Northern News

The following employees have joined Northern and we are excited they are here!

Northern High School: Martin Green (LTS School Counselor), Leslie Jones (Cook's Helper), Angie Knepp (Spanish Teacher), Katie Lininger (Librarian), Ty Lohr (Social Studies Teacher), Tammy Miller (Building Secretary), Blake Moore (Tech. Ed. Teacher), Tamra Ney (Guidance Secretary), Lisa Prickitt (Certified School Nurse), Katelynn Semder (Nurse Aide), Matthew (Adam) Thielemann (Business/Marketing Teacher), Carla Walker (Cook's Helper)

Northern Middle School: Elizabeth Barley (Learning Support Teacher), Ryan Barrick (Emotional Support Teacher), Joshua Brown (Social Studies Teacher), Jennifer Buxton (Learning Support Teacher), Ryan Hammond (Custodian), Madelynn Moodie (School Counselor), Jasey Moore (Intensive Learning Support Teacher), Cristina White (Science Teacher)

Dillsburg Elementary: Bethany Walker (LTS Phys. Ed. Teacher)

Northern Elementary: Justine Lex (Learning Support Teacher), Joshua Regener (LTS 3rd Grade Teacher), Allyson Solvang (Special Education Teacher)

South Mountain Elementary: Kathleen Christensen (Cook's Helper), Ricki Foulk (1st Grade Teacher), Laura Foust (Nurse), Rebecca Lawrence (Custodian), Jodie Moore (STEM/Discovery Teacher), Taylor Tamecki (Learning Support Teacher)

Wellsville Elementary: Carrie Barnhart (Building Secretary)

Administration Building: Holly Daniel (School Psychologist)

Coaches: D. Mason Hayes Jr. (Asst. 9th Grade Football), Jackalyn Speicher (JV Girls' Soccer)

Picture Below: Some of the new professional staff at new teacher orientation

September Sports Schedule - https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/Calendar/16473

September 23, 2024 - No School; In-service

September 24, 2024 - School Board Meeting; Administration Building; 6:30 pm

Lisseth Hershey, a freshman, attended the U.S. Naval Academy’s 2024 summer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program. There were more than 5,000 applicants from around the world, with 330 students attending each session. The goal of summer STEM is to leverage creativity and teamwork to solve the problems of today, while allowing students the chance to learn about higher education at the Naval Academy, interact with Midshipmen, and develop leadership skills.

In addition to the more traditional fields of study, such as math and chemistry, Hershey attended modules where she learned about the growing number of cyberattacks as one of our nation’s top security concerns, studied bioterrorism, and programed autonomous robots.

But the program was not all about work. Bruce Latta, the Naval Academy’s Dean of Admissions, encouraged the students to not only learn, but have fun along the way. “I would say the best part, by far, was getting to know my squad mates,” said Hershey. “By the end of the week, we were like one big family.”

Key Club received an anonymous donation of fall flowers and planted them around the HS on September 14, 2024. Thank you to Mrs. Smyers' landscaping class for planting what Key Club could not on Saturday. Advisors for Key Club are Colette Eckert and Robin Kazakavich.

Each spring, students who take a Government course at Northern High School take an end of course Civics Exam. Congratulations on this spectacular achievement! The following students had a perfect score on the exam:

Madelyn Beck, Gavin Culbertson, Mia Delfield, Noah Dunlap, Ryan Fekete, Abigail Freese, Noah Hayes, Sara Hermany, Nicholas Keilholtz, Collin McDonald, Finnigan McGinnis, Kylie Oyler, Christian Smacher, Emily Smutsky, Betiel Tekeste, Donavan Willis,

Jonathan Xiao, Claire Youtzy, Kailey Zell

Ryan Fekete and Gavin Culbertson are not pictured.

Mrs. Nye (Guidance Secretary) and Mrs. Miller (Building Secretary) had a great time being introduced to the Northern Polar Bear as new employees. It was a sweet surprise!

On Friday, September 13th, the Northern Middle School Mini - THON Leadership Team canned the home football game vs. Gettysburg. Thanks to our generous community the team was able to raise $826 for kids battling childhood cancer! This was NMS Mini - THON's first fundraiser of the school year, and they are looking forward to a great year raising money for Four Diamonds!

Pictured:

Front Left to Right: Rania Boulkher, Caitlyn Robison, Bristol Kline, Clara Connell, Luella Barlup, Claire Shettel, Ava Bollinger, and Radia Boulkher

Middle Left to Right: Claire Hughes, Meghan Wiley, Mckenna Moran, Kenley Cooper, Brinlee Saurman, Riley Sutherland, and Emma Miller

Back Left to Right: Amara Sweigart, Brynn Ondecko, Hailey Ramsey, Mallorie Gottdiner, Nela Newcomer, and Brooke Lehman

Students in Mrs. Spinelli’s Kindergarten class are feeling triumphant after writing their names on the smart board for the first time!

