Announcements

Hey International club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 12th in room A392 after-school. We'll be planning and organizing for International Fest and having a Valentine's Day celebration. Feel free to bring in treats or games! Make sure to check your email for some important information from Ms. Kaniyaly. If there are any questions, please ask Ms. McGowan or Ms. Kaniyaly. See you at our next meeting!   

VDay is coming . . . and we’re not talking about voter registration, roses, boxes of chocolate, or valentines. According to the United Nations, 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Started in 1998, it’s a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day works to generate broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation, and trafficking. Join EMPOWER this Friday on Valentine’s Day and wear all black while sporting a red letter V so we can work together to end violence against women across the globe. Love, EMPOWER

Hey York, don't forget that you need to have your actual ID to purchase food in the cafeteria.  Please make sure that you have them out and ready to scan when buying food.  It makes the process much quicker for all those involved and It also helps to prevent Identity theft of your lunch account.  Thanks for your help!

Hey, York Student:  Want to show loved ones that you care in a beautiful way this Valentines day? The York Garden Club saves you a trip with its flower sale starting Wednesday until Friday during lunch periods in the commons while supplies last. Let your love or friendship blossom for $1 a flower or $10 for a dozen!  

Anyone interested in trying out for Boys Volleyball this Spring should attend a mandatory informational meeting on Friday, February 14th at 7:15 AM OR 3:10 PM in A318.  Tryout information and the Open Gym schedule will be disseminated at the meeting.  If you have any questions, or cannot attend, please contact Coach Dowdy in A318

Today’s Black History Month fact: have you ever had an injury and been allowed to ride the York elevator to class?  If so, you owe your safety to Alexander Miles, who was one of several innovators who developed a safer elevator door that automatically opened and closed.  Before this improvement, many elevator passengers suffered debilitating injuries from doors that were much heavier and more unpredictable.  

RAYS is holding another toiletry drive for DuPage PADS. Please donate things like body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the boxes in the academic entrance and outside C278.  

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative neurological disease with no known cure.  York will be showing its support for ALS research and those affected by ALS at this Friday’s basketball games.  Please come show your support by wearing red to the game against Downers Grove at 6 and 7:30 pm.  Shirts and wristbands will be sold, with all profits going toward the Hope Loves Company foundation.   

Ping Pong Intramurals will not run on Friday, 2/14.  We will be back on Friday, 2/21 after school in the commons.  See you then!

To all students who applied to be a Freshman Mentor next fall: be sure to check your emails!  You were sent a message to sign up for a new interview time since the first process had errors.  

It is your responsibility to read the email and sign up for a new time.  Whether you did or did not sign up using the initial process, everyone MUST use the most current link sent from Mr. Fuller.  

Interviews for returning applicants begin on Tuesday, February 18th.  Interviews for new applicants begin on Tuesday, February 25th.  Questions?  Ask your counselor!

Ciao Dukes!  Did you know that Student Council is bringing back an amazing tradition? On Saturday, February 22nd, Student Council will be hosting the Snowball semi-formal dance from 7-10 pm.  Students are encouraged to come with a date or with friends.  Tickets are $13 at the bookstore, and $15 at the door.  Don’t miss this amazing event!

Coding Club's next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 19th after school in A231. We will be continuing working on game design activities. New members are always welcome.

Varsity is currently ranked 15th for State bracketing, awaiting their opponents games results on Feb 13th (Marist v Highland Park)- Will play @ Addison on Feb. 19th- Puck Drop @ 9pm!!!

Get to Addison this Friday for some Friday Night Ice!!!

Stay connected to our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & the club's website for additional Playoff schedule updates!

Come join Art Club after school on Tuesday, February 18th, in the Ellis Room (in the learning commons), when we will be discussing door decoration plans for the winter dance contest! We will think of what we want our door theme to be and what decorations to bring in. On Wednesday, February 19th we will put our ideas to action and decorate our door. New members are always welcome! Hope to see you there! 

