Our Pledge

We are committed to providing students with inspiring and relevant experiences so they may live meaningful, purposeful, and impactful lives.

Welcome Back, West Shore!

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As the early school year continues we are so excited to welcome you back to our buildings. If you would like a digital copy of the Calendar & Family Guide, click here.

The Calendar & Family Guide includes a variety of helpful materials, including a Staff Directory of administrators for all buildings, information on some of the programs offered by the West Shore School District and its partners, as well as a detailed calendar of events that you can also find under the "Calendar" tab on the District website.

Recent News + Announcements

First Marking Period Grades Available in PowerSchool November 18

For grades 7-12, first marking period grades will be available in PowerSchool on Monday, November 18th, 2024.
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Update Your Student's Contact Information in PowerSchool - Deadline Dec. 3

Again this year, parents are being asked to update their child's general information, emergency contacts, and communication preferences in PowerSchool.
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District Schools Honored as "Best Schools" by U.S. News & World Report

Allen Middle, Red Mill Elementary and the former Fairview Elementary Schools were honored for their academic achievements.
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Annual District Holiday Card Contest - Deadline November 26th

All West Shore students are invited to enter their original artwork and/or writing for a chance to be featured on the District’s official 2024 holiday card. Contest entries will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. 
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Red Land H.S. Student Named National Merit Commended Scholar

LJ Brtalik joins the top 4% of the country's brightest seniors!
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Five Cedar Cliff Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students

Eloise Billus, Rachel Gannon, Jackson Kane, Tim Valentine and Owen Wagner all join in the top 4% of the country's brightest seniors!
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West Shore Student Named National Merit Semi-finalist

We are thrilled to announce a West Shore School District student has been named a 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist!
Congratulations to Rayna Johnson of Cedar Cliff High School!
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Employees of the Summer Quarter Named

Congratulations to Allen Middle School teacher Nicole Fenton and Operations Secretary Kristene Dormuth for being named 2024-25 Employees of the Summer Quarter!
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Washington Heights 4th Graders Featured in Pledge of Allegiance

We're so honored this week to have the students of Mrs. Marshall's fourth grade class at Washington Heights Elementary School featured on ABC27 for the Pledge of Allegiance!
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West Shore Points of Pride

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The Winter 2024 issue of the Points of Pride Newsletter has updates on our facility projects, 2024-2025 budget, and fun facts about students and families. 

Paper copies of Points of Pride were mailed to all West Shore School District residents and an electronic version can be found under the Communications Department tab.

Health and Safety Plan

During the 2024-2025 school year we will continuously monitor and assess health information pertaining to COVID-19; requirements received from PDE, DOH, or any other regulatory agency; and information from local health care providers to determine best practices moving forward and to guide our decision making. 

Health and Safety Plan - Last reviewed July 2024

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For providing an art program that is rigorous and inclusive, highly accessible, and highly visible, West Shore was one of only 39 school districts in the state to be named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association!
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