Red Jacket High School Newsletter

March 2026
Principal's Message
At Red Jacket High School, we are proud to be part of a community built on resilience, pride, and unwavering support for one another. Every day, our students are inspired not only by their teachers and families, but by the example set by this entire community.
Together, we celebrate achievements, learn from challenges, and continue striving toward a future filled with opportunity and purpose. Your encouragement, involvement, and belief in our students make a lasting difference.
We are stronger because we stand together.
Red Jacket Robotics Team Shines at Finger Lakes Regional Competition
From March 12th to 14th, the Red Jacket Robotics Team proudly represented our school at the highly competitive Robotics Finger Lakes Regional Competition, held at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
The team delivered an outstanding performance, finishing the challenging three-day event with an impressive 5–4 match record. This marks the team's best performance since the 2014 season, highlighting the significant growth and dedication of our current students and mentors.
Competing against a field of 55 talented teams, including participants from across the United States and internationally, Red Jacket secured a final ranking of 29th. This strong mid-field placement in such a high-caliber event is a testament to the students' hard work, strategic design, and successful execution on the competition field.
We extend a hearty congratulations and deep gratitude to our brilliant students and dedicated advisors for a phenomenal showing. Your collaborative spirit, technical skill, and commitment created a truly memorable and successful weekend for Red Red Jacket Robotics!
Disney Trip
Wyatt Rossignol
NACAC College Fair Field Trip
Bjorn Rosalda
On Monday, March 16, several juniors took a trip to Rochester to visit the NACAC college fair. Students who attended the trip described this opportunity as a nice experience although felt disheartened to learn that some of their friends who were initially interested in going were unable to attend. For the remaining juniors who ended up attending the college fair, they had a wonderful time talking and meeting with the college representatives and learned about the abundance of programs that were available at each university. Students were given more insight as to what they would like to study in college, opening the window for these students to acquire a higher degree of success in getting into the college of their liking.
From your Collective Care Team:
Dear Families,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. This survey introduces our Community Schools initiative, a partnership-based approach focused on strengthening student enrichment, family engagement, and the overall well-being of the Manchester-Shortsville community.
Your feedback helps us identify what is working well in our district and where additional support may be needed. This includes areas such as academic support, health and wellness, and access to resources for students and families.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey using the link below:
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The information collected will be used to help guide and prioritize district and community supports for the upcoming school year. We appreciate your partnership in supporting our students.