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Week #7

October 1, 2026

Week #7 October 1, 2026
Week #7October 1, 2026

October 1, 2026


Dear York High School Families,


I hope you are having a wonderful week! We had a fantastic turnout for our annual YHS Activities Fair. It was inspiring to see so many of our students exploring the wide range of clubs, organizations, and co-curricular programs we offer and taking the initiative to sign up and get involved.


Upcoming Reminder:

  • No School for Students on Friday, October 9: This is a scheduled District Professional Development Day for our staff, who will be focusing on curriculum alignment and instructional planning.


As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.


Thank you,

Kyle Hodsdon, Principal

Corinne Monaco, Assistant Principal

Wildcat Way! Wildcat Way!

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This past Monday, the TIDALWAVSE group, with the support of Yorkwise, welcomed students to school with a treat & the reminder: "Donut Fall for Peer Pressure." Students were sent the Soberfriends pledge this week via a google form inviting them to join the Soberfriends club. Soberfriends works alongside TIDALWAVSE to support YHS students who pledge to live drug- and alcohol-free. The club focuses on enjoying natural highs, sharing positive connections, and hosting fun monthly events. The goal is to make it as easy as possible to find and connect with peers who are making healthy choices. Signing the pledge is open to all students, and attending meetings is never required. All YHS students are welcome at events, and we would love to have your student join us for our next event on October 17th before the homecoming football game!

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Homecoming Dance! Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00-9:00pm Homecoming Dance! Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00-9:00pm

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We are looking forward to having our Homecoming Dance on Friday, October 16. If any YHS student wishes to bring a non-YHS student as a guest, those dance forms need to be submitted to the Main Office by Wednesday, Oct. 14. Students will not be allowed admittance to the dance after 8:00.


We have partnered with YORKWISE and the York Police Department to help foster a healthy and safe Homecoming, and will be having all students and guests entering the dance take a breathalyzer test. Mrs. Monaco and Mr. Hodsdon 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 Mr. Hodsdon

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Lynn Lyons, LICSW Presentation Lynn Lyons, LICSW Presentation

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Wildcat Connections Wildcat Connections

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National Merit Scholarship Program National Merit Scholarship Program

YHS is honored to highlight Ethan Wilson as Semifinalist, Beetle Rooke-Dutton, Katelin Bloomer as Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

Out of more than 1.3 million students nationwide who took the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year, Ethan, Beetle and Katelin scored among the top 50,000 highest scorers in the country. Given their incredible drive, this national recognition comes as no surprise for three students who truly embody exceptional academic promise, dedication, and hard work. Additionally, Ethan has qualified as a Semifinals, one of 16,000 still competing for 6,700 National Merit Scholarships to be offered next spring.

Please join us in giving a huge round of applause to these students for representing our school community with distinction. Congratulations Beetle and Katelin!

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Yearbook Yearbook

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Student Services Student Services

College, University & Military Rep Visits at York High School

We are excited to share that representatives from a wide range of colleges, universities, and military branches will be visiting York High School over the coming weeks! This is a fantastic, low-pressure opportunity for juniors and seniors to meet directly with admissions officers and recruiters, ask questions, and explore future pathways.

  • Who it’s for: Juniors and Seniors

  • Format: 30-minute small group sessions with the representative and interested peers

  • Visiting Schools & Branches Include: UMaine, Boston University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Merrimack College, Providence College, Yale University, the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines... and many, many more!

  • How to sign up: Students must reserve their spot in advance through Naviance by clicking the "what's new" window on the Naviance homepage.

Encourage your student to check Naviance regularly as new institutions and representatives are added to the schedule!

PSAT/NMSQT Testing October 14 PSAT/NMSQT Testing October 14

Attention Junior families, an important update from the Student Services team regarding upcoming PSAT testing! York High School will administer the digital PSAT/NMSQT to all 11th-grade students on the morning of Wednesday, October 14. The exam is provided to 11th grade students free of charge, but please note that no makeup testing dates will be available. For full details on registration, test preparation, testing schedules, what to bring, and why the PSAT matters, please review the full communication here.

