Posts by York Suburban Communications

Important Inclement Weather Reminders December 11, 2021 As the possibility of inclement weather increases, it’s important that you are familiar with how the District handles and communicates closings, delays, and early dismissals. Please review these weather-related FAQs at your earliest convenience. Thank you! Recent News YSEF’s Impact Foundation Back-to-School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway Congratulations to Sophia Scalet on…

Senior Wins Annual YSHS Poetry Out Loud Competition December 10, 2021 Earlier this week, York Suburban High School held its annual Poetry Out Loud Competition. The winner was senior Olivia Gibson (front row, left), and the runner-up was sophomore Chiara Soares (front row, right). Congrats to Olivia, Chiara, and the other 15 participants who recited…

PA Supreme Court Vacates Automatic Stay for Mask Mandate December 10, 2021 Dear York Suburban Families, Today, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued an order that vacates the automatic stay related to the state-wide mask mandate.  As a result, the state-wide mask mandate is no longer in effect, and we will revert immediately to the…

Purchase Tickets Now for the 9th Biennial Battle of the Buildings December 10, 2021 It’s almost time for the 9th biennial Battle of the Buildings (BOB)*! Students and staff will compete on January 22, 2022, for bragging rights and the coveted BOB trophy. This event, which is organized by York Suburban Dollars for Scholars, helps…

Local Author and Retired Professor Visits VVES December 10, 2021 Valley View Elementary School’s PTO arranged for Dr. Anthony Fredericks, a local author and retired York College of Pennsylvania professor, to meet with students. He read some of his 160+ published books and answered questions about writing. Thank you, Dr. Fredericks, for sharing your creativity…

YSMS Hosts LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion for District Families December 9, 2021 Yesterday, York Suburban Middle School hosted an LGBTQ+ panel discussion, and the feedback was great! Miranda King, one of the District’s social workers, did a wonderful job of facilitating the event. Thank you to the staff members, community members, and families who attended or…

Two Important Dates in Future-Focused Planning Process Announced December 7, 2021 Dear York Suburban Residents, We are heading into an important time for the Future-Focused Planning (FFP) initiative, and I’d like to invite you to stay informed and get involved. The FFP process could potentially impact the District’s facilities and educational programming for many years…

Reminder About Campus Safety for Runners and Walkers December 6, 2021 York Suburban School District is happy to see our community of runners and walkers enjoying our campuses! To help increase safety, we remind you to wear bright or reflective clothing while walking or running near one of our buildings. This will help make those…

Visit MOD Pizza on December 9th to Support YS TSA December 4, 2021 York Suburban’s chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) is set to host a fundraiser at the MOD Pizza located on Pauline Drive. The event will be between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. on December 9, 2021. Mention “YS TSA” before you…

Famous Geologist and Cartographer Inspires Unique Project at IRES December 3, 2021 Marie Tharp was a geologist and cartographer whose work greatly improved our understanding of the oceans. Her work also inspired a recent #YSBOLD project in Mrs. Crumbling’s fifth-grade classroom at Indian Rock Elementary School! The students used colorful shaving cream to paint maps…