Submitted by  Christopher Adams

A new FLEX period hits YSHS this year.  The period evolved over the years from a traditional homeroom, to Advisory, to now what is known as FLEX.  FLEX is a structured, 26-minute academic period, designed for students to receive help from their content teachers, study, read, start homework, make-up a quiz, or attend a study session. Students may ask to see one of their teachers or teachers may request a student report to them during FLEX. Either way, the students are receiving extra support. In addition to receiving academic help and support, students are able to monitor their grades and academic goals with guidance from their FLEX teacher.

Whitsons Culinary Group  is excited to share the hiring of a new District Chef for York Suburban.  Chef Sean Arnold develops and taste-tests recipes, trains staff in “from scratch” cooking techniques, and teaches culinary skills that increase productivity, efficiency and safety in the kitchen.. His tasty and nutritious health-centered approach to cooking and eating inspires our menus, students and staff.  

Sean Arnold, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Green Mountain College with a Master’s of Science in Sustainable Food Systems, is a forward-thinking and multi-talented food service leader with more than 15 years’ experience driving teams to success while promoting sustainable and environmentally-conscious initiatives. Sean started working in the food industry when he was in college at Elon University. Sean has years of experience feeding large groups of people while acting as the Director of Dining Services at Oldfields School for Flik Independent Schools, Towson University, Garrison Forest School and Calvert Hall College High School for SAGE Dining Services, and started his career at York College as Associate Director of Dining Services. Sean looks forward to continuing his passion of learning, and to educate others on the importance of local sustainable food. Sean is currently the Executive Chef for Underground West, a personal and private event company serving South Central Pennsylvania and Central Maryland.

Submitted by Dr. Kimberly Stoltz

Yorkshire PTO volunteers greet new families at the Kindergarten Orientation and Back-To-School Nights that were held prior to the start of school.  All new students are given a Yorkshire t-shirt as part of the welcome.  The goal of the orientation is to help students feel comfortable for their first day of school. Every child has the opportunity to meet his/her teacher and parents learn about the curriculum and classroom routines and procedures. Students and parents are set up for a successful start to the year!

York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) offers Career Exploration Programs in twenty-five career areas for high school students in grades ten, eleven, and twelve. Students can participate in one or more programs.

Some of the programs are one- or two-day events where a student misses a day of school while other programs meet once a month in the evening throughout the school year.  Details are also listed directly on the online application and there are informational flyers for each program. Applications and informational flyers can be found on http://ycal.us/mentoring-program. Scroll down the webpage for a list of the 25 career exploration programs and access to the flyers.

The following career exploration programs have application deadlines approaching in September 2016:

• Law
• Human Services
• Medical Assistant
• Information Technology
• Respiratory Care
• Creative Careers

This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to gain knowledge about career options and learn to network with career professionals. Students can participate in one or more YCAL Career Exploration Program (there’s no limit). The programs are designed for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders. Families must provide transportation.

Check them out!