Week #10

October 22, 2026

Dear York High School Families,

Last week was a memorable one at York High School as our school community came together for Spirit Week and Homecoming! The enthusiasm across campus was contagious, starting with our Seniors gathering on Friday morning for the annual Senior Breakfast. Our Class of 2027 set a fantastic example by enjoying music, food, and quality time together in the Commons. Special thanks to Senior class advisors: Mrs. Dold, Mr. O' Brien, and Mr. True for making this a memorable event!

The positive energy carried right through to our high-spirited student-staff volleyball match, and our Homecoming Dance on Friday evening, where students danced until the very last song. To cap it all off, our Wildcats displayed great pride and energy during Saturday's Homecoming athletic events, drawing fantastic crowd support from families and alumni. Kudos to Ms. Masterson and Mrs. Trafton for organizing a great week!

We enthusiastically recommend joining the webinar on Tuesday, October 27th, hosted by Lynn Lyons! Following her recent presentation to the York School District staff, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our team. Her practical, real-world strategies for managing anxiety and building resilience are invaluable for both educators and parents alike.

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kyle Hodsdon, Principal

Corinne Monaco, Assistant Principal

Following her visit to York educators, we are excited to invite all parents and guardians to a free live webinar with renowned anxiety expert, author, and speaker Lynn Lyons, LICSW, on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, Lynn specializes in concrete, preventative strategies that families can immediately put into practice to help children navigate anxiety, manage everyday stress, and foster long-term emotional resilience. This practical presentation will break down the underlying patterns that fuel anxiety at home and equip parents with actionable tools to help their children thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Webinar Details: ◦ Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

◦ Cost: Free (Sponsored by the York Education Foundation)

◦ Registration: [Insert Registration/Zoom Link Here]

We hope you will join us for this valuable presentation! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the school administration.

Have your students use their student emails to respond to the form!

College, University & Military Rep Visits at York High School

We are excited to share that representatives from a wide range of colleges, universities, and military branches will be visiting York High School over the coming weeks! This is a fantastic, low-pressure opportunity for juniors and seniors to meet directly with admissions officers and recruiters, ask questions, and explore future pathways.

• Who it’s for: Juniors and Seniors

• Format: 30-minute small group sessions with the representative and interested peers

• Visiting Schools & Branches Include: UMaine, Boston University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Merrimack College, Providence College, Yale University, the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines... and many, many more!

• How to sign up: Students must reserve their spot in advance through Naviance by clicking the "what's new" window on the Naviance homepage.

Encourage your student to check Naviance regularly as new institutions and representatives are added to the schedule!

We have also created a new Student Resource Hub bookmark to make it easier for students to access important digital forms and resources. The Hub includes forms that were previously located in the Front Office Documents folder, including:

• Late Arrival/Early Dismissal Form
• Dance Guest Form
• Extended Absence Form
• And other commonly used student forms and resources

We encourage students to familiarize themselves with the Student Resource Hub, which will provide a convenient, centralized location for accessing these forms throughout the school year.

School meals continue to be available to all students at no charge again this year, regardless of household income. Students are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch. Student lunch schedules will be based on the classes they are in for block 3. Teachers will share lunch information with students on the first day of school.

Tuesday, November 3 ~ No School - Election Day

Wednesday, November 11 ~ No School - Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 4 ~ Parent/Guardian/Teacher Conferences 2:30-7:00

Thursday, November 12 ~ Parent/Guardian/Teacher Conferences 2:30-7:00

Wednesday, November 25 ~ Thanksgiving Recess

Thursday, November 26 ~ Thanksgiving Recess

Friday, November 27 ~ Thanksgiving Recess

Principal: Kyle Hodsdon ~ khodsdon@yorkschools.org

Assistant Principal: Corinne Monaco ~ cmonaco@yorkschools.org

Phone: 207-363-3621

Website: yorkschools.org