1/20 Weekly Middle School Updates

Middle School Moments
Monday, January 20, 2025
A MESSAGE FROM CYMS
Greetings CYMS,
All parents of 8th-grade students are invited to 8th Grade Course Scheduling Night at Central York High School on January 22nd at 5:30 PM. This event will provide valuable information about the high school experience and help families prepare for high school course selection.
Spring sports are gearing up! CYMS offers girls volleyball, boys & girls soccer, and track & field. Spring sports begin Monday, March 3rd, and physical paperwork must be uploaded in Rank One by Tuesday, February 25th. See the Athletics section below for more details.
📢 Students Interested in CYMS Track & Field: Join the Schoology page using access code: 5XVH-QD36-M797W
🎉 Don't forget!
- Fun Friday & Dodgeball Tournament – January 31st
- Dodgeball registration due: January 24th
- Fun Friday permission slip and fee due: January 29th
- Volunteers & Donations Needed! Sign up here.
📸 Yearbook Orders – Deadline: January 24th (See below for details.)
A huge shout out to our York County School of Technology applicants—their visit to YCST went great, and their behavior and attitude were excellent!
Have a great week!
With Panther Pride,
Mr. Jerry Eisner
Principal
CALENDAR REMINDERS
1/20 - No School; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/22 - 8th Grade Course Scheduling Night, CYHS 5:30 PM
1/24 - Yearbook Ordering Deadline (see details below)
1/31 - Fun Friday/Dodgeball Tournament 3:00-5:00 PM
2/7 - CYMS School Dance 6:00-8:00 PM (Non-formal)
2/12 - PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
2/13 - CYSD Diversity Celebration @ CYHS 6:00-8:00 PM
2/14 - Half Day 11:30 Dismissal
2/17 - No School; President’s Day
2/18 - Spring Conference Scheduler Opens for Parents in Skyward
2/25 - Spring Sports Physicals Due in RankOne (See Athletics section below)
CYMS SPOTLIGHTS
CREATIVE PAINTING
Students model their aprons during a painting unit in 8th grade art. They picked what they wanted to paint and whether they wanted to use acrylic paint or water color. This unit used creativity and color theory.
-Sophie K.
WHAT'S YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
In Mrs. Hufnagl's art room, students are working on a one-point perspective project. Beforehand, students sketch out their drawing and use their resources to follow the vanishing point. Later they color, shade, and use value to color in their drawing.
-Mary T.
CYMS COFFEE CART VISITS EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
Our CYMS Coffee Cart made a special stop at the Central York School District's Educational Service Center, delivering fresh coffee, homemade treats and smiles! This initiative provides students with hands-on experience in customer service, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
SCHOOL NEWS
UPCOMING FUN FRIDAY! JANUARY 31
All students are invited to enjoy our next Fun Friday event on January 31st from 3:00–5:00 PM! This exciting afternoon will feature our annual Dodgeball Tournament alongside other engaging activities for everyone to enjoy.
Important Details:
- Dodgeball Participants: If your student would like to join the tournament, please refer to the detailed information in the section below.
- Non-Participants: Students not playing in the tournament are still welcome to attend Fun Friday. A completed permission slip linked below and $4 admission fee must be returned by January 29th.
Volunteer/Donation Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA8AF2BABFB6-54212019-january
Reminder: Students who have served an in-school or out-of-school suspension between December 6th and January 31st are not eligible to attend Fun Friday or participate in the dodgeball tournament.
We look forward to a fun-filled afternoon!
CYMS ANNUAL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Get ready for some action-packed fun! The CYMS Dodgeball Tournament will take place on January 31st both during school and during our Fun Friday event. Students can gather a team of 5 CYMS students eligible for Fun Friday activities and join the excitement!
Here’s what you need to know:
- Team Entry Fee: $50 per team ($10 per player)
- Deadline: Submit team fees, team registration form, and Fun Friday permission slips to PE teachers by January 24th
- Registration Forms: Available in the Main Office and linked in this newsletter
- Game Format: Double elimination (guaranteed to play at least two games)
- Time: Will begin right after lunches on 1/31 and continue into the afternoon during the Fun Friday event, concluding at 5:00 PM
With your tournament entry, admission to Fun Friday is included! Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams, so don’t miss out on this chance to support CYMS physical education and student activities while having a blast.
Let the dodgeball battles begin! 🏆🎉
YEARBOOK ORDERING
Order Your Yearbook by January 24
Guarantee a copy of the 2024-25 yearbook by purchasing a copy now. Cost is $30 and can be purchased with a check to CYMS sent to Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Carlisle at the middle school, or books can be ordered online at Jostens.com. Limited quantities are available for purchase at the end of the school year.
Yearbook Recognition Ads and Sponsorships due February 13
Parents and family members can create recognition ads for both 7th and 8th grade students to be included in the yearbook. More information about creating and submitting your tributes can be found here. In addition, businesses who wish to promote their services can also purchase ad space in the yearbook. These sponsorships help provide yearbooks for eligible students at no cost. Learn more details here. The deadline for ads is February 13, 2025.
