Highland

The first day of school is August 30, and whether you are learning in person or through our ExCEL Virtual Learning Academy, we are excited to welcome you back!
 
As we countdown the days to the start of the 2021-2022 school year, there are several questions your family may be asking and, with that in mind, we hope you find our "Back to School" website helpful, click here.

The District does not carry medical insurance on students; however, it does provide parents with the opportunity to select a primary excess group insurance plan for their child. Since many group insurance policies no longer pay full hospital and medical expenses and many require a deductible or co-insurance, student accident insurance can help eliminate the possibility of out-of-pocket expenses.  There are two plans available for your consideration. Please click here for more details and information on enrollment.

On July 13, Dr. Stoltz shared an important community update with West Shore students, staff, and families. His message contains information about our Health and Safety Plan for the start of next school year.  

On June 17, 2021, the Board approved a final budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.  The approved budget includes $135,376,178.57 in expenditures and $133,530,472.13 in revenues. The millage rate for Cumberland County for 2021-2022 is 12.7512, and the rate for York County is 15.3858. Click here for additional details including presentations made to the Board and community since December 2020 providing an overview of expenditures and revenue sources impacting the budget.

From June 14–August 13, all District schools and the Administration Center for Education will be open Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays. In addition, District offices and meal location sites will be closed July 5 in honor of Independence Day. Due to summer trainings and staff vacation time, hours at the individual schools will vary each day. Please contact the building prior to your visit to confirm someone will be available to assist you.  

The West Shore School District, in partnership with Sodexo, will offer free breakfast and lunch service! No registration is needed for children up to 18 years-old, regardless of their family’s economic status or district of residence, to obtain a free bagged meal. Join us until July 29 at Highland and the Budget Inn in New Cumberland; and August 12 at Hillside, Newberry, and Washington Heights.

Back by popular demand, the District's Bookmobile!  Children in pre-school through high school are invited to join us at one or more locations this summer to pick out a free book. Special thanks to our volunteer drivers and host sites for helping us Drive Literacy Home!

On Thursday, April 15, the Board adopted a calendar for 2021-2022 school year. The first day of school for students next school year will be August 30, 2021, with all teachers beginning on August 24, 2021.  The last day for students, pending an unanticipated extension due to weather, will be an early dismissal on June 3, 2022. Separate commencement ceremonies for each high school are scheduled for June 4, 2022.

Registration for Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year is now OPEN. If your child will be 5 years of age before October 1, 2021, they are eligible to begin kindergarten next school year. 

 

Registration is completely online with step-by-step directions on our Registration page. Click here to begin the registration process.

On Board is published monthly after the study sessions and Board meetings have been held. It provides a summary of Board discussions and actions as well as shout outs and recognitions presented by the Board and administration. To view the most recent, please click here. A link can also be found on the School Board page.