Middle School Back-To-School Packet
Welcome to YSMS 2025-2026!
This Online Back-to-School Packet contains important information that all parents/guardians and students need to review and complete prior to the first day of school. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this window to complete Steps 1 through 6.
Transition Day is for all 6th grade student and any student who is new to district. This year's transition day will be held on August 19, 2025. This will be a "regular" full day of school for these students.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 20, 2025 for ALL middle school students.
| PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS: |
STEP 1: UPDATE INFINITE CAMPUS
Please go to Infinite Campus and update the contact information for your household. You will also need to complete the MS Parent Sign Off sheet. Instructions for the MS Parent Sign Off Sheet and other Infinite Campus modules can be found on THIS link.
STEP 2: READ AND REVIEW
Please click on each of the below links to read and review:
Approved List of Websites and Apps
Contract for Participation in Extracurricular Activities
Middle School Wellness Course Overview:
The Middle School Wellness Course helps students learn about important topics for staying healthy and feeling their best. In this class, students will explore different areas of wellness, including:
- Physical Fitness: How to stay active and strong
- Social-Emotional Well-being: How to manage feelings and build positive relationships
- Intellectual Development: How to make smart choices for your mind and body
- Nutritional Health: How to eat well for energy and health
Class Attire and Expectations:
To keep everyone safe and healthy, all students are required to change into the following appropriate clothing for the physical education portions of the Wellness class:
- School-appropriate T-shirt
- Shorts or cotton sweatpants
- Athletic sneakers with laces tied and visible (No Crocs or Vans allowed)
Important Note:
Regular school clothing should not be worn during Wellness class and will not count as a change of attire. Coming prepared with the right clothes and shoes is considered part of your homework and will be included in your grade.
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After you have reviewed each of the above documents, please return to Infinite Campus and complete the parent sign off sheet.
*CHECK the appropriate boxes
*SUBIT the form prior to the start of school
STEP 3: CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
Chromebook Guidelines and Agreement (required for new students to receive a Chromebook)
Chromebook Insurance (highly recommended) The annual fee is $20 and protects parents, guardians and students from the high cost of repairs. A deductible does apply. Graduating seniors are able to keep their Chromebook with no additional fee if insurance is purchased for at least four years.
STEP 4: OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
Athletic Event Entrance Policy
Activity Fee Payment Transmittal (required if paying by cash, check, or money order)
Activity Fee Waiver Application (for cases of financial hardship)
Free or Reduced Meal Information and Application - A Free or Reduced Meal Application must be completed at the beginning of each year in order to be eligible for Free or Reduced Meals.
K12 Payment Center - online meal payment and purchase monitoring
When you first add your child(ren), the balance will be zero, since the balance is not pulled from our point of sale system until a transaction occurs. The correct balance will appear within 24 hrs.
Middle School Meal Prices for 2025-2026
Breakfast Free
Lunch $2.85
Make checks payable to "YS Food Services".
What's for Lunch? (or download the app to your mobile device by scanning the code to the right)
Medication Form for Medication Administered by the Nurse's Office (Students are not permitted to carry prescription or OTC medicine except as permitted by Board Policy using the form below.)
Medication Form for Self-Administered Medication (EpiPens/Inhalers)
York Suburban Education Foundation FAQ's
STEP 5: RETURN DOCUMENTS
The following items are due on the FIRST day of school (to your student's homeroom teacher), Friday, August 23, 2024:
- MS Parent Sign Off form (electronic)
- Health History Form (electronic)
- Chromebook Insurance Form
- Facility Dog Survey
- Any optional forms
STEP 6: PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES
Check out the new "Resources for Parents/Guardians" page that can be found by selecting the Parent/Guardian Resources button in the upper left corner of each building's web page. Here you will find resources including the School Supply Lists!
We're looking forward to another great year! WE ARE...YS!