News and Announcements

French Honor Society Crowns a Cooking Competition Winner November 12, 2021 York Suburban’s French Honor Society recently hosted a cooking competition, which was open to students taking French in Grades 8-12. Participants were asked to make a French fall-themed dessert. Amelia Emswiler, a ninth-grade student in French II, won with her orange and chocolate madeleines.…

Eighth-Grade Students Complete Special Project to Honor Veterans November 11, 2021 Eighth-grade students on York Suburban Middle School’s Legacy Team practiced their letter-writing skills for a unique Veterans Day project. They created handwritten letters that will be mailed to Veterans Medical Centers in Pennsylvania and to their own family members who served. The students also…

English Students Visit New York City to See Award-Winning Musical November 11, 2021 Mrs. Oathout’s Honors English III and English Seminar classes spent a day in New York City to watch the musical Hadestown! This acclaimed show is by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin, and it combines two mythical tales. What a great…

YSHS Yearbook on Sale at Reduced Price Through Friday November 11, 2021 York Suburban High School’s yearbook staff invites you to purchase a 2022 yearbook. They are currently on sale at a reduced price now through Friday, November 12, 2021. Prices will go up on November 13, 2021. Order now by visiting this website to…

Mask Mandate Reinstated While Appeal Process Commences November 10, 2021 This communication is a follow-up to our earlier letter regarding a court decision about the state-wide mask mandate. At the end of that letter, we mentioned that an appeal process could affect the details included in the letter. That is indeed what happened tonight. Our…

District Reverts Back to Health and Safety Plan Due to Court Ruling November 10, 2021 Earlier today, Commonwealth Court Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon ordered that Pennsylvania’s school mask mandate is “void and unenforceable.”  Therefore, effective immediately, the York Suburban School District will revert back to the Health and Safety Plan that was in place when…

Two Upcoming Events Offer Holiday Assistance for Families in Need November 9, 2021 The holiday season can cause financial stress for families. To alleviate some of the monetary burdens, the York Suburban School District is partnering with two organizations to provide York Suburban families in need with food and other essentials. Listed below is information…

Cooper Becomes a Full-Fledged Facility Dog in Special Ceremony November 9, 2021 At the beginning of the school year, York Suburban Middle School was granted a facility-dog-in-training through a partnership with the United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF). Cooper has been traveling the school’s halls ever since to help foster a healthy and positive environment. Last…

YSHS Punkin’ Chunkin’ Team Finishes in Second Place November 8, 2021 Last week, students from York Suburban’s chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in the 2021 York County Punkin’ Chunkin’ Championship. This hard-working squad, along with its trebuchet, Big Ivan, finished second out of nine teams! Watch the video to see Big Ivan…

Rep. Stan Saylor Visits York Suburban Middle School November 5, 2021 Rep. Stan Saylor, the state representative for the 94th legislative district located in York County, visited the York Suburban Middle School today. He met with administrators, counselors, and a social worker to discuss the increased mental health needs facing schools. During a tour of…