York Suburban High School

2025 YSHS Awards Night
On May 7, our high school hosted its annual awards program where students were presented with their significant awards including military appointments, ROTC scholarships, memorial scholarships, and miscellaneous other awards and organizational scholarships. The recognized students and descriptions of the awards are available on the awards night program.

Senior Destination Signing Night (May 19 - 5:00 PM)
On this night, we take a moment to recognize our seniors who will be continuing their athletic or musical careers in college, while also recognizing our students who have enlisted in the military. The event will recognize each registered student, along with having a photograph taken of the student, their coach/teacher/recruiter, and family together. Students can register for the event via this form.

Career, College, and Workforce Newsletter

YSHS Student Announcements

YSHS News & Notes

41st Annual Robert L. Dovey Academic Awards Program

On April 30, 2025, our high school celebrated our student's academic accomplishments at the annual academic awards program. You can see the recognized students in the event program.

2025 Summer School Information is Available

Access the information here: 2025 YSHS Summer School
If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor.

Rising Ninth Grade Virtual Parent Night

On April 24, 2025, the high school hosted a parents' night for eighth grade parents to learn more about the high school and what their children will experience as freshmen. The presentation was recorded and is available for families to review, click here to view.

YSHS Announcements
These slides are also visible on the lobby TVs in the high school.

Worried about a Peer?

If you are worried about a fellow student or there is something you need the school to know immediately, please submit a tip:

Safe 2 Say Anonymous Tip

Absent From School?
or Planning to Be Absent

Just click on the Absence Forms below.

General Absence Form

Educational Trip Preapproval Form

College Visit Preapproval Form
(College visit forms must be filled out from student account)

Career Exploration Activity Request
(Career Exploration forms must be filled out from student account)

Alumni Survey

YSHS Alumni. We created a brief survey to learn about what you are doing.

Important Documents

2024-2025 Course Catalog

Graduation Requirements

School Profile

Student Code of Conduct

Student Handbook

Writing Style Guide

Suburban Shoutouts

What's Happening at YSHS?

Student Announcements

Clubs & Activities at YSHS

Calendar of Events

Misc. School Information

Activity Buses

Academic/Activity Bus Schedules

There are two activity buses that run from the high school - one eastbound and one westbound - on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Students MUST obtain a bus pass from a teacher or activity sponsor to ride either bus.

Buses pick up at the back lobby of the high school by the cafeteria.

The eastbound bus picks up around 4:05 pm and the westbound bus picks up around 4:30 pm. Click on the link above for a detailed list of stops that each bus makes and the approximate times. These buses only stop at the locations listed on the schedule. Students are expected to find their own way home from the listed stops.

Bus Schedule (Approximate)

Determining your Stop:

West Activity Bus

East Activity Bus

Driver's Education/Online Safety

Online Driver Safety Education:

30-hour online course offered through Virtual Drive Education, Cost $44

Click here for details and registration information

If you have any questions on this course, please contact Dr. Adams at the High School.

Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training:

York Suburban High School offers an optional six-hour Behind-the-Wheel driver training course outside of the regular high school curriculum.

Registering: To register for the on-the-road driver training, a registration from must be picked up in the high school office. Please bring the driver's permit with you when picking up the application as it will be copied and attached to the application.
Prerequisite: Online Safety Course

Cost: $300 payable at first lesson

Duration: Six (6) 1-hour lessons

Scheduling: After submitting your application, you will be contacted when there is available behind-the-wheel driving time.

More Information on Behind-the-Wheel

If you have any questions about the Behind-the-Wheel driver training course, please contact Mr. Gentzyel at the high school.

Insurance Discount:

In order to qualify for any discounts offered by insurance companies, a student must take both the Behind-the-Wheel driver training and the online safety education course.

If you need proof of completion for insurance, please contact Mr. Gentzyel at the high school.

DMV-Permit-Test.com provides free access to a wealth of driver-related resources, including:

- free online permit practice tests based on the actual contents of each State’s Driver Manual

- driver's training

- frequently asked questions

- latests official Driver’s Manuals

Pennsylvania Practice Permit Test

DMV-Permit-Test.com's aim is to make the road a safer place. Students will not be asked to provide email addresses, create accounts, or share any other personal information.

Fitness Center

Josten's - Class Rings, Yearbooks, & Graduation Announcements

Parking

Students at York Suburban are required to have a parking permit to park on campus during the school day.

In order to obtain a Parking Permit students must:

Complete the Parking Permit Application
Pay the $25 parking permit fee in IC School Store

Parking permits will be distributed by flex teachers, after the start of school.

Parking Permits will not be issued until these items have been completed.

Students will not be penalized or fined for parking on the school lot without a permit during the first week of school. This will allow students time to register and display their permit in their vehicles.

Please see the Student Handbook for further information on parking on and around campus.

Trojan Learning Center

Trojan Learning Center Schoology Page
Join Code: 3MSZX-6H3DF

The goal of the Learning Center is to provide assistance and productive working environment for York Suburban students. Tutoring is the priority of the Learning Center. The Learning Center is staffed by certified teachers who are available to answer questions, clarify concepts, and provide technology support for any assignment in all subject areas.

Learning Center Brochure

Learning Center Hours

Room 121-123

Hours: M-F 7:15am-3:00pm

M-T-W-TH 3:00pm–4:00pm

(The activity bus only runs T-W-Th.)

For more information, please contact Amy Loughran at 885-1270 ext. 8121.

Work Permits

The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law requires minors to obtain work permits prior to beginning work.

York Suburban School District, as an agent for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, issues work permits for minors (ages 14-17) living within the boundaries of the district regardless of which school they attend. If you live outside of York Suburban School District, please contact your home district to obtain a work permit.

Work Permit Application

(Application forms are also available in the High School Main Office.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK PERMIT

Section A is to be completed by the applicant (except the signature block for the Issuing Officer).

Section B is to be completed and signed by the applicant's parent or legal guardian.

Work permits will be issued in the high school main office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:15 - 3:30. Once the application is complete, please bring along...one (1) form of legal identification that shows the applicant's name and birthday (Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Passport, etc.).

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law including Frequently Asked Questions.