Congratulations, Aubrey Marcotte ('25), for being selected for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence. She earned this award for outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. We are so proud of you, Aubrey 🐾
Odyssey of the Mind Information Night
TONIGHT! Monday, Sept 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Coastal Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria
Parents and students from grades K-12 are welcome!
Happy Monday, Wildcats 🐾
This week's Wildcat Wednesday highlights our new Library Educational Technician, Sharon Trafton. Ms. Trafton has been with YSD for the past 7 years and enjoyed working in the CRES library for the past 4 years and prior to that with Special Ed at CRES and VES. Ms. Trafton got her degree from the University Of New Hampshire in Outdoor Education/Wildlife Biology. Some of her previous experiences include creating and managing programs for all ages for the Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Seacoast Mental Health Center. Her specialty is creating innovative programs for all ages. She is excited to join the YHS library team. She lives in York with her husband and 3 kids, 2 in College and 1 at YHS. In her free time, she loves traveling, hiking, gardening, and spending time outdoors, especially at the lake. Welcome, Ms. Trafton 🐾
Happy Monday, Wildcats 🐾
This week's Wildcat Wednesday highlights our newest member of the art department, Kelly Ledsworth. They recently left their position at the Free Press newspaper as their Design Director. They went to the University of Southern Maine and studied Art Education. They live in the Portland Area. Kelly really enjoys spending time with their partner Riley and their two adorable rabbits, Pickles and Ralph. They also have two nieces; an 18-year-old who is just starting college at SMCC and the other is a sweet 10-year-old who is obsessed with art. When Kelly is not creating art they enjoy kayaking and biking. Kelly is excited to be joining our team and is a Non-Binary Art Educator who uses they/them pronouns. Please help us welcome Teacher Kelly 🐾
Congratulations to YHS teacher, Christine Caprio, for being recognized as the 2023 Henry Scipione Award recipient. We are so proud of you, Cappy, and this is such a well-deserved honor for you 🐾
Want to work for the York School Department?
We are hoping to fill every position available in York Schools for the start of the 2023/24 school year. Currently, we have a dozen unfilled jobs. Among the listings are those for Ed Techs in special education; a part-time English teacher for non-native English speakers; a part-time art teacher; teacher and nurse substitutes; a lunch and recess monitor; and a soccer coach.
To review the job descriptions, go to www.schoolspring.com and search on “York School Department” in “Maine.” We would appreciate you spreading the word about our needs to those who may be interested.
Thank you!
It’s Wildcat Wednesday!! And this week we are introducing our new Student Services Administrative Assistant, Jen Bourgeois. Ms. Bourgeois grew up in Burlington, Vermont where she developed a love of the outdoors from a very young age, whether it be the water/beach or Mountains. From spending time on her family’s boat, their paddle boards, or hiking - she loves it all! She has 3 grown kiddos who are all former YHS Wildcats (‘18, ‘20, and ‘22), and she has an 11 yr old Golden Retriever named Stella. She loves ice cream & makes more daily trips during the summer months to Wicked Good Ice Cream here in town more than she cares to admit. We are so happy to have her join our team and we want welcome her to YHS 🐾
Dear Parents and York Community,
Our transportation provider, Ledgemere Transportation has asked us to help them in their quest for additional bus drivers for York Schools. If you know of someone who might be interested in working for Ledgemere and our students, please forward along this information to them. Thank you for your help!
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Join Our Back-to-School Team!
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity? Become a School Bus Driver for Ledgemere Transportation and be crucial to our students' journey to success!
Paid Training Provided-No experience required!
Competitive Pay
Flexible Hours
Safe and Supportive Environment
Requirements:
Valid Driver's License
Clean Driving Record
Apply through the link below!
https://join.ridesta.com/ridesta/form/FormstackReplica/formperma/sKZnfRyXZAw8Q5PkiJTCWPwAeipIumb85vewiIWA1O0?jobid=ZR_45_JOB&source=YorkSchoolDistrict
This week's Wildcat Wednesday introduces our new Spanish Teacher, Caitlin Fernandes. Ms. Fernandes has been teaching in RSU 21 for the past 7 years and is just getting off of a child-rearing leave. She went to Mt Blue High School up in Farmington and got degrees at UNK Kearney and USM. She lives in Gorham with her daughters Isla (2) and Rose (4), and her husband Diego. In her free time, she enjoys ballet, guitar, trail running, and being outside with her family and friends. We are so excited to have her join our team. Welcome Ms. Fernandes 🐾
Now one month in, Superintendent Tim Doak hosted a BBQ to thank those York School Department employees working throughout the summer. York High School Co-principals Amanda Suttie and Mike Bennett assist on the grills. We'd also like to thank the weather for its cooperation!
