Renovation and Construction Resources and Community Updates
York Suburban is a community known for the quality of its schools and the excellence of its graduates. We have an opportunity to further advance that legacy for future generations with updated facilities that our students, staff, and the community can utilize.
The District engaged in over eight years of work, including two district-wide feasibility studies that reviewed building conditions, educational goals, and enrollment capacities. Through those studies, we identified several conditions that directly impact our ability to inspire a BOLD future for ALL students.
Creating Student-Focused Spaces
Originally built in 1958, York Suburban High School has long been a cornerstone of our community. However, as the building has aged, maintaining the facility and enhancing the learning experience within it has become increasingly difficult. As we look to the future, it is evident that our schools must continue to evolve, not only in infrastructure but also in curriculum and instruction.
Today’s students need modern, hands-on learning experiences that cultivate essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. These are not simply supplemental skills; they are vital tools that will prepare our graduates to confidently face the demands of adult life. Investing in updated educational spaces and launching new programs at the high school will provide several key benefits:
- Preparing graduates with real-world skills for immediate entry into careers that support our community.
- Enhancing student engagement through more equitable learning offerings.
- Improving student attendance and retention by creating a more dynamic and relevant learning environment.
- Strengthening school safety through the integration of modern security features and building enhancements.
After a comprehensive, multi-year planning process, the District has taken great care to ensure that the proposed renovations address the evolving needs of students and staff while delivering long-term value for our community's investment.
High School Renovation Project
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the District hosted a Community Engagement Night. During this event, students, staff, families, and community members explored the high school and conceptual design options for the renovation to gain a better understanding of the limitations within our current space. Participants also heard from District representatives and Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates about financial considerations and mechanical needs, academic/planned programs, and project phasing and safety. The presentations made and handout shared during the event are linked below.
Community Engagement Night Presentations - June 17, 2025
For safety and security reasons, we have removed slides that included detailed floor plans of the school.
High School Renovation Update - June 2025
Answering Your Questions
If, after reviewing the presentations and handout, you have questions about the high school renovation project, please complete our FAQ form. We are currently in the process of compiling an FAQ, which will be made available on this website.
At the Board of Directors' meeting on May 27, the Board approved a General Fund Budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The Budget includes allocations for planned expenditures of $76,824,419. In addition to supporting general operating expenses and quality education programs, the budget supports our plans to renovate the high school and construct a new intermediate school for our students in grades 3-5.
Balancing the budget is complex and challenging. However, with the Board’s guidance, the administration was able to prioritize needs, effectively allocate existing resources, and continue efforts to implement strategies that improve efficiency and reduce costs. Ultimately, to balance the 2025-20256 General Fund Budget, the Board raised the millage rate from 26.5848 in 2024-2025 to 27.4488, resulting in a 3.25% tax increase for 2025-2026.
The Tax Impact Calculator has been updated to help residents better understand the impact of our planned construction and renovation projects on their Real Estate Tax bill. A chart with the impact of the project costs on taxes since 2022-2023 through 2028-2029 is also available as a resource for taxpayers.
It is important to note that for 2026-2027 and later, the estimated increases shown on the calculator are based only on the cost of district projects. Additional funding for operational costs is still to be determined.
Below are links to recent construction project updates presented to the Board of Directors by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates during Board and Committee Meetings.
Community Updates
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