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Welcome to Parkland High School�

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Home of the Trojans

We are Parkland Proud!
Niche.com Rankings

Top 1% Best High Schools in PA
Top 1% Best College Prep HS in PA
Top 1% Best School Districts for Athletes in PA

National Association of Music

Best Communities for Music Education

Premier Community for Theatre Education
8 EPC and 8 District XI Championships

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PHS Administrative Team

Principal

Mr. Nathan Davidson

Assistant Principal Student Assignments

Mrs. Crystal George A - E

Dr. Terry Meehan F - L

Dr. Maggie Drake M - RON

Mr. Peter Sherman ROO – Z

Assistant Principal & Instructional Supervisors

Mrs. Terri Plattner Mr. John Monahan

School Resource Officers

Officer Thomas Bammer, South Whitehall Township PD

Officer Amanda Sariego, South Whitehall Township PD

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PHS Administrative Team

Special Education Coordinator

Dr. Valerie Gulycz

Athletic Director

Mr. Andrew Stephens

Director of Visual and Performing Arts

Dr. Renee Mosser

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PHS Guidance Counselors

Counselor Grades 11-12 Grade 9-10

Mr. Michael Turrell (A – Brn) (A-Bo)
Mr. Eric Roberts (Bro – Des) (Br-Diu)
Mr. Ryan Hulmes (Det – Gaq) (Div-Gre)
Mr. Jeremy Gordon (Gar – Hok) (Grh-Kar)
Ms. Bryna Witkowski (Hol – Lak) (Kas-Marc)
Mrs. Jennifer Tabarani (Lal – Mil) (Mard-Nt)
Mrs. Danene Krenicky (Mim – Pln) (Nu-Raj)
Mrs. Meredith McGarr (Plo – Sci) (Rak-Sch)
Mr. Lee Rizzotto (Scj – The) (Sci-Tor)
Mrs. Christine Thomas (Thf – Z) (Tos-Z)
Mrs. Allison McPeek College, Career Ed, Scholarships

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STUDENT SUPPORT

11 Guidance Counselors

3 School Psychologists

Mrs. Valerie McCall (A-Brn, PLO – Z)
Mr. Steve Matulevicius (Bro-Des, Ks-PLN, & ES)
Mr. Kenneth Cuomo (Det-Gaq, FF-KR, & Life Skills)

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Mrs. Allison McPeek
Mrs. Andrea Greth
Mr. Mike Turrell

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Over 3200 students, grades 9-12
Over 200 Faculty & Staff Members
Indoor Facility Highlights include:

Greenhouse
Media Center - Study Space, Makerspace, etc.
Two theaters
Visual Arts Studios/Art Gallery
Electronic music lab
Full TV production studio linked to a centralized TV broadcasting system
5 regulation basketball courts
8-lane swimming pool

Outdoor Highlights include:

8 tennis courts
Turf field, all weather running track and event area, lighted fields for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey

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PHS Accolades

31 Advanced Placement(AP) courses

In 2025, 1,070 AP Exams were administered
In 2025, 93% of those who tested scored a 3 or higher

86% of graduates attend a two or four year college, university or technical school

61% of Class of 2025 took the SAT 1 Exam

PHS SAT Mean = 1166 (total score)
State Mean =1078, National Mean =1028

Social Media- Check us out!

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@parkland.trojans

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ABOUT FRESHMAN YEAR

Freshman classes are mostly located in the Upper D Wing
Every student has a personalized learning device (Chromebook)
Continued use of Schoology
Key Dates

Picture Days 9/9 (11th), 9/10 (10th), 9/11 (9th)
Student Involvement Fair 9/12

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PHS BELL SCHEDULE

7:30 am & 7:35 am warning bells

A Schedule: Regular Day
B Schedule: Homeroom Day
C Schedule: Early Dismissal
D Schedule: Two hour delay

Lunch Periods

4, 5, 6, 7 - We also now have a quiet cafe.

