York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone had a great break. The students and staff who traveled to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Machu Picchu, Peru, and Florence, Italy had the BEST time. I am so thankful for these opportunities for our students. They will be sharing their experiences next week at our full-school assembly.

We are excited to have our official GRAND opening of the athletic complex tomorrow afternoon. It is something we have been looking forward to for a while (at least since we broke ground in April 2025). We hope to see you there!

Thank you to all of our families who have offered to support our Staff Appreciation Week (May 4-8). If you are interested in donating (money, gift cards for raffles, food for a potluck lunch), please email asuttie@yorkschools.org (or drop off the donation at YHS 7:30-3:30). It is going to be a GREAT week celebrating our wonderful staff!

Tomorrow, we are excited to celebrate National Student Decision Day, a milestone event that honors our seniors' hard work, dedication, and the diverse paths they have chosen for their next chapters. Whether our students are finalizing college commitments, enrolling in trade programs, enlisting in the military, or preparing to enter the workforce, this day serves as a collective recognition of their incredible efforts to reach this turning point. We congratulate those who have already made their commitments and offer our full support to those still thoughtfully navigating their final decisions. To mark this achievement, we encourage all seniors to share their excitement with friends, family, and faculty by wearing their college, career, or military gear tomorrow.

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

Thanks,

Amanda

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Thank you to all of our students who have already completed their NWEA and MTYA. If they missed a day, we will be providing make-up opportunities. Ms. Monaco will reach out to your student to schedule. We have AP exams starting next week -- the full schedule is detailed below. If there are AP-specific questions, please connect with Brianne Griffin.

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

LINKS YOU MAY NEED:

Check out these tips from FAME Maine:

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

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

Who: Current Juniors (rising seniors)

What:This is an opportunity for a student to attend Dirigo State. DIRIGO State (formally known as Boys State and Girls State) is a week-long camp for Maine students interested in politics, government, community action and leadership. It's a well known experience that will help students hone government and leadership skills as well as strengthen your college application. Any current junior (rising senior) can apply and our American Legion Post 56 will pay the whole tuition for one YHS student ($400). Our own Callin Noonan will serve as a counselor this year after a great experience last year. See one of your teachers, preferably a social studies teacher or club advisor, to write you a letter of recommendation. The 2026 program starts June 21 with graduation on June 26, 2026, at 3pm at Colby College. Forms and Applications

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

Monday, April 27 - Thursday, April 30 ~ Spring Testing (all grades)

Friday, May 1 ~ National College Decision Day (Seniors: Wear college/career shirts!!)

Friday, May 1 ~ Stadium Opening Ceremony

Saturday, May 16 ~ Prom (guest forms must be submitted by Wednesday, May 13)

Wednesday, May 20 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Thursday, May 21 ~ Class of 2026 College Athletics Commitment Ceremony @ 7:30

Monday, May 25 ~ No School (Memorial Day)

Thursday, May 28 ~ Underclass Awards Night @ 6:00 (More Information to Come!)

Friday, May 1

Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs Sanford @ 3:30 (Stadium Opening Ceremony)
Girls/Boys Track & Field at GNG @ 3:30
Varsity Baseball/Softball at Wells @ 4:00
Boys Tennis at Greely @ 4:)0
Girls Tennis vs Greely @ 4:00
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs South Portland @ 5:30

Saturday, May 2

Boys/Girls Tennis @ Regional Singles Qualifying (TBA)

Monday, May 4

Boys Varsity/JV Lacrosse at Yarmouth @ 4:15/5:30
Varsity Baseball/Softball at Lake Region @ 4:30

Tuesday, May 5

Boys Tennis vs Freeport @ 3:00
Girls Varsity/JV Lacrosse at Freeport @ 3:30/5:15
JV Baseball at Lake Region @ 4:30
Girls Tennis vs Freeport @ 5:00

Wednesday, May 6

Varsity Softball/Baseball vs Fryeburg @ 4:30

We have a lot of great things happening in our community. Please check out the following flyers for more information.

Madame Kyer and Madame Perkins are looking for students to join them on a fun-filled trip next February to Martinique! This is open to rising sophomores and students who have previously taken French at YHS.