Please note that the York Academy will have a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, April 11. This means that the holiday break (April 7-10) will be extended by one day.

All students will learn from home and should not come to school on Tuesday, April 11. Work will be assigned to them ahead of time, and no classes will be held by Zoom. Our teachers will attend Professional Development all day and will not provide any direct instruction.

Details will be shared in Knight News and from Dr. Lowe through the Call One system. 

Please Join Us: Personal Project Exhibition Night

You're invited!  Please join us on Thursday, March 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Upper School. Students will be ready to tell you about their Personal Projects and what they have learned.  

The Personal Project is the culminating assignment in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), in which students explore an area of personal interest over an extended period of time. It provides them with an opportunity to apply the knowledge they have practiced and mastered over the last few years. While working on their Personal Projects, students develop important skills needed for the Diploma Programme and in life beyond the classroom.

We hope you'll stop by to see what our incredible students have accomplished!

Students in grades 3-8 will participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) during the end of April and beginning of May. 

Students in grades 3-8 will test from approximately 8:30-10:30 a.m. each day. 

-  April 25-27: English Language Arts (Grades 3 - 8)
-  May 1 and 2: Mathematics (Grades 3 - 8)
-  May 4 and 5: Science (ONLY grades 4 and 8)

It is important for you to avoid scheduling medical/dental appointments during school hours on the dates listed above. In addition, educational trips on testing dates will not be approved.

ALL students (K-12) are encouraged to participate in these dress down spirit days:

-  April 17: Imagine Your Future (college sweatshirts)
-  April 18: Smarty Pants Day (wear sweatpants)
-  April 19: Be Your Own Superhero (superhero t-shirts)
-  April 20: Up Your Game (sports jersey day)
-  April 21: Show Your School Spirit (teal, white, gray)

Questions about PSSAs? Find out more here (en español). You may also contact Dr. Jeremy Overlander at [email protected] or (717) 900-5001. He is the point of contact for both schools.

Click  here (en espanol) to read an important letter from Dr. Lowe with additional information.

Congrats to Our Basketball Teams on Successful Season

It was fantastic to have basketball back at the York Academy! We are very proud of our student athletes and coaches on a terrific season. It was our first season back since before the pandemic and we came back strong.

Congrats to our 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team! The Championship game was earlier this month, and they came out on top! Way to go, Knights!

Throughout the pandemic, our COVID-19 Safe Return Committee has worked behind the scenes to keep our school community as safe as possible. This committee meets on a regular basis, and is comprised of parents, and members of our staff and Board of Trustees. They will continue to monitor state, federal and local guidance (York City Health Bureau). Check our COVID-19 Hub often for updates.

Please continue to monitor your children for COVID-19 symptoms each morning using our Daily Screening Tool (view the Spanish version) and keep them home if they are sick. Thank you!

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