CYHS E-News Thursday, October 22, 2015
Homecoming Highlights

2015 Homecoming Court:
(Back Row, L-R) Jared Wagner, Trevor Holderegger, Will Hartzell, Shawn Johnston, Kellen Beck, Magnus Grimes & Jordan Ashbaugh and (Front Row, L-R) Faith Hatchard, Hannah Rishel, Jill Czaplinski, Lydia Shellenberger, Juah Toe, Mackenzie Sopko and Lexi Baublitz. 
Photo courtesy of Mr. Phil Kyle.

Congratulations to our 
2015 Homecoming King and Queen-
Mackenzie Sopko and Magnus Grimes
Central York High School hosted Homecoming festivities October 9 and 10, during which the 2015 Homecoming Queen and King, Mackenzie Sopko and Magnus Grimes (pictured above) were announced and "crowned" in the High School Athletic Stadium.
Here are some additional memories to share with you.
 

 The Homecoming Court festivities concluded and our Central York Panthers Football team went on to beat the New Oxford Colonials with a score of 38-19. What a terrific night!
Journalism and Prowler Students 

The Prowler and Yearbook editors traveled to the Pennsylvania School Press Association annual fall conference on Tuesday, October 13 at Penn State Harrisburg. Students participated in on-site and carry-in competitions and heard presentations by TV and print journalists and yearbook representatives.  Accompanying the learners were yearbook adviser, Lisa Sands; Prowler adviser, Lucinda Hogentogler, and CTV adviser, Andrew Shumway.
Journalism students pose with Todd Sadowski, Sports Director at Fox 43.
WGAL reporter Barbara Barr was the keynote speaker at the annual Pennsylvania School Press Association Conference. Barbara Barr was gracious enough to pose with some of our Journalism II students: Juliana Mirkovich, Katie Sefton, Kellen Beck and Brittany Zortman.
PAD Community Production this Fall- November 20 & 21
The Performing Arts Department's fall production will be :
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
(Music, Mystery and Audience Participation)

This will be a community show - meaning the actors will be a combination of CYHS students, alumni, and community adults. 

Who killed Edwin Drood? It's a question that has stumped audiences for years - now it's your turn to answer one of Broadway's most baffling mysteries. Take a trip back in time to a Victorian music hall where a rowdy ensemble of actors mounts a staging of Charles Dicken's unfinished novel. Everyone on stage is a suspect in the murder of young Edwin Drood - and it's up to you to choose the killer!
 
Performances will be November 20th and 21st.
To purchase tickets - go to www.cyhspad.com and click on the ticket logo. You can also make reservations by calling 846-6789 ext 1338.
Panther Pantry Dates for 2015-2016 School Year
 
The Panther Pantry:

Next Distribution date is
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
5:00 - 6:00 pm

The mission of the Panther Pantry is to provide nourishment to the children and families in our district. The pantry shelves are stocked each month by Central learners and community volunteers. The food and household items that line the shelves are donated by community members. Thank you to all those that have helped the pantry run smoothly it's first year in operation.

Anyone from our Central community is welcome to the pantry. Know that you will be cared for and that information is kept confidential.

ADDITIONAL Pantry hours are from 5:00-6:00 pm on the following dates:

Wednesday     December 16, 2015
Thursday         January 21, 2016
Tuesday          February 16, 2016
Tuesday          March 15, 2016
Tuesday          April 19, 2016
Tuesday          May 17, 2016

The Panther Pantry is located in the high school athletic wing. Upon entering the parking lot bear left. The doors are located by the lot where the driver's ed cars are parked. This entrance is before the Natatorium entrance.


This year we are going to officially collect donations from each building only three times. Please refer to the schedule below. However, donations are always gratefully accepted at any school at any time. 

THIS MONTH THE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ARE ASKED TO DONATE
TO THE PANTRY FOR THE NOVEMBER 17TH DISTRIBUTION.
Please refer to the list below for the most needed items.

