York High School Weekly Memo

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all have had a nice week. It was great to see so many families attend last night's Open House. If you were unable to come or a staff member was not available, you can always reach out to them for more information regarding their class.

Yesterday, we had our first official full school assembly as part of our initiative to continue supporting positive school culture, and it was awesome. The seniors who were running the show (Cooper Dodge and Josh Neal) did a great job, and it was fun to hear (and see) the announcements. My favorite part was hearing the entire student body (and staff) laughing together.

We took the iReady diagnostic on Monday and Tuesday, and we just have a few students left to complete. The great thing about this test is that we can use the data we gather to inform our instruction and to make necessary changes to support student growth and success. Stay tuned for more information regarding your specific student's data.

If you need anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Amanda

All students (yes, even seniors) are required to have their school pictures taken. Students will be taking pictures next Tuesday and Wednesday during their English classes. If they have English class on a BLUE DAY, then their pictures are on Tuesday. If they have English class on a WHITE DAY, then their pictures are on Wednesday.

If you are interested in purchasing school pictures:

Website: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/

Picture Day ID: EVTCPPF23

As some of you know, for nearly 20 years, York High School has had a strong connection with the town of Obersulm, Germany, in the form of an exchange between our two high schools. Some of you may have even participated in the exchange. Our German partners will be returning the visit this coming fall. They will arrive in York on Saturday, October 18 and leave on Tuesday, October 28.

We are still looking for host families for eight students. They all speak excellent English and are excited about learning more about York and our school. Your child does not have to speak German, just be willing to learn about another culture and provide a bed and food. They will shadow YHS students for four days in the school and take part in other field trips on the other days. Please contact the school or Frau Kyer (mkyer@yorkschools.org) for more information.

Important Dates for Seniors:
SENIOR PHOTOS ~ All photos must be submitted by December 1, 2025

SENIOR WRITE-UPS ~ Due by December 1, 2025

BABY PICTURES ~ Due February 1, 2026

All students have now received their YSD Chromebook. Please remind them they are required to keep the hard plastic case on their device. If your student is unable to access platforms that are needed for educational purposes, please reach out to us.

There is still ONE DAY LEFT to purchase device protection, and we highly encourage you to do so. After 9/12, students (and families) will be responsible for paying the full cost of any repairs and replacements for these devices.

Please log into MySchoolBucks.com to register and/or sign in to pay the $26.00 protection fee. Click Browse items and choose Device/chromebook Protection. Choose your student: (You can find your student’s id # in your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. It can be found at the top of each page.), add to the basket and check out.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please reach out to your student's school counselor for more information.

We hope to see you at our Senior Parent Night on Wednesday, September 17th at YHS in the York Community Auditorium from 6 to 7:30. We welcome you to join us for a presentation on the college application process and planning for after high school, tips to start early and stay organized, and information surrounding scholarships.

We recommend that all junior and senior families join us for our Financial Aid Night on Thursday, September 25, at YHS in the York Community Auditorium from 6 to 7:30. This is an opportunity for you to meet a representative from the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and hear about the FAFSA and preparing for college financially.

Learn about Concurrent Enrollment, PSAT and SAT, SRTC admissions, and preparing for life after high school.

Hear about the college process, what to expect in senior year, and helpful tips for college admissions.

OUR MOST POPULAR EVENT!!

This is an opportunity for 10th and 11th-grade students and families to ask questions about college and the admissions process with admissions counselors.

If you are a senior and have a study hall scheduled during the first or last block, you may be eligible for Late Arrival or Early Dismissal. If you are interested in applying, please pick up an application in the main office. Ms. DeMartini will reach out to you when your application has been approved – you must attend your study hall until you hear from her.

If you are a student driver, please park in the large parking lot near the York Community Auditorium entrance. Please remember to drive safely and respectfully while on campus. If you are dropping off your student, please do so in the front loop so your student can enter the building through the main entrance. Please do not drop off or pick up students directly after school at the YCA entrance. This will help with traffic flow and make sure everyone gets where they need to be in a timely manner.

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, September 16 ~ Picture Day (depends on English class)

Wednesday, September 17 ~ Picture Day (depends on English class)

Wednesday, September 17 ~ Senior Parent Night @ 6:00 (YCA)

Wednesday, September 24 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Thursday, September 25 ~ Financial Aid Night @ 6:00 (YCA)

Monday, September 29 ~ Start of Spirit Week

Friday, October 3 ~ Homecoming Dance @ 7:00-9:00 (Guest forms due by 10/1)

Friday, October 10 ~ No School ~ Staff Professional Development Day

Monday, October 13 ~ No School ~ Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, 9/11

• Varsity Golf at Cape Elizabeth, Lake Region @ 3:30
• Girls Varsity/JV Soccer vs Wells @ 4:00/5:45
• Boys JV/Varsity Soccer at Wells @ 5:00/6:30
• Varsity Field Hockey at Mt. Ararat @ 5:00

Friday, 9/12

• First Team/JV/Varsity Volleyball at Cape Elizabeth @ 3:30/4:45/6:30

Saturday, 9/13

• Boys Cross Country at Southern Maine Classic Invitational
• Girls Cross Country at Nashua Invite @ 10:45
• Varsity Football at Nokomis @ 1:00

Monday, 9/15

• Varsity Golf vs Lake Region, Yarmouth @ 3:30
• Varsity Field Hockey at GNG/NYA @ 4:00
• JV Football at Cheverus @ 4:30

Tuesday, 9/16

• First Team/JV/Varsity Volleyball Thornton Academy @ 3:30/5:00/6:30
• Girls Varsity/JV Soccer vs Fryeburg @ 4:00/5:45
• Boys JV/Varsity Soccer at Fryeburg @ 4:30/6:00

York Athletic Boosters has also opened new apparel stores with SquadLocker, one general Wildcat store and two fall sports stores. There is a 10% back to school discount offer until 9/12. Use the code YORK10. Online ordering, quick turnaround, delivery to your door and the store is always open.

Principal: Amanda Suttie ~ asuttie@yorkschools.org

Asst. Principal: Kyle Hodsdon ~ khodsdon@yorkschools.org

Phone: 207-363-3621

Website: yorkschools.org