Northeastern School District

Dear Bobcat Families,

As we conclude the first quarter of the school year, we have much to celebrate across our school community. Homecoming brought students, families, staff, and alumni together, with the parade, powder puff game, and bonfire showcasing the pride and spirit that connect us. Our student-athletes have also given us plenty to cheer about through their success, hard work, and dedication. Thank you to the coaches, advisors, staff, and families who make all of our extra-curricular experiences possible.

We are also pleased to see continued progress on the high school renovation as we invest in spaces that support learning and create new opportunities for our students. Alongside this work, we remain focused on school safety and our responsibility to provide welcoming, secure environments where learners and staff can thrive.

Looking ahead, our upcoming Veterans Day recognition will provide an opportunity to honor those who have served our country and help our students understand the meaning of service and sacrifice. We look forward to expressing our gratitude to the veterans in our community.

Finally, stay tuned for our Blueprint for Excellence, which will help guide our district’s work and priorities for the future. Your partnership is essential as we build on our strengths and continue to grow. Thank you for your support and for the many ways you contribute to the success of our schools.

Warmly,

Dr. Jason Bottiglieri

Superintendent of Schools

Staying up to date with our high school renovations helps keep everyone informed and prepared. Regular updates allow students, families, and staff to follow progress and see the improvements being made to our learning environment. Open Renovations Web Page

We are committed to sustaining a comprehensive program focused on the safety and well-being of our students, educators, and administrators. To do this, we believe this must involve community-wide programs and initiatives involving families, school staff, local law enforcement, mental health & wellness professionals and elected officials to take meaningful action to protect our students.

Northeastern School District continues to support the “Safe2Say Something” (S2SS) anonymous tip reporting system. This program, which is mandated under PA state law / Act 44, allows individuals who may see a threat or a difficult situation report the situation via the anonymous tip line.

There are several ways to utilize S2SS to report a school-safety concern:

Call 1-844-SAF2SAY

• Communicate the name of the school associated with your concern.
• Communicate your concern.

Go to safe2saypa.org

• Click “Submit an anonymous tip online”
• Scroll to bottom and fill in the information requested
• Click “Submit” and follow the prompts
  safe2saypa.org

iPhone App

• Open the app and create a 4-digit password
• Click “Sign In”
• Click “Submit a Tip” and follow the prompt
  Download iPhone App

Android App

• Open the app and create a 4-digit password
• Click “Sign In”
• Click “Submit a Tip” and follow the prompts
  Download Android App

Mark Your Calendars!

November 11 & 12 - Early Dismissal

November 23-30 - Holiday

December 23 - Early Dismissal

December 24 through January 1 - Holiday

January 12 - Last day of marking period

January 13 - Clerical Day/No School for Students

January 18 - Holiday

Early Dismissal Times

• High School/Middle School - 11:30am
• Elementary/Intermediate Schools - 12:30pm

For each area, communication pathways are listed. Generally, questions and/or concerns can be answered and addressed in steps 1 or 2; however, additional steps are listed if needed.

All Veterans in the Northeastern School District community are invited to attend a breakfast and special recognition to honor those who have served or are currently serving our country. Students whose parents or grandparents are attending the breakfast are also invited to attend. Join us to say “thank you” to the Veterans for serving our country. Please RSVP by going to this invitation link or by contacting the High School Main Office at 717-266-3644 by November 6, 2026.

Date of Recognition: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Location: NHS Commons Cafeteria

Time: Doors open at 7:45 am; breakfast & recognition begin at 8:00 am

Parking - will be available in front of the Natatorium Office in the lot.

SchoolCafé provides a secure, online system for parents to:

• Make payments to their student(s) cafeteria account(s)
• Set Low Balance Alerts for each account
• Review their student's buying history

As a reminder all students are able to receive a free breakfast thanks to the Free Breakfast initiative from Governor Shapiro’s office. To comply with the guidelines, students who pick up a breakfast meal in the morning are asked to take a fruit and/or juice. If a student does not want to consume one of the required breakfast meal items, we encourage them to place it in the community collection basket set out at the registers. The extras will be set aside for other Bobcats to pick up if they would like something extra. We love when Bobcats support Bobcats!

School meals do more than feed students. They fuel learning, growth, and health. That is why our school nutrition program follows strict food safety standards set by Pennsylvania and USDA.

What happens during a food safety inspection?

Pennsylvania requires school cafeterias to meet food safety rules based on the FDA Food Code. A certified food safety inspector visits our kitchens to check:

• Proper food temperatures during receiving, storage, cooking, holding, and serving

• Correct cooling and reheating procedures

• Cleanliness of equipment, surfaces, and handwashing stations

• Staff illness policies and hygiene practices

• Pest control and facility maintenance

• Safe food sources and proper labeling

How does this connect to school nutrition requirements?

