YSSD April 2026 Newsletter

I am excited to share that York Suburban School District will launch a new, fully redesigned website on Friday, April 3. Our updated site reflects an ongoing commitment to clear, accessible, and user-friendly communication for our students, families, staff, and community. With a modern design and improved navigation, we hope the new website will make it easier to find important information quickly, especially on mobile devices.

Visitors to the new website will notice several new features:

• A more intuitive layout with improved search functionality.
• A News & Events section to stay informed about district happenings.
• Quick access to commonly used resources through the Students & Families portal.
• Built-in accessibility features and automatic language translation tools.
• A mobile-friendly design, along with an app for convenient access on the go.

Our new website is an important step forward in how we connect with our community. We hope you enjoy exploring it this weekend.

Sincerely,

Scott Krauser, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

skrauser@yssd.org

• All Month - Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Celebrate Diversity Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Financial Literacy Month, Month of the Military Child, Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, National Occupational Therapy Month, National School Library Month, National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and Poetry Month
• April 1 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
• April 1 - Trojan Spirit Day
• April 4 - National School Librarian Appreciation Day
• April 6-10 - National Assistant Principals Appreciation Week
• April 19-25 - National Library Week
• April 22 - Administrative Professionals Day
• April 22 - Earth Day
• April 24 - Arbor Day
• April 28 - National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

For a complete list of events, please refer to the District's online calendar.

No School: District Offices Closed

Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6

PSSA Testing: Grades 3-8

Tuesday, April 21 through Friday, May 1

Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.-Saturday, April 11, 7 a.m.
York Suburban High School

After months of planning and fundraising, it is almost time to reveal how much our school community has raised to help the battle against childhood cancer. Want to be part of this meaningful night? Adult volunteers are needed to help keep the event running smoothly, and donations are still being accepted. Thank you in advance for your support.

Thursday, April 16, 6-7:30 p.m.

York Suburban High School

All are welcome to attend this free event, organized by the High School Model-UN, featuring international food sampling, live music, performances, Henna, face painting, raffles, and more! If you are interested in volunteering to represent a country or culture, please use the Multicultural Festival Volunteer Form to sign up as soon as possible.

Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Yorktowne Hotel

This year's theme...Fairytale Garden. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased by juniors and seniors only in IC.

Saturday, May 9, 4-6 p.m., Heritage Hills Golf Resort Mini-Golf

Join us for a fun night of competitive Mini-Golf to benefit the York Suburban Education Foundation. Everyone is welcome to participate, but space is limited! For more details on registering, visit the event sign-up page.

Friday, May 15, 3-6 p.m.

Hosted by York Suburban Middle School

Thanks to our community partners, Highmark Wholecare and the Central PA Food Bank, the District will host a fresh, free produce event open to all members of our community. No identification is required, and there are no income guidelines to participate. We encourage you to join us and invite your neighbors!

Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m., York Suburban Stadium

York Suburban High School will celebrate the Class of 2026 at the Stadium on Thursday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join us. The District will also broadcast the ceremony live online for friends and family who are unable to attend in person. Parents of seniors are encouraged to check out the Senior Information Newsletter for additional details about graduation and other senior milestones.

We are excited to once again offer Summer Camps for incoming kindergarteners and current students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Camps are being offered at no cost to York Suburban families and provide enriching opportunities to continue learning over the summer months. Additional details about this summer's offerings and registration will be sent on April 1. For an advanced peek at this year's offerings please visit our Summer Camp page.

We’re proud to celebrate several York Suburban Middle School eighth grade students who earned first place honors at the York and Adams County Science and Engineering Fair. Congratulations to Zaius Alamo, Elizabeth Gilbert, Kelsey Hunter, Claire Koontz, Ari Luster, Sydney Plitt, Tessa Scarpato, Lilyanna Sorkin, Nicholas Wilson, and Margaret Wonder.

