Weekly High School Updates
This Week at Central York High School
Monday, September 9, 2024
Flex Cycle
Monday: Day 1
Tuesday: Day 2
Wednesday: Day 3
Thursday: Day 4
Friday: Day 5- Clubs/CLC
CYHS Calendar Reminders
Thursday, September 12th - Open House Central York High School 6 -8 pm
Friday, September 20th- Fall Pictures grades 9-11; 1/2 day Teacher Inservice
Tuesday, October 1st – CYSD Healthy Hero Flu Clinic
Wednesday, October 23rd- Picture Retakes grades 9-11
High School Updates
Safety Drill
On Thursday, September 12th, Central York High School will conduct a Fire Drill. This is a monthly practice drill.
School fire, weather, and lockdown drills are practice exercises to ensure everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency. Dates and times may be adjusted due to weather or other circumstances.
High School Open House
Thursday, September 12th- 6-8pm
Schedule:
6:05-6:15- CLC
6:20-6:35- Period 1
6:40-6:55- Period 2
7:00-7:15- Period 3
7:20-7:35- Period 4
7:35-8:00- Open Classrooms
Water Polo- Thursday, September 12th at CYHS
Come out and see what Central York Water Polo is up to!!! Come watch a game at 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30 on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the high school natatorium!! No charge for admission!!
IT’S TIME FOR A SCHOOL HEALTH RECORD UPDATE!
According to the School health Code of Pennsylvania, students are required to have certain health exams and immunizations at specific intervals during their school years.
PHYSICAL EXAM & IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
- 11th GRADE PHYSICAL EXAM – May be completed on the first day of the 10th grade year or after to count as the 11th-grade physical. Please turn this form in by 10/01/24.
- 12th GRADE IMMUNIZATION - The Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV) booster dose (or an exception notice): To meet this requirement, the vaccine must be obtained at age 16 or older. The vaccine and the record must be turned in before the start of 12th grade. (If possible, please turn this in to the school nurse by the end of your child's 11th-grade year).
The 11th grade physical exam appointment typically includes the required vaccine, the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) that is required for entry into 12th grade. Please ask your child’s health care provider about this required immunization during the appointment.
Thank you in advance for providing this important update. Please contact the nurse’s office with any questions or concerns at 717-846-6789 ext. 1320 or email mdonner@cysd.k12.pa.us. The completed report can be faxed to the high school nurse’s office at 717-434-1791, or emailed to our certified school nurse mdonner@cysd.k12.pa.us.
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.
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.
Get Involved and Join a Club!
Club arena scheduling is right around the corner!
Check out what is being offered this year: 2024-2025 Clubs and Organizations
Arena Scheduling
Dates: September 5th through the 10th
Clubs
Date: 1st Fall Club: Day 5: Friday, September 13, 2024
Date: 2nd Fall Club: Day 6: Monday, September 16, 2024
Math National Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor society, is currently accepting applications for this year.
To be eligible for membership you must:
1) have completed two years of mathematics, including Algebra and/or Geometry
2) be enrolled in or have completed a third year of college preparatory mathematics
3) have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 in your math classes
Applications can be found outside of Mrs. Hoke (539) and Mrs. Lutz (530), and are due back to either teacher by Friday, September 13.
National Honor Society
National Honor Society members have their September meeting on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:15am in the auditorium. If members are unable to make that meeting, they may attend the make up meeting on Thursday, September 5 at 2:50pm in room 605.
National English Honor Society
NEHS, the National English Honor Society, is currently accepting applications for this year! We are looking for passionate readers and writers interested in language and literature!
To be eligible for membership you must:
1) have completed two years of English in the high school
2) have a GPA minimum of 3.50, and be in good standing
Applications can be found outside of Mrs. Detwiler’s room (528). Applications are due back to either Mrs. Detwiler or Ms. Goodrich (room 529) by Friday, October 18.
Interact Club
Technology News
Our CYHS iTeam Website has many resources created by our members for staff and students to learn about their computers. The Tech Bytes slideshow is helpful, and if would like any individual slides as flyers, I can provide them. There is also a knowledge base and many resources for students interested in technology and programming.
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.