Our meals must also meet USDA school nutrition standards. That means every breakfast and lunch includes the right amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and milk for each age group. Food safety and nutrition go hand in hand: safe food is the foundation of a healthy meal.

What you should know

• We keep a written HACCP-based food safety plan at every school.

• Temperature logs, cleaning checklists, and production records are completed daily.

• Our staff are trained in safe food handling and follow standard operating procedures.

• The most recent health inspection report is posted where the public can see it.

Questions?

If you ever have a question about food safety, allergens, special diets, or school meals, contact your school cafeteria manager or the district child nutrition office.

Thank you for trusting us to feed your child safely every day.

In our interconnected world, it is more important than ever for parents to stay informed and proactive when it comes to online safety. The Cyberbullying Research Center offers a dedicated section full of free, downloadable resources for parents, from conversation “scripts” and warning-sign checklists to technology-use contracts and scenario guides. Whether you’re seeking strategies to help your child respond to being cyber-bullied or to prevent them from bullying others, you’ll find accessible and practical materials at this link: https://cyberbullying.org/

Our annual Back-to-School Event, held on August 8 at Northeastern High School, helped students start the school year with confidence and excitement! Thanks to the generosity of our community, 51 students received free haircuts, and 113 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed. A heartfelt thank you to the Zeredatha White Rose Lodge #451 for organizing this wonderful event, along with the talented hairstylists and barbers, Maria DeJesus for assisting families with translation, the York County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, and the many staff members and volunteers who helped make the day a success. Together, we're building a stronger Bobcat community!

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers organized a special back-to-school summer event for students and families! Teachers and staff were present to help families interpret and complete school forms and review medical records, register for a parent portal on Sapphire, create a cafeteria account, and much more. Families enjoyed the food, games, and donated Bobcat swag! The event helped reduce student and parent anxiety in a safe and welcoming environment for our English Learners.

Northeastern’s Annual Homecoming Parade brought our Bobcat community together for a celebration of school spirit, pride, and tradition! Students, staff, families, and community members joined in the festivities, filling the streets with excitement and Bobcat pride. It was a wonderful reminder of what makes Northeastern so special—our strong sense of community and the traditions that bring us together!

Northeastern's Homecoming festivities brought our students, staff, families, and community together for an exciting celebration of school spirit and tradition! In addition to our annual Homecoming Parade (highlighted above), the festivities included a spirited bonfire, the friendly competition of the Powder Puff football game, and the highly anticipated crowning of our Homecoming King and Queen. These memorable moments celebrated the traditions, friendships, and community spirit that make Northeastern such a wonderful place to be a Bobcat!

Orendorf Elementary students and staff took center stage at the September School Board meeting to share their excitement about the school's Chess Club! Students highlighted this engaging opportunity that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, strategy, and teamwork. It was a wonderful opportunity for our young Bobcats to showcase their enthusiasm for learning and share how the Chess Club is helping them develop valuable skills both in and out of the classroom. Way to go, Bobcats!

Several of our students got to take a spin on our Wheel of Fun during advisory the other morning! These Bobcats earned their shot at a prize after receiving a Good News Referral for going above and beyond in our school community.

We encourage our teachers and staff to highlight students doing great things. This round's prizes ranged from book fair money and cafeteria snack bucks to candy, fun pens, and branded water bottles.

We loved celebrating these standout Bobcats and showing off their hard work! Keep showing kindness, working hard, and making a difference—you might just be the next one to spin the wheel!

Students in Northeastern's Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Gifted programs are expanding their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through monthly, day-long Enrichment Summits!

Elementary students explored creative architecture by designing unique buildings and became detectives through mystery-solving activities involving fingerprinting, chromatography, and cybercrime investigations.

Intermediate students traveled the world through hands-on learning, exploring South American cultures by creating robotic floats and musical instruments before heading to England to write and perform their own Shakespeare-inspired plays.

Middle School students investigated global trade and shipping through coding and robotics challenges, then unleashed their imaginations by designing fictional kingdoms complete with governments, economies, cultures, and geography.

These engaging experiences encourage our Bobcats to collaborate, innovate, and think beyond the traditional classroom!

Our Shallow Brook 6th graders recently worked hard all day long "on the job" at JA BizTown. In this awesome experience, kids made the town run smoothly by filling jobs like architect, construction manager, video game designer, newscaster, radio DJ, and more! Along the way, students learned real-world skills such as how to write checks, manage a debit card, balance a checkbook, and make deposits into their bank accounts. Also learning the importance of voting, the students voted to support a charity that helps local cancer patients and their families. A special thanks goes to the 35+ parent volunteers who made this trip possible!