2023-2024 Student Transportation Plan Survey
August 1, 2023
We hope you are enjoying your summer break. Our staff is working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the start of the school year. One of the areas we need your help is by getting the necessary information to determine bus transportation routes. In order to set these routes, please complete this brief survey: https://bit.ly/3OF4fQZ. Ledgemere needs your input no later than this Sunday, August 6th.
We are asking for this information for EACH student who rides the bus. That could mean that whether your child rides every day, only in the mornings or afternoons, or only between sports seasons, we'd still like you to complete a survey for them.
Your information will help establish the need for busing to and from the York School Department schools and help improve your child’s safety, comfort, and overall experience.
Transportation resources can be found on the York Schools website at https://www.yorkschools.org/page/transportation.
Enjoy the last few weeks of the summer break. We look forward to a strong start to the school year.
Thank you!
York School Department/Ledgemere Transportation
It's Wildcat Wednesday!! This week we are introducing our newest math teacher, Al Carp. Mr. Carp joins us with teaching experience from Berwick Academy, Kennebunk High School, and Deering High School (his alma mater). Before that, he worked as an electrical engineer for almost 20 years. When he's not doing home projects, Mr. Carp can be found riding his bike, making sculptures or other art projects, and scuba diving. He's also devoted to their family dog, Lela. We are so excited to have him join our team. Welcome, Mr. Carp 🐾
Attention incoming freshmen parents!! Save the Date for the Class of 2027 Parent Breakfast (a little over one month away!!). We are excited to meet you and answer any of your questions 🐾
It is time for our FIRST Wildcat Wednesday of the 23-24 school year (don't worry, there is still PLENTY of summer left!). We would like to introduce our new art teacher, Laura Sunderland. Ms. Sunderland joins our art department from York Middle School and is excited to teach at the high school level. Some important things to know about her: she loves chips & guacamole, she loves her snowboard, and she has two kiddos plus a dog named Cider. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Sunderland to our Wildcat team 🐾
Please Join Us as we bid farewell to CRES Principal Sean Murphy and welcome our new Superintendent and Business Administrator.
York School Committee Meeting
At the York Public Library, July 19, at 7 p.m.
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York
WARM WELCOMES: This is the first York School Committee Meeting for Superintendent Tim Doak and Business Administrator Rick Kusturin.
FOND FAREWELL: Coastal Ridge Principal Sean Murphy will join us for his last York School Committee meeting during his sixteen years of service with the York School Department.
Join us at the York Public Library at 7 p.m. or stream online at https://townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=77&id=52607.
Happy Summer, Wildcats 🐾
See you all on August 30 ... until then have fun, be safe, and enjoy the summer!
Class of 2027 ~ Orientation is August 29 😎
This final Wildcat Wednesday of the 22-23 school year features all of our staff who are leaving YHS. Some are retiring and some are moving on to other adventures, but we are so incredibly fortunate that they were with us this year. To quote Mrs. Mace (quoting A.A. Milne), “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Thank you, Mr. Gersten, Mrs. Mace, Mrs. Garvey, Ms. Grant, Ms. Costello, Ms. Hill, and Mrs. Abell and good luck with whatever comes next for you. We will miss you but please know you will always be a wildcat 🐾
Jouer à la pétanque! The French 2 classes played pétanque (similar to bocce), except pétanque is played with metal balls and the rules are slightly different. The objective is to throw your ball as close to the jack or the cochonnet as possible. The game can be played 1 on 1, or in teams of 2 or 3. The team that is the first to reach 13 points is the winner! What a fun way to end the school year 🐾
