May/June 2026

As the school year winds down, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support throughout the year and your continued support for the upcoming events scheduled for the remainder of the year. Your attendance at these events is appreciated by the students and staff. We are proud of our student’s accomplishments and would like to share them with you. The events are listed throughout the newsletter and I would ask that you mark the dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you.

School will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25th. Students will resume in building classes on May 26th.

The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on June 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Stadium. The rain dates are June 4th, June 5th, and June 6th at 7:00 p.m. If there is inclement weather on June 4th and June 5th, the ceremony will be held on June 6th rain or shine. If it is raining on June 6th the Graduation Ceremony will be in the gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

The last school day for seniors will be May 28th. Seniors will have graduation practices on 5/29, 6/1, 6/2, and 6/3.

Attendance at graduation practices is MANDATORY on the following dates/times: Please arrive by the times given!

Seniors should wear their cap and gowns and arrive at 6:30 PM.

Morning Hour Chapel

491 Germany Rd

East Berlin, PA 17316

Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 pm - Senior Sunset & Picnic on the multi-purpose field.

Congratulations to the following students:

Agriculture - Sebastian Hernandez

Music - Dempsey Bodan

Stem - Brady Harder

Regular Education - Eliana Beltran-Alvarez

When it comes time to write a letter of recommendation, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Provide a lot of time for your teachers (or others) to write the letters.

• Make a formal request.

• Supply the person who will be writing the recommendation with as much information as possible, including your contact information and any materials they may need to complete it (transcripts, essays, etc.).

• Don't forget to send a thank you letter to the person writing the recommendation for you!

• Students are permitted to use their cell phones/headphones/AirPods/earbuds before and after school, during their lunch period, and in the hallways between classes.

• During instructional time, devices will be out of sight unless otherwise notified by the teacher.

• The administration will address this at class meetings and each teacher will give their classes a universal reminder of expectations

If a parent must contact a student during the school day due to an emergency, please call the Main Office and the student will be summoned to the office. If a student has an emergency during the school day, they may use the phone in the main office.

Cell phones that are visible may be confiscated with additional discipline as listed below:

1. 1st Offense = Warning

2. 2nd Offense = 1 lunch detention and communication with parent/guardian.

3. 3rd Offense = 1 after school detention and communication with parent/ guardian.

4. Additional Offenses = phone confiscated until the end of the day and possible assignment to STAP. parent/guardian and student conference with the school administration.

May 19 - Steel and Jazz Band Concert 7:00 PM in the cafeteria

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

June 3- Commencement 7:00 PM at HS Alumni Field

The first student day for the 2026-2027 school year will be August 24, 2026.

If you move over the summer, please contact the High School Guidance Office with your new address and/or telephone number at 717-528-4113 or 717-624-4231, ext. 2732

Athletic physicals for the 2026-2027 school year will be held June 1st and 2nd at Bermudian Springs Middle School. Any student who will be entering 7th- 12th grade, planning to play a school sport, is encouraged to schedule an appointment using the following link: Physical Scheduling Link

2026-2027 PIAA Physical Form (English)

2026-2027 PIAA Physical Form (Spanish)

This information can also be accessed on the school website at 2026-2027 Physical Information

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Here’s how it works:

• Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
• Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
• Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
• If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app

Check out the website if you would like more information: Safe 2 Say

https://988lifeline.org/

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor.