Grizzly Gazette

Happy October!

As we come to the end of the first 9 weeks, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of your children for their incredible hard work at York JH. They are working hard and winning! We are proud of them!

Don't forget that we have a 4-day fall break coming up from October 10-13. I hope you and your family take time to rest and recharge. We will come back and begin the second 9 weeks and push excellence all the way to Winter Break.

As many of you know, I plan to take a step back from York this fall in order to take a medical leave. I plan to be out from October 20 until Winter Break. I'm hoping for fast healing and a full recovery as I tackle breast cancer, and I'm looking forward to returning in January. Thank you all so much for your love, support, and prayers It means the world to me.

I am excited to share that Mrs. Jill Houser will be the substitute in my place during my leave. Mrs. Houser is a very dear friend of mine! She is an incredible leader, highly enaged with the campus, and you will all love her. Mrs. Houser was most recently the principal at McCullough Junior High School before she retired last year. Please join me in welcoming Jill Houser to our Grizzly family.

Lindsay Ardoin

• Oct.1: Rezoning Informational Meeting at the Jett Center at 6:00 PM
• Oct. 3: GOHS Homecoming Game at 7:00 PM
• Oct. 4: Girls Cross Country Meet at McCullough
• Oct. 4: Region Orchestra Auditions
• Oct. 6: Cross Country Pasta Party in the Cafe at 4:30 PM
• Oct. 6: 7th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 7: Raising Cane's Spirit Night
• Oct. 7: Choir Concert at GOHS at 6:00 PM
• Oct. 7: 8th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 7: Dyslexia Family Night at the Jett Center at 6:00 PM
• Oct. 7: OPDT Board Meeting in the library at 7:00 PM
• Oct. 8: Theater Troupe attends Charlotte's Web at GOHS
• Oct. 8: Girls Cross Country Meet at Peet JH
• Oct. 8: Cheer Booster Meeting in library at 6:00 PM
• Oct. 8: Orchestra Concert at GOHS at 6:30 PM
• Oct. 9: York PTO Meeting at 9:30 AM
• Oct. 9: Volleyball Games at York
• Oct. 9: GOHS Varsity Football vs. Conroe at Moorhead Stadium
• Oct. 10-13: Fall Break; No School for Students
• Oct. 10: End of first 9 weeks
• Oct. 14: 7th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 15: 8th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 16: PSAT for all 8th Graders
• Oct. 16: Pep Rallies in the afternoon- PINK OUT
• Oct. 16: GOHS Varsity Football vs. Oak Ridge at Woodforest Stadium- PINK OUT Game
• Oct. 17: Picture Retakes
• Oct. 17: YORKAPALOOZA from 4-7 PM
• Oct. 18: Debate Team Tournament
• Oct. 18: CISD Pre-Region Auditions
• Oct. 18: Theater UIL Play Rehearsal in the cafeteria at 10 AM
• Oct. 18: CISD Police "Trunk or Treat" at Woodforest Bank Stadium at 2:00 PM
• Oct. 20: NEW CLUB BEGINS: Color Guard Club in the cafeteria at 4:15 PM
• Oct. 20: 7th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 21: Band UIL Contest
• Oct. 21: 8th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 21: Choir Fall Festival Concert at GOHS
• Oct. 21: CISD Board Meeting at 6 PM
• Oct. 22: YCC Meeting at 6:00 PM in the gym
• Oct. 23: Crust Pizza Spirit Night
• Oct. 23: Grizzlies for Greatness (invitation only)
• Oct. 23: Volleyball Games at York
• Oct. 25: JH All-Region Band Auditions at Stockton
• Oct. 27: 7th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 28: 8th Grade Football Games
• Oct. 29-31: 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts at 7 AM
• Oct. 29: NJHS at 4:15 PM
• Oct. 29: Choir Solo Contest
• Oct. 31: GOHS Varsity Football at Willis Stadium

Retakes for pictures will be held on October 17, 2025. Any student that is newly enrolled to the school, anyone wanting to retake their picture, or anyone who was absent on the original picture day is eligible for a retake. WEBSITE The order code is 0064EKF

Interested in trying out for the Girls Basketball Team? Sign up HERE!

York JH PTO is currently looking for local businesses to partner with! We offer Community Sponsorships that offer great visibility to our community, while supporting the PTO. We have several different levels for our business partners. Please email fundraising@yorkpto.com or visit https://www.yorkpto.com/sponsors-and-fundraising to partner with us today!

