York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week. We have a remote learning day scheduled for tomorrow, March 6, due to the predicted inclement weather. Please see the schedule below:

We had a wonderful school-wide assembly yesterday to celebrate the birthday of Erin Fell, a member of the Class of 2028 and the Unified Basketball team, who passed away last March. The auditorium was full of pink and purple -- Erin's favorite colors. Some teachers and students even participated in a full-filled game of "Name that Tune".

Good luck to all of our students competing and representing York High School this weekend. We have our Boys Hockey team playing in the State Championship game at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Julien Melendez ('27) competing in the New England Wrestling Championships at 126 lbs, in Providence, Owen Kassatly ('28) competing at the State Championship for swimming at Colby College, Robotics Team at the State Championship in Scarborough, Cooper Dodge ('26) at the Eastern High School Championship for Alpine Skiing plus Reece MacDonald ('26) and Nya Avery ('26) are both competing in the Maine McDonald's All-Star Game coached by our Varsity Girls Coach, Jess Stacy, and our Varsity Boys Coach, Matt Regan.

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

Thanks,

Amanda

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We are wrapping up Parent-Teacher Conferences tonight, Thursday, March 5, with teachers being available between 2:30-7:00. This time is another way for you to get feedback about your student’s learning, aside from PowerSchool.

I strongly encourage you to reach out to school personnel anytime, not just at conferences. Staff are always available by email, and would be happy to talk via phone call or meet in person at a mutually agreed-upon time as well.

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

Second Semester Schedules & Course Scheduling

26/27 Course Recommendations & Course Scheduling!

HAPPENING NOW:

Students & families should be reviewing course recommendations.

IF needed, students currently in grades 8 to 10 MUST turn in any Course Override Forms to counselors today 3/5/26.
IF needed, Students currently in 11th grade have been given permission to turn forms in by 3/12

Between February 14 - March 16 students need to schedule an appointment to meet with their counselor to make their course requests

These meetings will be 15 minutes long, and students need to come prepared with knowledge of what electives they are interested in.
Being prepared for this meeting is very important and any students who are not prepared will need to reschedule.

Mr Beatty: STUDENT appointment link

Mr Farley: STUDENT appointment link

Mrs Humphrey: STUDENT appointment link

OTHER SCHEDULING DEADLINES:

Interested in Extended Learning Opportunities? Students must meet with their school counselor to complete the ELO application no later than March 16th. Applications will be distributed directly to students during these mandatory counseling sessions.
Interested in The Pathways program? Please complete and submit this application!

LINKS YOU MAY NEED:

Junior Parent and College Panel Night - March 24, 2026

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.

Student Service Updates: 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

RYLA: https://ryla7780.org/

Who: Current Sophomore (rising juniors)

What: RYLA Maine (District 7780) is a free, transformative 4-day leadership camp at Camp Hinds for high school sophomores, focusing on teamwork, personal growth, and leadership through challenging outdoor activities (like COPE courses), workshops, speakers, and fun, facilitated by alumni to build confidence and skills for positive community impact, with applications opening in early January 2026 and due by March 2026

When: June 21-24, 2026

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

Who: Current Juniors (rising seniors)

What: The American Legion, Department of Maine Dirigo State is a comprehensive, experiential learning, youth leadership program. It is designed after the Maine State government, where all students come together to create their own town, county, and state governing bodies. Simply put, Dirigo State is a combination of Boys State and Girls State, but that’s just the start. The Legion Family redesigned and strengthened both programs into a unique, first for the American Legion National Family, combined youth government leadership program. The Legion Family feels the union of Boys and Girls State will provide a better experience for all students and a more realistic simulation of Maine State government.

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