York Suburban School District uses an online, electronic registration process (click to view) which requires a computer, internet, and the ability to scan documents. In order to provide support and service to our new registrants, we are offering the times listed above to support this process. These are NOT mandatory to attend. If you need technical support, please plan on attending one of these offerings. If you are able to register independent of support, you would not be expected to attend. We will have the necessary technology and support set-up in the office area of both buildings.  You do not need to register in the building your child will attend. Your child does not need to attend this registration session.  

East York Elementary’s May Festival and Art Show is Friday, May 4 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.  All are welcome to come and enjoy a fun night of games, activities, inflatables, and good food!  View the work of our very talented East York artists displayed in the hallways and the gym lobby.    

Plans are underway to organize the 8th Battle of the Buildings event.  Past organizers Jamie Evans and Eric Hoffman are looking forward to participating as competitors this next time around. YS Dollars for Scholars is very excited for Eric and Jamie to return in their new role and so thankful for their years of leadership for this event. They will be missed. Since the 2019 BOB aligns with the 20th anniversary of YS Dollars for Scholars, we are calling on the Suburban community to help us put together an amazing and fun event. Volunteers are needed for: Building representatives, games, officials, announcers, tickets, concessions, raffles, and set-up/clean up.  If you or anyone you know is interested in helping in any way please contact Pam Rice at 717-880-4113, email parrice@comcast.net.

About BOB:  Every other year Dollars for Scholars co-ordinates BOB (Battle of the Buildings).   This is a fun-filled family friendly competition involving faculty and staff from the 6 YS buildings and a team of Juniors and a team of Seniors from the high school. The event is scheduled for January 26, 2019. For general information about Dollars for Scholars please contact Karen Evans at underdog_kge@comcast.net.

Submitted by Stephanie Sullivan, DFS Treasurer

Three members of the York Suburban Swim Team have been recognized by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America (NISCA). Anne Baskwill, Aidan Fryar, and Zezette Pflaum qualified for Academic All-American status. Over 340,000 students are in involved in swimming at the high school level, and only 2% of the student-athletes are recognized with Academic All-American status. Congratulations Anne, Zezette, and Aidan! 

The boys swimming program not only excelled in the pool by finishing 3rd in District III, they also performed at a high level in the classroom accumulating a team GPA of 3.243. The NISCA has recognized the team as a bronze level Academic All-America Team. Congratulations, boys, for making us all #YSPROUD

Submitted by Mr. Matthew Marshall, Athletic Director

Many thanks to York Traditions Bank for their $1,000 contribution to York Suburban Education Foundation (YSEF) through the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.
Thank you for helping YSEF do more for our students!

Pictured left to right are: John D. Blecher, COO & CFO of York Traditions Bank, Mac Brillhart, YSEF Vice-President, and Sarah Reinecker, YSEF President

Junior Achievement volunteers help young students understand the world around them, from what it takes to be a good family member to being a good citizen in the community. Using hands-on activities relevant to student interests and lifestyles, Junior Achievement lessons enrich the social studies classroom curriculum.

For first graders,  Junior Achievement’s “Our Families” explains how family members’ jobs and businesses contribute to the well-being of the family and community. The program introduces the concept of needs and wants and explores the ways families plan for and acquire goods and services. Students analyzed their own skills to determine ways they can support their families.

For second graders, the Junior Achievement “Our Community Program” uses posters and games to offer practical information about businesses and the many jobs those businesses offer in a community. Students explored production methods through a simulation game and also learned about taxes, decision making, and how money flows in an economy.

Submitted by Mrs. Kathy Pavoncello

Valley View Elementary students were fortunate to have Steven Courtney  visit this week for a rocking assembly that emphasized kindness, love of learning, and friendship. If your student did not talk about the assembly, please take time this weekend to ask about it. The following song videos provide a sample of the performance students enjoyed:

• Walk in Love
• Steven the Pirate
• Happy Go Lucky Shoes

Reading specialists, Mrs. Amy Bartlett and Mrs. Kelly Gulley, planned a Reading Make and Take at Yorkshire Elementary School. During the interactive sessions, students and parents rotated through four stations that focused on essential early reading skills. They created and then played games to practice their phonemic awareness, phonics, and comprehension skills. Students also improved their fluency by repeated readings of passages and poems. These young readers left Yorkshire with all of their materials and some new books for continued practice at home which is key to their reading success.

Submitted by Mrs. Amy Bartlett and Mrs. Kelly Gulley

Tribute Cards are a unique gift to honor a York Suburban School District staff person or community member.  The York Suburban Education Foundation (YSEF) would like to recognize those YSSD staff and community members that received Tribute Cards September 2017-April 2018:

Lisa Eckenrode, Yorkshire Elementary

Dr. Greg Gulley, Indian Rock Elementary

Kerri Henry, Indian Rock Elementary

Cathi Hicks, Valley View Elementary

Eric Hoffman, Indian Rock Elementary

Alicia Kowitz, York Suburban Middle School

Dr. Patricia Maloney, Administration

Ashley Markey, Indian Rock Elementary

Patricia Murray, Yorkshire Elementary

Dr. Larry Redding, Administration

Mindy Wise, Valley View Elementary

Tribute Cards can be given at any time throughout the year—a special way to help a staff member or community member celebrate a holiday, his/her birthday or other special occasion, an end of year recognition, or just for outstanding performance.  Funds raised from the Tribute Cards are given back to the YSSD through grants for innovative programs as well as support for the YSEF Endowment.  YSEF has awarded 114 grants totaling $274,188 to teachers, administrators, and students since 2008.

To order a YSEF Tribute Card or for more information on how you can honor a YSSD staff or community member with a YSEF Tribute, please visit the YSEF website at   http://www.ysef.org/donate/tribute-cards/ or print the YSEF Tribute Card form from the YSSD website.