Congratulations to our talented Northeastern High School orchestra students who have been selected to participate in the 2026 York County Honors Orchestra Festival on November 21! This special recognition celebrates their musical talent, dedication, and hard work. Way to represent Northeastern, Bobcats!

We are officially in the implementation phase of our three-year ND STEM Fellowship, and the momentum is building!

At each monthly faculty meeting, our talented Fellowship team leads inspiring professional development sessions for our staff. They are sharing innovative STEM teaching techniques, practices, and philosophies designed to transform learning and elevate the student experience across SFI.

This month, the focus was on Productive Talks—a powerful instructional framework that empowers teachers to facilitate deeper, more meaningful discussions in the classroom.

We are so proud of our team for driving this exciting educational journey and continuing to bring cutting-edge strategies to our school community!

First graders at York Haven Elementary are getting an inside look at the amazing human body! As they explore the circulatory, digestive, nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, students are discovering how each system works together to keep us healthy. Bringing their learning to life, these young “doctors” scrubbed in with their surgical teams and rotated through four classroom “operating rooms” for an exciting, hands-on learning experience. This creative activity helped our Bobcats better understand the human body while gaining an appreciation for the important work of medical professionals. Who knows? We may have some future doctors among us!

Northeastern High School senior Alexis Edgar is making her mark both on the tennis court and as a drum major for the marching band! Balancing her passion for athletics and music, Alexis demonstrates outstanding dedication, leadership, and school spirit. Her impressive accomplishments were recently highlighted in a York Daily Record article, recognizing her ability to excel in both activities. Alexis is a wonderful example of the talent and determination of our Northeastern Bobcats. Congratulations, Alexis, on this well-deserved recognition!

A new Reading Buddies program at Mt. Wolf Elementary, organized by Mrs. Marvis, is bringing students together through the joy of reading! The program pairs older students with younger learners to share books, strengthen reading skills, and build meaningful friendships. With their special reading buddy bags in hand, students enjoy reading together while developing confidence and connections. This wonderful initiative provides extra encouragement for our youngest readers while giving older Bobcats opportunities to grow as leaders and role models. It's a win-win for everyone!

Northeastern Middle School proudly celebrated the induction of its newest members into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)! This special recognition honors students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Congratulations to our newest inductees for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a positive difference in their school and community. Way to shine, Bobcats!

The big day finally arrived! Over the past two months, our Spring Forge 6th graders have been diving headfirst into the world of economics to prepare for their unforgettable trip to JA BizTown. Along the way, students learned the ins and outs of financial literacy and welcomed inspiring guest speakers from a variety of professional careers. Taking their learning to the next level, our young entrepreneurs crafted resumes, filled out job applications, and tackled real-world interviews. A few brave candidates even took to the podium to deliver campaign speeches before voting for their town leaders! All that hard work paid off on October 20th and 21st during their culminating visit to JA BizTown. Students stepped up as true young professionals, operating a bustling mini-community complete with its own functioning economy. It was an incredible, hands-on experience, and our 6th graders walked away with memories—and valuable life lessons—that will last a lifetime. Way to go, future leaders!

First graders at Conewago Elementary are bringing fairy tales to life through LEGO learning! Working together, students designed and built Cinderella’s carriage, then put their coding skills to the test to get her to the ball. Along the way, these young Bobcats strengthened their problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills while discovering an important lesson: We can do hard things!

Congratulations to 10 talented Northeastern students who successfully auditioned and earned a place in the York Junior Symphony Orchestra for the 2026–2027 season! This outstanding accomplishment reflects their musical talent, dedication, and hard work. We are incredibly proud of these young musicians and look forward to hearing them share their talents on stage. Way to shine, Bobcats!

The first quarter at Orendorf Elementary has been filled with learning, excitement, and plenty of Bobcat pride! Our students and staff have been hard at work building relationships, establishing routines, and creating a positive school community where every student can thrive.

Learning is in full swing across all grade levels! Our Kindergarten students are building foundational skills through letter and number identification and letter sounds. First graders are continuing their journey of learning to read, practicing tricky words and blending sounds to form words while exploring exciting topics such as fairy tales, the human body, and different lands. In math, they are developing foundational skills in simple addition and subtraction. Second graders are making the exciting transition from learning to read to reading to learn, focusing on reading fluency while exploring fairy tales and Ancient Greece! In math, they are tackling multi-digit addition and subtraction. Our third graders are developing foundational multiplication skills and exploring a variety of multiplication strategies. In literacy, students have explored classical tales and are transitioning into animal classifications while also learning cursive writing and refining their sentence structures.