Pictured:

Left to right: Emerson Keen, Parker Dinterman, Abram Visnofsky, James Gosdin, Mason Nugent

On Friday, September 13th, South Mountain held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of their new book vending machine. Students at SME will be working to ROAR (showing Responsibility, On Task, Always Safe, and Respect) for a chance to spin the wheel for a book token! Students will also get a chance to spin the week of their birthday for a chance at a book token.

Along with the principal, Kristi Janosco, was 4th grade teacher, Eliza Theys, Dr. Meakin, Polar Bear Foundation (PBF) representatives, and a member of the SME PTO. This would not have been possible without contributions from both the PBF and SME PTO.

Polar Bear 5k

Saturday, October 19th at 9:00am

Benefits Northern York County Cross Country Teams

For info and registration visit: www.polarbear5k.com

The elementary music program is gearing up for a great year! 4th and 5th grade students enjoyed an exclusive concert featuring the high school band, orchestra and chorus. Students were able to learn about the band and orchestra program and try out some instruments at the Instrument information night. Mrs. Szabo and Mrs. Zampelli are hoping many students join the elementary ensembles. These students make Northern York a more diverse and musical place to be.

Northern is excited to announce its partnership with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of circumstance.

Care Solace has Care Companions (customer service) available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist. Care Solace is not a treatment provider. Alternatively, it acts as a coordinator by connecting the user with a provider. There are several ways to access Care Solace to help you find a provider:

Call 1-888-515-0595;

Visit www.caresolace.com/northernyork and click the “Search On Your Own” button, or

Visit the Care Solace link found on our District Homepage: https://www.northernpolarbears.com/Page/14714

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor with any questions regarding this service.

The Polar Cares Closet collects gently used clothing, toiletries and new cleaning supplies which are shared with students and families in need. The current needs are: boys athletic pants or sweatpants (elementary through high school), girls leggings/yoga pants (elementary through high school), tampons, razors and detergent. Also needed are Giant or Weis brown paper bags. All donations can be dropped off in any of the Polar Cares bins located in the lobby of each school building.

Donation questions? Please reach out to donatepolarcares@gmail.com. Thank you, as always, for your support of our NYCSD families!

Northern has a discount program for Dell computers and accessories to all district staff, students and families. Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals listed in the Polar Bear's TechConnect.

Link to website for discount pricing: http://www.dell.com/epp/NorthernYork

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Check out the district website here for a complete list of openings!

Director of Finance - Anticipated

Building Nurse, RN - MS

See the district website for a complete listing.

Learning Support Teacher - HS

Tech. Ed. Teacher - HS

LTS School Counselor - SME

Northern York County School District is currently in need of substitute nurses. Must hold an R.N. Rate of pay: $250 per day. Please contact Suzanne Sentman at ssentman@northernyork.org to apply.

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Apply online: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=623

HS Learning Support Aide / 7:15-2:45 / $110/day

WES Instructional Aide / 8:30 - 4:00 / $110 /day

NES/SME Library Aide / 8:30 -4:00 / $110/day

Refer a friend and make $100!! See attached and below for details. #BecomeBelongBeNorthern

Please see the below flyers for more information on our contracted transportation providers, Kauffman and Rohrer.

All community flyers are posted online. Please visit the following link to view all flyers: https://www.northernpolarbears.com/domain/11

For those who wish to volunteer in our schools, the Volunteer Information Packet is located on the district website. All new volunteers must submit a TB test result obtained within 90 days or less of the volunteer application. TB test information including locations and cost may be found on the district website. Please allow adequate time for clearance processing! TB test results may take as long as 72 hours to obtain.

Already a volunteer and not sure if your clearances are up to date?? Check with the secretary at your child’s school or call/email Maureen Ross at the District Office at mross@northernyork.org, 717-432-8691, ext. 1104.

Don't miss out on the fun activities for the 2024/2025 school year!! Be sure your clearances are on file and up to date!

#BecomeBelongBeNorthern

Get all the latest Northern York County School District school news at the following Twitter handles:

https://twitter.com/DearOldNorthern (Northern High School)

https://twitter.com/NMS_PolarBears (Northern Middle School)

https://twitter.com/DESPolarBears (Dillsburg Elementary)

https://twitter.com/NESPolarBears (Northern Elementary)

https://twitter.com/SMEPolarBears (South Mountain Elementary)

https://twitter.com/WESpolarbears (Wellsville Elementary)

Email: ssentman@northernyork.org
Website: www.northernpolarbears.com
Location: 650 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA, United States
Phone: 717-432-8691