We look forward to welcoming our students for the start of another great school year!
Our teachers return on August 17, a full three weeks before Labor Day and many of us are still adjusting to this early start. With an end date of May 27, 2016, our students in particular appreciate the benefits of getting a jump on the school year.
We will kick off the year with many new and exciting programs. Most notably, we have greatly expanded our Early Learning Program with a large number of pre-school and school aged children and classrooms in each of our four elementary buildings.
At the other end of the spectrum, we are opening our high school campus by expanding the opportunities for our students to learn outside of the walls of the school building. Students must meet the same rigorous standards, but may do so through unique learning experiences.
Students in grades 3 through 7 will have greater daytime access to computers while our students in grades 8-12 continue to be one-to-one with a Chrome Book.
TEACHERS ARE BUSY — This summer has been very busy in preparation for the school year. Teachers are heavily involved in professional development, curriculum work, and lesson planning. The staff and administration have been doing the same while also hiring new staff, and preparing programs and schedules to meet the needs of all of our students. We are welcoming a number of new teachers and staff members in all of our buildings.
The York Suburban School District has tackled a number maintenance and construction projects, all focused on improving student safety and addressing the maintenance that has been deferred in recent years.
TRACK RESURFACED — A very special thanks to the community for their patience as we resurfaced the track. The many walkers and runners that use the facility will appreciate the new surface as will all of our physical education classes and our student athletes. Visitors to the high school will be greeted through a new secure entrance that will be used during school hours and will help to protect our students. Indian Rock is under a new roof and all buildings will benefit from internal maintenance upgrades and cleaning.
The 2015-16 school year is sure to be filled with more great things from our students. With the ongoing support of our wonderful community, there is every reason to believe that York Suburban School District will continue its long-standing tradition of excellence in education.
Dr. Shelly Merkle, Superintendent