. A confidential list of students who require special needs or attention is given to all teachers that have contact with a student. This list is continually updated.
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