Weekly High School Updates
Monday, November 25, 2024
This Week at Central York High School
Flex Cycle
Monday: Day 4
Tuesday: Day 5- 1/2 Day
Wednesday: No School for Students
Thursday:No School for Students
Friday:No School for Students
CYHS Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, November 26th – Early dismissal – Teacher In-service
Wednesday, November 27th – No School – Teacher In-service
Thursday, November 28th – Monday, December 2nd – No School – Holiday
High School Updates
Tuesday, November 26th- 1/2 Day
5th Annual CYSD Engineering Design Competition
Are you interested in engineering, problem-solving, or product design? Want to work with CAD software and 3D printers? Or are you competitive and excited for a chance to win cash awards?
If so, the 5th Annual CYSD Engineering Design Competition is here, and we’re looking for all passionate problem solvers ready to take on the challenge! Hosted by the High School Tech Ed Department in partnership with St. Onge Supply Chain Engineering Company, this competition is open to all high school and middle school students.
The theme is “Innovation – Product Improvement”. Pick a product that breaks easily, is uncomfortable to use, or could simply work better, then design a new and improved version!
For more details, resources, and to register, scan the QR code on the screen or any of the EDC posters around the school. Register by December 15th; the earlier, the better! All design submissions will be due by April 5th, 2025.
CYHS MiniTHON Student/Staff Blood Drive
Central York MiniTHON is hosting a Blood Drive for students and staff in support of CYHS students with cancer on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. It will take place in the upstairs gymnasium.
Students who are 16 or older may participate with a parent permission form and appointment time. You can find the consent form and packet attached below. Appointments can then be made here.
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.
From The School Counseling Office
Please contact the School Counseling Office with any questions regarding this information.
THE END OF THE 1ST SEMESTER IS FAST APPROACHING!
Just a reminder that there are less than 30 days remaining in the first semester! (First semester ends with final exams on January 16 and 17.) Students should make sure they are keeping up with assignments and maintaining good grades to be sure they pass every class and earn the credits!
NINTH GRADE STUDENTS - YORK TECH APPLICATIONS ARE DUE DECEMBER 6!
York County School of Technology is now taking applications from 9th grade students who want to attend YCST full-time for the rest of high school. Applicants must have passing grades, satisfactory attendance, and good behavior. Visit ytech.edu/admissions to apply SOON. See Mr. High with questions.
LOOKING FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING YOUNG LADIES IN THE JUNIOR CLASS
If earning college scholarships sounds good to you, this might be an opportunity for you! Distinguished Young Women is a scholarship program for any female with a 3.5 GPA or better and a talent to share. There will be an informational meeting December 16th in the Career Center during flex. Please stop by the School Counseling Office to sign up in advance so that we can create a pass for you to come. If you would like more information, check out the website at distinguishedyw.org.
DUAL ENROLLMENT SPRING 2025
Students planning to take a college course through dual enrollment should register NOW! Start by reading the information at tinyurl.com/cyhsdualenrollment. It is essential that students follow all procedures and complete all forms for their registration to be complete and for CYHS to receive your grades.
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
Seniors and parents are encouraged to read this recent letter sent to school counselors from the U.S. Department of Education about the upcoming FAFSA release. Families who want to learn more about financial aid are encouraged to use the resources at pheaa.org/college-planning/student-aid-guide and/or sign up for webinars at pheaa.org/virtual.
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES
PGSS is a FREE five week summer residential program at Carnegie Mellon University for talented high school students with rigorous science and mathematics curriculum which emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research. The selection process is highly competitive and requires a minimum GPA of 3. 5 to apply. Current juniors can apply at sciences.pa-gov-schools.org. On the application, students must submit the names and email addresses of their school counselor, math teacher and science teacher (so that they can submit recommendations) -- this MUST be done by Friday, January 17 so that these adults can submit the recommendation by the 1/31/2025 deadline. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to communicate with these educators prior to entering their email addresses on the application.
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. Requirements can be found at tinyurl.com/CYHSRotaryContest.
2nd SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGES
If you are considering changing your schedule for the 2nd semester, please review the procedures.
Career Center News
Do you have Internship on your schedule for next semester?
If so, please stop by the Career Center to complete the Pre-Internship Survey and set-up a meeting with Ms. Lamison. Students that have not completed this process by Friday, December 6th will have internship dropped from their schedule.
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