Middle School Back-To-School Packet
Welcome to YSMS 2023-2024!
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.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 23, 2023 for ALL middle school students.
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
Student Guidebook (formely Student Agenda)
Physical Education Policy: Physical education attire is required for all students participating in physical education classes and must conform to the school dress code guidelines. For hygiene and safety, students are required to change clothes for physical education class. The required attire shall consist of elastic waistband athletic shorts or cotton sweat pants with no pockets, a crewneck T-shirt, and sneakers with laces. Students may purchase a school (black shorts/orange shirt) uniform for approximately $17.00 by requesting an order form from the physical education teachers. The uniform should not be worn during the regular school day.
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 2023-2024
Breakfast Free
Lunch $2.75
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), Thursday, August 25, 2022:
- 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!
Thanks! We're looking forward to a great year!
WE ARE...YS!