The Colt Connection

Cedar Cliff is now accepting donations of formal gowns for our annual Prom Boutique. If you have a formal dress tucked away that you’re ready to part with, we would love to give it a second chance to shine.

While prom is a special and memorable night, it can also be expensive for some students. Your donation helps ensure that all students have the opportunity to enjoy this milestone event.

Donations may be dropped off at the Cedar Cliff front office. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Crager in the Counseling Office.

Thank you for helping make prom magical for everyone!

On February 27, our Unified Bocce and Friends Forever students will be participating in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics. Their goal is to raise $2,000, and every donation helps make a difference.

Please consider donating to help our students reach their goal and support this amazing cause!

Calendar Update: Due to the snow day on January 26, school will now be in session on Monday, February 16.

Our Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) classes are excited to use cross-country skis and snowshoes this winter as part of the physical education curriculum. These activities give students meaningful opportunities to stay active, explore the outdoors, and develop lifelong skills.

Unfortunately, some students do not have the winter clothing needed to participate safely and comfortably in cold, snowy conditions. If you are able to donate gently worn winter items—such as boots, gloves, snow pants, coats, gaiters, or similar gear—you can make a meaningful difference.

Donations may be dropped off at the Cedar Cliff front office during school hours and labeled for the OAE teacher, Ms. Ede.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping ensure all students can fully enjoy and benefit from these outdoor learning experiences.

Cedar Cliff High School FBLA students attended the Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) at Shippensburg University and represented our school with professionalism, strong leadership, and impressive competitive performances.

As a result of their hard work and dedication, 21 students qualified to advance to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey this April. This is a tremendous accomplishment and a true reflection of their preparation and commitment.

Congratulations to our FBLA students on this outstanding achievement!

The Construction Tech classes have completed the build of the new Cedar Cliff School Store. After moving materials on site, students worked together to assemble the walls, construct a covered shingled roof, install doors and a sales counter, and complete exterior trim work.

This project gave the 25 Construction Tech students the opportunity to take part in a real-world build that will serve the Colts community for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work and accomplishment!

On December 17, 2025, Cedar Cliff students, under the direction of Mrs. Angela Kamps, Gifted Support Teacher, participated in the winter computerized 30-20-10 National Academic Competition. Twenty-three students in grades 9–12 worked collaboratively, communicating in real time to answer 240 challenging questions covering topics such as geography, science, math, and literature.

The team performed exceptionally well under the leadership of team captain Jenna Sadowski (12th grade) and assistant captain Trevor Rhodes (11th grade). Cedar Cliff earned a score of 1140 out of 2400, ranking 15th out of 134 schools in Pennsylvania and 161st out of 355 schools nationwide.

Congratulations to all students involved on an outstanding academic achievement—well done!

The Outdoor Adventure Education class took advantage of the winter weather this past week as students had the opportunity to try snowshoeing. It was a great way for students to get outside, stay active, and enjoy hands-on learning in winter conditions.

If the snow sticks around, cross-country skiing may be next!

This year, the Guidance Department reimagined Course Selection Night by hosting it in a college-fair format. Each department hosted a table with teacher representatives who took time to explain course offerings and answer questions for parents and students.

In addition, breakout sessions were offered for advanced coursework—including Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Classroom—as well as career exploration opportunities such as co-op and internships.

This new format provided parents and students with a more personalized and interactive approach to selecting future courses.

We are pleased to congratulate John Hartman, Rihanna Mercado, Lilly Tommaselli, and Andrei Javier of the Cedar Cliff Speech and Debate Team on their outstanding performance at the 2026 District Speech and Debate Tournament held at Messiah University on January 24th.

As a result of their successful performances, all four students have qualified to represent our school at the 2026 PA State Speech and Debate Tournament in March held at Bloomsburg University. This is a significant achievement, and we are proud of the way our students continue to represent our school and community.

As the students prepare for the state competition, we wish them the very best and look forward to cheering them on as they take this next exciting step.

Mr. Uibel and a senior student in his Technology Education class developed a truly unique, custom solution that has been a game changer for the Aquaponics program. The team designed and built a specialized adapter for the exhaust port of our laser engraver, which is used for marketing projects and student-designed initiatives.