Girls Tennis Team Shines
Seated:L to R: Jenn Elder (named tournament MVP) & Yvonne Peters-Washington (All-Tournament Team)
Standing: L to R: Sarah Donner, Kate Risser, Elisabeth Ketterman, Madison Mummert, Kara Holland, Sophie Brink, Abby Jovich. Coach Brad Andrews & Asst. Coach KJ Livingston not pictured.
WINNERS !  
Congratulations to the Central York High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team who won 1st place overall at the Conestoga Valley Buckskin Invitational on September 19th. Teams who participated in the tournament included Lower Dauphin, Conestoga Valley and Wilson High School. Central York also received 1st place plaques for all singles players first through fifth, 2nd place for our doubles team, and 1st place for our #2 doubles team.
Yvonne Peters-Washington, Coach Brad Andrews and Jenn Elder.

CYHS captured the following awards:
#1 singles - 1st place - Yvonne Peters-Washington
#2 singles - 1st place - Madison Mummert
#3 singles - 1st place - Jenn Elder
#4 singles - 1st place - Sophie Brink
#5 singles - 1st place - Sarah Donner
#1 doubles - 2nd place - Kara Holland/Abby Jovich
#2 doubles - 1st place - Elisabeth Ketterman/Kate Risser


CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL !
Harlem WIzards
Tickets On Sale Now for Harlem Wizards  

The  Harlem Wizards are coming to Central York School District this fall! They will take on a team of Central York Players representing ALL 7 schools Friday, November 6, 2015 at Central York High School. 

This PTO-sponsored event will feature players from ALL CYSD schools for a fun night of tricks, hoops & alley oops! 

EVENT INFORMATION
7-9PM (Doors Open at 6PM)
Friday, November 6, 2015
Central York High School Gymnasium

TICKET PRICES
General Admission Seating 
$10/each from 9/18/15 through 10/15/15
$12/each from 10/16/15 through 10/29/15
$15/each from 10/30/15 through 11/6/15 
Reserved Seats 
Reserved Seating Tickets cost $25/each

TO PURCHASE TICKETS
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will ONLY  be sold online for this event.


There will be a concession stand with snacks and drinks available for purchase. Souvenirs will also be on sale at the game.

Cross Country
Both boys and girls teams came away with 2 wins on Tuesday night, October 6, at
their home course - John Rudy Park. 

The boys scores were: Central 29  SouthWestern 30,
Central 15   York Tech 48. Boys runners:  Tim Buzynski 18:24, Cole Harris 18:36, Jacob Montgomery18:43, Jared Hicks 18:51, AJ McQuaide 19:01, 

The girls scores were: Central 25  SouthWestern 30,Central 15  York Tech 50.Girls runners: Taking 1st place overall, Paige Hartman 21:16, Bridget Palm 21:44, Haley Pfefferkorn 21:51, Jackie Ball 22:20, Amanda Loeffelholz 22:43, .

On October 13, the boys and girls teams competed for the division title but came up short. Both teams finished 16-4 with very close losses for the division title. That record qualified the teams for the District meet to be held at Big Springs.

On Thursday October 15th the Coaches Challenge race was held at John Rudy for all YAIAA junior varsity runners. Congratulations to our medalists:  Maddie Adams 23:18, 14th place.  Jessica Luffey 12th place, 23:02, and Lyndsey Hertneky 8th place 22:44.   

Congratulations to our YAIAA Girls Medalists: Several of our girls finished in the top 40. Finishing in 11th place with a time of 20:36 was Bridget Palm, in 16th place was Haley Pfefferkorn.Paige Hartman finished 27th, Amanda Loeffelholz took 39th. 123 girls competed in the league meet.

The boys team had 4 finishers in the top 40. Tim Buzynski finished 22nd, Cole Harris 26th, Jake Montgomery 31st, Jared Hicks finished 38th. A total of 144 boys competed.These runners will compete in the District Meet at Big Springs on Saturday, October 24th. GO PANTHERS XC !!
POETRY SLAM
The first POETRY SLAM event of 2015-2016, organized by Olivia Long, was held on Friday, October 16th. During POETRY SLAM, students read or recite poems they have written or read poems written by a favorite author.

