Nancy Weisskopf, principal
South Hills High School
6101 McCart
Phone: 817-263-1600
Fax: 817-263-1604
South Hills High School opened its doors just 10 years ago. The land and buildings had belonged to a private school before being purchased by Fort Worth ISD. South Hills was a freshmen-only campus that first year with close to 400 students in attendance. The ninth-graders took an active role in shaping their school, helping to write its alma mater, picking the mascot (Scorpions) and choosing the school colors (black, silver and white).
One class was added each year during the next three years making the class of 2002 the first to graduate from South Hills. The 2000 bond election allowed South Hills to expand to its present size. Among the additions was the two-story “G” Building, which houses the school’s large auditorium, band and choir rooms, the main office and 33 classrooms.
South Hills High’s motto is, “The Scorpion Way: Courtesy, Dignity and Respect.”
About Principal Weisskopf
- Where were you born and/or where did you grow up?
Born and grew up in Webster, NY (also spent a lot of time in the finger lakes region on Seneca Lake)
Where did you receive your education/degrees?
State University of New York at Oswego, B.A. in Secondary Math Education; University of Texas at Arlington, M.Ed. Admin.
- Where have you worked?
North Side HS (Algebra teacher)
South Hills HS (assistant principal)
Trimble Tech HS (assistant principal)
McLean Middle School (principal)
- What is your philosophy (in 1 or 2 sentences) about teaching/education?
I truly believe that all students will learn at high levels and be successful when given the time and support. Everyone makes a difference. Every student, every parent, every staff member can make an enormous difference in a school. When everyone gets involved and works together, failure for our students is no longer an option!
- What excites you about your new challenge as a PEAK principal?
Returning to South Hills and working with them to ensure that every student is successful!
- People don’t know that I absolutely love to cook!