AM LCTI Students will eat lunch at LCTI and return to PHS for 6^th period class

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EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD ACADEMICS

Students must earn 24.25 credits over four years to graduate
Demanding college preparatory program supplemented with a strong offerings in fine arts, technology, and business departments
162 electives available for students
12 Project Lead the Way courses available
Students may customize their program of studies to meet individual needs and interests - use the planning guides found at https://phscoursebook.parklandsd.org/

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EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD THE POWER OF THE TRANSCRIPT

Curriculum delivered at varied levels of difficulty- Advanced Placement, Honors, Gifted/High Potential, College Preparatory, Career, Education, and Work Readiness (CEW)
Over 30 Dual Enrollment courses through LCCC, Seton Hall University, University of Iowa

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EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD

ARTS

Music

Band, Chorus, Orchestra
Jazz Band, Marching Band, Parkland Chorale, Strolling Strings,

Vera Voce (Select Ensemble)

Multiple students were chosen to participate in All State Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Festivals
Best Communities for Music Education title for the 11th consecutive year
Music Theory, Piano 1 & 2, Production 1 & 2

Art

Classes
Art Club/Art Honor Society

Theater

Classes (Theatre 1-4 & Technical Theatre)

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PARKLAND THEATER

Fall Play

Family Show

Spring Musical

Stage Crew

Performing Arts Club

International Thespian Society

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Fall 2025 Theatre Season

Fall Play

Family Show

Production: October 16th, 17th, & 18th

Ticket Sales:

September 8th @ NOON

9th & 10th Grade Students

Production: November 21st, 22nd, 23rd

Tickets Sales:

October 6th @ NOON

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Arts in the Community

Fun for ALL at Parkland High School

May 14th - 16th (Thursday - Saturday)
Music & Dance Performances
Indoor Percussion and Colorguard
Character Parade
Instrument Petting Zoo
Student Art Show
Food, Raffles, Crafts, and More…

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EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD �ATHLETICS

Parkland High School believes that co-curricular and athletic activities are an integral part of our culture
After School bus runs are available to enable students to get involved
PHS currently offers 24 Varsity sports, 35 sub varsity, and 13 middle school teams for students to participate
Annually compete for District XI and League Championships
Last year- Eight EPC Season Championships, eight District XI championships, one PIAA State Championship Runner-up, and one PIAA State Championship.

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EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD �STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Over 90 clubs currently at PHS

Growing each year

Get Involved!

Students are encouraged to find a club or activity that interests them and join
Student Activities Booklet
Student Involvement Fair- Friday, 9/12

Make a big school smaller
Watch TV Announcements for upcoming club meetings
Check Schoology & PHS Website
Homecoming Week -October 6th through 10th

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CLASS DUES

$20.00 TOTAL for 4 years
Used to fund:

Class Activities
Prom
Speakers & presentations

May be paid during anytime BEFORE the second semester of Senior year.
After that point, dues are $25.00
Cash/Check only. Check must be made out to Parkland High School. Given to class advisor, Ms. Kimberly McHenry (2029)

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Progressive Discipline Policy

Verbal / Written Warnings/ Phone calls
Parent Meetings
Lunch Detention Periods 4, 5, 6, or 7
After School Detention 3:00-4:20 pm (always a pm activity bus on detention days)
Saturday Detention 8-11am (not every Saturday)
In-School Suspension
Out-of-School Suspension
Referral to Superintendent for possible Expulsion
Parents will be contacted by mail for any offense resulting in detention and by phone for any suspension.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Be careful!
Think before you post
There is no delete in cyberspace

Once something is posted, it cannot be taken back

Cyberbullying and sexting are two major concerns

Talk to your child about these issues

Not a bad idea to look at your child’s phone

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TEXTING/CELL PHONE USE

Texting/checking phone messages permitted during lunch & during class changes only

Please refrain from texting your child at times other than lunch

Posters in every classroom reminding students of the policy.

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PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL �DRESS CODE

Complete information on

Student Dress Code

can be found on page 47

of the

2025-2026

Student Handbook

Also on PHS website under publications

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Parent Informational Meetings

Post Prom Committee

Tuesday, October 14th -7pm in Library Classroom

Virtual Post Secondary Financial Aid Night

Wednesday, October 15th - 7:00 PM

Parent Forum - The College Process

Thursday, October 23rd - 7:00 PM

HS Auditorium/C200

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HELPFUL TIPS FOR 9^TH GRADERS

Charge your laptop!
Be Prepared.
Focus on meeting deadlines and communicating with your teachers.
Establish a routine in school and at home.
Transition to high school can be tough - stay positive.
Ask questions - we are here to help.

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