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Middle School Families: Informational Session About WPHS

Middle School Families: Informational Session About WPHS

by Colonial School District | Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

Informational Session About WPHS February 24, 2022 at 6:30PM at William Penn High School Join us for the evening as we welcome our middle school students & families. Come learn about the exciting opportunities that are available at WPHS. We can’t wait for you to...
Passing of French teacher Lefort Petit

Passing of French teacher Lefort Petit

by Colonial School District | Jan 26, 2022 | News, Uncategorized

The Colonial School District is saddened to announce the sudden passing of French teacher Lefort Petit. Mr. Petit was a dedicated educator who worked tirelessly at William Penn for eight years. He took great delight in teaching students and traveling abroad with those...
This week at WP: January 18th-21, 2022

This week at WP: January 18th-21, 2022

by Colonial School District | Jan 17, 2022 | Uncategorized

​​ Good Evening William Penn Parents, Guardians and Students:   We will be returning to in-person classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th.  Please continue to  discuss with your child the importance of wearing a mask appropriately at all times.  Masks need to be...
IMPORTANT Message for  12/7/2021

IMPORTANT Message for 12/7/2021

by Colonial School District | Dec 7, 2021 | home news 1, News, Uncategorized

Late this afternoon William Penn investigated threats to student safety reported to administrators. The non-specific threats are being taken seriously. The Delaware State Police School Resource Officer, School Constables, Administrators, and School Counselor...
Virtual Tour for 8th graders

Virtual Tour for 8th graders

by Colonial School District | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized

OPEN HOUSE: December 7, 2021

OPEN HOUSE: December 7, 2021

by Colonial School District | Nov 18, 2021 | home news 2, Uncategorized

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WPHS School Hours

School Office Open:
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registrar’s Office:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Doors Open for Students:
7:05 am
Student Hours:
7:20 am – 1:50 pm
Bus Departure: 1:55 pm

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