Weekly High School Updates
This Week at Central York High School
Monday, September 16, 2024
Flex Cycle
Monday: Day 6- Clubs/CLC
Tuesday: Day 1
Wednesday: Day 2
Thursday: Day 3
Friday: Day 4- 1/2 Day- No Flex
CYHS Calendar Reminders
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
Ticketed Stadium Athletic Event Guidelines
The next varsity home football game is this Friday, September 20, 2024 – it is also Band Day and our Mini-THON FTK White Out Game. Please review the following reminders and updates ahead of the game. Don’t forget you can also skip the line and get your tickets online! You can purchase those here.
The District has implemented the following guidelines for student admittance into ALL ticketed high school home sporting events effective immediately.
- Any guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian age 21 and over, unless they are students of Central York High School or the visiting team’s high school.
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult at all times. Unaccompanied elementary and middle school students will not be permitted to enter the stadium.
- Unaccompanied students from Central York High School and the visiting team’s high school must present their physical student ID to purchase a ticket/enter the game.
- Unaccompanied high school students from schools other than the those participating in the contest will not be permitted.
- Central York School District has the right to request identification for any guests in question attempting to enter ticketed home sporting events.
- Bookbags and unnecessary items such as skateboards, scooters, footballs, etc., are not permitted in Panther Stadium.
- Parents/guardians dropping off high school students to attend the football game may do so in the parent drop off loop at the front of the high school building. Students must be picked up within 15 minutes after the game ends.
- Spectators will be asked to follow the parking map and continue right when entering the high school campus under the direction of event and traffic staff and enter the stadium through the appropriate spectator gate.
- Students that are not conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the District’s Code of Conduct and school rules will be asked to leave and may be prohibited from attending any athletic/co-curricular events for the remainder of the season.
- All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
High School football season and home sporting events are an exciting time of year. From student athletes on the field, to the cheerleaders and marching band, our sporting events are community staples that fill us with Panther Pride. Thank you for your continued support in providing a safe and respectful environment for all members of our school community.
Together, we can continue to make each and every day a great day to be a Panther!
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.
Panther Perk Coffeehouse
The Panther Perk is open to students starting today, Monday September 16th from 8:15 to 10:30. We will only be offering hot beverages until further notice. Ice coffee and snacks are coming soon!
Passes have been provided to each teacher. It is up to your teacher if they allow you to visit the Perk on a day other than your assigned day. Signs reminding you of the cycle day for each wing have also been placed at the front of each wing as a reminder.
Please note that the prices have increased this year. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are now $1.25.
We look forward to seeing you in the Perk!
PSAT Schedule- October 7-9
Impact to School Day Schedule
10/7/24 (with students testing during Blocks 4 and 2)
- No CLC
- B4: 7:45-9:45
- B2: 9:49-11:49
- B3: 11:53-1:49
- A Lunch - 11:49-12:19
- B Lunch - 12:19 - 12:49
- C Lunch - 12:49 - 1:19
- D Lunch - 1:19-1:49
B1: 1:52-2:46
10/8/24 - 10/9/24 (with students testing Blocks 1 and 2)
- No CLC
- B1: 7:45-9:45
- B2: 9:49-11:49
- B3: 11:53-1:49
- A Lunch - 11:49-12:19
- B Lunch - 12:19 - 12:49
- C Lunch - 12:49 - 1:19
- D Lunch - 1:19-1:49
- B4: 1:52-2:46
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.
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.
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/
From The School Counseling Office
Please contact the School Counseling Office with any questions regarding this information.
ASVAB TESTING
The ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery) is being offered at no cost to interested 10th, 11th and 12th graders at CYHS on Friday, October 18, 2024. The ASVAB measures strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success, in addition to matching career interests with abilities to help direct further career exploration for the student. Students who take the ASVAB are not under any obligation to join the military or even speak with a military recruiter. Interested students should return the permission form found at tinyurl.com/CentralASVAB to the School Counseling Office by October 17. Free test prep is available at youtube.com/c/GrammarHero and asvab-prep.com.
PSAT TESTING NEXT MONTH
All juniors and those sophomores who signed up for the PSAT will receive information soon from Mr. Zelinka about the Digital PSAT Administration this year. Be sure to monitor your email closely for important updates.
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.
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
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. PLEASE NOTE: The FAFSA cannot be completed until December this year. Stay tuned for more details!
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.
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.
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!
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
Have you ever thought about a career in Medical Imaging?
UPMC - Harrisburg Hospital is hosting six separate interactive presentations on Destination Imaging on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:00am - 12:15pm. Imaging is an important part of the healthcare team! During these presentations you will learn about Radiologic Sciences. Please stop by the Career Center for more information.
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