• Meet Our Assistant Principal

    Ms. Melissa Halcott joined West York Area School District in 1999 as an Elementary Teacher and has since held the positions of Technology Integrator and Middle School Assistant Principal before taking on her current role of Trimmer Assistant Principal in 2023. Ms. Halcott holds a  Principal K-12 certification from York College, a Master’s Degree in Learning Technologies from Harrisburg University of Technology and Science, a Master’s Degree in Education from Penn State University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University.

    A Message from Ms. Halcott

    I’m excited to be a part of the Trimmer family as the Assistant Principal. I am dedicated to helping teachers, staff, and students have a wonderful school experience and look forward to supporting our fourth and fifth grade students. My goal is that every student, every day feels safe, happy, loved, and an integral part of our learning community.

    I have been an educator since 1999 and feel blessed to have a career that I love. Being an educator inspires me to grow myself in order to best support our Bulldogs. I have always strived to promote a love of learning amongst our students. 

    I look forward to getting to know all of our students and their families. Success in school requires a partnership between school, community and home. Please let me know how I can help you!

    With Bulldog Pride,


    Assistant Principal, Trimmer Elementary School