
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy


About Whitehall Prep
Whitehall Preparatory & Fitness Academy is a tuition-free public school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the heart of Whitehall, we offer a unique approach that combines rigorous academics, daily fitness instruction, and a strong focus on character development.
Our teachers are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential academically, physically, and emotionally. At Whitehall Prep, we believe every child can succeed with the right support, structure, and opportunities.
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Meet Our Principal
Welcome to Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy. My name is Matthew Dolan and I have served Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy as the school leader since 2017. Previous to being a school leader I served as an intervention specialist and dean of students within Performance Academies.
Our mission here at WPFA is to provide an environment where all students have the opportunity to excel in strong academics and have access to the best athletic program focusing on martial arts, soccer and pickleball. This focus allows all of our students to develop strong minds and strong bodies. In addition to our strong academics and fitness program, WPFA has incorporated a music program into the instructional day.
Our core instructional program incorporates resources that follow the standards provided through the Ohio Department of Education.
In addition to strong academics and fitness, WPFA offers intervention services which include individualized education plans (IEP), speech services, occupational therapy services, counseling services, positive behavior intervention supports, and so much more to support the overall growth of every student.
Through our dedication and passion for the growth of our students, WPFA has been recognized as a High Quality Charter School by the Department of Education since the 2023-2024 school year.
Please feel free to reach out to us at 614-324-4585 if you have any questions. My team and I are here to ensure your child receives the education they deserve.
Yours in Educational Excellence,
Matthew Dolan M. Ed., Principal
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy
(614) 324-4585
matthew.dolan@performanceacademies.com


High Schools Want Our Graduates
Our Transition Program helps 8th graders leave Whitehall Prep fully prepared for high school academically, socially, and emotionally.
We guide families through applications, test prep, and interviews, helping students earn spots and scholarships at some of the top private high schools in Ohio.







With the right support, our students don’t just get in. They stand out.
Social Media Updates
Middle School Golden Shoe Award 🌟
Coach Kao is proud to present the Golden Shoe Award for August 31 - September 4 to our Seventh Grade (7A) Class at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy!
These Seventh Grade students have done an amazing job finishing their Presidential Fitness test and learning their Martial Arts form!
#martialarts #sports #middleschool
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📚Miss Milly’s second grade is starting strong 🦾 They are mastering the core concepts now!
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⭐️Great job on your first week!🎉Congratulations to Ms. McLean’s 3rd Grade Class.
They have done a wonderful job listening to their teachers and following directions. They have also shown kindness by helping their classmates when they need it and working together as a team.
We are especially proud of the hard work and effort they all put into completing your presidential program.
Remember, doing your best, staying focused, and not giving up when something is challenging will help you have a successful school year.
Keep up the great work, 3rd grade! 🌟
Listen • Follow Directions • Help Others • Work Hard • Never Give Up!
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Girls Volleyball Tryouts 🏐
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade girls from both Whitehall Preparatory & Fitness Academy and South Scioto Performance Academy participated in tryouts this afternoon for the first-ever WPFA Middle School Girls Volleyball team!
Special thanks to Principal Warren for allowing us to utilize the gymnasium at South Scioto Performance Academy and to Coach Brown for providing this exciting athletic opportunity for our Middle School girls!
#GirlsVolleyball #Sports #MiddleSchool
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Current Status: Transforming 🦋
Our Second Grade teachers, Ms. Hicks and Ms. Milly, collaborated to give their students an up-close, hands-on experience with the biological process of metamorphosis!
Their students excitedly rotated through activity centers in small groups, observing the chrysalis stage of a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly and creating colorful illustrations of what they could see.
For many of our students, this was their first time using a magnifying glass to get a closer look!
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Training Minds for Future Success ✍🏽
At Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy, our students are not expected to simply listen during instruction. They are taught how to identify main ideas, define essential vocabulary, and organize their thoughts into easily-reviewed notes.
#studyskills #notetaking #middleschool
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Mrs. Bailey’s kindergarten bees are starting the week strong!
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Go purple dragons!!
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🎉 What an incredible week for our K–8 schools!
From Meet the Teacher Night to the first day of school, our students, families, teachers, and staff have started the year off strong! 📚✨
The excitement, smiles, and energy throughout our schools have made for a fantastic start, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the first week a success.
We are excited to see what the 2026–27 school year will bring. Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! 💙🎓
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Starting the school year off with a new satellite location. Interested students can stop by and enroll today.
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First Day of School 🎒
Classes began at Whitehall Preparatory & Fitness Academy’s new Middle School campus for the very first time today!
Students enjoyed connecting with one another, practicing classroom routines, and getting to know the amazing team of educators who will be guiding them toward academic excellence this year.
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Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy Calendar
Student Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 School Year
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A Day in the Life at Whitehall Prep
“What makes Whitehall truly special is the culture of collaboration, care, and individualized support that allows every student to grow at their own pace into the best version of themselves. From kindergarten to eighth grade, the staff here make every child feel safe, loved, and valued.
Our strong family-oriented community builds lifelong connections. Students come back to give back. Whitehall is not just a school; it’s a place of love, growth, and exceptional opportunity.”
— Whitehall Prep Families & Staff
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