Because the laser engraver is housed in a space not originally designed for this equipment, the exhaust tubing previously exited the machine in a precarious way. Recognizing the same issue in their own lab, Mr. Uibel and his students chose not to create a temporary fix. Instead, they designed, prototyped, tested, redesigned, and ultimately produced a custom adapter using a 3D printer.

This project showcased the full engineering design process—problem identification, solution design, prototyping, experimentation, refinement, and real-world application. Even more powerful was the collaboration: one class of students helping another class solve a shared challenge.

This is authentic, hands-on learning at its best.

In Biology class, students explored the process of cell division using cookies as a hands-on learning model. Each part of the cookie represented a component of a dividing cell: the cookie served as the cell, the icing represented the cytoplasm, and toothpicks were used to create lines symbolizing spindle fibers. Students also used sprinkles to model the movement of chromosomes during cell division, making this interactive activity both fun and educational.

Congratulations to Cedar Cliff sophomore Rebekah Stevenson! Rebekah earned first place in the New Cumberland VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay competition.

With guidance from teacher Mrs. Angela Kamps, Rebekah prepared and submitted her entry as an enrichment project for Special Interest. She wrote and delivered an audio essay based on this year’s theme, “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

On January 18, the Fox Eichelberger VFW Post 7415 in New Cumberland recognized Rebekah’s first-place achievement with an award and a $300 scholarship. Her audio essay has advanced to the district level for judging.

Great work, Rebekah!

Brandon Stanley represented our school at the Area M Special Olympics Alpine Skiing competition on January 29, 2026, and earned an outstanding second-place finish. Brandon was supported throughout the day by his buddy, Carter Kohr, who helped make the experience positive and memorable. We are proud of Brandon’s hard work and achievement, and we appreciate Carter for her support and sportsmanship.

All seniors must pay for their cap and gown by February 28, 2026. The cost is $45, payable by cash or check made out to CCHS.

Seniors and families are encouraged to stay up to date on important graduation information by visiting the Senior section of the school website:

https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/Seniors2025.aspx

Be sure to visit the Cedar Cliff Counseling Department YouTube playlist! You’ll find helpful tips and in-depth information on College in the High School, course selection, and more.

Scarlett Treher, an 11th grade student at Cedar Cliff, recently performed at the District Orchestra Concert. As a result of her outstanding performance, she was moved to second chair and will now advance to the Regional Orchestra Festival, taking place March 5–7.

Congratulations, Scarlett, on this impressive musical achievement!

This past month, Cedar Cliff students and teams earned some impressive recognitions and community victories!

Aiden Herndon – 100 Win Club

On January 10, Cedar Cliff junior Aiden Herndon earned the 100th win of his high school wrestling career by capturing first place at the Mid-Winter Mayhem Tournament at the Kovalchick Center at IUP. He secured the victory with a third-period takedown in the finals. Aiden now has 108 career wins and becomes just the 30th wrestler in Colt history to reach 100 wins. Congratulations, Aiden!

Madi Bogovic – Volleyball Career Honors

Madi Bogovic was honored for an incredible volleyball career marked by record-breaking performances and unwavering dedication.

🏐 Career Records & Honors:

• 889 career kills

• 758 career digs

• 34 kills in a single match

• Mid-Penn Conference Commonwealth Division Player of the Year

• PVCA All-State selection

Community Win

Cedar Cliff Basketball also claimed a victory over Mechanicsburg in the Dr. Seuss Book Drive, showcasing our school’s commitment to literacy and community service.

We are proud of all our Colts for their hard work, achievements, and positive impact—both on and off the field!

FEBRUARY

Mon, Feb 2: Report Cards go live in PowerSchool

Weds. Feb 4: Spring Sports Sign Ups

Fri, Feb 13: Remote Day. Senior Exit Interviews.

Mon, Feb 16: Snow Makeup Day

Weds, Feb 18: GR 9 Universal Mental Health Screenings

Fri, Feb 20: GR 9 Universal Mental Health Screenings

MARCH

Mon, Mar 2: PIAA Spring Sports Begin

Thurs, Mar 5: WSSD Band Festival

Thurs, Mar 12: Musical, 7PM

Fri, Mar 13: Musical, 7PM

Sat, Mar 14: Musical, 7PM

Sun, Mar 15: Musical, 2PM

Friday, Mar 20: No School

Mon, Mar 23: Remote Learning Day

Fri, Mar 27: Q3 Ends