"The poet's job is to put into words those feelings we all have that are so deep, so important, and yet so difficult to name, to tell the truth in such a beautiful way, that people cannot live without it." - Jane Kenyon
Learners fron left to right: (standing) Sara Rilatt, Rosemary Li, Jarod Allman, Christine Schmuck, Emma Long, (sitting) Dhruvil Shah, Lucas Chronister, Palmer Pesta, Ben Graybill, Erich Steinke, Alexis Glaudin, Bryce Finch.
Calendar Reminders

10/28- End Marking Period 1

11/2 - Athletic Boosters Mtg, 7:30, Rm 219

11/3 - Music Boosters Mtg- 7pm

11/4 - NHS Inductions - 7pm, Auditorium

11/9 -Teacher In-Service Day-
NO SCHOOL FOR CYSD STUDENTS

11/11 - Parent/ Guardian Visitation Day, 10am-2:30pm
PTO Meeting, 6:30 Rm 131

11/16 -School Board Regular Mtg, 7:15pm, ESC

11/20 & 21 -PAD Fall Musical,
"The Myster of Edwin Drood", 7:30pm, Auditorium

11/25, 26, 27 & 30 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
YEARBOOK   INFORMATION
Parents / Guardians & Students:

Please note the following Yearbook News:

* ORDER YOUR 2016 YEARBOOK for $71 plus tax.

to place your order.  And remember - 
Jostens offers a convenient payment plan option for all purchases.

* SENIOR TRIBUTES
Senior Tributes can now be purchased directly at www.jostensadservice.com.
Interested families can get all the details at my teacher webpage YEARBOOK15-16.
The deadline to purchase a dedication page is NOVEMBER 13 !


* Do you have awesome school-related pictures to share? Join our RePlayIt.com social media community and share your photos with us. We may use them in the yearbook! The access code is CY16Pics. You can also download the app for free from iTunes.


Stay Informed:  follow the CYHS Yearbook on Twitter at @CYHSPantherYRBK !
SOCKTOBER !
 
This will be year two of
Interact Club's spooky new tradition of collecting new socks, gloves, and hats to donate to the York Rescue Mission prior to the colder months of winter. For the weeks of October 19th through 23rd and 26th through 30th, we will be asking CLC groups to collect and donate socks, gloves and hats. At the end of each week, members will be around to collect the donations. The top donating class at the end of each week will get Halloween Donuts as a prize. The goal is to fill multiple boxes with donations for the York Rescue Mission. P.S. - NO USED SOCKS please.
PTO GIFTCARDS ARE A GREAT CHOICE FOR BIRTHDAYS OR HOLIDAYS!

Gift Cards make great gifts throughout the year! Don't forget to purchase your gift cards to support post prom. Remember that in addition to gift cards for many of your favoirite stores and restaurants, you can even purchase Giant & Weis grocery cards. If you shop there, why not help the post prom while you shop? It doesn't cost you any more to pay with a gift card. See the attached form to see what retailers are offered if you order online.


Choose the cards you want, purchase them through the CYHS PTO by printing and filling out the gift card order form, include your check payable to CYHS PTO and send it in to the CYHS office, or even easier...ORDER ONLINE !!

Many more brands are available through this route.  Go to http://www.shopwithscrip.com/
Enrollment Code is: 1249457L17871

Orders will be placed on a regular basis throughout the school year. Orders placed by the 1st of the month will be available for pickup by the 15th. Orders placed by the 15th of the month will be placed by the 15th of the month will be available for pickup by the 1st of the following month. If either of those 2 dates fall during a weekend or school break, the date is pushed back to the next school day. All order forms plus payment should be sent to the CYHS office.  Pickup of gift card orders will be at the CYHS office.
Thank you for your support!
Guidance Counselor Corner:
ASVAB Testing

The ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is being offered at no cost to juniors and seniors on November 5 during period 1 and 2. Students are encouraged to take the test, especially if they are unsure of their career direction after high school. The test measures math and verbal achievement as well as mechanical aptitude, business and clerical aptitude, electronics and electrical aptitude, and health and social technology. The ASVAB is required of all persons who enlist in the military (and we are told the school form of the test is easier than the one at the recruiting offices), therefore anyone who is considering the military as an option MUST take the ASVAB. Applications will be available in the Counseling Office in October.

