York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

Happy New Year! I hope you all were able to enjoy some rest as well as some time with friends and family over the holiday break. We have a little over a week left until midterms. Students are expected to attend all academic classes, but do not need to attend study halls or intervention courses. Our buses run at regular times, but students are able to leave after their midterms, and they do not need to be dismissed.

We sent about 40 sophomores to visit Sanford Regional Technical Center on Tuesday this week. The students had a great time hearing about different programs and seeing the state-of-the-art facility. If you have questions about the visit or SRTC, please reach out to Kevin Beatty in Student Services.

On Tuesday morning, we had seven students from the Class of 2025 come in for our annual Alumni Return Day. These alumni talked with juniors and seniors about their college experience, scholarships, the application process, joining clubs, dorm life, and any other information our YHS students were looking for. This is an event I look forward to every year -- great to see our former students share their insight (and to see how they're doing!).

Enjoy the rest of your week. If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Amanda

Important Dates for Seniors <-- Click here FMI

BABY PICTURES ~ Due February 1, 2026

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please reach out to your student's school counselor for more information.

Welcome, Class of 2030!! Join our counselors, administrators, and teachers to learn more about York High School and the transition from middle school. More information will be shared by Mr. Hislop at YMS.

This is an opportunity for 10th and 11th-grade students and families to ask questions about college and the admissions process with admissions counselors, what to expect in senior year, and helpful tips for college admissions.

Wednesday, January 14 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Monday, January 19 ~ No School ~ Martin Luther King Jr Day

Tuesday, January 20 - Friday, January 23 ~ Midterms

Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 20 ~ No School ~ Vacation

Thursday, February 26 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences @ 2:30-7:00

Thursday, March 5 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences @ 2:30-7:00

* Cell phones will be placed in classroom lockers during each midterm. Students will not need to attend Pride for phone drop-off/pick-up during exam week.

Thursday, January 8

• Boys First Team/JV/Varsity Basketball at GNG @ 4:00/5:30/7:00
• Girls JV/Varsity Basketball vs GNG @ 4:30/6:00
• Alpine Skiing WMC Slalom Race @ 5:15 (Pleasant Mountain)

Friday, January 9

• Boys/Girls Indoor Track & Field at WMC Track Meet @ 6:00 (USM)

Saturday, January 10

• Wrestling at Kennebunk Duals @ 8:15
• Girls Ice Hockey vs Winslow @ 1:00 (Rochester)
• Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at Mt. Ararat @ 1:00/2:30
• Boys First Team/JV/Varsity Basketball vs Mt. Ararat @ 2:00/3:30/5:00

Monday, January 12

• Boys Ice Hockey at Kennebunk @ 6:30 (UNE)

Tuesday, January 13

• Alpine Skiing WMC Giant Slalom Race @ 5:15 (Pleasant Mountain)

Wednesday, January 14

• Nordic Skiing WMC 5K Classic @ 3:30 (Libby Hill Trails)
• Wrestling at Scarborough/Gorham & Wells @ 5:00 (Scarborough)
• Girls Ice Hockey at Greely @ 6:50 (Family Ice Center)

The Wildcat Gear winter sports stores are officially open. Select your team’s logo to shop and show your pride. Each purchase helps support York athletics, with 15% of sales going directly back to the programs.

We have a lot of great things happening in our community this month. Please check out the following flyers for more information.

During April Vacation (2028), we're taking our Spanish students on an unforgettable journey to the Dominican Republic!

Join us as we explore the vibrant highlights of this beautiful country, from its rich culture and delicious cuisine to its warm traditions and welcoming people. This is a unique opportunity to broaden horizons beyond Central America and Europe, and to experience the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world firsthand.

Below you will find the information to log into the Explorica website. There, you will find all the details needed to sign up your child. The cost to enroll is only $50.00. If you have any questions or need additional information after visiting Explorica, please contact Señora Caraballo at gcaraballo@yorkschools.org.

Principal: Amanda Suttie ~ asuttie@yorkschools.org

Asst. Principal: Kyle Hodsdon ~ khodsdon@yorkschools.org

Phone: 207-363-3621

Website: yorkschools.org