In the event school must be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather, the decision to close or delay will be made by 5:30 AM. Please refrain from calling campus administrators or the transportation department. Information regarding school closings will be made through the following outlets:

Emergency Notification System: Our mass notification system can call, text, and email the emergency contact numbers we have in our system (up to six for each student and staff member) simultaneously. Your child's emergency contact information must be up to date in your Skyward Family Access Account to receive these alerts.

Television Announcements: Official announcements regarding delays and closings will be made on local broadcast stations.

District Website & Social Media: Social Media is one of the first forms of communication for the Central York School District. You can follow us for official alerts and notices at https://www.facebook.com/CentralYorkSD and www.cysd.k12.pa.us. The District also utilizes Instagram and LinkedIn.

Keep Your Contact Information Up-to-Date

Ensure your child's emergency contact information and Skylert settings are up-to-date in Skyward
If you have issues accessing Skyward, please contact Family Access.
For any other questions or concerns regarding emergency communications, please contact our Communications Department.

Inclement Weather/Closing Learning Options

Two Hour Delay

A two-hour day may be called if the District feels additional time will allow for the safe transportation of our students to school. If the decision is made for a two-hour delay, bus transportation will arrive two hours after their normally scheduled time, car rider drop will take place two hours after the normal arrival time and the school day will begin two hours after the normally scheduled start time.

Early Dismissal

There may be some rare occasions where it will be necessary to dismiss school early. On these days, we will communicate the specific dismissal schedule for each building if that event arrises.

Flexible Instruction Day

All school buildings will be closed, however, students will be provided school work to complete independently through Schoology or printed materials. This will eliminate the need to make up days at the end of the school year.
Teachers will be available through their usual electronic communication methods during school hours to support students.

Remote Learning

All school buildings will be closed, however, students and staff will complete the school day from home through Schoology and Zoom. This will eliminate the need to make up days at the end of the school year. Remote Learning Days will follow the normally scheduled Cycle Day listed on the District Calendar.
Additional communication will be sent to students by their school/teachers with directions on accessing their teachers and assignments. Students should log in as directed by their school for attendance purposes.

School Cancelled

All school buildings will be closed and students will make up the inclement weather day at the end of the school year.

Keystones and Final Exam Information

NEHS Bake Sale

The National English Honors Society is having a bake sale. It will be in the atrium during lunch january 6th-10th. The average cost of the bake sale is $1 per item. Types of baked goods that will be in the bake sale are cookies (gingerbread, chocolate peppermint, sugar, coconut sugar), brownies, cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate.

Final Exams

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.

Learn More

From The School Counseling Office

Please contact the School Counseling Office with any questions regarding this information.

DEADLINE FOR SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students are encouraged to contact their school counselor soon about any schedule change requests. Changes can be made ONLY through the third day of the new semester (Thursday, January 23).

IT’S SCHOLARSHIP TIME, SENIORS!

Every senior who is planning to attend a college or technical/career school after school should be completing the FAFSA online and applying to scholarships. More info & opportunities can be found at tinyurl.com/CentralYorkfinancialaid.

Additionally, Commonwealth University is excited to offer a series of Virtual Financial Aid 101 Information Sessions designed to help students and their families understand the financial aid process and prepare for a successful college journey.

Event Dates: January 22, February 18, March 20, and April 23
Time: 7 p.m.
Registration: Available online
Agenda: During these sessions, we will cover the FAFSA; changes to the financial aid process; understanding scholarships, grants, and loans; and provide tips for maximizing financial aid opportunities.

PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES

PGSS is a highly competitive FREE five-week summer program that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on lab research. Juniors can apply at sciences.pa-gov-schools.org. Applicants should invite their recommenders by Friday, January 17.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for a ways to learn new things, build your resume, and/or serve the community? Check out tinyurl.com/summer-opps to see some of the great summer programs out there -- and take note that many deadlines are upcoming!

ATTENTION JUNIORS!

It’s time to register for the SAT or ACT, if you’re planning to apply to colleges. Go to sat.org and act.org for information, free preparation tools, and registration. If you get free or reduced price lunch, ask your counselor about getting a fee waiver.

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Eligibility

Student-athletes planning to play sports in college should learn about the NCAA initial eligibility requirements at tinyurl.com/CYHSNCAA and see their school counselor with any questions.

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Career Center News

Registration opens January 20th! YCAL is offering the following Career Exploration Programs this Spring, and it is on a first come first serve basis. Students must provide their own transportation.

Artistic Careers

Automotive Technology

Building Trades

Children's Therapy

Commercial Driving (CDL)

Cosmetology

Early Childhood Education

Education

Electrical

Healthcare

Hospitality & Tourism Management

HVAC & Plumbing

Information Technology

Manufacturing Careers

Medical Assistant

Mechatronics

Psychology/Human Studies

Sports Management

Water and Environmental Technology

Are you interested in Engineering?

HACC - Harrisburg Campus will be hosting an Engineering Career Day on Friday, February 21, 2025. They will be doing an engineering overview presentation and two hands-on sessions. The engineering disciplines that will be represented include: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical. If you are interested in attending, please stop by the Career Center to sign up. CYHS will be providing transportation for the students.

Do have an interest in learning about Logistics?

York College is hosting CYHS students on Friday, February 28, 2025 to get students interested about Supply Chain and their Supply Chain Management field. At this presentation, there will be activities to help students understand supply chain and the operations. If you are interested in signing up, please stop by the Career Center. CYHS will provide transportation for the students.

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

If you are interested in becoming a Teacher, School Counselor or a School Social Worker, this summit is for you! Shippensburg University is hosting an Aspiring Summit on Friday, March 7, 2025. If you are interested in attending, please stop by the Career Center to sign up. CYHS will be providing transportation for the students.

Employment

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virtual job board!

Volunteers Needed

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