THANK YOU for all the donations for York's new Grizzly Den area. The students have made great use of the area and are using it to move around and use some energy during lunch time! We have documented the progress of this area on our Facebook page, so make sure to follow us to watch along! We still have a few items on our SignUp Genius if you'd like to donate: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CACAF2AA1FF2-58063108-thegrizzly

Our next PTO Meeting is on October 9th. Join us at 9:30am and see how you can help us make this another amazing year for all students, teachers and staff at York Junior High!

York PTO has a few spirit night events coming up. Mark your calendars for Raising Cane's - Rayford on October 7th. Orders placed from 4pm-10pm will count for York PTO! We will also be hosting an ALL DAY spirit event at Crust Pizza on October 23rd! For both events, we will post a code for app orders on our Facebook page closer to each event. If ordering in person, please make sure to always mention York PTO.

Connect with us! We post frequently on our York Junior High PTO Facebook page. Make sure to give us a follow to stay in the loop: https://www.facebook.com/YorkPTO. We also have a website: www.yorkpto.com. Both are great sources of information!

Yorkapalooza 2025! This is an event for York JH students only on October 17th. Wristbands are available now for purchase. Most activities are included in the wristband purchase, but we will have concessions available for cash purchase and tickets to dunk teachers in the dunk tank are available for an additional cost! Purchase wristbands here: https://yorkapalooza-pre-sale-wristbands-copy-75034.cheddarup.com/.

We have a limited amount of York JH PTO Spirit Wear available in our inventory! Support the PTO by purchasing your Grizzly spirit wear directly from us: https://yjhspiritwear.cheddarup.com/

During the 2025 fall semester, Conroe ISD’s Attendance Boundary Committee (ABC) will review attendance boundaries in preparation for the opening of Kacy Arnold Elementary and Grand Oaks Junior High. Kacy Arnold Elementary will be located at 5175 Woodson's Spring Dr., Spring, Texas, 77386, and is expected to open in August 2026. Grand Oaks Junior High will be located at 28075 Woodson's Grand Dr., Spring, Texas 77386, and is expected to open in August 2027. Grand Oaks High School Ninth Grade Campus will also be located at 28075 Woodson's Grand Dr., Spring, Texas, 77386, will have the same zoning as the senior campus, and is expected to open in January 2027.

For more information about the process, please visit the rezoning website.

The 2023 School Report Cards are now available.

Due to judicial proceedings involving the TEA, the release of the 2023 School Report Card was significantly delayed and is now available to view. You can view your student’s School Report Card by following the steps below. Please note that the information included reflects data from the 2022–2023 school year and may not reflect the most current rating for your campus in the 2023–2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Alongside our 2023 School Report Card, we encourage you to visit TXschools.gov to learn more about our school’s performance in the 2024-2025 school year.

How to Access:

1. Visit the link below.

2. Under the School Report Card section, expand 2022–2023.

3. Select your campus.

Campus Accountability Reports

GOHS Theatre presents their first performance of the year- "Charlotte's Web!" The performance will be October 9-11 and tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased here. CLICK HERE

Many of you may have heard that Governor Abbott signed a new law (HB 1481) that prohibits any child in a K-12 school to use their personal cell phone/electronic device during the day. Please note that this new law conflicts with what I told you at the York JH Parent Orientation and what is different from what I shared with your children at their Clark/Cox Pep Rally in May.

Texas House Bill 1481 says that student use of personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, personal iPad, smart watches, etc. is prohibited during instructional time. The CISD School Board has adopted a policy supporting HB 1481 stating electronic devices will be prohibited for the entire day. Electronics should be off and away for the entire school day. This means once school begins at 8:50 AM, their electronics must be shut off and put away. This is in the hallways, in the classrooms, and during lunch. The CISD School Board also discussed that campus consequences, such as confiscation of these devices, will occur if the child is not following directions.

I know this will be a big adjustment for some of our students and parents, but I believe we will see benefits in classroom engagement, interaction, and content retention. We will follow the state law and Board policy as written, but it will take support from you to help us. Please have conversations with your child NOW, so they are prepared for this new adjustment.

Additionally, your children's cell phones will stay with them during the day, they just have to be "away for the day." They may use them during dismissal time when school is over. They may also reach out to you (with permission), if an emergency arises.

