West Shore Students First

10/28/2026

Don't forget!

SCHEDULE REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, October 30, 2026, for staff development and parent/guardian conferences. In-person learning will resume on Monday, November 2, 2026, Cycle Day 4.

To ensure a staff member can assist you during the altered schedule, please call ahead if you have any inquiries. You may also utilize the Contact Us section of the District website. Any messages will then be forwarded to appropriate staff and addressed in a timely manner.

10/28/2026

How great is this?!

🥕 Free Farmer’s Market at Cedar Cliff High School 🥕
The West Shore School District, in partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Highmark Wholecare, is hosting a FREE Farmer’s Market for all community members!

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ Noon–3 p.m.
📍 Cedar Cliff High School, 1301 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill

Fresh produce will be available to everyone regardless of economic status. Guests will also receive a free Highmark Wholecare shopping tote bag. Highmark Wholecare staff will be onsite to assist anyone, regardless of insurance, with scheduling a Medicaid renewal.

For additional information, please visit the District website.

08/28/2026

Picture days start early this year. Is your child ready with their winning smile?!

Aug 28: Fairview & Old Trail Picture Day
Aug 31: Crossroads & Red Land Picture Day
Sept 1: Washington Heights Picture Day
Sept 2: New Cumberland Picture Day
Sept 3: Newberry & Red Mill Picture Day
Sept 10: Hillside Fall Picture Day
Sept 11: Allen Academy & Cedar Cliff Picture Day
Oct 22: Highland Picture Day
Oct 23: Rossmoyne Picture Day
Oct 27: Fishing Creek Picture Day

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Country legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, began the Imagination Library program to spark a love of reading in young children across the globe. In Pennsylvania, Parton’s program has affiliates in 16 counties offering free books to children from birth through age 5.

Go to the link below to learn how you can get involved.

08/26/2026

It's about building relationships, routines, and learning that can't always be made up later.

📈 Research consistently shows that students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically, develop stronger friendships, and feel connected to their school community.

As another school year begins, let's help our students start strong. Establishing good attendance habits in August and September can set the tone for the entire year.

Of course, children should stay home when they're sick—but whenever possible, every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and belong.

Here's to a great start to the school year, West Shore!

08/24/2026

West Shore is going live on the morning news!

Tomorrow is the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, and our schools will be featured throughout the morning!

📺 ABC27 & CBS21 will be at Cedar Cliff High School
📺 FOX43 will be at Highland Elementary School

Tune in beginning at 5 a.m. as our students, families and staff kick off another exciting school year! We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to West Shore! 🎉📚

Image: FOX43 & Dr. Stoltz at Fairview Intermediate, First Day of School 2025

08/24/2026

To all the learners, teachers, and staff heading into the first day of classes: We know you’re going to make this year great! 🌟