Old Trail

As a reminder, Friday, October 9, 2026, is a Remote Learning Day. Teachers will provide asynchronous work with no virtual classes scheduled. There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, October 12, 2026.

In addition to calendar reminders, the monthly e-Newsletter is designed to help busy parents and staff stay up-to-date on District happenings.

As we strive to ensure all our schools provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for our students, we want to learn more about the experiences of our school community.

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, West Shore School District will host its annual College & Career Fair at Red Land High School, bringing together 8th–11th grade students from our middle schools and Red Land High School with colleges, businesses and organizations to explore careers, education and training opportunities.

Congratulations to Old Trail's Lindsey Wright, and New Cumberland's/Cedar Cliff's Sabrina Garnett for being named the District's Support and Professional Employees of the Summer Quarter|

The newest edition of West Shore School District’s Points of Pride is now available, with copies beginning to arrive in mailboxes throughout the community.

The Board of School Directors adopted a resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at its meeting on July 16, 2026.

Families interested in West Shore School District's Virtual Learning Academy should submit an inquiry by August 10 to be considered for the first day of school.

As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, the District is preparing for renovations at Allen Middle School as part of our long-term facilities plan. 

The Academic Bowl, sponsored by the West Shore Foundation, is designed for students throughout the District in grades four through eight to showcase their general knowledge across a vast spectrum of topics. Brackets for the competition are posted here.