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Formed in 1874, busy community goes from ‘Heights’ to Frackville
West Mahanoy is a township that features urban-like qualities, rural beauty and a coal mining legacy. The township also shares borders with Frackville, Shenandoah and Gilberton.

Formed out of Mahanoy Township in 1874, its larger villages include Shenandoah Heights and Altamont. Early mining spawned many other small communities, such as Lost Creek.

Population: 6,166   Founded: 1874

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Evelyn I. Andrews, chairwoman; Regina J. Kurtz, vice chairwoman; Pepper Martin

Municipal Address and Phone Number
190 Pennsylvania Avenue
Shenandoah Heights, PA 17976
Phone: 570-462-2958
Fax: 570-462-2977

Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday.

Regular Meeting Time
7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month.

Part of the Shenandoah Valley School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
805 W. Centre Street, Shenandoah, Pa 17976
Phone: 570-462-1936
Fax: 570-462-4611
Superintendent: Dr. Stanley G. Rakowski

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1071

HIGH SCHOOL:
805 W. Centre Street, Shenandoah, Pa 17976
Phone: 570-462-1957
Fax: 570-462-4611
Principal: Phillip R. Andras

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
805 W. Centre Street, Shenandoah, Pa 17976
Phone: 570-462-2796
Fax: 570-462-1943
Principal: Linda A. Monaghan

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Frank Drozal, president; Gloria Choplick, Barbara Carduff, Gerald Griffin, Jean Joyce, Karen Kayes, Christopher Knapp, Russell Schumack, Lisa Mozdy

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Map of West Mahanoy Township