• Students riding the bus will be dropped off in the back of the school. These students will then report to the cafeteria, if it is before 8:20 AM. If after 8:20 AM, they will go to HOMEROOM.
• Students riding their bike may LOCK their bike in front of campus, at the bike racks.
• Car Riders- please have patience and be nice to your neighbors. Use the "zipper" approach- one enters the front drive from the west side of Waterbend Cove, then the east side, and so forth and so on.
• Car Riders- we will allow "double stacking" of cars in both lanes to help more traffic flow on Waterbend Cove.
• Car Riders- follow the signage on the sidewalk and in the street. Pull all the way forward before dropping your child off from the passenger side.
• Car Riders- There will be several staff members outside to help you and TEACH you the "York Way." Most importantly, PULL ALL THE WAY UP, PAST THE FRONT DOOR, UNTIL ASKED TO STOP. The more cars we have pull all the way up, the more we are able to get kids out efficiently.
• Car Riders- Please pay attention to the county signs on the street that prohibit parking and pickup/drop off on Waterbend Cove. Police officers will be out there to provide citations to those who do not follow this rule.

• York JH dismisses at 4:05 PM.
• As soon as buses begin to arrive, bus riders are called from their last period class to load.
• Car riders, walkers, and bikers, will be released out the front doors closer to 4:00-4:05.
• Car Riders- follow the same procedure as arrival. Drive SLOWLY and look for your child. Pull all the way forward and allow your child to enter from the passenger side.
• Do not CUT or PASS others in order to move to the front of the line.
• Do NOT pickup your child on Waterbend Cove. All students are to be picked up near the front doors, next to the flag pole.
• At 4:15 PM, any remaining bus riders will be released to wait in the cafeteria.

CHARGING UPDATES

During the school year, we are limiting the amount of charges that a child can make on their account. After a child charges 15 days of meals, they will no longer be able to charge, and will NOT RECEIVE A LUNCH. Please make sure you are up to date on payments.

Breakfast Meal Prices

· Student Breakfast $2.00

· Student Reduced Breakfast $0

· Non-student Breakfast/2nd Student Breakfast $3.10

Lunch Meal Prices

· Student Lunch $3.20

· Student Reduced Lunch $0.00

· Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.70 (Teachers, Parents, Siblings)

My School Bucks

Beginning August 1, 2025, payments may be made online at https://www.myschoolbucks.com

Free and Reduced Meals

Parents can apply online for Free and Reduced meals NOW!! https://www.myschoolapps.com

Below is the list for the 25-26 school supply list. You'll find that supply lists are different at the junior high level, rather than elementary/intermediate. We ask that each family provide their child with supplies that they will keep and use throughout the year. Please buy what your child will be able to use and keep in their backpack. Second, we have a "donate" list to bring to campus. Many teachers will provide a supplemental list of supplies during the first week. The list below is a recommended list for junior high. Because times are tough for many of our families right now, the classroom supplies are optional. However, anything you are able to purchase will make a huge impact in the daily learning for your child. See the list below.

Some families have asked "what do we need?" Thanks to a tremendous outpouring from last year, we don't need much to get us started this year. However, we have added a few items to our Amazon Wish List to help us decorate campus, get our classrooms ready, and have some treats for teachers. Check out our wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IFZ2FR1EYVY4?ref_=wl_share

Starting in 7-12 grade, ALL students in CISD will be required to wear an ID badge. All students will be provided a new badge at the beginning of the school year. Any child who loses their badge during the school year and needs a replacement, will incur a $5 charge, which covers the badge, sleeve, and lanyard.

Interested to know if your child is eligible to ride the bus? Want to know how to register your child for the bus? Click the link above (Conroe ISD Transportation Information) to learn everything you need to know about CISD Transportation.

Transportation cannot change addresses for students. All student information is uploaded from campuses, and it is used to route our students. Parents, you will need to contact Shelita Hebert, Registrar, if needing to change your address. Once the campus makes the address change, it takes about 48 hours for Transportation to process the change.

Parents or guardians must submit an Alternate Stop Request Form each school year for service to an alternate stop. Students who are not eligible for transportation services may not be allowed to request or utilize an alternate stop. Parents can request an alternate stop when they request transportation for their child (register). They can do that at the following link: https://apps.conroeisd.net/AlternativeTransportation/

We do not offer transportation to students who live under a mile from the campus. Our one-mile measurement is made from the point at which the residence’s driveway meets the public road to the nearest point where any campus driveway meets the public roadway or where any pedestrian walkway (greenbelt) provides access onto campus property (through a gate or driveway). The distances are measured using the District’s dedicated school bus routing software and the Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD) maps to determine distances if necessary.