Beyond the classroom, Bobcat pride is everywhere! Our third graders have been building confidence, perseverance, and teamwork through the Bobcats on the Run club. Our PTO also hosted Celebrity Scoop at Rita's, providing another wonderful opportunity to connect with our families. We enjoyed a successful Fall Fest, bringing families and staff together for an evening of community fun. Thank you to Officer Brice, Union Fire Co. #1, NHS 4Diamonds, and everyone who helped make this event a success!

We celebrated our Marking Period 1 Bobcat Bash, recognizing students for demonstrating our schoolwide T.R.A.C.K.S. expectations and making positive choices. The fun continues with our annual Trick or Treat Trail on October 22, another favorite Orendorf tradition!

As we head into the second marking period, we look forward to continued academic growth, schoolwide celebrations, and opportunities to strengthen the connections that make Orendorf so special. Thank you to our staff, families, and community for a fantastic start to the school year!

Our Northeastern Bobcat athletes have had an exciting fall season filled with impressive accomplishments, teamwork, and determination! Here's a look at how our teams have performed:

• Field Hockey (11–6–1): Earned SCAC Division 3 Co-Champion honors for the first time since 1984 and qualified for the SCAC Tournament!

• Boys Soccer (11–3–4): Qualified for the SCAC Tournament and earned a home game in the District III playoffs.

• Girls Volleyball (10–4): Crowned SCAC Division 3 Co-Champions and earned a District III home playoff game.

• Boys Cross Country (18–4): Finished 2nd at the SCAC Championships and qualified for the District III Meet.

• Girls Tennis (9–5): Put together a strong season while competing for a second consecutive District playoff appearance.

• Football (6–2): Positioned for a potential District playoff berth with two regular-season games remaining.

• Girls Soccer (7–10–1): Competed in a challenging SCAC Division 1 schedule, earning two impressive victories over Central.

• Golf (3–39): Celebrated two District III qualifiers, including one athlete who advanced to the PIAA State Championships!

• Girls Cross Country (3–19): Demonstrated perseverance and dedication while navigating roster challenges.

• Fall Cheer - The Northeastern Bobcat Football Cheerleaders had an exciting fall season filled with school spirit, community involvement, and giving back! From cheering at football games and community events to raising $281 for breast cancer awareness, collecting donations for Hanover YWCA Safe Home, and connecting with younger cheerleaders during NEYSA Youth Night, these athletes demonstrated that Bobcat pride extends far beyond the sidelines!

Congratulations to all our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, commitment, and Bobcat pride throughout the season!

• Golf: Freshman Coltin Kauffman and Sophomore Kaiden Slenker both qualified for the District III AAA Championships. Kauffman advanced to the PIAA State Championships at State College (10/19–10/20).

• Field Hockey: Earned their first division championship in 40 years (since 1984) by sharing the SCAC Division Three Co-Championship title before falling to Littlestown in the first round of the SCAC tournament.

• Boys Cross Country: Took 2nd place at the SCAC Championships to secure their spot at the District III meet at Big Spring High School on 10/31.

• Girls Volleyball: Captured the SCAC Division Three Co-Championship and secured home-court advantage for the first round of the District III tournament on 10/27.

Congratulations to Northeastern Middle School seventh graders Leah Weirich and Charlotte Kraft, who were selected to compete in the All-Ripken Softball Games in Cooperstown, NY, September 4–7! Their team, Freedom 12U, brought home the Silver Bracket Championship! Way to go, Bobcats!

Northeastern High School and Middle School cheerleaders showed their Bobcat pride at the UCA Summer Cheer Camp held at Dallastown High School! Their hard work, teamwork, and school spirit earned them several impressive honors, including the Leadership Award, Spirit Banana, 1st Place Trophy, and Gold Ribbon Trophy for their camp routines. Several cheerleaders also earned UCA All-American honors, giving them the opportunity to perform at future UCA events. Congratulations to our talented cheerleaders for representing Northeastern with such enthusiasm and excellence!

The Northeastern Foundation is a non-profit organization that partners with the Northeastern School District to fulfill student need.

The goal of the foundation is to provide scholarships and to raise dollars to support academic, cultural, and athletic necessities that cannot be funded by the district's operating budget. The Northeastern Foundation is dedicated to offering students opportunities that would not otherwise be possible.

Northeastern School District is committed to ensuring that all of our digital information is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you encounter any barriers or need assistance with any of our materials, please reach out to us directly at millerl@nebobcats.org or 717-266-3667 ext. 10228.