News & Updates
UPDATE REGARDING WP FOOTBALL: 11/17
Today we learned that an individual associated with the William Penn Football team tested positive for COVID-19. Because this individual followed mask-wearing and social-distancing protocols, the Division of Public Health (DPH) has determined that it is not necessary...
Phase 4: William Penn Integration B Return to School Update 11/17
Colonial School District Phase Four Families, Phase Four Families Include: Middle School (Non-Special Programs), William Penn Integration B, and Wallin ILC students As you are aware, we have learned that multiple individuals across several buildings associated with...
WPHS COVID 19 Update: November 20, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Today we learned that an individual at William Penn High School has tested positive for COVID-19 . The individual was last in the building on Tuesday, November 17th. This individual will not return to school until the isolation...
Zoom Rooms Now Require Colonial Log In- Sign In Help For Students 12/1/2020
To increase security and privacy, teachers’ Zoom rooms will now require students to log in with their Colonial email (same as Google Drive). The purpose of this change is to make Zoom rooms more secure and minimize anonymous disruptions. Teachers were asked to update the settings of their Zoom meetings starting Monday, November 30, 2020.
WPHS Wellness Center Accepting Appointments for Flu Vaccines
William Penn’s Wellness Center is open to all students! Membership is free and open to all students of WPHS and Wallace Wallin. If you aren’t a member yet, you can sign up here. We are currently scheduling appointments for sports physicals, immunizations, and flu shots. Other services include virtual nutritional and mental health counseling services, and reproductive health appointments (optional with membership).
Submit a Story to the 2021 Yearbook
The 2021 staff is looking for YOUR STORY!!! This years’ theme is “Change of Plans”. The staff would love to hear your exciting stories during these unprecedented times! You can submit a story for the 2021 Yearbook by completing the attached Google form. Stories are subject to review by the 2021 yearbook staff. Submissions deadline is February 14, 2021.
2021 Senior Baby Photo Submissions
Submit a Baby Photo for your 2021 WPHS Senior. Baby photos must be of the 2021 senior when they were 3 years old or younger. You may submit up to 5 photos using the attached Google Form. The photos will be used in a special section for the 2021 yearbook. Photos are subject to approval. Submission are due by 12/31/2021.
If you have any questions, concerns, or thoughts about William Penn High School, please feel free to contact us.
713 E. Basin Road New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
info@colonial.k12.de.us
*During the Coronavirus pandemic, staff are working remotely and have limited or no access to building phones. Email is the best way to reach staff members.
