The Lion's Share

April 17, 18, 21 - Holiday - No School

May 10 - Prom - Valencia Ballroom 6-9pm

May 12 & 13 - Keystone Literature (3-HR delay schedule)

May 14 - Keystone Science

May 15 - Senior Finals - pd 1 & 2 (special schedule)

May 16 - Senior Finals - pd 3 & 7 (special schedule)

May 19 - Keystone Algebra (3-HR delay schedule)

May 19 - Senior Finals - pd 6 & 8

May 20 - Keystone Algebra (3-HR delay schedule)

May 20 - Senior Finals - pd 5

May 21 - Special schedule (Test make-up)

May 22 - Underclassman Finals - pd 2 & 7 (special schedule)

May 23 - Underclassman Finals - pd 5 (special schedule)

May 23 - Seniors last day in the building - Senior Meeting during AP - Mandatory

May 26 - No School (Holiday)

May 27 - Senior Class Trip

May 27 - Underclassman Finals - pd 1 & 8 (special schedule)

May 28 - Underclassman Finals - pd 3 & 6 (special schedule)

May 29 - Special schedule (Test make-up)

May 30 - Last Day of School! - 1/2 day schedule

May 30 - Graduation - Horn Field - 6:45 pm

This week, we were thrilled to welcome Junior Achievement to our school as they hosted a Real Life Summit for all current juniors. Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive workshops centered on financial literacy and career readiness. From budgeting basics to exploring future career paths, out students gained valuable real-world skills to help them plan for life beyond high school. We're grateful to Junior Achievement as well as teachers and volunteers for providing such and impactful experience!

Construction: Hand and Power Tool students applied their skills in making Porch Swings. They use a variety of hand tools such as a combination square for layout and block planes for shaping, along with a variety of power tools such as an impact driver, wireless router and circular saw. The porch swings were one of the major projects to show off student’s abilities. Other units within the course focus on new tool technology, upcycling materials, and most importantly safety!

Mechanical Systems and Utility students spent an entire marking period learning residential/ commercial wiring. They have been trained in National Electric Codes, and NEMA codes for electrical installation. The students want to give a special shout out to district sponsor YoCo Electric LLC of York for the installation of shut offs, main power supply, and lock out tag out devices for each electrical training module. Congrats to Mason Treadaway and Jaczik Linden for job shadow with YoCo last month. Mason Treadaway, “The job shadowing experience has given me clear expectations toward my future as an electrician.” Jaczik Linden, “I definitely want to be an electrician after having the Mechanical Utilities class and job shadowing with Yoco Electric.” Juniors have met with the local IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) and plan to enroll in their pre-apprenticeship training during their senior year. Congrats guys on your hard work! The next major unit to end the year is Plumbing.

Students in Exploring Construction Safety are finalizing their OSHA 30 hour training. This course focuses on Focus Four Hazards (falls, caught in and between, struck by, and electrocution hazards) fire safety, material logistics, hand and power tools, scaffolds, and many other areas of industry. In the photos you can see they went through the importance of proper PPE. Proper Personal Protective Equipment is required in all areas of industry today. If students want a course that provides them with an industry recognized training card to carry with them as well as career readiness, Exploring Construction Safety and Operations class is for you.

Five students traveled to Hershey this week to represent RL at the Future Business Leaders of America state competition and leadership conference. Each student qualified by placing top 4 in the region. Students competed in at least one event and Mackenzie Hardy placed 8th in the state for Marketing.

Mackenzie Hardy, Sean Tanner, Kamren Driscoll, Peter Dang. Sophia Yang is not pictured.

The JATC cadets had an amazing day at the Air National Guard Career Fair held on base in Middletown. Cadets learned about the different career opportuntities that the military can provide while paying for college and serving our country.

Morgan Wehrle and Serenity Wilson will represent Red Lion in the annual Distinguished Young Women Program of York County. Distinguished Young Women of York County is part of a National scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young women. Scholarships are awarded at the local level, and local winners will advance to the state program in Pittsburgh. The program will be held at the Pullo Center on Sunday, May 18th. More information about tickets can be found here: https://pullocenter.york.psu.edu/distinguished-young-women-of-york-county/

Class of 2025 Website can be accessed HERE

May 10 - Prom - Valencia Ballroom 6-9pm

May 14 - Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony (invitation only)

May 15 - Senior Finals - pd 1 & 2 (special schedule)

May 16 - Senior Finals - pd 3 & 7 (special schedule)

May 19 - Senior Finals - pd 6 & 8 (special schedule)

May 20 - Senior Finals - pd 5 (special schedule)

May 21 - Special schedule (Test make-up)

May 23 - Seniors last day in the building - Senior Meeting during AP - Mandatory

May 23 - Device turn-in after Senior meeting

May 26 - No School (Holiday)

May 27 - Senior Class Trip

May 28 - 8:30 AM - Commencement Practice - report to Horn Field; Cap & gown distribution after practice

May 29 - 8:30 AM - Commencement Practice - report to Horn Field

May 30 - 10 AM - Senior Walk - report to your elementary school

6:45 PM - Commencement - Horn Field (seniors report to the Commons by 5:15 PM)

