What a month! March was packed with learning, laughter, and memorable moments for our Red Mill community. We kicked things off with our PTO Meeting and wrapped up Trimester 2, followed by an amazing Folk Dance Night full of energy and smiles. Our first graders enjoyed a wonderful field trip to the Appell Center, and our students showed incredible generosity and school spirit during the Mini‑THON Teacher Challenge. Toward the end of the month, families explored hands-on activities together at PTO STEAM Night, and we closed out March with our highly anticipated Red Mill Mini‑THON which is a celebration of community, compassion, and teamwork.

As we “march” into April, please take a moment to review all that’s coming up next. We look forward to another month filled with connection and learning!

Wednesday, April 1

Special Olympics at West Shore Stadium

Thursday, April 2

Remote Day

Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6

No School for Students

Tuesday, April 7

School Resumes

Wednesday, April 15

Spring Pictures

Friday, April 17

Red Mill Spirit Day

Monday, April 20

PSSA Kick-Off Assembly

Tuesday, April 21 through Thursday, April 23

3rd and 4th Grade PSSA Testing - English Language Arts (more information below)

Tuesday, April 28 through Wednesday, April 29

3rd and 4th Grade PSSA Testing - Math (more information below)

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of children in military families. Purple represents all branches of the military, symbolizing our unity and support. On Thursday, April 16th, we invite all students, staff, and district residents to participate in Purple Up! Day by wearing purple.

Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and encouragement for our military-connected students. Wear your purple proudly on April 16th and help spread awareness!

Beginning on April 21, students in grades 3-4 will be taking the PSSA. Testing dates and session information can be found below. Please note: testing will begin promptly at the start of each school day. We ask that families try to avoid morning appointments and we also ask that all students who are testing arrive on time. We are not able to grant access into the testing session for students once the session has started. Thank you for your help and cooperation with this.

4/21 - 4/23: English Language Arts-- for students in grades 3-4

4/28 - 4/29: Math-- for students in grades 3-4

As we get ready to support our 3rd and 4th graders during PSSA testing, we’d love your help in keeping our students energized and focused! We are collecting individually wrapped snack donations to share with classrooms throughout the testing window.

If you are able to contribute, please send items to school or drop them off by Friday, April 10th. All donations will be distributed to grades 3–4, and teachers will use them at their discretion to best support their students.