The Lion's Share
2023-2024 School Year - Volume 6 - September 15, 2023

Important Dates!
September 18th - 2-hour delay


National Art Honor Society

Career Center
CAREER FAIR
Mrs. Scott is running a bus trip to the Skilled Trades Career Day on Wednesday, November 1st. To register for the event: https://forms.gle/iyHSLA25598BvucH7
THADDEUS STEVENS
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a premier, residential, two-year, accredited technical college that prepares students for skilled employment in a diverse, ever-changing workforce. Founded in 1905 with 15 students, Thaddeus Stevens College has grown to more than 1,300 students and 24 high-skill, high-wage technical programs.
Visit Thaddeus Stevens with Mrs. Scott and Dr. Lyle. Tour the campus, speak with Admissions Counselors and learn about the Early Enrollment program -- there is no cost to attend and transportation will be provided. Click here to register for the trip to Thaddeus Stevens: https://forms.gle/vCb8W43vonrEuUGh8
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
Calling all freshmen and sophomores – Mrs. Scott is hosting a field trip to Penn State York Campus on Thursday, October 12th from 8:30am to 2pm; transportation will be provided by Mrs. Scott and the Career Center. The York Empowerment Summit is a countywide program that provides teens with support and options to create a well-balanced life beyond graduation. A keynote speaker; teen-chosen breakout sessions on topics including college prep, personal finance, apprenticeships, nutrition, movement, outdoor recreation, mediation and much more! Click here to register for the program: https://forms.gle/bn5nHvdAZaHK73s9A
GUEST SPEAKER – David Krebs
Learn about employment within the construction industry; sign up to meet David Krebs from Local Labor Union 1180 in Harrisburg, and learn more about what it takes to enter the workforce in construction. Information will also be presented regarding employment after graduation. Mr. Krebs will be visiting on September 25th during Academic Prep; register using this link, and you will receive an AP request for that day: https://forms.gle/nfGVYoxHJ2VyWwhb8
LUNCH AND LEARNS
Lunch and Learns are an opportunity for our students to meet and greet directly with businesses during all lunch waves. Students are encouraged to visit the informational tables to learn more about the business represented, their offerings and potential employment opportunities. The following businesses will be represented at Red Lion Area SHS during all three lunch waves in the Commons:
September 20th – R.H. Sheppard
September 28th – Chick-fil-A
October 4th – White Rose Credit Union
October 24th – York County Stenographers
October 25th – Chick-fil-A
YCAL – York County Alliance for Learning
The York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) is a non-profit organization that works with businesses and schools to provide career education, relevant academic experiences, and work-based experiences for students and educators in York County. As in years past, YCAL is offering career exploration programs for students in grades 9-12.
Mrs. Scott provides transportation! The application for fall programs opened Monday, September 11th – do not delay in registering for programs: ycal.us/students/
The Career Center is now on Instagram @rlcareercenter



Volunteers Needed for JA Stem Summit
For this day to be a success, we will need volunteers to facilitate ONE of the STEM activities for the day as students rotate through your station. You do not need to have a STEM background to be a great volunteer!
You do not need to be an approved school volunteer to help with this day. Junior Achievement will provide online training as well as on-site support to all volunteers. A light breakfast and lunch will also be available for volunteers.
For more information contact Shannon Baker, Vice President Program Operations, at sbaker@jascpa.org. To sign up to volunteer click HERE


SCHOOL COUNSELING
Dr. Capik capikdr@rlasd.net Last names beginning with A - C & O-Q
Mr. Yonker yonkerje@rlasd.net Last names beginning with D - Ha & R
Mrs. Kuhn kuhndm@rlasd.net Last names beginning with He - N
Mrs. Sentz sentzke@rlasd.net Last names beginning with S - Z
PSAT Information
The PSAT's will be October 11th this year and will be taken in a digital format. Any junior interested in taking the test please fill out the form below to register (it is also posted on the student's SUNsite). All 10th Grade Students will be required to take the test at no cost to them. The test is $18 and payment can be dropped off in the Counseling Office. If paying by check, the check will be made out to RLASD. Payment and Registration is due by September 20th.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is structured similarly to the SAT®, has the same sections and timing, and measures the same Reading and Writing and Math skills students learn in the classroom—the knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and career.
Register here- https://forms.gle/JgX5NKxZfj66KxrU6


The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 7th from 7:00-9:30pm in the Fitzkee Center. Once students enter the building for the dance they may not reenter the building. All students must arrive for the dance by 8:00pm. No students will be allowed admittance after 8:00pm. Homecoming is a semi-formal event. Please no jeans or t-shirts. If you are in need of clothes for the dance, please see Mrs. Trembly in the Lion Locker. All school rules apply at the dance.
If you are bringing a guest from another school, the guest form is available in the main office. It needs to be returned to Mrs. Dennish in D108 by 3pm on Tuesday, September 19th fully completed. We will not accept late or incomplete guest forms.
Tickets are $20. You can pay with cash or checks made payable to Red Lion High School Student Council. Tickets are sold during lunch periods. Please note the ticket sale schedule:
September 28th-29th-Seniors only
October 2nd-Juniors only
October 3rd-Sophomores only
October 4th-Freshmen only
October 5-6th-All students



ATHLETICS
Football will kick off tonight at 7:00 against Elizabethtown at Horn Field.
Field Hockey is at Kennard-Dale starting at 4:15. JV plays at 5:30.
Boys Soccer will travel to Spring Grove and play at 7 pm (JV at 5:30).
Girls Tennis plays at Lampeter-Strasburg at 4 pm..
Horn Field Admittance Policy - UPDATE




Delta Road Resurfacing Project
The Delta Rd/Rt. 74 South Resurfacing project has the potential to cause transportation delays
through the middle of November. Due to the on-going project, students on the bus #’s provided
below may arrive home 10-20 minutes later than originally scheduled. We appreciate your patience
and understanding while we navigate through this lengthy road project.
CV Bus #s: 10 – 11 – 12 – 50
PV Bus #: V102
JH/SH Bus #s: 7 – 11 – 12 – 14 – 15 – 16 – 50 – 70 – V110





HELPFUL LINKS
RL Parent Dashboard
Senior High Student Utility Network (SUN site)



The Senior High has PRIDE!
The P.R.I.D.E. Program is a character education framework which teaches and instills the virtues of being Personable, being Respectful, having Integrity, being Dependable, and being Engaged in both the school and community.
At the Senior High, not only are staff able to recognize student achievements; but also our students may recognize the good in other students or staff members. Through our online form, we are able to promote the good throughout our school and show each other the PRIDE the Senior High brings each day. The form can be accessed at: http://tinyurl.com/priderecognition or by using the QR code below.




