York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week! We are finishing up our AP exams tomorrow and are looking forward to our prom on Saturday evening. It is going to be wonderful!

Last Friday, our baseball team joined our student-athletes who were competing in the Special Olympics at Noble High School. It was an awesome day!

Honors Biology teacher, Lindsay Nichols, was awarded a YEF Grant for the state's very first GCSAA First Green program event. Students in the Honors Biology class participated in a field experience on Tuesday this past week as they traveled to Cape Neddick Country Club, where our students rotated through a series of interactive learning stations.

First Green, a program of the GCSAA Foundation, helps connect students to the environment, sustainability, and future career pathways in a meaningful and engaging way. Through experiential STEAM-based learning from nationally recognized professionals in the field, students gained a behind-the-scenes look at the science, technology, environmental stewardship, and teamwork that go into maintaining the course.

Students rotated through a variety of stations, which focused on:

Water quality testing
Soil science + soil testing
Measuring green speed
Wetting agents + moisture meters for monitoring water content
A driving range session with the golf pro
Environmental sustainability + career exploration

According to Ms. Nichols, "Our students were fantastic, and it was such a meaningful learning event for them...It was certainly a fabulous day of 'real science'"

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

Thanks,

Amanda

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Prom is on Saturday!!!

In partnership with YORKWISE and the York Police Department, to help foster a healthy and safe prom, we will be having all students and guests entering the prom take a breathalyzer test (similar to the Homecoming Dance in the fall). Mr. Hodsdon and Dr. Suttie will be administering the tests. If students do not pass, then parents will be called to pick up their student. If students refuse to take the test, they will not be allowed admittance to the dance, and parents will be called to pick them up. If parents have any questions regarding this decision, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Suttie. All bags and jackets will be subject to searches as well.

Here is the schedule for our underclass final exams (grades 9-11). Students will get more information from their classroom teachers regarding assessments. Our buses will run at regular times, and students do not need to attend study halls.

Spring Testing Updates

Thank you to all of our students who have already completed their NWEA and MTYA. If they missed a day, we will be providing make-up opportunities. Ms. Monaco will reach out to your student to schedule. I-Ready testing will be taking place next Monday and Tuesday. Students (grades 9-11) should plan to bring their computers fully charged and ready to go.

Yearbook Information

From Student Services

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

LINKS YOU MAY NEED:

Check out these tips from FAME Maine:

Applications for Summer Opportunities

Hoby -Youth Leadership: https://maine.hoby.org/

Who: Current Sophomore (rising juniors)

What:One weekend at a HOBY Maine unlocks a student’s leadership potential and helps them gain the confidence to make a positive impact on the world around them. We are so excited to welcome student leaders across the state to this life-changing experience!

When: June 12-14, 2025 Location University of Maine at Farmington

Dirigo State Leadership Program: https://mainelegion.org/pages/programs/dirigo-state.php

Who: Current Juniors (rising seniors)

What:This is an opportunity for a student to attend Dirigo State. DIRIGO State (formally known as Boys State and Girls State) is a week-long camp for Maine students interested in politics, government, community action and leadership. It's a well known experience that will help students hone government and leadership skills as well as strengthen your college application. Any current junior (rising senior) can apply and our American Legion Post 56 will pay the whole tuition for one YHS student ($400). Our own Callin Noonan will serve as a counselor this year after a great experience last year. See one of your teachers, preferably a social studies teacher or club advisor, to write you a letter of recommendation. The 2026 program starts June 21 with graduation on June 26, 2026, at 3pm at Colby College. Forms and Applications

When: Sunday, June 21 to Friday, June 26, 2026

Important Dates this Spring

Saturday, May 16 ~ Prom

Wednesday, May 20 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Thursday, May 21 ~ Class of 2026 College Athletics Commitment Ceremony @ 7:30

Monday, May 25 ~ No School (Memorial Day)

Thursday, May 28 ~ Underclass Awards Night @ 6:00 (More Information to Come!)

Athletics & Activities

Thursday, May 14

Boys/Girls Tennis at MPA Singles Championships (Bate)
Boys/Girls Tennis at MPA Doubles Championships (Edward Little)
Varsity Softball vs GNG @ 4:00
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs GNG @ 4:15
JV Baseball vs Lake Region @ 4:30

Friday, May 15

Boys Tennis at MPA Singles Championships (Bates)
Boys Tennis at MPA Doubles Championships (Edward Little)
Girls/Boys Track at Cape Elizabeth @ 3:30
Varsity Softball/Baseball at Greely @ 4:30
Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Kennebunk @ 4:30/6:15
JV Baseball vs Greely @ 4:30

Saturday, May 16

Boys/Girls Tennis at MPA Singles Championships (Bates)
Boys/Girls Tennis at MPA Doubles Championships (Bates)

Monday, May 18

Boys Tennis at Freeport @ 3:00
Varsity Softball/Baseball at Cape Elizabeth @ 4:00/4:30
Girls Tennis vs Freeport @ 4:00
Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Yarmouth @ 4:30/6:15

Tuesday, May 19

Boys Tennis at Waynflete @ 4:00
Girls Varsity Lacrosse at GNG @ 4:30
JV Baseball at Cape Elizabeth @ 5:00

Wednesday, May 20

Girls Tennis vs Waynflete @ 3:30
Varsity Baseball/Softball at Poland @ 4:00

Wildcat Gear!

Community Information

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

Support the Class of 2028!

Madame Kyer and Madame Perkins are looking for students to join them on a fun-filled trip next February to Martinique! This is open to rising sophomores and students who have previously taken French at YHS.