HOMEWORK CLUB INFORMATION
Homework Club ends at 4:00 PM on Mondays.
Students MUST have a ride home. (NO Activity Bus)
Homework Club ends at 5:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Students may be picked up or ride the activity bus home. If you are more than 5 minutes late picking up your child, they will ride the activity bus home.
*See permission slip for activity bus routes and ensure your child knows the correct stop.*
CYSD DEVICE PROTECTION PLAN
Central York School District offers optional protection plans for your child’s district-issued devices.
The protection plan fully covers your child’s device for any accidental damage that occurs. The cost is $25 per year for iPads and $60 per year for Macbooks.
ATHLETICS
CYMS IMPORTANT SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION
CYMS offers the following Spring sports:
- Girls Volleyball
- Girls & Boys Soccer
- Track & Field
📌 Important Dates:
- Physical Paperwork Deadline: February 25, 2025
- Spring Sports Start Date: March 3, 2025
🔗 Click here for more information on uploading RankOne paperwork.
$15 Winter Sports Physicals Offered by OSS
OSS is providing $15 sports physicals for student-athletes at the following locations. Appointments are required—call 717-848-4800 to schedule.
📍 OSS West York
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
📅 Tuesday, February 18, 2025
📍 OSS Powder Mill
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📅 Monday, February 10, 2025
📅 Monday, February 17, 2025
📍 OSS Hanover
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📅 Monday, February 10, 2025
📅 Monday, February 17, 2025
📍 OSS Mechanicsburg
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, February 12, 2025
📅 Wednesday, February 19, 2025
For additional questions about spring sports, physicals, or eligibility requirements, please contact the CYMS Athletics Department.
WINTER SPORTS
At Central York Middle School, we offer boys' and girls' basketball and wrestling. For the most current schedules and updates, please visit our Athletics page.
ATHLETIC EVENTS REMINDERS
All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult at all times when attending any CYSD after-school athletic event.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
YCST SUMMER 2025 CAREER CAMP
York County School of Technology is excited to announce the dates for its Summer 2025 Career Camp! This two-day camp provides current seventh-grade students from their 14 sending school districts with the unique opportunity to explore hands-on activities in a variety of technical programs. Designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, the camp introduces students to potential career pathways in a fun and engaging environment. Applications will open on January 2, 2025, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss this chance to kick-start your student’s exploration of technical education—mark your calendar and apply early!
CYMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 2024-2025
CYMS is proud to congratulate our Students of the Month for exemplifying the district’s core values: Excellence, Accountability, Perseverance, Character, and Community.
SEPTEMBER
Thomas Kennedy & Natalie Raab
OCTOBER
Armando Silimperi & Henry Reilly
NOVEMBER
Lauren Adames & Kostas Chasiakis
CYMS LATE WORK POLICY
Homework & Small Assignments:
- If turned in late, the maximum possible grade is 65%.
- Work is not accepted after the unit assessment is completed.
Projects & Large Assignments:
- A 10% deduction from the grade for each day the assignment is late.
- No points are awarded if the assignment is more than five days late.
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Nancy Rossi, Last Names A-GO nrossi@cysd.k12.pa.us
Matt Glusco, Last Names GP-NJ mglusco@cysd.k12.pa.us
Krystal Cornell, Last Names NK-Z kcornell@cysd.k12.pa.us
Check out the School Counseling Schoology Courses entitled, "CYMS School Counseling: 8th grade," and "CYMS School Counseling: 7th grade".
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Need to talk with someone? Concerned about someone's safety?
Suicide/Crisis Lifeline
24/7 Support and Assistance
Safe2Say Hotline
Submit anonymous tips and safety concerns online.
Crisis Text Line
Text "Home" to 741741
SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Central York School District is excited to announce that we have partnered with Linewize by Family Zone, a leading education technology company, to provide District families and students with the highest quality of online safety and digital wellness education.
As members of the Central York Community, you have access to an Online Safety Hub, as well as free parent/guardian access to the Qustodio App, a parental control app that allows families insight and control of their child’s device usage.
Qustodio App
The Qustodio App allows parents access to monitor and supervise their child’s time online. By signing up, parents can monitor their child’s activity on their school-issued device, as well as up to two additional personal devices at no cost.
The app enables parents to:
- Receive reports and alerts on your child’s school-time activity
- Enable and disable internet access
- Receive guidance and tips on digital guides and threats
Access to features on your child’s school-issued device will be effective during non-school hours. Usage on two free personal devices is 24/7. Parents must use the email associated with their Skyward account.
Online Safety Hub
The Online Safety Hub includes helpful parent advice guides, app and game reviews, online safety quizzes, resources, and access to information about the Qustodio App.