SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!

On behalf of myself, in addition to Red Land’s staff, Assistant Principals, Mrs. Shelly McGowan, Mrs. Mikayla Norton, and Mrs. Katie Jackson, as well as Athletic Director Mr. Tom Peifer; we would like to welcome you to Red Land High School!

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

We look forward to kicking off the 2025-2026 School Year!

Doors open at 7:10AM, classes begin at 7:30AM. Students need to go to the lobby or the cafeteria until the 7:26 bell.

Please ensure your child has their student ID, if it is lost/missing/new student, please have them go to the office to obtain a temporary pass.

Please be mindful with buses and student drivers entering campus, we will need to be patient, additionally, Bus Evacuation Drills will be occurring on the morning of August 28, 2025, which may slow traffic.

The U.S. News and World Report released its 2025 Best High Schools report and for the THIRD year in a row Red Land High School made the list!

Red Land ranked #7 in York County metro high schools, #177 in the state and in the top 25% of high schools in the country. This continues a climb in the rankings from last year. Congratulations, Patriots! #PatriotPride #WestShoreProud

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.

Students in Grades 10 - 12 are invited to pick up their new iPads during their flexes beginning the first week of school.

Make sure to bring your Chromebook and the Charger.

• If you have lost your charger, please bring $10 for the replacement cost (cash or check: West Shore School District), and iPad will not be issued unless one of the requirements is met.

• 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.

SCHOOL ID CARDS REQUIRED

Students MUST bring their School ID every day. Students will need them every day for breakfast and lunch, to leave for an appointment, if they arrive late, or if they have senior open campus.

• ID cards from your previous year may be used until you receive your 25-26
• Required for breakfast and lunch
• If you LOST your card, you can receive a temporary card from the office.

Pre-Order Discounts (the discounted pricing will be available through photo day) and FAQs can be found here: Legacy Studios

Directions:

1. Pick your School: Red Land High School (4831)
2. Pick your photo package
3. Choose your Background
4. Fill out your student info, school name and code, and check out

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025

This evening is for parents/guardians only. Parents may obtain a copy of their students schedule from the lobby, or access it from PowerSchool or the PowerSchool app. Teachers will be highlighting course expectations, objectives, special projects, and grading methods.

5:45-5:55 PM: MUSIC ENSEMBLES MEET & GREET

• Band - Band Room
• Chorus - Chorus Room
• Orchestra - Cafeteria

6:00 - 6:20 PM: AUDITORIUM PRESENTATION

6:25 - 7:50 PM: TEACHER MEET & GREET

• 6:25 - 6:35 PM: PERIOD 1
• 6:40 - 6:50 PM: PERIOD 2
• 6:55 - 7:05 PM: PERIOD 3
• 7:10 - 7:20 PM: PERIOD 4
• 7:25 - 7:35 PM: PERIOD 5
• 7:40 - 7:50 PM: PERIOD 6

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

The following staff will be available in the lobby from 6:25 PM - 7:50 PM.

• Administration
• Mr. Peifer, Athletic Director
• Mr. Butler, Career Coordinator
• Ms. Bramley, Grade 10 Counselor
• Mrs. Marczyk, Grade 11 Counselor
• Mr. Moore, Grade 12 Counselor
• Mr. Walter, Grade 9 Counselor

• Ms. Binderup, Nurse

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.

Upcoming Class Meetings

• August 26, 2025: Co-op & Pathway Internship Meetings will be held in the cafeteria Period 2 & Period 5 with Mr. Butler. All Students in Co-Op or Pathway internships must attend one meeting.
• August 28, 2025: Grade Level Meetings Period 3 & Period 6. All seniors are expected to attend one of the meetings.

Senior Portrait

• Senior Portraits are due October 20, 2025. Please contact Mrs. Angela Kauffman, akauffman@wssd.k12.pa.us with questions. The document will provide details on requirements for the senior portrait--> RL 25-26 SENIOR PORTRAITS.pdf

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

Student Breakfast

• For the 2025-26 school year, ALL West Shore School District schools plan to serve one free breakfast to every student, regardless of their family's economic status. This means EVERY student in the West Shore School District will receive free breakfast. Any additional servings beyond one free breakfast per day will require payment.