As always, please check out the Counseling Office website for news and information about a variety of topics related to academic, career and personal development.


Applications to Attend York County School of Technology Full Time

Did you know that ninth grade students at Central York High School are still eligible to apply for FULL TIME ENROLLMENT at York County School of Technology?

Applications are NOW AVAILABLE in the guidance office for those 9th graders who are interested in applying to attend York County School of Technology for their 10th, 11th, & 12th grade years.

Interested students should see Mrs. Utter to learn more AND should plan to attend the ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
at YCST (2179 S. Queen Street) on November 12 from 6 to 8 pm.

Programs offered at YCST include commercial & advertising art, homeland security, early childhood education, nursing, sports technology & exercise science, communications technology, dental assisting, culinary arts, licensed cosmetology, engineering technology and CAD, construction, information technology, automotive technology, collision repair, welding, and more. 

Central students applying have to be passing all major courses and have a solid attendance record. Be sure to check out York Tech's promotional videos, which are available at their website (www.ycstech.org
). Applications are due back to Mrs. Utter by November 20th!!!
PTO Meeting Dates

Meeting Dates for 2015/2016:   

November 11
January 13 
February 10
March 9
April 13
May 11
Contact the PTO at:
NCAA Eligibility
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility

Student athletes planning to participate in sports at the collegiate level should meet with their counselor on a yearly basis to discuss NCAA eligibility requirements. Please note that the NCAA requirements have increased to 16 core courses. Student-athletes must also register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the beginning of their senior year. Registration should be done on-line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. The NCAA determines final eligibility.
Scholarship Information

A list of private scholarships is available in the Counseling Office and on our website for all interested students and their parents. The scholarship list is updated on a weekly basis and should be used by students when requesting scholarship applications from the Counseling Office. Free scholarship information can also be obtained online by going to www.fastweb.com and clicking on "Scholarship Search." Additional websites for scholarship searches include: www.anycollege.com, www.schoolsoup.com, www.meritaid.com, www.collegeplanner.org.
Central York 2015-2016 District Calendar

Central York School District is pleased to provide our faculty, staff, students, families and community members with the 2015-2016 Calender of Events.

As a cost-savings measure, the district no longer prints and mails copies of this calendar to all families. Instead, we have provided a full, downloadable version for your use.

Copies are available upon request for families of students or community members without Internet access. Please contact (717) 846-6789, ext. 1212, if you require assistance with obtaining a copy.
 

The Board has not set a date for Class of 2016 Commencement Exercises at this time.
From our Nurse:
Professional nurses are present every school day to support the education ofour students. Our CYHS Certified School Nurse is Michele Donner, RN, and our Health Room Assistant is Freesia Nardo, LPN. Providing the best care for your child is our top priority. Parents are encouraged to communicate any health concerns that may impact their student during the school day to the school nurse.

REMINDER:
MEDICATION: If your child needs to take medication during the school day, please fill out the attached Medication Order Form which must be signed by your child's doctor and a parent or guardian. A new 
must be filled out each school year. Our fax # is 840-2705. All medications must be in their original container & they must be brought in by a responsible adult.
Move the Pride Feedback
Tell Us What You Think!  
Parents/Guardians Invited To Take  
"Move The Pride Day" Survey
 
    In June 2015, Central York School District hosted "Move The Pride" for all students entering grades K-12 in the 2015-2016 school year. 
     Move the Pride is a program through which ALL K-11 grade learners had an opportunity to visit their new, 2015-2016 classrooms or schools and meet their new teachers and classmates before the end of the 2014-2015 school year. 
     The District would like parent/guardian feedback on the program
and your family's experience with it. We will also be surveying our faculty and our students about their experiences.
     To take the Parent/Guardian Move the Pride Survey,  please click here. Your responses are confidential and will be used to help enhance the program for June 2016.
Thank you!
  Click Here to Take The "Move The Pride" Parent/Guardian Survey   
 
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