Y.E.S Indeed!

May 2026 -- Important Dates

Tuesday, May 5th: 5th Grade Recognition at YHS @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 6th: Early Student Dismissal/Slushy Day!

Tuesday, May 12th: Last Day for Daycare and Boost

Wednesday, May 13th: Last Day of School 2:10 DISMISSAL

Principal Update!

Whew! What a great school year --- it is hard to believe it is over! This school year has been different as we live through construction all around us. It feels like yesterday we were watching walls go up, and now we are preparing to move into the new area in a few short months!

A few updates for the 2026-2027 school year:

At this time, we plan to have five sections of kindergarten through 4th grade. 5th grade will continue to have four sections.
We will welcome a few new staff members to York Elementary School in the fall:

Mrs. Carma Colburn, Kindergarten
Mrs. Chelsi Christensen, Kindergarten
Mrs. Liesal Hoffman, Special Education
Mrs. Hannah Worster, 5th Grade
Mr. Mason Hiemstra, PE

We will welcome all students back to school on August 12, 2026!

York Elementary School will be a busy place this summer, but it will be closed to the public. If you are needing to drop anything off or contact us, please contact the district office. Construction this summer will include renovations to our kitchen and cafeteria, and we are excited to welcome students back to new areas next school year! The west addition for Early Childhood will welcome kindergarten students, one preschool class, and then will hold some 3rd and 4th grade classes next year. A lot will be new and different next year! You will hear communication from me this summer about changes to pick-up and drop-off, and any other construction-related changes. Stay tuned!

It is an exciting time at York Elementary School, and I am excited to continue to watch students learn, build relationships, and have fun while learning. I am always so thankful that I get to see the great things that happen at Y.E.S each day -- with your partnership, great things happen for over 600 students each day. I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer, and we will look forward to seeing you in August!

Katie Burger

York Elementary School, Principal

Lost and Found

Between now and the end of the year, please have your student check the Lost and Found for any missing hats, gloves, coats, or sweatshirts. The Lost and Found is located in the hallways. Any items that are left behind at the end of the year will be donated.

The Bus Barn has a lost and found as well. Please consider checking because they will be donated at the end of the year too.

Summer Food Program

Free Summer Meals are Here for Kids in York

York, NE – As part of its efforts to ensure kids have access to healthy meals during the summer

months, York Public Schools is pleased to announce its summer meals site will be serving kids

and teens. Starting on May 26 th through July 7 th , Monday through Friday, all kids and teens ages

1 to 18 can receive meals free of charge, no registration needed at York High School, 1005

Duke Drive. Breakfast served 7:45 to 8:30; Lunch served 11:45 to 12:45. Adults may also

participate for $3.25 for breakfast and $5.75 for lunch.

We will also be offering our Summer After School Program during these dates.

Information below:

Dates: May 26 through July 7

Cost: free

To register: yorkafterschool.com

For more information, call (402) 362-1414 or email michelle.paris@yorkdukes.org

For kids who rely on school meals, summer can be the hungriest time of year, and hunger has

short- and long-term consequences for a child’s health, education and well-being. Making sure

kids and teens have access to nutritious summer meals is especially important this summer.

The Summer Meals program is funded by the USDA and run by school districts and local

organizations, and sites can be found throughout the community. We’re always happy to see

you at York Elementary School, but there may be more convenient locations closer to you.

Families can use the USDA’s Summer for Kids Map, call the USDA National Hunger Hotline M-

F between 7am -7pm CT at 1-866-3-HUNGRY English, or 1-877-8-HAMBRE Spanish or text

“Food” or “SFSP” to 914-342-7744 any day 24/7. No application, registration or proof of

residency or citizenship is required at sites.

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5th Grade Recognition

On Tuesday, May 5th, we will honor this year's 5th-grade class at the York High School Theater. The ceremony begins at 6:30 pm. 5th grade students should arrive at 6:15.

Congratulations 5th Graders--- go do great things at York Middle School!

Reminder From The Nurse

All medications and medical supplies must be picked up from school by 2:10 PM on the last day of school or during normal school hours on Wednesday, May 13th. Any medication or supplies that remain on Thursday, May 14th 2026 will be properly disposed of.

Transportation for 26-27 School Year

All students that are currently signed up for bussing for the 2025/2026 school year, will automatically be signed up for bussing for the 2026/2027 school year on the same route, bus, and stop. If students are moving to a different address or not riding next year, please contact the bus barn at (402) 362-1988.

If your student does not currently ride the bus and will need to ride the bus next year, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/KGTransReg26-27

Contact Us!

Katie Burger, Principal

katie.burger@yorkdukes.org

Dan Flynn, Assistant Principal

dan.flynn@yorkdukes.org

Website: yorkpublic.org
Location: 1501 Washington Avenue
Phone: 402-362-1414
Facebook: facebook.com/YESDukePride
Twitter: @YESDukePride

Y.E.S Indeed!

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