Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you enjoyed your summer break and are ready to return to school with renewed energy and enthusiasm. The start of a new year is always filled with anticipation, and excitement is truly an understatement—Ms. Gross and I are thrilled to see all of you back in the hallways of Steelton-Highspire Junior/Senior High School!
This year, we are proud to introduce our school theme: “Character is Power!” At Steelton-Highspire, we believe that character is the key to unlocking not just academic success, but personal growth and leadership in our community. This year, we will focus on helping each scholar develop the qualities of integrity, responsibility, and empathy, because these traits will empower you to reach new heights in your education and beyond. Through this theme, we will be weaving the importance of character into everything we do, from classroom lessons to extracurricular activities.
Our students in grades 7-12 have been thriving, and this year, we are committed to raising the bar even higher. With our motto of High Accountability, High Support, High Student Outcomes, we are dedicated to ensuring that every scholar reaches their full potential. High accountability means that we hold ourselves, our students, and each other to the highest standards. High support ensures that no scholar is left behind; we are here to guide, mentor, and provide the resources needed for every student to succeed. And with these pillars in place, we are confident that we will see High Student Outcomes across the board—academically, socially, and emotionally.
We understand that success doesn’t come without challenges, and that’s why we are committed to walking alongside each of our students every step of the way. Whether it’s providing academic support, engaging in social-emotional learning, or encouraging participation in clubs, sports, and activities, we are here to make sure every scholar feels empowered to shine. We encourage families to partner with us in this journey by staying involved, keeping open lines of communication, and supporting your child’s education both at school and at home.
Ms. Gross and I are honored to lead this incredible community, and we can’t wait to see what this school year holds for all of us. Let’s continue to work together to make Steelton-Highspire a place where every student not only succeeds but thrives.
Here’s to a fantastic 2024-2025 school year filled with learning, growth, and success. Remember, “Character is Power!” Let’s make this year our best one yet!
With Roller Pride,
Dr. Cordero, Principal & Ms. Gross, Assistant Principal
