Weekly Memo

Some thoughts for the starting school year

Hi Everyone,

We have had quite the week (so far!)... starting the semester, an earthquake, and a 2-hour delay. Our students (and staff) handled the uncertainty of the earthquake calmly and safely. Hopefully, next week will be a little smoother.

On Wednesday evening, we welcomed the Class of 2029 (rising 9th graders) and their families to learn more about the high school, the course registration process, and gave them the opportunity to ask questions. It is always nice to see the next wave of students getting ready to become YHS Wildcats (and a special thank you to our current students for leading groups, managing scavenger hunts, and answering high school-related questions).

Congratulations to this week's Seacoast Student of the Week: Lindsay Rivers! Each week, we nominate a student from York High School to be featured in the Seacoast Online. Here is what we said about Lindsay:

York High School is proud to recognize senior Lindsay Rivers as our Student of the Week. A standout in both athletics and academics, Lindsay has proven herself to be a true leader and role model for her peers.

Lindsay excels as a captain of the field hockey, basketball, and softball teams, where her leadership and sportsmanship shine through. Her commitment to her teams and her positive attitude make her a key player in each sport, inspiring teammates and helping lead them to success.

Beyond athletics, Lindsay’s academic achievements are just as impressive. As an Advanced Placement student, she consistently excels in her classes and is on high honors. Her independent work in Organic Chemistry and pursuing an extended learning opportunity in the medical field, are a testament to her passion, work ethic, and determination.

In addition to her roles in sports and academics, Lindsay serves as a class officer, demonstrating her commitment to leadership within the school. She also represents the TIDALWAVSE group, serving as an ambassador for a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. Her commitment to living with integrity makes her a role model for all students.

Known for her kindness, generosity, and positivity, Lindsay is a friend to all and exemplifies the qualities that make her a true Wildcat.

Stay tuned to see who our Student of the Week is next week!!

If you (or your student) are interested in learning more about Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) they have an Open House this evening at 6:00. You should plan to check it out if you would like more information. As always, if you need anything or have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Liza or me.

Thanks,

Amanda

Inclement Weather

Tis the season for delays and school cancellations. Superintendent Doak sent out the annual school closure letter back in October, but figured it was good to remind everyone about our procedures.

If we have a two-hour delay, we start Block 1 at 9:50 (we do not send AM SRTC) and go through our entire bell schedule. If you have late arrival in your schedule Block 2 begins at 10:25.
If school is canceled, we skip that color day and return to school the following day (all of our blue/white days are pre-determined).
If Superintendent Doak calls a remote learning day we will follow the schedule below.

We try to notify everyone as soon as possible when there are changes to our school schedule. Superintendent Doak works closely with the highway department, the transportation department, and fellow superintendents to make the best possible decision for school cancellations.

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Important Dates

Thursday, January 30 ~ SRTC Admissions Open House @ 6:00

Wednesday, February 5 ~ Local Scholarships *Go Live* on Going Merry for Class of 2025

Tuesday, February 11 ~ MIYHS (Extended Pride) - DATE CHANGE!

Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21 ~ February Break

Thursday, February 27 ~ Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 2:30-7:00

Thursday, March 6 ~ Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 2:30-7:00

Friday, March 14 ~ Early Release Day (Dismissal @ 11:00)

Have you purchased a brick yet?

Since the email went out a few weeks ago about purchasing bricks and our school-wide goal of fundraising $150,000 by March 1 -- we have sold TEN bricks (up 1 from last week!), but have also sold TWO tiles (that's $1,000 each!). We are one step (or brick!) closer to building the new facility.

Athletics & Activities

Thursday, January 30

Unified Basketball at TA @ 3:30
Boys First Team/JV/Varsity Basketball vs Cape Elizabeth @ 4:00/5:30/7:00
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball at Cape Elizabeth @ 5:30/7:00

Friday, January 31

Boys/Girls Indoor Track at USM @ 7:30

Saturday, February 1

Wrestling at Class B State Duals (Sanford)
Robotics at Yarmouth
Girls/Boys Varsity Basketball vs Yarmouth @ 12:00/2:00
Boys First Team Basketball vs Yarmouth @ 3:30
Girls Hockey at Winslow @ 5:30
Boys Hockey at Leavitt @ 6:30

Tuesday, February 4

Unified Basketball vs Wells @ 3:30
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball vs Poland @ 5:00/6:30
Alpine Skiing at Pleasant Mountain @ 5:15
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball at Poland @ 5:00/6:30

Wednesday, February 5

Girls Hockey at South Quarterfinals
Nordic Skiing at Libby Hill Trails
Boys Hockey at Cape Elizabeth @ 6:00

Community Events

Thank you for investing in the leaders of tomorrow!!

Thank you to Anchor Real Estate and Portsmouth Quality Flooring for their generous Gold level Sponsorships of the YHS chapter of FBLA. They are supporting these students by helping us provide valuable opportunities for our members, including leadership development, skill-building activities, and participation in competitive events.

If your business is interested in supporting our future leaders, we would love to partner with you! Sponsorships directly impact our ability to offer meaningful experiences to our members. For more information, please contact Sarah Bolaños (sbolanos@yorkschools.org).