SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

As always, we are here to assist, if you have questions or concerns regarding the upcoming school year, please contact the office (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM), 717.938.6561, or you can email us at the following:

• Melissa Herbert, Principal, Grade 12: mherbert@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Katie Jackson, Assistant Principal, Grade 10: kjackson@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Shelly McGowan, Assistant Principal, Grade 11: smcgowan@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Mrs. Mikayla Norton, Assistant Principal, Grade 9: mnorton@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Tom Peifer, Athletic Director: tpeifer@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Virginia Bramley, Grade 10 Counselor: vbramley@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Jennifer Marczyk, Grade 11 Counselor: jmarczyk@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Thomas Moore, Grade 12 Counselor: tmoore@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Aaron Walter, Grade 9 Counselor: awalter@wssd.k12.pa.us
• David Butler, Career Coordinator: dbutler@wssd.k12.pa.us

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Red Land High School hosted our 7th Career Exploration Day. The Career Exploration Program at Red Land High School emphasizes the importance of post-secondary plans for all students: Enrolled • Enlisted • Employed. This day provided our students with exposure to career opportunities, financial literacy, a college and career fair, college visits, the various branches of the Armed Forces, local businesses, real-life experiences, and more. We would like to thank all those that participated in our event. Your time and dedication to enriching student experiences is truly appreciated.

2025 Participants

05 FAFSA SEMINAR, 6:30PM, VIRTUAL

13 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30PM, ACE

15 SMD, 8:30AM, CAFE

17 WINTER PIAA SPORTS START

18 TURKEY DINNER 🦃

18 DISTRICT VOICE, 5:30PM, ACE

19 PATE, 12PM, 217

20 FALL INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY

20 CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS DAY 🦋, WEAR BLUE

20 SUBSTITUTE APPRECIATION DAY

20 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30PM, ACE

20 FRIENDS FOREVER FRIENDSGIVING, 6:00-7:30PM

21 FALL MUSICAL, 7PM 🎭

22 FALL MUSICAL, 7PM 🎭

23 FALL MUSICAL, 2PM 🎭

26 NO SCHOOL

27 NO SCHOOL

Sports Statistics with Mr. Wagner isn't just a math class, it's a history class, a non-fiction class, and a lesson on engagement in public speaking. Mr. Wagner runs a series on athletes, sports, and the statistics that surround them, to help engage his students and educate them on not just the mathematics but the stories that goes with it. How did statistics help Muhammad Ali? What about Reggie White or Babe Ruth? When you walk into Mr. Wagner's Sports Statistics class, you are walking into the records room in a Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

Mrs. Sandy Walters and Mr. Jared Washburn hosted an author visit with Neil Connelly in preparation for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Students wishing to participate in the Scholastic Art and Writing competition were all invited to attend.

Additionally, Mrs. Walters is taking students to Susquehanna University for their Creative Writing Day on November 14, 2025. They'll participate in workshops and hear students and professors read their original works.

Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) inspires high school students and teachers across the United States to embrace a culture of global engagement. Red Land student teams are meeting weekly on Tuesdays to prepare for the Academic WorldQuest in March or April. Each student is responsible for becoming the expert in 2 or 3 categories of world affairs by studying curated lists of resources.

FBLA Members had the opportunity to attend and engage with other schools in our York County Region 6 Leadership Workshop. It was an incredible experience to network, share ideas, and explore new strategies to strengthen our chapter through community service, fundraising, and more. Beyond the workshops and discussions, we had a great time bonding as a chapter and enjoying some fun team-building games together!

Parents of Seniors;

We have a link on our homepage to RED LAND SENIORS 2026. As new information is shared, we will update this webpage as well.

Senior Deans

• Heather Wolfe, hwolfe@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Taylor Wiggins, twiggins@wssd.k12.pa.us

Senior Counselor

• Thomas Moore, tmoore@wssd.k12.pa.us

Upcoming Senior Events:

1. FAFSA Seminar, November 5, 2025, Virtual, 6:30PM
2. SAT Testing, December 6, 2025, Cedar Cliff High School
3. Senior Class Mandatory Meeting, January 7, 2026, Period 3 or Period 6
4. Senior Exit Interviews *MANDATORY*, February 13, 2026, Red Land High School
5. West Shore Future Educator Open House, March 2, 2026, ACE, 4:00-6:00PM
6. SAT Testing, March 14, 2026, Red Land High School
7. Senior Class Mandatory Meeting, April 29, 2026, Period 3 or Period 6
8. College Signing Day, May 1, 2026, Red Land High School, 11:00AM
9. SAT Testing, May 2, 2026, Cedar Cliff High School
10. Military & Career Signing Day, May 8, 2026, Red Land High School, 11:30AM
11. Prom, May 16, 2026, Barn at Creeks Bend, 6:00-9:00PM
12. Senior Honors Breakfast, May 19, 2026, Red Land High School Cafeteria, 8:15AM
13. Senior Awards Night, May 20, 2026, Red Land High School, 6:00PM
14. Graduation, June 5, 2026, 6:30PM, PA Farm Show complex

Red Land is proud of our culture and climate, yet we recognize we must continue to grow and nurture our culture. We also recognize expectations must be the same for everyone (students, staff, and families) in order for our culture to thrive and improve.

The R•L•H•S Expectations are expectations designed for ALL constituents of Red Land. This common vocabulary and the R•L•H•S Expectations are outlined below. We will share the R•L•H•S Expectations at our grade level meetings, as well as the commitment to recognize students and staff when the R•L•H•S Expectations have been demonstrated.

Through this framework, along with positive reinforcement and accountability, we want to create a safe learning environment at Red Land.

• Many studies have shown that cell phones are a major distraction for students in schools. West Shore School District, along with both high schools, believe that students will be able to obtain all the information they need through their new iPads. Therefore, cell phones will no longer be allowed during class time. This will also include any form of headphone.
• Students may still use their cell phones during non instructional times, such as lunches and in between classes. During class time, cell phones cannot be out, so students either need to put them into classroom phone lockers or keep them in their backpacks.

We've included important links for our students that attend Cumberland Perry Career & Technical Center.

STUDENTS MAY NOT DRIVE TO CPACTC, THEY ARE TO RIDE WSSD TRANSPORTATION.

CTC is in session when RL is not:

• December 22, 2025
• March 23, 2026
• May 22, 2026

CTC's last day is May 29 2026, WSSD is in session until June 5, 2026.

🌲 DECEMBER ⛄️

01 NO SCHOOL

04 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30P, ACE

06 SAT TESTING, CCHS

10 SAC, 8:15AM, ACE

11 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30PM, ACE

13 SMD, 8:30AM, CAFE

15 RL WINTER CONCERT, 7PM

17 PATE, 12PM, 217

22 NO SCHOOL

23 NO SCHOOL

24 NO SCHOOL

25 NO SCHOOL

26 NO SCHOOL

29 NO SCHOOL

30 NO SCHOOL

31 NO SCHOOL

IMPORTANT ATHLETIC AND ACTIVITIES UPDATES:

There are a lot of opportunities to get involved at Red Land. Included is a list of some of our clubs and activities, as well as our seasonal sports. Go to the Red Land Athletics page for more details on clubs, activities, and sports!

LINKS TO RED LAND ATHLETICS

PATRIOT ATHLETICS WEBPAGE

RED LAND ATHLETIC FORMS

RED LAND ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

RED LAND ACTIVITIES BOOKLET

Email: mherbert@wssd.k12.pa.us
Website: https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/redland.aspx
Location: 560 Fishing Creek Road, Lewisberry, PA 17330
Phone: 717.938.6561
Twitter: @RedLandHS