York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week! We had an awesome grand opening for the stadium field last Friday afternoon. The weather was perfect, the stadium looked fantastic (thank you to our maintenance crew, and all of the coaches/athletes who helped organize the spring sport gear), and our student representatives, Josh Neal ('26) and Grace Lovgren ('27), spoke from their hearts to the school community before cutting the ribbon to officially open the stadium. We hope you get a chance to attend a game or meet this spring to see how truly special the new space is.

We have loved getting to celebrate our staff this week for STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK. We will wrap up the week tomorrow with a potluck lunch and a raffle with gift cards and prizes. Thank you to all of our families who have donated.

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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Prom will be on Saturday, May 16. If students intend to bring a guest from another school, the guest forms must be turned into the Main Office (signed) by Wednesday, May 13 at 2:05.

In partnership with YORKWISE and the York Police Department, to help foster a healthy and safe prom, we will be having all students and guests entering the prom take a breathalyzer test (similar to the Homecoming Dance in the fall). Mr. Hodsdon and Dr. Suttie will be administering the tests. If students do not pass, then parents will be called to pick up their student. If students refuse to take the test, they will not be allowed admittance to the dance, and parents will be called to pick them up. If parents have any questions regarding this decision, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Suttie. All bags and jackets will be subject to searches as well.

Here is the schedule for our underclass final exams (grades 9-11). Students will get more information from their classroom teachers regarding assessments. Our buses will run at regular times, and students do not need to attend study halls.

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 will be continuing with our AP exams 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

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!)

Thursday, May 7

Boys Tennis vs NYA @ 4:00
JV Baseball at Fryeburg @ 4:30
Girls Tennis at NYA @ 4:30
Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Fryeburg @ 5:00
Varsity Boys Lacrosse at Falmouth @ 6:00

Friday, May 8

Girls/Boys Track & Field Home Meet @ 3:30
Boys Tennis at Cape Elizabeth @ 4:00
Girls Tennis vs Cape Elizabeth @ 4:00
JV Baseball vs Cape Elizabeth @ 4:30

Saturday, May 9

Boys Tennis at Regional Doubles Qualifiers @ 9:00 (Waynflete)
Varsity Baseball vs Cape Elizabeth @ 10:00
Girls Tennis at Regional Doubles Qualifiers @ 4:00 (Yarmouth)

Monday, May 11

Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Freeport @ 4:30

Tuesday, May 12

Boys Tennis vs Yarmouth @ 4:30
JV Baseball at Freeport @ 4:30
Girls Tennis at Yarmouth @ 4:30
Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse vs Greely @ 4:45/6:30
Girls Varsity Lacrosse at Yarmouth @ 5:00

Wednesday, May 13

Girls Tennis vs Waynflete @ 3:30
Boys Tennis at Waynflete @ 4:00
Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Lake Region @ 4:30
Boys JV/Varsity Lacrosse at Brunswick @ 5:00/6:30

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.