Weekly Memo

Some thoughts for the starting school year

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all are having a nice week. We have a couple more weeks until spring sports begin, but we have had some open gym sessions and it is starting to feel like spring around here. Just a reminder that we have an Early Release Day tomorrow (bell schedule below) to support our staff professional development and we will dismiss students at 11:00.

Don't forget that Quarter 3 ends on 3/28 (and graduation is 85 days away). Please make sure your students are staying up to date on their work (especially when the weather turns nice) so that we can finish the year on a positive note. Speaking of graduation, today is the Senior Class Trip (I know, it seems early, but it is hard to do a ski trip in June!). We are looking forward to a fun-filled afternoon and evening making memories and celebrating the Class of 2025. As always if you have any questions or need anything, please reach out to Liza or me.

Thanks,

Amanda

From Student Services

Inclement Weather

Tis the season for delays and school cancellations. Superintendent Doak sent out the annual school closure letter back in October, but figured it was good to remind everyone about our procedures.

If we have a two-hour delay, we start Block 1 at 9:50 (we do not send AM SRTC) and go through our entire bell schedule. If you have late arrival in your schedule Block 2 begins at 10:25.
If school is canceled, we skip that color day and return to school the following day (all of our blue/white days are pre-determined).
If Superintendent Doak calls a remote learning day we will follow the schedule below.

We try to notify everyone as soon as possible when there are changes to our school schedule. Superintendent Doak works closely with the highway department, the transportation department, and fellow superintendents to make the best possible decision for school cancellations.

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Important Dates

Friday, March 14 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Tuesday, March 18 ~ College Admissions Panel @ 6:00 (YCA)

Thursday, March 20 ~ Band Concert @ 7:00 (YCA)

Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22 ~ YORKWISE Benefit Auction (FMI Below!)

Tuesday, March 25 ~ Screenagers: Under the Influence Movie & Panel @ 6:00 (YCA)

Thursday, April 3 ~ MEA Science Assessment (Juniors Only -- more info to come)

Tuesday, April 8 ~ Sophomore College Visits (All Sophomores -- more info to come!)

Friday, April 18 - Friday, April 25 ~ April Vacation

Athletics & Activities

Spring Athletic Information

Please use the link below to sign up for YHS Spring 2025 athletics.

Athletic Department staff and YHS head coaches will be reaching out to all student-athletes and families on rosters in the coming weeks with spring 2025 program specific information.

YHS ATHLETICS - SPRING 2025 SIGN-UP FORM

* Baseball and Softball pitchers and catchers week begins on Monday, March 24.

* All spring sports begin on Monday, March 31.

REQUIRED FORMS (completed once per school year)

The Athletics Participant Form and the Emergency Information Form must be completed before participation will be allowed. Please communicate with your parents/guardians to ensure that forms are done and you have an up-to-date physical on file before practices start. Students cannot participate unless up-to-date forms are completed.

Please visit https://yorkathletics.ra nkonesport.com/New/NewInstruct ionsPage.aspx to access forms. There are three requirements for participation in YHS athletics programs:

Athletics Participant Form
Emergency Information
Physical Examination

Physicals are active for 13 months from the date of the exam. Email updated paperwork to ecastaline@yorkschools.org, fax to 207-351-4001 (this is a YHS Athletics specific fax line; please encourage the provider's office to use), or drop off a hardcopy at the YHS front office.

Your eligibility status can be checked on the Rank One website or the RankOne app.

Please contact Emily if you have any general questions about the upcoming season at ecastaline@yorkschools.org.

Community Events

Send your student some luck next Monday (3/17) for St. Patrick's Day! Venmo Ms. Adrianna Fioretti $5 and your student will receive a bag of chocolate coins and a personal message! With your personal message please include your child's name and pride! All proceeds go to support the Student Model United Nations. (it is also recommended that you private the transaction).