Learn more and sign up: https://dpp.centralyork.org/
Attention Sophmores
I know it seems early, but it is time to start talking about the 2024 Administration of the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Sophomore registrations will be September 3rd through September 6th and accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Only 50 tests will be reserved for students. Registration forms must be turned into the Office of School Counseling by September 6th at 3:00 p.m. The fee is $18.00 and checks should be made payable to: Central York School District.
This year's test will be administered at Central York High School on Monday, October 7, 2024. The PSAT allows students to find out what the College Board exams are like and help predict their SAT scores from their PSAT scores. Students who take the PSAT this year are still encouraged to take it with the Junior class next year. Additionally, students will have their names placed on mailing lists of colleges that are looking for students of comparable scores (optional).
Once registered, students will receive an email from me with testing information. Please reach out with any questions you have!
-Mr. Zelinka, School Counselor
From The School Counseling Office
Please contact the School Counseling Office with any questions regarding this information.
PSAT TESTING NEXT MONTH
Juniors, Mr. Zelinka will be sharing information soon regarding the Digital PSAT Administration this year. Be sure to monitor your email closely for important updates in Early September. Sophomores interested in signing up for the PSAT on October 7 may now pick up a registration form in the School Counseling Office. The cost for Sophomores is $18 and registration is due by Friday, September 6, 2024. There are no exceptions.
COLLEGE FAIR OCTOBER 14!
Students and parents are encouraged to attend the College Fair from 6 to 8 pm on October 14 in the Grumbacher Fitness Center (889 South Richland Avenue York PA 17403), where you will be able to interact with representatives from many different colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to register for a barcode at StriveFair.com, so they can show their barcode to colleges who will scan it to send them more info about their schools.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISITING CENTRAL YORK
Throughout the autumn, CYHS will host college visits with admissions representatives from many colleges and universities. Upcoming visits can be found at tinyurl.com/centralcollegevisits. Interested students should sign up to attend these visits inside the School Counseling Office.
DID YOU TAKE A COLLEGE CLASS THIS PAST SUMMER?
Students who took a dual enrollment college course this summer are encouraged to view their updated transcript on Parchment to ensure that their college courses were added. If you have questions or concerns, contact your school counselor.
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
Families who are starting to think about financial aid are encouraged to use the resources at pheaa.org/college-planning/student-aid-guide. Families can sign up for financial aid webinars at pheaa.org/virtual, including the September 10 seminar entitled "Searching for Scholarships".
Your Central York High School counselors are:
Last names A - Co – Mr. Robert High - rhigh@cysd.k12.pa.us
Last names Cr - G – Mrs. Charlotte Utter - cutter@cysd.k12.pa.us
Last names H - Le – Mrs. Emily Cooper - ecooper@cysd.k12.pa.us
Last names Li - Pa – Mr. Eric Shellenberger - eshellenberger@cysd.k12.pa.us
Last names Pe - Sm – Mr. Tristan Zelinka - tzelinka@cysd.k12.pa.us
Last names Sn - Z – Mrs. Julie Foery - jfoery@cysd.k12.pa.us
Workforce ReadinessCoordinator – Ms. Ellie Lamison - elamison@cysd.k12.pa.us
Students and parents are also encouraged to check out the resources we have available for you at tinyurl.com/cycounseling. We look forward to working with you!
PEER TUTORING SERVICES
Peer tutoring is available for students who desire academic help from other students who have experience with the same coursework. Tutoring will be available in the HUB during Flex AND can be done via Zoom if needed. Students wishing to request tutoring should complete the form at tinyurl.com/cyhstutoring. Students who wish to become peer tutors can sign up at tinyurl.com/be-a-peer-tutor.Career Center News
Registration is OPEN!!! YCAL is offering the following Career Exploration Programs this fall, and it is on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in any of the following careers, use this link to sign up! Students must provide their own transportation.
Accounting
Agriculture
Automotive
Court Reporting
Criminal Justice and Forensics
Financial Services
Healthcare
Law
Marketing & Social Media
Media Careers
Are you interested in possibly attending Thaddeus Stevens in the future?
We have a school tour scheduled for Thursday, September 26th 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.
Employment
Looking for a job? Check out Central's
virtual job board!
Volunteers Needed
Click here for volunteer opportunities!
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