Woodlynde School

Woodlynde School is an independent co-educational college preparatory school located in Strafford, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1976, Woodlynde serves students with diverse learning styles, primary through grade 12.

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History

Founded in 1976 by a small group of parents led by Gordon A. Hughes, Janet and Robert M. Hewes III, and first Board Chair Arthur M. Tofani, Jr., Woodlynde opened its doors on a former Episcopal diocese estate called Denbigh in Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania. The Woodlynde School was formerly know as The Booth School until 1976 when the name changed.

Starting with an enrollment of approximately 40 students, Woodlynde's student body grew each year under the first Head of School, Jack Hughes. Appointed Head of School in 1981, John M. "Hench" Murray implemented programs that established Woodlynde as a school that offers flexible teaching methods that accommodate a wide variety of learning styles. Upon purchasing the former Strafford Elementary School in 1984, Woodlynde moved to its present campus with an enrollment of 118 students. Enrollment grew significantly over the next 15 years to its current number of more than 300 students.

Administrators

• Head of School: John M. Murray
• Head of Lower School: Penny Moldofsky
• Head of Middle School:Karen Buchan
• Head of High School: Kevin Miller
• Dean of Students: Dave Shank
• Head of Teachers: Jack Mehoff
• Head of Guidance: Harry Balls
• Head of Sports: Mr.Ass Pirate
• Head of Mental Redardation: Dr. KuntMuncher

Programs

SUMMER AT WOODLYNDE SCHOOL Woodlynde's summer program is a dynamic 6 weeks designed for Woodlynde students and students in the surrounding community. Our K-12 program offers academic classes that are individualized to provide challenge and support. In the afternoon students may choose various activity classes such as cooking, T.V. hosting, Movie Making, Treasure Hunters, Mystery Solvers and more!! Our activity classes offer a wide range of engaging and imaginative subjects. Each class may be taken for one or multiple weeks. Our College Readiness and SAT Prep classes are also available for small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions. Email: Summer@woodlynde.org.

Woodlynde Athletics

Fall

• Girls Field Hockey
• Girls Volleyball
• Co-ed Soccer
• Co-ed Cross-Country

Winter

• Boys Wrestling
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball

Spring

• Boys Lacrosse
• Girls Lacrosse
• Girls Softball
• Boys Tennis
• Co-ed Golf

Trivia

• Woodlynde used to have a football team whose jerseys read "undefeated". They never played a game.
• Woodlynde's basketball court is half size which the students are trying to change.
• Woodlynde used to be the Booth School it has been confirmed.

External links

• Woodlynde School site