We are proud to share that Kacie Blum, Certified School Nurse at York Suburban Middle School, has been named the 2025-2026 School Nurse Excellence Award recipient for Pennsylvania’s South Central Region. Nominated by her peers, this honor is a true reflection of the impact she has had on our school community. Congratulations, Mrs. Blum!

Four York Suburban High School students represented our district at the Pennsylvania FCCLA State Leadership Conference, where they earned gold, silver, or bronze medals. Congratulations to Alaina Downey, Mackenzie Harr, Roslyn Smith, and Ariyon Brooks (pictured left to right). Ariyon’s project impressed the judges so much that she earned the opportunity to compete at Nationals in Washington, D.C., this July! Good luck, Ariyon!

After a successful audition at the 2026 PMEA Central Region Orchestra Festival, Senior Egan Torres has earned a spot to perform with the PMEA All-State Orchestra. We are thrilled to see Egan's dedication, skill, and passion for music recognized on the statewide stage! Congratulations.

The high school renovation project continues to progress on schedule, with Phase 1A (parking lot improvements) scheduled to begin in September. During the March 23 School Board meeting, the Board reviewed digital renderings and a video walkthrough that began to bring the scope and vision of this project to life in rich, 3D detail. While the video highlights only a portion of the school, it offers an exciting first look at what’s to come. Additional views of classrooms, office areas, the cafeteria, and other spaces are still in development and will be released in the future. If you were unable to tune in, we encourage you to take a few moments to view the presentation slides prepared by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates and share in the excitement.

Regarding the intermediate school project, we are currently awaiting the assignment of a judge and a court date related to the appeal filed by the District in January. While a specific timeline is not available, we remain hopeful the District will hear something soon and look forward to sharing updates as the process progresses.

Every three years, the District takes a deep look at our successes and challenges to create a Comprehensive Plan for the next three years. The Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2029 was presented to the School Board in February and officially approved in March. The plan can be reviewed on the District website.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Starting this month, meetings will be held in the Board Room at the Education Center.

Combined Meeting - Monday, April 20, 7 p.m.

Related Links

Information about the Board

In Person and Electronic Public Comment Guidelines

Board Agendas - published 24 hours before the meeting

Board Minutes - posted after Board approval

Board Meeting Schedule - 2026-2027 Meeting Dates and Times

• Take the Survey

We currently have several classrooms (grades K-5 at East York, Valley View, and Yorkshire) in need of a Junior Achievement volunteer. For as little as an hour a week, you can help JA provide important life skills through programs on families, communities, cities, and regions. All necessary materials are provided; all you need is a desire to help others! For more information or to sign up, please contact Meghan Mitrovich, JA Classroom Program Manager, at mmitrovich@jascpa.org

York Suburban is currently accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students. All children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, and reside in the District are eligible to enroll in our full-day kindergarten program. Families are encouraged to complete the registration process early to ensure they receive information about special events we have planned for incoming kindergarten students to support their transition. Completing your registration now also helps the District determine next year's enrollment, which is essential for future staff planning.

We are aware that some families may have received a notice regarding a class-action lawsuit involving Naviance, a college and career readiness platform previously used by the District. This notice is legitimate. It was sent to individuals identified as Naviance users, including some of our current students, former students, and parents, from the email address powerschoolnaviancesettlement@e.emailksa.com.

While the District cannot provide legal advice regarding participation, families who wish to learn more are encouraged to visit the official settlement website: https://www.powerschoolnaviancesettlement.com. As always, we encourage families to exercise caution when sharing personal information online and to access official sources.

• 2025-2026 School Year Calendar - English and Spanish
• 2026-2027 School Year Calendar - English and Spanish
• Community Bulletin Board - The District posts approved flyers on our website. Be sure to bookmark this page for information about upcoming athletic camps and family activities.
• Contact Us - Link to Building Directories and District Administration Contact Information
• Employment Opportunities - We have a variety of open positions that are perfect for individuals interested in working a schedule similar to that of our students.