Featured News http://www.weatherlysd.org Site news that was featured on the homepage daily 1 2010-10-25T07:03:12Z Spanish National Honor Society http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/weatherly-high-school-inducts-6-spanish-national-honor-society-members Weatherly High School Inducts 6 Spanish National Honor Society Members Weatherly Area High School recently inducted 6 new members into their Spanish National Honor Society.


Pictured are, L to R, Thomas McLaughlin-Superintendent, Nicole Bachart, Karlee Ursta, Lucas Rinker, Chris Hunt, Tiana Genetti, Crystal Hoffman, and Judy Lagana, Weatherly High School Spanish Teacher.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-04-10T12:30:00Z News Item PMEA District 10 Intermediate Songfest http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/middle-school/awards-and-achievements/pmea-district-10-intermediate-songfest Four 8th grade students represented Weatherly Elementary/Middle School in the PMEA District 10 Intermediate Songfest on March 30th. The festival took place at Bangor Area High School in the Bangor Area School District. Schools in Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties participated. Pictured from left are: Jacquelyn Gillot, Cyan Botch, Olivia Winheld, and Alexis Hartz. Amanda Derr is the Middle School Choral Director.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-04-03T12:20:00Z News Item Local Artist donates to Weatherly Area School District http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/middle-school/awards-and-achievements/local-artist-donates-to-weatherly-area-school-district Mr. Bruce Brazzo, second from right, has donated several of his paintings to the Weatherly Area School District.  The paintings will be hung in both the Elementary/Middle School Building as well as the High School.

Accepting the paintings are: (from left to right) Denise Stadnik; HS Art Teacher, Thomas McLaughlin; WASD Superintendent, Brazzo, and Sue Lenhardt; Elem/Middle School Art Teacher.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-29T12:07:47Z News Item American Mathematics Competition http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/american-mathematics-competition The twenty top math students at Weatherly Area High School participated in the American Mathematics Competition sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. The competition is divided up by grade level. Winning in the AMC 10 for ninth and tenth graders were Dominique Adamczyk, first place, and Stephanie Jamgochian and Cassidy Piskorick, tied for second place. In the AMC 12 f or eleventh and twelfth graders, Chris Hunt won top score, followed by Michael Embick in second place and Lucas Rinker in third place. Chris Hunt scored high enough to receive an invitation to the next level of competition, the American Invitational Mathematics Examination to be held on March 15, 2012.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-16T12:25:00Z News Item Chris Hunt named National Merit Scholarship Finalist http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/chris-hunt-has-been-named-national-merit-scholarship-finalist Chris Hunt, a senior at Weatherly Area High School, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist.  As a finalist, Chris will be in the final round of competition for three types of scholarships awarded to finalists: state representative $2500 scholarships; corporate-sponsored scholarships; and college-sponsored scholarships.  At Weatherly, Chris is involved in Student Forum, Science Olympiad, the Academic team,  and the Math and Engineering team.  He has scored a perfect 800 in Math on the SAT I, and a perfect 800 in Physics in the SAT II.  His top choices for furthering his education next year are Brown University, Vassar College, Williams College and Connecticut College.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-16T12:25:00Z News Item Odyssey of the Mind http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/odyssey-of-the-mind Weatherly Middle School students participated for the first time in the "Odyssey of the Mind" competition, a creative problem solving program for students of all ages. Students group into teams and select a problem, decide on  a unique solution, then present their unique solution in a competition. The Weatherly students chose "You Make the Call" as their problem to solve at Mt. Pocono West on March 3rd.  The students needed to create a structure between 9 and 15 grams that will hold the most weight as possible.  In an eight minute period, while the weights are being placed on the structure, the students demonstrate or perform a mathematical function with a device they have created.  There is also a "spontaneous" competition which involves the team solving verbal, hands-on or verbal with hands-on problems. Although Weatherly did not place, we would like mention that in between our competitions, we watched Lehighton High School's performance, and it was fantastic!

