News and Announcements

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…

Dr. Krauser Shares New FFP Update October 22, 2021 A new video update from Dr. Krauser about the Future-Focused Planning (FFP) initiative can be found at the end of this message. He references a recent presentation, which is also linked below. Additional information about the FFP process can be found at https://www.yssd.org/ffp/. 10/11/21 Presentation (Video):…

Reminder: Kindergarten Trick-or-Treat Event at YSHS October 21, 2021 York Suburban kindergarten families are invited to trick-or-treat in York Suburban High School from 6 to 7 p.m. on October 25, 2021. York Suburban-affiliated clubs and organizations will decorate hallway doors and hand out candy during the event, which is being sponsored by the National Honor…

Business Office Accepting Applications for Coordinator Position October 20, 2021 We’re hiring! Applications are currently being accepted for a Coordinator of Child Accounting & Transportation. More information can be found at http://bit.ly/ys-jobs. Recent News Summer Office Hours Community Engagement Night: High School Renovations Notice of Act 34 Public Hearing for the New Intermediate School Best…

Spike’s Ninja Warrior Challenge Raises $15,000+ for PTO October 15, 2021 There was beautiful weather for Spike’s Ninja Warrior Challenge at East York Elementary School. The event raised over $15,000 for the PTO, and students had a blast! Activities included scooter racing, board jumping, army crawling, dodging ping pong balls, and more. Thank you to…

Junior Achievement Visits YSHS for STEM Summit October 15, 2021 York Suburban High School hosted Junior Achievement for a STEM summit. Ninth-grade students visited stations that challenged their skills in chemistry, engineering, math, technology, and more. The activities included programming a robot, making a polyurethane mold, and creating a functional electrical circuit! Click on the…

Commended Students in Scholarship Program Announced October 14, 2021 Congratulations to the following seniors who were designated as commended students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program! Elizabeth Brown Gelisse Seidel Sarah Stark Sophia Swengel Noah West Recent News Summer Office Hours Community Engagement Night: High School Renovations Notice of Act 34 Public Hearing for…

York Area Fire and Rescue Visits Valley View Elementary School October 13, 2021 October is Fire Prevention Month, and educational activities about fire safety have been held in some of our schools. Today, York Area United Fire and Rescue visited Valley View Elementary School. Students met several firefighters and were given a tour of a…

A New Issue of YS Pride Features Alumna Avery Volz October 12, 2021 A new issue of YS Pride, the District’s award-winning digital publication, is now available. The feature story focuses on alumna Avery Volz and her journey from a novice dancer to Miss Dance America to an up-and-coming author. Check it out below or…