Back to School 2024-2025
Welcome Golden Knights to the 2024-2025 School Year
First day of school for students is Wednesday, September 4...Let's get this school year started!
☀️We hope your summer was filled with sunshine and relaxation!
🧘🏻 That you found moments to unwind and recharge
📖 Dived into a fantastic book
🍿 Enjoyed a great movie
🎢 Experienced some thrilling adventures
🚌 And took a break from school (but maybe thought about it just a bit!)
🙉 Now, let's gear up for... the best school year yet!
Here's all the info you need in advance of our return. Excited to see you soon! 👋
Hello York Elementary School families!
We look forward to welcoming you back for another great year at York Elementary School. I hope you have had a restful and enjoyable summer filled with memories and time spent with family and friends. I am excited to see all of our students again and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and positivity.
Our educators have been hard at work preparing engaging and rigorous lessons and activities for our learners, and I know our learners will rise to the challenge. The buildings and grounds crew has done an excellent job working to ensure our safety and preparing for your arrival. We are grateful for the dedication of our faculty and staff in building an environment where your learners can thrive.
Here are some important upcoming dates to add to your calendar:
Wednesday, August 28
- UPK meet and greet/drop off supplies: 6:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten Orientation: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- First grade meet your teacher/drop off supplies: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Please use the main auditorium entrance. - Third grade meet your teacher/drop off supplies: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Chromebooks issued to students in grades 4 & 5: Main entrance lobby, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4
First Day of School for Students
Wednesday, September 25
- Open House: 5:30-7 p.m.
Friday, September 27
- Elementary Picture Day
One last note, if you plan to pick up and/or drop off your child at school each day, please contact Jen Koch at the elementary office at (585) 243-1730 ext. 2146. This will allow pick up/drop off to run more smoothly and help us to be more prepared and organized in the first week of school.
See you soon!
Heather Kent
Elementary Principal
We hope this message finds you well and you’ve enjoyed the summer break.
As the days grow shorter and the back to school season approaches, we are excited to welcome you to a positively incredible year of learning, growth, and discovery.
Our staff has worked hard all summer to prepare the building and grounds for your arrival. Educators have collaborated to develop engaging curriculum and lessons. Counselors are finalizing schedule details and they will be available on SchoolTool-Monday August 19th after 8:00 am.
Please note that there may be schedule changes in the final weeks of summer. Schedules will be printed and available for students on the first day of school. Students and families can email or call their counselor to discuss any needed schedule changes.
A few important dates:
Wednesday, August 28
- Grade 6 and Grade 9 Orientation in Hilfiker Auditorium. Details were mailed home to all 6th and 9th graders.
- Chromebooks Issued - Students in grades 6 & 9 will be issued their Chromebook at the orientations.
Thursday, August 29
Chromebooks issued for students in Grades 7-12 who did not pick up theirs at orientation.
Tuesday, September 3 Superintendent's Conference Day - Staff Reports
- Chromebooks Issued for Grades 4 & 5 (and 7-12 if not already), 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4
- First Day of School for students
Wednesday, September 11
- Middle/High School student photos
Wednesday, September 18
- Open House 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food trucks!
See you soon!
Lindsey M. Peet
MS/HS Principal
