Pupil Personnel

Dr. Pamela White Asst. to the Superintendent - Administrative Services / WHOA Coordinator

Email Pamela White (412) 731-1300 X0154

Charmayne Gather Coordinator of Administrative Services

Email Charmayne Gather (412) 731-1300 X0153

The Pupil Personnel Department is responsible for coordinating and providing a variety of services to all students in the Woodland Hills School District both inside and outside of the school enviroment. The Pupil Personnel Staff incudes, school counselors, school psychologist, social workers, RtII interventionists, school nurses and a residency enforcement officer. These staff assist with providing assessments, diagnoses, counselling, educational and therapeutic support services to ensure a comprehensive education program.

School Transfers:

COVID-19 resources

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease and UPMC Children’s General Academic Pediatrics has developed a COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ to provide our community partners with up to date information on the COVID-19 Vaccine. Please share this information with your school community and networks to help provide education about the vaccine.
Check out these translated documents from the Food and Drug Administration that provide information about the Pfizer vaccine. Both of these documents can be found in Children’s Division of Community Health COVID-19 Resource Folder under Vaccine Information.

Complaints and concerns regarding any aspect of Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) programs.

The Woodland Hills School district will address all concerns of its students and parents in a timely manner. The district will follow the steps below to ensure that students and families are aware of the complaint process.

Each family who has a student referred to the Wolverine Promise Program will be informed of the complaint process at both the informal hearing and during the intake meeting. During the meeting, the complaint process will be explained to the student and family.
During the intake process, a copy of the complaint process will be provided to the student and family.
The district will ensure the AEDY complaint process document is posted on the website where it is easily accessible to students and families
The district will ensure the AEDY complaint process is communicated to students and families in their native language.
The district will ensure that the student and family is provided the contact information of the individual(s) to file a complaint.

Social-emotional Health Supports

UPMC Western Behavioral Health launched a text message campaign, aimed at providing helpful and accessible mental health tips right to your phone. Sign up for the UPMC Mental Health Toolbox by texting MHTOOLS to 91939. Users who opt in will receive text messages featuring mental health content from the UPMC HealthBeat blog and experts from UPMC Western Behavioral Health.
Education Elements has put together a google document with links to a variety of resources for parents and teachers to discuss last week’s events at the Capitol. This document was created with the knowledge that many educators have to carry the additional responsibility of having to address these events immediately with their students, with their colleagues, and are looking for ways to process these events themselves.

Healthy Habits at Home

Embrace the energy of the new year and inspire healthy habits by setting attainable goals both at home and at school. Goal setting is a great way for children and families to develop healthy habits, practice planning and organization skills, and build self-confidence. Start by learning how to set SMART goals for health and wellness to build confidence and harvest meaningful results.

Important Information for Families

Starting January 2021, the Green Grocer is moving to a home delivery model. This model will take place in the following communities: Clairton, East Hills, Glassport, Hill District, Homewood, McKees Rocks, Millvale, Monview Heights, Mt. Oliver/Knoxville, Northview Heights, Rankin, Sharpsburg, Sheraden, Spring Hill, Wilmerding and Woods Run. Share this flyer with interested families. Delivery capacity may be limited, so encourage families to order early.
The Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation can assist Latinx families with housing, employment, and other community resources. They also assist with business development resources for Latinx entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh. Interested families can get in touch through:

Hotline: (412) 530-5244 (text message or call)
Facebook Inbox: https://www.facebook.com/pittsburghhispanicdevcorp
Website: https://www.phdcincubator.org/housing or https://www.phdcincubator.org/employment

Opportunities for Schools

UPMC Children’s Hospital’s mobile health unit, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, provides medical services to children up to age 26 at no out-of-pocket cost to families. Services provided by the Care Mobile include vaccinations (including flu), physicals, well and sick child visits, adolescent medicine and referral to specialty care.

*** New Immunization Requirements ***

2 doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV), the second given at age 16 or entry into 12th grade. The second dose will be required for entry into 12th grade this August or a written religious, philosophical, or medical exemption. If the initial dose was given at age 16 or older, only one dose is required.
4 doses of Polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at lease 6 months after previous dose given) or a written religious, philosophical or medical exemption. A 4th dose is not necessary if the 3rd dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months after the previous dose.
As in the past, all students entering 7th grade will need to provide proof of one meningococcal conjugate vaccine and current Tdap vaccine for entry or a written religious, philosophical, or medical exemption.

Uninsured students can obtain these shots for FREE at the Allegheny County Health Department---412-578-8060.

Please contact your school nurse if your child has a medical or religious/moral exemption.

Parent Resources:

S.A.P. Referral Form

UPMC Leaders Share Updates on

COVID-19, Including COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women and Children

Tami Minnier, MSN, RN, chief quality officer, UPMC, will give an overall update on how UPMC continues to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinate the community. Richard Beigi, MD, president, UPMC Magee–Womens Hospital, will discuss the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women. Alejandro Hoberman, MD, president, UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics, will share the safety data and plans for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11.

Children Ages 5-11 Now Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

This week, the CDC recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. All evidence says the vaccine is extremely safe in kids and highly effective at preventing serious COVID-19 illness and hospitalization.

If your child is an existing UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics patient, you can schedule an appointment online or by calling the office. Learn more.

You can also schedule by visiting Vaccine.UPMC.com or calling 844-UPMCVAC (844-876-2822) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Who Is Eligible for an Additional Dose?

UPMC is providing additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people who are eligible.

According to FDA and CDC guidelines, people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine are eligible for an additional dose if they meet any of the following criteria:

They are 12 and older (Pfizer) or 18 and older (Moderna) and immunocompromised.
They are 65 and older.
They are 18 and older with an underlying health condition.
They are 18 and older and live in a long-term care setting.
They are 18 and older and live or work in a setting that puts them at risk of COVID-19, including health care workers, first responders, and more.

Those who are immunocompromised can receive a third dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine 28 or more days after the second dose. Anyone else who is eligible can get a third dose of any of the three available vaccines six or more months after the second dose.Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J) vaccine recipients are eligible for an additional dose of any of the three available vaccines if they are 18 and older and at least two months have passed since their first shot.To learn more or to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine with UPMC, visit Vaccine.UPMC.com or call 844-876-2822 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Visiting the Emergency Department During COVID-19

Emergency Department (ED) visits are rising after dropping in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ED is a crucial place to visit for severe, life- or limb-threatening illnesses and injuries. But it might not be the place to visit if you are experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and are seeking a test.

Pertussis or Whooping Cough Fact Sheet - NYS DoH

Pertussis or Whooping Cough

What is pertussis?

Pertussis is also called whooping cough. It is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria. It is also very contagious and causes coughing fits. Whooping cough is most serious for babies with very small airways. It can lead to death.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms usually appear about 7 to 10 days after exposure. But symptoms can appear from 4 to 21 days after a person is infected. It is rare but it can take up to 6 weeks to develop symptoms. Some people have milder symptoms, especially if they have been vaccinated.

Symptoms appear in 3 stages:

Stage one lasts 1-2 weeks: runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever, mild occasional cough. It may look like the common cold but the cough begins to get worse.
Stage two can last 1-2 months: Cough becomes more severe. There are coughing fits that can be followed by a high-pitched whoop. The whoop means the person is trying to catch their breath. Sometimes a person will turn blue and vomit mucus or food. They also may have brief periods when they stop breathing.
Stage three may last weeks to months: Recovery phase is when a person slowly gets better. Coughing fits can come back if the person gets another respiratory illness.

What are the complications of whooping cough?

Complications of whooping cough are more common in infants and young children. They may include pneumonia, middle ear infection, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance, fainting, dehydration, seizures, altered brain function (encephalopathy), brief periods when breathing stops and death.

How long is a person with whooping cough contagious?

A person with whooping cough can pass it to others as soon as they get cold-like symptoms. They can also pass it up to 3 weeks after they start coughing. If the infected person takes an appropriate antibiotic, they will not spread the germ after 5 full days of treatment.

What is the treatment?

Antibiotics can prevent and treat whooping cough. Recommended antibiotics include azithromycin, erythromycin and clarithromycin. Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole can also be used.

If my child or another family member has been exposed to whooping cough, what should I do?

Call your local health department, doctor or clinic for advice. If you have close contact with an infected person, you will be given the same medicines used to treat whooping cough. This will help prevent you and others from getting sick.

What is the best way to prevent whooping cough?

The best way to prevent whooping cough is to get vaccinated.

We recommend that all children and adults get a pertussis-containing vaccine.

The recommended pertussis vaccine for infants and children is called DTaP. This protects children against 3 diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis).
DTaP shots are given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. To maintain protection, boosters are also given at 15 through 18 months and 4 through 6 years of age.
7- to 10-year-olds who are not fully immunized with DTaP, should get a Tdap vaccine which protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis).
Preteens going to the doctor for their regular checkup at 11 or 12 years of age should get a booster dose of Tdap. If a preteen did not get this Tdap at 11 to 12 years, they should be vaccinated at their next doctor visit.
All adults 19 and older who have not received a Tdap vaccine, need a booster shot.
Adults should receive a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) booster every 10 years. They should also substitute a Tdap vaccine for one of the boosters. The Tdap can be given earlier than the 10-year spacing.
It is very important for adults to make sure they are up-to-date with their pertussis-containing vaccines if they spend any time with infants. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, babysitters, relatives and friends.
Pregnant women should receive Tdap in the third trimester of every pregnancy to pass immunity to their newborn until the baby is old enough to begin shots at 2 months of age.
Travelers should be up-to-date with pertussis-containing vaccines before they travel. Whooping cough occurs everywhere in the world.
Health care staff who have direct contact with patients should get a single dose of Tdap if they have not already received it.

What are the whooping cough vaccine requirements for school attendance?

Prekindergarten (Day Care, Head Start, or Nursery): 4 doses (age-appropriate)
Kindergarten through 5th grade: 5 doses, or 4 doses with the 4th dose at 4 years of age or older. Or, 3 doses if they start the series at 7 years of age or older
Grades 6 through 12th grade: 3 doses
Grades 6 to 12: one dose of Tdap (required for students enrolling in grades 6 to 12 who have not previously received Tdap at 7 years of age or older)

What should I do if I'm not sure I received whooping cough vaccine?

Check with your doctor. An adolescent or adult without documentation of having received a primary series of at least three doses of tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccines in their lifetime should receive this series. The first dose should be Tdap. The remaining two doses should be adult formulation Td.

What should I or my family do to prevent whooping cough if we travel out of the country?

Whooping cough is still common in the United States and in many other countries. Make sure that you and your children are fully vaccinated before traveling.

Adults 19 or older should receive a single dose of Tdap vaccine. Confirm with your doctor that you have received the vaccine for pertussis.
Infants, children and adolescents should be up-to-date with pertussis-containing vaccines as described abov

Travel and whooping cough:

wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/pertussis

Learn more about whooping cough:

www.cdc.gov/pertussis

For more information about vaccine-preventable diseases: www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/

Bureau of Immunization

New York State Department of Health