L to R:  Drew Solonoski, Dana Weiss, Olivia Sipler, Olivia Winheld and Cyrick Thomas

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-16T12:25:00Z News Item History Day http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/history-day History Day Participants

It is not the winning, but the learning that is emphasized by the organizers of History Day, an event in which over half a million students participate  each year. Students choose a topic in history that is centered around the theme of the year, research the topic, finding both primary and secondary sources, if possible,  then create one of the following:  a documentary; a website; an exhibit; a play; or write a paper.

This year only two students at Weatherly took on the challenge of History Day's 2012 theme, "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History". Allysa Miller and Krista Lutzick created a documentary about the Weatherly Train Works.  The judges were impressed with the project's pictures, editing and interviews with Jack Koehler, Weatherly historian and Tom Connors, mayor of Weatherly. For more information about History Day, check their website:  http://www.nhd.org/

L to R:  Alyssa Miller and Krista Lutzick

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-16T12:25:00Z News Item Read Across America http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/elementary-school/class-and-club-news/read-across-america Read Across America Our school annually celebrates Read Across America month (march). On March 2nd, also Dr. Seuss' Birthday, we held festivities for the Elementary school students. Activities included The Cat in the Hat (Mayor Connors) visiting classes himself with his two trusty side kicks, Thing 1 and Thing 2. Students were encouraged to wear "Cat in the Hat" hats, dress to resemble their favorite characters, or simply wear red. Books were read to classes and the "holiday" was even celebrated during lunches with birthday cake. Click here to view all images.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-16T12:20:45Z News Item Carbon County Band 2012 http://www.weatherlysd.org/departments/art/carbon-county-band-2012  

Seventeen Weatherly High School Students participated in the 52nd Annual Carbon County Band festival.  The festival took place February 14-16, and culminated with an evening concert for the public on Thursday the 16th.  Participating school districts included Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Panther Valley, Palmerton, Weatherly, and the host district Pleasant Valley.  Each director of the participating school districts conducted at the festival.  Concert repertoire spanned patriotic, rock, musical theatre, march, movie music, jazz, as well as more contemporary literature.  Students made lasting memories with fellow musicians while creating an exciting program of music.
Bottom row (kneeling) Left to Right: Alyssa Miller, Tracy Galada, Lauren Douglas, Alicia Panzarella, Brittney Isom
Second row (Standing) Left to Right: Maura Kelly, Alexis Berger, Jaime Dougherty, Deanna Campion, Dylan McDonald, Colleen Popko, and Director Shannon Shughart
Third row Left to Right: Lindsay Douglas, Laura Palmer, Joshua Reiner, Rebecca Moyer, Jaquiline Watkins
Fourth row: Samson Walton

 

 

