Archive for October 2021

Former YES Principal Serves as Mystery Guest Reader October 29, 2021 Look who visited Yorkshire Elementary School! The school’s former principal, Dr. Kimberly Stoltz, served as the mystery guest reader today. She read Bats at the Library and Otis and the Scarecrow. Even in retirement, Dr. Stoltz continues to inspire our youngsters! Recent News Celebrating…

Whitsons Seeks Feedback from Families, Students, and Staff October 29, 2021 Whitsons Culinary Group, the District’s food service partner, is conducting a brief survey to gather feedback about its school nutrition program. Please provide your input and suggestions via the survey located at https://bit.ly/3Cn8sjT. Alternatively, the survey can be accessed by scanning the following QR…

District Accepting Bids for Equipment Replacement and Installation October 29, 2021 Sealed bids for equipment replacement and installation at the Facilities Building — located at 1800 Hollywood Drive, York, PA 17403 — are currently being accepted. For more information, please click on the following links. Chiller Equipment Bid Advertisement (Short Version) Chiller Equipment Bid Advertisement…

EYES Student and Author Visits Former Elementary School October 28, 2021 Riley Musselman is a published author. That statement doesn’t seem remarkable until you learn that she’s only nine years old and a third-grade student at East York Elementary School! Today, she visited Yorkshire Elementary School with her co-author and grandmother, Paula Musselman, to meet…

Students Taking Engineering Design Construct Suspension Bridges October 28, 2021 Mr. Shearer and Mr. Wallence tasked their high school students with designing and building efficient suspension bridges using lumber, plywood, and paracord. The catch? The bridges had to span eight feet AND be sturdy enough for students to walk across them! Judging by the photos,…

YWCA York Announces Free Pre-K Program Opening in November October 27, 2021 YWCA York, the District’s early learning partner, is excited to announce the addition of a Pre-K Counts classroom opening in November at Valley View Elementary School. Pre-K Counts is a state-funded program for children aged 3-5, and it is FREE for qualifying families.…

U.S. News Ranks York Suburban Schools in the Top 200 October 27, 2021 The first-ever elementary and middle school rankings by U.S. News and World Report have been released. Our eligible schools — East York Elementary School, Indian Rock Elementary School, and York Suburban Middle School — all ranked in the top 200 out of…

YSHS Student Selected for PMEA District 7 Chorus October 27, 2021 Congratulations to senior Jordyn Myers who completed a successful audition and was selected for the PMEA District 7 Chorus! Jordyn will attend the District Chorus Festival at the end of February and have the opportunity to audition for the PMEA Region 5 Choir. Recent…

Senior Musician Earns Rare and Prestigious Honor October 26, 2021 Congratulations to senior Noah West for his selection as Trombone 1 in the 2021 National Association for Music Education All-National Concert Band! Being a member of this band is the highest honor that can be earned by a high school band student. Noah will join…

Architectural Drawing and Design Class Tours Philadelphia October 26, 2021 Mr. Shearer’s Architectural Drawing and Design class recently participated in a walking tour of Philadelphia provided by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The students studied the city’s many styles of architecture by visiting various locations, including famous attractions such as Reading Terminal Market and…