Student Parking Permits Student Parking Permits

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Students’ use of personal vehicles on school property is a privilege. Students are expected to follow all expectations when operating a vehicle on school grounds.


  • Any student who intends to drive a vehicle to school must complete a Parking Permit Registration Form (here) and display an issued permit on their vehicle. Permits are provided at no cost to eligible students. Unregistered vehicles may lose parking privileges or be subject to towing. Parking passes will be issued starting on Sept. 8. Students must have permits on vehicles beginning on Sept. 14.

  • All State of Maine motor vehicle laws will apply, including excessive speed, noise, and reckless driving.

  • Only students with valid driver’s licenses will be eligible to park at York High School.

  • Students are expected to park in a marked parking space.

The Student Resource Hub The Student Resource Hub

We have also created a new Student Resource Hub bookmark to make it easier for students to access important digital forms and resources. The Hub includes forms that were previously located in the Front Office Documents folder, including:

  • Late Arrival/Early Dismissal Form
  • Dance Guest Form
  • Extended Absence Form
  • And other commonly used student forms and resources

We encourage students to familiarize themselves with the Student Resource Hub, which will provide a convenient, centralized location for accessing these forms throughout the school year.

School Breakfast & Lunch School Breakfast & Lunch

School meals continue to be available to all students at no charge again this year, regardless of household income. Students are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch. Student lunch schedules will be based on the classes they are in for block 3. Teachers will share lunch information with students on the first day of school.

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Important Dates This Fall Important Dates This Fall

Friday, October 9 ~ No School ~ Staff Professional Development Day

Monday, October 12 ~ No School ~ Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Tuesday, October 13 ~ Start of Spirit Week

Wednesday, October 14 ~ PSAT/NMSQT

Friday, October 16 ~ Homecoming Dance @ 7:00-9:00 (Guest forms due by 9/30)

Wednesday, October 21 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

YHS Athletics & Activities YHS Athletics & Activities

Thursday, October 1

  • Boys Soccer at NYA - V 3:30/JV 5:00

Friday, October 2

  • Football at Brewer - V 6:00

Saturday, October 3

  • Girls Soccer vs Lincoln Academy - V 1:00

  • Boys Soccer at Lincoln Academy - V 11:00/JV 12:30

  • Boys & Girls Cross Country at Festival of Champions (Troy Howard MS, Belfast) - various start times

Monday, October 5

  • Football vs Falmouth - JV 4:00

  • Field Hockey vs Leavitt - V 4:45/JV 6:15

Tuesday, October 6

  • Girls Soccer vs Traip - V 4:30/JV 6:15 (Senior Game)

  • Boys Soccer at Traip - V 3:30/JV 5:00 (Shapleigh Middle School)

  • Volleyball at Marshwood - FT 3:30/JV 4:30/V 6:00

Wednesday, October 7

  • Boys Soccer vs Kennebunk - FT 4:00

Thursday, October 8

  • Boys & Girls Cross Country vs NYA & OOB - Girls 4:30/Boys 5:00

  • Field Hockey vs Fryeburg - V 4:45/JV 6:15

  • Volleyball at Yarmouth - JV 4:30/V 6:00

Thursday, October 8

  • Boys & Girls Cross Country vs NYA & OOB - Girls 4:30/Boys 5:00

  • Field Hockey vs Fryeburg - V 4:45/JV 6:15

  • Volleyball at Yarmouth - JV 4:30/V 6:00

Friday, October 9

  • Football vs Oak Hill - V 6:00

Saturday, October 10

  • Girls Soccer vs Waynflete - V 11:00

  • Golf at WMC Individual Tournament - V 10:00 (Natanis GC)

  • Volleyball at Messalonskee - FT 10:00/JV 11:00/V 12:30

  • Boys Soccer at Waynflete - V 1:00/JV 2:30

Community Information Community Information

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Contact Us Contact Us

Principal: Kyle Hodsdon ~ khodsdon@yorkschools.org

Assistant Principal: Corinne Monaco ~ cmonaco@yorkschools.org


Phone: 207-363-3621

Website: yorkschools.org

Kyle Hodsdon
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