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-03-01T13:24:03Z News Item Hoops for Hearts http://www.weatherlysd.org/news/hoops-jump-for-heart The Weatherly Elementary/Middle School participated in Hoops/Jump for Heart to benefit the American Heart Association. The Weatherly Elementary/Middle School participated in Hoops/Jump for Heart to benefit the American Heart Association.  Pictured are some of the students who participated in this event: (L to R) Front Row- Jonathan Cerullo, Ashley Pleban, Kendall Gerhart, Tanya McCroy.  Back Row: Tom Suveg, Morgan Gower, Emily Zoscin, Antonio COlecio, Ashley James, Mason Gerhart.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-02-28T13:45:00Z News Item Devon Bizarre Wins 3rd Place http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/devon-bizarre-wins-3rd-place Devon Bizarre, a junior at Weatherly Area High School, was awarded 3rd place in the 2012 Pin Contest at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference.  the conference was held in Hershey, PA on February 13th - 15th.  Devon was one of six finalists throughout the state of Pennsylvania.  For the 3rd place prize, she was awarded a $125 gift card and trophy.  She is a students in Mr. James Pino's graphic design class.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2012-02-28T13:40:00Z News Item Weatherly Area School District achieved Adequate Yearly Progress http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/high-school/awards-and-achievements/weatherly-area-school-district-achieved-adequate-yearly-progress Weatherly Area School District has once again achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status from the Department of Education.  They have done so every year since the inception of the program in 2002.  Students pictured are: (L to R) Front- Rachael Caccese, Nicholas Berger.  Back Row- Shelby Berger, Joel Hinkle, Alicia Panzarella, Chris Hunt.  Also pictured are Elementary/ Middle School principal Sandra Slavick and Superintendent Mr. Tom McLaughlin.]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2011-11-29T12:55:00Z News Item Great American Smoke-Out http://www.weatherlysd.org/departments/school-services/health/great-american-smoke-out                      In recognition of the 36th annual "Great American Smoke-Out", students in the Weatherly Area High School provided a tobacco awareness activity during the lunches on November 17, 2011. The "Great American Smoke-Out" is a national day of awareness that was initiated by the American Cancer Society to encourage smokers to quit for one day...then maybe continue the trend. The Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) students at WHS made a paperchain that is now hanging in the cafeteria. The chain is made of loops of green, yellow or red paper; green for a non-smoker, yellow for a smoker who has quit, and red for a current smoker. The student body was asked to choose their color of paper link. Conversation regarding available resources to quit smoking were discussed if the student was interested. Weatherly will have available to students a tobacco cessation group led by Coral Johnson from St. Luke's Hospital's Community Health Department. Jacqui Verhauz, tobacco prevention specialist from the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Commision, and school nurse Rebekah McFadden facilitated the activity.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2011-11-21T13:06:54Z News Item Middle/High School Reflections Contest Winners http://www.weatherlysd.org/schools/middle-school/awards-and-achievements/middle-high-school-reflections-contest-winners Weatherly Area PTA recently announced the local winners of the PTA Reflections contest. The Reflections contest is an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. There are six categories: literature, music, photography, visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video production. This year’s theme is “Diversity Means...” The winning local entries will now advance to the next level of judging. Local winners are pictured.

Middle and High School winners are (L to R) Front Row- Vicki Luckwaldt, Samantha DeSpirito, Lynn Gunderman, Lynea Reiner, Samantha Knepper, Breena Coxe, Katlyn Sernak, Morgan Gower.  Second Row- Bree Hoffman, Sushant Arya, Kelly Fisher, Courtney Dickson, Vaness Richeson, Dylan McDonald, Abigail Ormiston.

]]> No publisher WASD Webmaster featured 2011-11-14T12:00:00Z News Item Behavioral Health Associates Anti-Bullying Initiative http://www.weatherlysd.org/news/behavioral-health-associates-anti-bullying-initiative-open-to-the-public "In and Beyond the Schoolyard-Addressing Bullying as a Community Issue" Bulling with A Special Presentation in Weatherly

"In and Beyond the Schoolyard-Addressing Bullying as a Community Issue" will be presented Monday, November 14 starting at 6 p.m. in the Weatherly Middle School Cafeteria. Open to the public.

Panel of Experts includes:

  • Brian Markovchick - Weatherly Police Chief
  • Mike Bogart - Weatherly Police Officer
  • Tom McLaughlin - Weatherly School District Superintendent
  • Sandra Slavick - Elem/Middle School Principal
  • Rebekah McFadden - Weatherly School Nurse
  • Kimmy Mulik - Carbon County Deputy Cheif Juvenile Probation Officer
  • Michele Titus - Director of Education of Behavioral Health associates
  • Dr. Helene Katz - Licensed staff Psychologist w/Behavioral Health Associates and key organizer of BHS's county-wide anti-bullying initiative

 

The Panelists will identify warning signs that indicate your child may be a victim of bullying. They will discuss how to access help from your child's school as well as what to do if your child is being bullied in the community.

 

Donnell Stump, Weatherly Area School District PTA President, and Dr. Helene Katz encourage all parents, teacher. caregivers, skilled workers and professionals who work with school age children to attend. There will also be a short question and answer session for attendees.

Behaviroal Helth Assoctaes is a non-profit healthcare foundation based in the greater Lehighton area.

For additional information contact Donell Stump, Weatherly Area School Disctrict PTA President at 570-579-8801. E-mail: Click Here

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