York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

We have had a fun-filled and busy week with our students back in the building. Our freshmen orientation kicked off on Tuesday with a day dedicated only to the Class of 2029. It was truly a special day with our Senior Facilitators and our newest Wildcats. Yesterday had the full student body back, and we started the day with a school-wide assembly and had a day filled with relationship-building activities. My favorite part is always the annual senior breakfast at the beach -- it is such a great way to start a very special year.

Next week, we have our i-Ready testing on Monday and Tuesday. All students (9-12) will take their assessment in Pride (7:50-9:45). SRTC students who attend in the morning will complete their diagnostic when they return to YHS on both days.

If you need anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Amanda

Next Wednesday, 9/10, we have our annual Open House. We will begin at 5:00, and you will go through your student's schedule. It is a great opportunity for you to meet their teachers and ask questions specific to their class. If you have two students, you can pick and choose which classes you attend.

Here is the Open House schedule below:

As some of you know, for nearly 20 years, York High School has had a strong connection with the town of Obersulm, Germany, in the form of an exchange between our two high schools. Some of you may have even participated in the exchange. Our German partners will be returning the visit this coming fall. They will arrive in York on Saturday, October 18 and leave on Tuesday, October 28.

We are still looking for host families for eight students. They all speak excellent English and are excited about learning more about York and our school. Your child does not have to speak German, just be willing to learn about another culture and provide a bed and food. They will shadow YHS students for four days in the school and take part in other field trips on the other days. Please contact the school or Frau Kyer (mkyer@yorkschools.org) for more information.

All students have now received their YSD Chromebook. Please remind them they are required to keep the hard plastic case on their device. If your student is unable to access platforms that are needed for educational purposes, please reach out to us.

There is still time to purchase device protection, and we highly encourage you to do so. Please log into MySchoolBucks.com to register and/or sign in to pay the $26.00 protection fee. Click Browse items and choose Device/chromebook Protection. Choose your student: (You can find your student’s id # in your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. It can be found at the top of each page.), add to the basket and check out.

We hope to see you at our Senior Parent Night on Wednesday, September 17th at YHS in the York Community Auditorium from 6 to 7:30. We welcome you to join us for a presentation on the college application process and planning for after high school, tips to start early and stay organized, and information surrounding scholarships.

Please be sure to complete the annual Back to School / Returning Student Registration forms. You will need to log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal at the following URL:

https://yorkschools.powerschool.com/public

Enter your username and password. In the left-hand navigation column, click on the Forms Icon, then the Enrollment tab. You will see the list of forms that need to be completed. If your student is entering grade 9, you will be asked to upload two proofs of residency.

If you are a senior and have a study hall scheduled during the first or last block, you may be eligible for Late Arrival or Early Dismissal. If you are interested in applying, please pick up an application in the main office. Ms. DeMartini will reach out to you when your application has been approved – you must attend your study hall until you hear from her.

If you are a student driver, please park in the large parking lot near the York Community Auditorium entrance. Please remember to drive safely and respectfully while on campus. If you are dropping off your student, please do so in the front loop so your student can enter the building through the main entrance. Please do not drop off or pick up students directly after school at the YCA entrance. This will help with traffic flow and make sure everyone gets where they need to be in a timely manner.

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.

Friday, September 5 ~ First White Day (Blocks 1-4)

Monday, September 8 ~ iReady Testing (Day #1)

Tuesday, September 9 ~ iReady Testing (Day #2)

Wednesday, September 10 ~ Open House @ 5:00-6:30

Tuesday, September 16 ~ Picture Day (depends on English class)

Wednesday, September 17 ~ Picture Day (depends on English class)

Wednesday, September 17 ~ Senior Parent Night @ 6:00 (YCA)

Wednesday, September 24 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Monday, September 29 ~ Start of Spirit Week

Friday, October 3 ~ Homecoming Dance @ 7:00-9:00 (Guest forms due by 10/1)

Friday, October 10 ~ No School ~ Staff Professional Development Day

Monday, October 13 ~ No School ~ Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, 9/4

• Varsity Golf at Poland, Wells @ 3:30
• Boys Varsity/JV Soccer vs Greely @ 4:00/5:45
• Girls JV /Varsity Soccer at Greely @ 4:30/6:00

Friday, 9/5

• Varsity/JV Field Hockey vs Greely @ 4:00/5:30
• JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Biddeford @ 4:45/6:30
• Varsity Football at Greely @ 7:00

Saturday, 9/6

• Varsity Volleyball at Play for a Cause Tournament @ 9:00
• Girls JV/Varsity Soccer vs Yarmouth @ 11:15/1:00
• Boys JV/Varsity Soccer vs Yarmouth @ 1:00/2:45

Monday, 9/8

• Varsity Golf at Freeport, Yarmouth @ 3:30
• Varsity/JV Field Hockey at Poland @ 4:00/5:30
• JV Football vs Greely @ 6:00

Wednesday, 9/9

• First Team/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Yarmouth @ 3:30/5:00/6:45

York Athletic Boosters has also opened new apparel stores with SquadLocker, one general Wildcat store and two fall sports stores. There is a 10% back to school discount offer until 9/12. Use the code YORK10. Online ordering, quick turnaround, delivery to your door and the store is always open.

Principal: Amanda Suttie ~ asuttie@yorkschools.org

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

Phone: 207-363-3621

Website: yorkschools.org