Thank you, Panthers, for being school leaders who demonstrate our District Core Values! Congratulations to our students who were Caught Being a Panther in January!

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School Lunches Update

High School lunches are $3.00 each day. A la carte items from other food lines are available at an additional cost.

Students with a negative food account balance of $5.00 or more cannot add the additional a la carte items from the alternative food lines to their meals. The daily lunch menu meal will still be available for these students.

If your student has a negative account balance, which can be viewed in Skyward, you may deposit funds to their account using the online Revtrak system (Deposit Meal Account Funds Online) or by sending a check with your student to school. Please make checks payable to “Central York School District.” Checks may be given to the cashiers in the cafeteria for deposit into the student’s food services account. If you cannot log in to Skyward, please email familyaccess@cysd.k12.pa.us to update your contact information or reset your account password.

Please complete the Free and Reduced Meal Program application if you need assistance, Free and Reduced Meal Program. If you need additional information or assistance, don't hesitate to contact your student's school counselor or assistant principal.

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From The School Counseling Office

Please contact the School Counseling Office with any questions regarding this information.

Course Selection is due SOON

All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students must submit their course requests for 2025-26 on Skyward by February 7. Students and parents are encouraged to consult with teachers and school counselors as they make scheduling decisions. Important course selection information can be found at tinyurl.com/CentralCSG.

ROTARY ESSAY & SPEECH CONTESTS

The Rotary Club of York-North is inviting students to enter their essay and speech contests about the importance of community service to their lives. The deadline has been extended to February 14. Requirements can be found at tinyurl.com/CYHSRotaryContest.

FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE

Seniors who are heading to college or technical/career schools should be completing the FAFSA online and applying to scholarships. There are many changes with the FAFSA that are causing a lot of stress. Please consider reading these Pro Tips before you start! The most important tips we saw were:

Collect all of the necessary info about the student and parent AND the financial documents before you start.
Be sure that the student completes all of their sections FIRST. The parent should fill in their sections SECOND. It is quicker this way!

More information about financial aid and scholarships can be found at tinyurl.com/CentralYorkfinancialaid. Additionally, Commonwealth University is offering Virtual Financial Aid 101 Information Sessions to help students and their families understand the financial aid process on February 18, March 20, and April 23 at 7pm. Families should register online in advance.

IMPORTANT TASKS FOR JUNIORS

11th grade students MUST set up their Parchment account. Use the email you’ve recently received with the subject Central York High School and your Parchment account. This is NOT spam. Anytime a student needs to access their high school transcript, they will use Parchment, so this is important! We strongly recommend that you use the link in the email to set up your account. (Do NOT just go to the website; it will not work the correct way.) We also encourage you to USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS when creating your account, since you may need to access your transcript long after high school graduation. It’s ALSO time to register for the SAT or ACT, if you’re planning to apply to colleges. Go to sat.org and act.org for information, free preparation tools, and registration. If you get free or reduced price lunch, ask your counselor about getting a fee waiver.

2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Information

AP Exam registration forms for second semester AP classes were distributed to students in early February. The cost for each exam is $99. Students must pay a non-refundable deposit of $40 per each exam ordered. The registration form and deposit monies are due in the School Counseling Office by 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. Please contact Mrs. Foery with any questions regarding the exam registration process.

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Eligibility

Student-athletes planning to play sports in college should learn about the NCAA initial eligibility requirements at tinyurl.com/CYHSNCAA and see their school counselor with any questions.

PEER TUTORING

Available daily during FLEX, peer tutoring can be requested at tinyurl.com/cyhstutoring. Students wanting to be peer tutors can sign up at tinyurl.com/be-a-peer-tutor.

Career Center News

Attention Seniors!!!

Are you interested in completing a Technical Training in less than a year? From Auto to Fabrication & Machining to Energy & Infrastructure, Universal Technical Institute may have the program for you. They will be here on Tuesday, February 18th during all 4 blocks. If you are interested in signing up for their presentation, please stop by the Career Center.

Seniors, are you looking for a Hands-On Training Experience?

Automotive Training Center will be here on Friday, February 21st during all 4 blocks. If you are interested in attending their presentation, please sign up in the Career Center.

Are you interested in Engineering?

HACC - Harrisburg Campus will be hosting an Engineering Career Day on Friday, February 21, 2025. They will be doing an engineering overview presentation and two hands-on sessions. The engineering disciplines that will be represented include: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical. If you are interested in attending, please stop by the Career Center to sign up. CYHS will be providing transportation for the students.

Looking for a real-world industry experience?

On Monday, February 24th, Fall Sail University will be here for a presentation during all 4 blocks. They will be presenting on Entertainment Media and Emerging Technology, Art/Design, Business, Film/TV, Gaming, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports and Technology. If you are interested in signing up, please stop by the Career Center.

Do have an interest in learning about Logistics?

York College is hosting CYHS students on Friday, February 28, 2025 to get students interested about Supply Chain and their Supply Chain Management field. At this presentation, there will be activities to help students understand supply chain and the operations. If you are interested in signing up, please stop by the Career Center. CYHS will provide transportation for the students.

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

If you are interested in becoming a Teacher, School Counselor or a School Social Worker, this summit is for you! Shippensburg University is hosting an Aspiring Summit on Friday, March 7, 2025. If you are interested in attending, please stop by the Career Center to sign up. CYHS will be providing transportation for the students.

Are you interested in possibly attending Thaddeus Stevens in the future?

We have a school tour scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th from 9:30am to 11:00am. Thaddeus Stevens is a two-year accredited technical college. The tour will give you the opportunity to learn about the programs Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology has to offer. Space is limited! If you are interested in attending, please stop by the Career Center to sign up. Transportation will be provided by CYHS.

Want to learn more about Construction?

ABC Keystone is hosting at four-day program designed for middle and high school girls on June 23-25, 2025. It will offer hands-on activities and insights into the construction industry. For more information, please click here, or stop by the Career Center.

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