Student Lunch

• Secondary (Middle and High) Lunch - $3.50 and $3.85

Please go to the WS District for more information following the Menu Link.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH FYI's

• ID cards are required for breakfast and lunch
• Breakfast is free for ALL students
• Cash is not accepted by the cashiers during lunchtime, there are white envelopes in the cafeteria if you send cash or check in for your child’s accout.
• WSSD uses LINQ Connect for online lunch accounts, www.linqconnect.com
• We encourage families to apply for Free and Reduced Lunches.
  • Applications are available online at www.compass.dhs.pa.gov

Please note, the schedule has changed!

Students will now start their day at 7:30 AM and conclude their day at 2:40 PM.

Please be mindful our lots are for student and staff parking, please do not park in any numbered spots. Additionally, please do not park in our fire lanes, along the building and sidewalks, or on our grass.

Please note the driveway in front of the school will be closed from 7:00AM - 7:30AM, to allow buses and students to safely enter the building. The driveway in front of the school will also be closed from 2:20PM - 2:45PM to allow buses to line up for dismissal, and our students to safely exit the building.

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:

• August 20, 2025 (CTC First Day)
• August 21, 2025
• August 22, 2025
• August 25, 2025
• September 26, 2025
• October 10, 2025
• October 31, 2025
• 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.

Red Land is very excited to welcome the West Shore Academy (WSA)

The West Shore Academy, previously located at Cedar Cliff High School, has been relocated to Red Land. We look forward to continuing to grow and support our students along with Mr. Thomas Dever, teacher, and Mr. Brady Zeiders, instructional assistant. Below, you can see a description of the program and program goals.

If you have questions about WSA, please feel free to contact Ms. Herbert, mherbert@wssd.k12.pa.us

Our goal is to ensure your child is Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed when they leave Red Land High School. Our efforts throughout your child's four years at Red Land are to ensure District credit requirements are met, their lifetime goals are explored, and they successfully fulfill all graduation requirements.

Pennsylvania has required students to attain proficiency on the three Keystone Exams. Act 158 provides alternatives to Pennsylvania's statewide requirement of attaining proficiency on the three Keystone Exams:

• Algebra 1
• Literature
• Biology

Five (5) pathways exist for meeting state high school graduation requirements:

1. Keystone Proficiency; achieved Proficient or Advanced on all three Keystone exams
2. Keystone Composite Score
3. Career & Technical Education (CTE) concentrator
4. Alternate Assessment
5. Evidence-Based

Below are slides that provide an overview of pathways outlined in Act 158. Your child's counselor and Administration will be working with your child throughout your their time at Red Land to ensure they successfully completed a pathway to graduation!

AUGUST

21 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30PM, ACE

22 FOOTBALL RLHS vs CCHS, 7PM, HOME

26 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

27 PICTURE DAY

27 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT, 6PM

29 NO SCHOOL

29 FOOTBALL RLHS vs LOWER DAUPHIN, 7PM, HOME

SEPTEMBER

11 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30PM, ACE

16 DISTRICT VOICE, 5:30PM, ACE

17 PATE, 12PM, 217

18 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6:30PM, ACE

19 FTBL VS NORTHERN, 7PM

20 SMD, 8:30AM, CAFE

24 SAC, 8:15, ACE

26 REMOTE LEARNING DAY

We are excited to kick off football season at the West Shore Stadium this Friday and want to remind our school community of the procedures in place for home football games.

• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Unaccompanied elementary and middle school students will not be permitted to enter the stadium.

• Unaccompanied Cedar Cliff and Red Land High School students will be asked to present their student ID. We realize they may not have them for the first home game, but as they are issued, the expectation will be that students show them for entry to the game.

• Students will not be permitted to gather in groups at the ticket gates and concession areas. The expectation is that all students watch the game from the stands.

• Fencing has been placed in the grassy areas of the West Shore Stadium to restrict access to these areas.

• Students must also follow the West Shore Stadium Bag Policy. Students should not attempt to bring Chromebooks or other unnecessary items (skateboards, scooters, footballs, large backpacks, etc.) to the stadium.

• Generally speaking, re-entry is not permitted to the stadium.

Please remind your children that school sporting events are school functions and student behavioral expectations are the same as when they are in school. Fighting, profanity, bullying, and harassment will not be permitted. Those joining us at the West Shore Stadium should be there to watch the game and to support the football players, cheerleaders, and West Shore Marching Band.

Thank you for taking these matters seriously, and for partnering with us to provide a safe and respectful environment for all members of our school community to spend time together.

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