A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL BAGDASARIAN |
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The season of prom is here! The York High School Prom is being held on Saturday, April 23, at the Museum of Science and Industry. The York Student Council has worked very hard in preparing for this event, and they are very eager that all of their classmates have a positive experience on that evenings, filled with lasting memories and positive choices. We encourage behavior that promotes the dignity and worth of each human being. It is for this reason that we find the use, involvement, or possession of alcohol or drugs incompatible with our mission and philosophy.
We want each student to have a wonderful experience in an alcohol and drug-free environment. While all of our students are very aware of the expectations of the school, sometimes in the excitement of the Prom, it is easy to forget or ignore some of the potential dangers of any celebration. In our continuing efforts to partner with parents in a community of support, it is our hope that we can work together to encourage our students to act responsibly and safely during these celebratory events.
We ask that parents share in this responsibility of helping students make good decisions. Specifically, we hope that all parents talk to their students openly and honestly about alcohol and other drug use as well as respectful behavior when attending Prom events, and state clearly their expectations for their children. We encourage you to take the initiative to talk to other parents who may be hosting pre or post prom gatherings to reassure yourself that the party will be supervised and alcohol/drug free. We hope that all parents know their son or daughter’s plans before and after the dance.
We look forward to a safe and memorable night for our students!
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April 19: Scholarship Night
April 20: Student Late Arrival
April 23: Prom
April 27: Student Late Arrival
April 27: Academic Awards Night
May 4: NO Late Arrival (AP Testing)
May 11: NO Late Arrival (AP Testing)
May 13: Last full day for all Seniors
May 18: Student Late Arrival
May 22: Graduation 1PM- Stadium
May 25: Student Late Arrival
May 26: Assessment & Relearning Days (Grades 9-11)
May 27: Assessment & Relearning Days (Grades 9-11)
May 31: Teacher attendance only
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It seems a little hard to imagine, but summer really is just around the corner! The arrival of summer brings summer programming, and we have been hard at work preparing for it! We are excited to again offer a diverse array of programs for our students, most of which are offered at no cost to D205 families!
Click HERE for more information on Summer Programming.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FCCLA STATE COMPETITORS |
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Students received top marks in last week’s STATE competitions in culinary arts, fashion and interior design and preschool lesson planning.
The following students qualified for Nationals in San Diego, CA this June -
In Interior Design - Julia Clink
In Repurpose and Redesign - Katelyn Guerra and Julianna Moran
In Fashion Design - Angie Crisanto
York also swept the TOP 3 spots in Culinary Arts with Christian Olivera, Charlie Liebeno and Teegan Roach qualifying for nationals!
In state proficiency events, the following students earned the “most outstanding” distinction or top honor for their project -
In Fashion Apparel Display - Louise Baird and Maggie Templeman
In Fondant cake decorating - McKenzie Szczepanek
Congratulations to all the students on receiving the following medals -
Gold
Louise Baird
Maggie Templeman
Katelyn Guerra
Julianna Moran
Tessa Brown
Mckenzie Szczepanek
Audrey Jeffrey
April Vierow
Christian Olivera
Abby Thomas
Cynthia Trajcevski
Silver
Ally Widmar
Julia Clink
Alyssa Poli
Ali Waski
Charlie Liebeno
Anna Clink
Sylvia Eastman
Teegan Roach
Maddie Saltiel
Angie Crisanto
Bronze
Ryan Gooderham
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END OF YEAR SCHEDULE FOR SENIORS |
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Friday, May 13- Last full day for all Seniors
Monday, May 16 and Tuesday May 17- Senior “Assessment & Relearning Days” (for those at risk of not graduating)/ Regular school day for all other students.
Wednesday May 18- Senior failures due by noon.
Friday, May 20- Senior checkout (AM) Senior BBQ 1pm-3pm
Sunday, May 22- Graduation 1PM (outside in the stadium)
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IHSA SECTIONAL JOURNALISM COMPETITION |
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This past Saturday (4/9), we had a small but mighty group competing at the IHSA Sectional Journalism Competition. We are so proud of these students for competing and representing York! Students who placed 1st-3rd will advance to State on April 22nd, down at Heartland Community College. Here are the results.
1st Place - Isabel Kachappilly (Yearbook Layout Double-Page Spread)
2nd Place - Kate Brody (Advertising)
3rd Place - Phoebe Stergios (Sports Writing)
6th Place - Ava Hansmann (Headline Writing)
Congratulations to these students for their amazing accomplishments!
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STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY |
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The Strategic Planning survey has been reopened for two more weeks and will now close on April 24. You can complete the survey HERE or by visiting our website. We are also hosting additional focus groups on Friday, April 22 at Elmhurst Library. Parents and community members can register to participate in those focus groups. Registration is available on our Website at elmhurst205.org. All parents, employees and community members are encouraged to complete the survey.
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2022-23 JUNIOR/SENIOR OFF CAMPUS LUNCH PRIVILEGES |
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All current sophomores and juniors will be eligible for off campus privileges starting in 2022-23. Starting on April 4, 2022 through the end of the semester, we will review the following criteria to determine eligibility:
- No unexcused absences
- Grades of C or higher by the end of each semester
- No major discipline referrals
- No more than 5 cumulative tardies for the semester
- Signed parent permission form (Google form will be shared as we get closer to the end of the semester)
- Fees paid and/or placed on a payment plan for outstanding fees
Starting next school year, the York administration will use semester data to determine a student's eligibility. Be advised that parking privileges will be granted to Seniors only.
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2022-23 PARKING APPLICATIONS |
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Current Juniors who are interested in participating in the Parking lottery for next school year must complete the google form by August 1st, 2022. Parking assignments will be made prior to the start of the school year. Students who are in the Med Careers, Invite to Teach and Career Internship courses for next year are given priority, but they still must complete the parking lottery form.
All student fees must be paid for a student to be eligible for the parking lottery.
Junior students only may park in the senior parking spots along the track and at the stadium for the remainder of the school year starting Monday, May 18th. Students who are found parking in any staff lots will be removed from the parking lottery for next year.
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The City’s Commission on Youth has created a month’s worth of kindness for families to do throughout April. Some of the acts of kindness are super simple and some are more involved, but all are intended to make kindness a habit in your community, classroom and home.
Before you start, print out this flyer and talk as a family about what you plan to do for each item. Talk about what being kind means and why it’s important. Planning the month should be fun. No one says you have to go in order. You can hang up the list and simply mark them off as you complete each act of kindness.
Kindness itself is very motivating and the true reward is the feeling you get from completing a kind act, but as an added incentive, the City’s Commission on Youth will award thirty $10 Elmhurst City Center gift cards randomly among all entries received. No later than Monday, May 9th, please email your completed list to Commissioner Anne Zimmer at a.zimmer@lwreedy.com. We encourage you to submit pictures from your family's month of kindness too! For more information and resources, visit elmhurst.org/kindnessmonth.
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Thank you to our families who attended the Green Scene on Saturday, April 9 at Elmhurst Hall. It was a spectacular event and the Athletic Boosters raised several dollars to support our athletic programs. A special thank you to Mike Grant and the Boosters for organizing such a successful event!
Click HERE to see athletics updates.
Click HERE for summer athletic camp information.
Go Dukes!!
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York Community High School 355 W. St Charles Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60125 |
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