Weekly North Hills Update
Winter Reading Challenge
Every year, before our winter break, we encourage students to find a great book (or two) they can enjoy during their time away from school.
This year, during winter break, students can participate in the Winter Break Reading Challenge. They simply read for 20 minutes during 10 days of break and they complete the reading challenge form. This form was sent home with students this week (attached below for your reference). Students who return the reading log after break will receive a special prize! Please encourage your child to participate in this year's challenge!
5th and 6th Grade Winter Concerts
The 5th and 6th grade winter music concerts will take place in January 2025. If your child is a member of the North Hills Band, Orchestra, or Chorus, please mark your calendars for these special events. Each concert begins at 7PM and musicians are asked to arrive at the high school auditorium at 6:45 pm on the night of their show. Additionally, participants will have a rehearsal at the auditorium during the school day, on the day of their performance. We are excited to hear our fabulous musicians at the show!
6th Grade Concert - Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 7:00 PM
5th Grade Concert - Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Central York School District Weather Reminders
As a reminder, the District has various options available in the event of inclement weather closings and delays. The District will communicate this information to families should the situation arise. Please ensure your contact information and Skylert preferences in Skyward are up to date.
Two Hour Delay
A two-hour delay 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-off 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 schedules for families.
Flexible Instruction Day (FID)
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 Canceled
All school buildings will be closed and students will make up the inclement weather day at the end of the school year.
UPDATED DATES - School Store
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
School Store dates for the 2024-2025 school year have been updated. The store will now be open on the last Thursday of the month that school is in session. Please double check the dates in the link below.
Students will have the opportunity to purchase items once a month from October through May. Volunteers are needed to collect and manage money, to monitor the activities around the store area, and to assist students in selecting items within their budgets (if necessary). Two-hour shifts will be allotted for serving. Please select the dates and shifts that work best for you.
Click the link below to sign up for the school store!
If you have any questions, please contact North Hills PTO at northhills1330@gmail.com
All volunteers must be registered volunteers with the Central York School District, and must have current clearances on file at the Education Service Center.
Classroom Times to Shop
9:50-10:00 A Wertz
10:00-10:10 Barrett
10:10-10:20 Garland
10:20-10:30 Fox
10:30-10:40 Koplitz
10:40-10:50 Bortner
10:50-11:00 Hilt
11:00-11:10 Good
11:10-11:20 Christman
11:30-11:40 Berndt
11:40-11:50 Snell
11:50-12:00 Rothermel
12:00-12:10 Goins
12:10-12:20 Urrunaga
12:20-12:30(12:25)- Hummel 12:30
12:30-12:40 K.Wertz
12:50-1:00 Werner
1:00-1:10 Moore
1:10-1:20 Boyd
1:50-2:00 Beckmeyer
2:00-2:10 Sefton
2:10-2:20 Coughenour
2:20-2:30 Sprenkle
The North Hills PTO
The North Hills PTO will meet monthly on the first Monday of the Month that school is in session. This meeting takes place at 6PM in the North Hills cafeteria. The PTO is continually looking for dedicated guardians to volunteer with a variety of student activities, including school wide events, our school store, the Scholastic Book Fair, and the 6th Grade Event. If you are interested, please plan to attend.
North Hill PTO Facebook Page:
The North Hills PTO will be keeping families up to date this year through the organization's Facebook Page. If you would like to follow the group, you can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/NorthHillsPTO?mibextid=LQQJ4d
*Please reach out to North Hills PTO at northhillspto1330@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!
Volunteering at Central York
The District’s new Volunteer Registration Portal is now live and parents/guardians/families may register to volunteer for this school year.
The District utilizes a new volunteer registration process within School Gate Guardian, our current visitor management system, to streamline the registration process and efficiently track, maintain, and check in volunteers throughout the school year. With this online registration process, there is no longer a requirement to complete paper packets or drop off paperwork at the District Office.
Prospective volunteers can check their status in the portal after uploading necessary clearances and will receive an email notification when they are approved. Please note that returning volunteers will be required to upload their active clearances within the portal to place them on file in the new system. Please allow up to one week for processing.
Volunteers will receive a self-expiring printed volunteer sticker during each visit upon check-in at the office.
For more information, please refer to our Volunteer page on the District Website
