March 2026 e-News
Shrek: The Musical, Jr.
Presented by Allen Middle School
March 6 at 7 p.m.
March 7 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children under 12
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
General Admission Seating.
The Music Man
Presented by Cedar Cliff High School
March 11 at 4 p.m. - Free Senior Citizen Matinee
March 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m.
March 15 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults, and $15 for all tickets purchased at the door. Click here to purchase your tickets.
Grease
Presented by Crossroads Middle School Musical
March 27 & 28 at 7 p.m.
March 29 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
West Shore Percussion Wins First Place Honors....Twice!
In February, members of West Shore Percussion competed in shows at Lower Dauphin and Eastern York High Schools. The competitions, sponsored by the Keystone Indoor Drill Association (KIDA), included judging on music, visuals and effects. West Shore Percussion brought home first place honors from BOTH events!
West Shore Musicians Shine in 2026!
Red Land Students at at PMEA District 7 Orchestra
Dylan Beaman, Alyssa Lingenfelter, and Noah Musselman represented Red Land High School at PMEA District 7 Orchestra on January 23rd and 24th, 2026 at Dallastown Area High School. While participating in the festival, Dylan and Noah both qualified for PMEA Central Region Orchestra which will be held at Williamsport Area High School from March 5-7, 2026. Congratulations to all involved!
Cedar Cliff High School PMEA Region 5 Qualifiers
Students from Cedar Cliff High School also earned spots in PMEA Region 5 ensembles:
Qualified for PMEA Region 5 Orchestra
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Scarlett Treher – Violin
Qualified for PMEA Region 5 Choir
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Tiger Zebrowski – Tenor 2
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Gustavo Negron Tirado – Tenor 2
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Isaac Gonzalez – Bass 2
Qualified for PMEA Region 5 Band
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Zach Lazeration
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Elicia Eash
Congratulations to all of these outstanding student musicians! 🎶👏
Prom season will be here soon! To make our upcoming events affordable and enjoyable for all, Cedar Cliff and Red Land High Schools are hosting prom dress donation drives! If you have a party dress, formal gown, suit, shoes or other accessories that you would be willing to donate, please drop your items off during school hours at Cedar Cliff or Red Land's main office. Items will then be offered to students at no cost during Prom Boutiques at each high school.
Cedar Cliff will be hosting its 6th Annual Prom Boutique on Thursday, March 26th from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Counseling Office. Red Land will be hosting an event as well, with the date to be announced.
Future Educator Open House
Join us at our Annual Future Educator Open House on Monday, March 2 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to take the first step toward a rewarding career as an educator in our District. During the Open House, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the options available for obtaining your teaching certification and meet with representatives from local universities and organizations. All are welcome to attend; however, this event will be particularly valuable to current or future high school graduates, individuals in the process of obtaining a degree, and college graduates with a degree in a non-education area. Click here for more details.
Culinary Star Competition (K-4)
Recipes Due March 5, 2026
Do you love cooking at home? Now’s your chance to bring your favorite lunch or dinner entrée to our table! In partnership with our Food Services Team and Aramark, we are excited to invite primary students in grades K-4 to submit their favorite recipe for a chance to compete in our Primary Student Culinary Stars Cook-Off! Submissions are due by March 5 at this Google Form. For additional information, click here.
Act 34 Hearing for Allen Middle School Renovations
Monday, March 9, 2026
Board Room, Administration Center
507 Fishing Creek Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070
The Board of School Directors of the West Shore School District will hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 34 regarding the proposed Additions & Renovations to Allen Middle School. For additional information, click here.
March United Way Preschool Workshop
The Ready for School, Ready to Succeed program helps children ages 3–5 (and their families) get ready for kindergarten and on track to read proficiently by 3rd grade. Families can attend FREE in-person workshops, available to ALL families. March workshops will be held at Rossmoyne Elementary School. Registration is required. Click here for details.
Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN
Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a child who will be joining us in August 2026 for kindergarten, please visit the District’s registration page for directions on how to complete the enrollment process.
We do not have a deadline for registering for kindergarten; however, by enrolling early, parents help us with staffing and class sizes to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Additionally, once registered we will have your contact information to invite your family to our Camp Kindergarten event where parents and children get to meet staff members, tour their primary school, and enjoy a day with future classmates.
Renewing Your Medicaid Benefits
We realize many of our families utilize Medicaid and wanted to pass on some information about renewing your benefits (something that must be done each year).
The West Shore School District has partnered with Highmark Wholecare to offer free help sessions who may be applying for or renewing Medicaid Coverage. These sessions will take place at 10AM to Noon, with no appointment necessary, as follows:
- Cedar Cliff High School - First Wednesday of the Month
- Red Land High School - Second Wednesday of the Month
To find your renewal date, visit dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS or use the free myCOMPASS PA mobile app. If you want to renew by phone, call 1-866-550-4355. If interested, additional information can be found below from Highmark.