1. Date and Time of Graduation

• Friday, May 30th at 6:45 pm. Gates open at 5:45 pm
• Graduates must be here to line up by 5:00 (Fitzkee)

2. Graduation Practices - Mandatory (no students will be permitted to leave early or arrive late)

• All seniors must be present and on time for all practices - no exceptions! If a student is unable to attend due to a medical emergency, a physician's note will be required.
• If a senior is late to practice, he/she will be required to serve a one-hour detention that day.
• Friday, May 23rd – Seniors Last Day – Senior meeting during AP
• Senior Device turn-in – immediately after meeting
• Tuesday, May 27th – Senior class trip
• Wednesday, May 28th – Horn Field; 8:30 – 11:30 or finished; caps & gowns will be handed out on this day immediately after practice
• Thursday, May 29th – Horn Field; 8:30 11:30 or finished
• Friday, May 30th – Senior Walk – report to your elementary school (10 am) - OPTIONAL

3. Tickets

• 5 tickets are given at practice. If more are needed, you must find from another student. If the ceremony is inside, each person (including children & infants) are required to have a ticket. Fire code is based on the number of individuals.

4. Handicapped Seating

• Please contact Mrs. Kathie Dherit at dheritk@rlasd.net with the student's name and how many seats are needed.
• All handicapped seating is at the top of Horn Field.
• If an interpreter is needed, please let Mrs. Dherit know. They will be seated at the bottom near the interpreters.

5. Cap & Gown

• Will be handed out on the first day of practice. They cannot be given out before.
• If students are not walking in graduation – they can get their cap & gown starting May 29th.

6. Diplomas

• Students must come into the building by the auditorium after graduation to receive their actual diploma.
• Students not walking can pick up their Diplomas starting Monday, June 2nd from 7 am – 3:00 pm in the main office.

7. Obligations

• Must be fulfilled by Friday, May 23

8. Inclement Weather

• Decision will be made by noon on the day of graduation. It will be shared on social media and the school’s website.
• It will be live-streamed on the YouTube channel
• It will be shown in the auditorium (overflow)

All Students can purchase lunch regardless of their account balance. Students can select from the Main Line, Cold OR Hot Deli Line, OR the Salad Bar Line. As always, a fruit and/or vegetable choice will make it a complete meal!

This week's Pawsitive Pal is Mrs. Erica Main!

Mrs. Main serves as the Social Studies Department Chair and teaches AP U.S. History, Honors American History, Anthropology, and the very popular Ancient Cultures course—which she personally wrote the curriculum for.

Her students consistently commend her not only for her caring and warm personality but also for her energetic and creative teaching style. Mrs. Main is constantly developing engaging activities that help students apply historical content to real-world scenarios—from building pyramids with marshmallows to digging through sand on an archaeological mission, to debating and role-playing major historical decisions like the dropping of the atomic bomb.

Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Main represents her colleagues on several committees, including the Professional Growth Team, P.R.I.D.E., and the Curriculum and Grading Committees. She has been invaluable to the P.R.I.D.E. team, helping to develop essential lessons for Academic Prep and school-wide events like the Big Chill.

Mrs. Main also co-advised the Mock Trial team, which competed twice at the York County Courthouse.

Honestly, Mrs. Main could be recognized as Pawsitive Pal every week for her commitment to Red Lion and her unwavering support of her students. Thank you, Mrs. Main, for everything you do!

Mini-THON would like to thank the 332 dancers that participated during the night of event last weekend. Thank you to the family and community members who sponsored those dancers. Together we raised $40,001.35 to give to the 4 Diamonds Foundation. This brings the 19 year total to $699,060.98. We appreciate and thank our business sponsors: Lion's Country Graphics, Red Lion Education Foundation, Thornton Chrysler Dodge, Highmark, Ray's Pit Beef, Shear Heaven Alpaca Farm, Red Lion Lion's Club, Miller's Plant Farm, and Recon Construction Services. The event would not have been a success without the donations of supplies and time from the Red Lion School District Staff. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! Be on the look out for next years 20th Annual Event!

On Thursday, Mini-THON Committee had a party to celebrate all of the hard work and passion that went into this year's Mini-THON, raising $40,000 for the kids, and especially for Teddy! Teddy couldn't make the night of event, but was able to come in for the party! He loved giving high fives and hugs!

The Lion Locker is open Semester 2 during periods 4, 5, 6, and 7. If you need the Lion Locker outside those periods, see the Main Office or Counseling Department.

Attention Seniors!! The Red Lion Area Educational Foundation (RLAEF) Scholarship is now on Naviance. If you have any questions or need the application printed, please stop by the counseling office and see Mrs. Hill.

Make sure to check Naviance for other local and national scholarships!!

Attention 10th, 11th and 12th graders... please check Naviance for upcoming college visits. We have a few colleges coming to our school to meet with interested students. If you are interested please go to Naviance to sign up. You must be passing all of your classes in order to attend a college visit. If you have any questions or need help signing up, please stop by the Counseling Office and see Mrs. Hill.

Jersey Mike's Athlete of the Week:

Mylee Kile - Unified Track & Field

Ella Honaker - Softball

Change to the Mr. Sticky's Fundraiser!