Weekly High School Updates
Monday, November 18, 2024
This Week at Central York High School
Flex Cycle
Monday: Day 5- Clubs/CLC
Tuesday: Day 6- Clubs/CLC
Wednesday: Day 1
Thursday: Day 2
Friday: Day 3
CYHS Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, November 19th – Panther Pantry Distribution
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
English Language Learners Night
The Central York School District English Language Development Department is hosting an informational Title III Night for ELL/ESL families. Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at North Hills Elementary School from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to learn more about our programs, Skyward and Schoology, qualifying for services, graduation requirements and more!
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.
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.
PSAT SCORES RELEASED!
Students who took the PSAT in October can access their full score report by accessing their account at studentscores.collegeboard.org. (Students who don’t have an account can create one using any email address & a password that they will remember.) Anyone who would like to meet with their counselor to discuss their scores should click here.
DUAL ENROLLMENT SPRING 2025
Students planning to take a college course through dual enrollment should begin their process soon, beginning with 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.
COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY
Seniors, please see your email to sign up for the College Application/Interview days happening on November 25 and 26th. Please see your counselor if you have interest after 11/14/24 and have not registered.
2nd SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGES
If you are considering changing your schedule for the 2nd semester, please review the attached guidelines.
Career Center News
Do you have any interest in joining the United States Air Force?
TSgt Kylie Early and SSgt Jeffrey Cleveland will be here on Wednesday, November 20th at 2:00pm. They will be discussing the United States Air Force and how they have full and part time options. If you are interested, please stop by the Career Center.
Do you have an interest in the Trades?
On Thursday, November 21st during all of English 4 classes, Maria Kinney from Voith Hydro will be giving a presentation on different career paths with the company. She will be presenting on Manufacturing, Welding, Mechatronics, Quality Control and Hydro Turbines. If you would like to sign up, please stop by the Career Center.
Are you interested in becoming a Nurse?
On Friday, November 22nd, Sarah Colwell and Katie Bergmann from York College’s Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Program will be giving a presentation in Mrs. Raffety’s classroom during Block 2. They will be presenting on nursing as a career as well as some different advanced practice options, including CRNA’s, and some hands-on experience. If you would like to sign up, please stop by the Career Center.
Lunch Visit this week
Tuesday, November 19th - PA Army National Guard - SSG Stephani Brown
Wednesday, November 20th - U.S. Air Force - TSgt Kylie Early and SSgt Jeffrey Cleveland
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