Message from the Superintendent

Greetings from the office of the superintendent!  February is an interesting month in educational leadership as we begin earnestly planning for the year ahead.  It is true that we just passed the midway point of this school year but we must begin planning the budget, staffing, and focus areas for next year.

As we begin, our discussions are focused on how we can equip our students with the skills to succeed: succeed in school and succeed in life.  We consider the needs of individual students and work to ensure that there are supports in place to help every child.  Many support systems are in place in each of our schools and we are working hard to enhance them, make them more accessible to all students, and continually improve them.  It is vitally important that we involve parents and the greater community in this process.  

We continue to strive toward a true partnership with parents. Open communication is critical.  Honest feedback is essential.  Help us understand your child’s needs.  Help us develop the best way to meet those needs.  Communicate with teachers and administrators.  Join a booster club or PTO.  Consider how you might help us help your child.

Similarly, we strive to build community partnerships.  We have strong relationships with organizations such as Communities That Care, Dollars for Scholars, and the York Suburban Education Foundation.  Each provides unique supports for our students and families.  We are working to delve deeper into the community to develop working relationships with talented individuals and support agencies.  Consider how you might help.  What can you contribute to your local school?

Thank you for all that you do to support YS!  Together, we are –

Building our Future…One Student at a Time.