Weavertown Mennonite School Privacy Statement
Location:73 Orchard Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Contact: office@weavertownschool.com | (717) 768-3627
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
Weavertown Mennonite School is committed to safeguarding the personal information of our students, families, and staff. As a private Christian school, we uphold both Biblical principles and state and federal laws including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and maintain:
- Student records (name, birth date, academic performance, attendance)
- Health and immunization forms (required by Pennsylvania law)
- Emergency contact and family information
- Developmental and academic testing results
- Communication preferences and permissions (e.g., Tylenol administration consent)
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We use personal data to:
- Support academic and spiritual development
- Ensure student health and safety
- Facilitate communication with families
- Comply with Pennsylvania school attendance and health regulations
- Administer admissions and grade placement evaluations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal data outside of the school community except:
- With authorized staff for educational purposes
- With state agencies as required by law (e.g., immunization records)
- In emergencies, with medical professionals or law enforcement
- With technology providers under strict confidentiality agreements
5. Student Rights
Under FERPA and Pennsylvania law, parents and eligible students have the right to:
- Access and review educational records
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Opt out of directory information sharing
- File complaints with the U.S. Department of Education
6. Messaging Terms & Conditions
We utilize 10DLC and mobile SMS services for Customer Care or Conversational. No phone/mobile number information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. By first sending us a message and confirming opt-in by sending START to our confirmation message or by voluntarily providing your phone number and opting into our SMS services, you consent to receive text messages from us. Message and data rates may apply, message frequency will vary. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive from us. You can also reply HELP, for help and contact information.
We utilize 10DLC and mobile SMS services for your account notifications, services, or company-related updates.
- No phone/mobile number information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
- Opt-In Occurs by first sending us a message and confirming opt-in by sending START to our confirmation message, or by voluntarily providing your phone number and opting into our SMS services, you consent to receive text messages from us.
- Message and data rates may apply, message frequency will vary.
- You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive from us.
- You can also reply HELP, for help and contact information.
7. Data Security
Weavertown Mennonite School uses:
- Secure storage for physical and digital records
- Limited access to sensitive information
- Staff training on confidentiality and data handling
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Communication Practices
We maintain regular communication through:
- Weekly email updates (“WMS Newsbits”)
- Monthly folders sent home with students
- Emergency alerts via phone relay system
9. Updates to This Statement
This Privacy Statement may be updated to reflect changes in law or school policy. Updates will be communicated via email and posted on our website.