Interested in trying out for the girl's badminton team March 2nd?  There will be an informational meeting after school Wednesday, February 19th.  Coaches will greet you in the athletic foyer by athletic office (door #5) before proceeding to a meeting room.  Freshmen will meet from 3:15 to 3:45.  All other grades will meet from 3:45-4:10. 

Hey International club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 12th in room A392 after-school. We'll be planning and organizing for International Fest and having a Valentine's Day celebration. Feel free to bring in treats or games! Make sure to check your email for some important information from Ms. Kaniyaly. If there are any questions, please ask Ms. McGowan or Ms. Kaniyaly. See you at our next meeting!   

Attention Junior and Senior guys! Has being in a pageant always been your dream?  Do you have ideas about how to make the world a better place?  Then you are the perfect candidate for the Mr. Duke contest!  Mr. Duke is a competition where you get to show off your special talents to the school and a panel of judges. It will take place on the evening of Friday, March 13th in the York auditorium.  1st place will receive two FREE prom tickets to this year's event at the Museum of Science and Industry, 2nd place will get two free post-prom tickets, and 3rd place will receive a gift card!  If you are interested, please sign up on thisisyork.org and plan to attend an informational meeting at 3:15 on Thursday, February 20th in room A323.  If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Fleming or Mr. Moran for more information.

VDay is coming . . . and we’re not talking about voter registration, roses, boxes of chocolate, or valentines. According to the United Nations, 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Started in 1998, it’s a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day works to generate broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation, and trafficking. Join EMPOWER this Friday on Valentine’s Day and wear all black while sporting a red letter V so we can work together to end violence against women across the globe. Love, EMPOWER

On Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 PM, the York Orchestras will present a Winter Concert, including performances by the York Cadet, Concert and Symphony Orchestras. The orchestras will celbrate the 250^th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth by performing the powerful second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Also on the program is music of Grieg, Handel and John Rutter. Thanks to a generous grant from the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation, special guest cellist Matt Turner will perform solos with the orchestras, as will York's own Director of Bands Mr. Pavlik. The concert is in the York auditorium, and is free. Join us and be inspired by some of York's finest musicians.

Hey York, don't forget that you need to have your actual ID to purchase food in the cafeteria.  Please make sure that you have them out and ready to scan when buying food.  It makes the process much quicker for all those involved and It also helps to prevent Identity theft of your lunch account.  Thanks for your help!

Hey, York Student:  Want to show loved ones that you care in a beautiful way this Valentines day? The York Garden Club saves you a trip with its flower sale starting Wednesday until Friday during lunch periods in the commons while supplies last. Let your love or friendship blossom for $1 a flower or $10 for a dozen!  

Need a spring sport? Want to get stronger? Want to learn a how to do a backflip? Gymnastics might be for you! Any boys interested in gymnastics, There will be open gym February 11-14th 3:30-5:00pm in the gymnastics balcony. First practice will be Tuesday February 18th at 3:30. Freshmen are encouraged.

Anyone interested in trying out for Boys Volleyball this Spring should attend a mandatory informational meeting on Friday, February 14th at 7:15 AM OR 3:10 PM in A318.  Tryout information and the Open Gym schedule will be disseminated at the meeting.  If you have any questions, or cannot attend, please contact Coach Dowdy in A318

Today’s Black History Month fact: Have you ever heard the term “the real McCoy?”  Elijah McCoy was famous for earning over 50 patents for inventions, including the steam engine oil lubricator, the folding ironing board, and one of the earliest lawn sprinklers.  He is credited by author Booker T Washington as one of the most important African-Americans of early American history.

RAYS is holding another toiletry drive for DuPage PADS. Please donate things like body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the boxes in the academic entrance and outside C278. 

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative neurological disease with no known cure.  York will be showing its support for ALS research and those affected by ALS at this Friday’s basketball games.  Please come show your support by wearing red to the game against Downers Grove at 6 and 7:30 pm.  Shirts and wristbands will be sold, with all profits going toward the Hope Loves Company foundation.

Ping Pong Intramurals will not run on Friday, 2/14.  We will be back on Friday, 2/21 after school in the commons.  See you then!

To all students who applied to be a Freshman Mentor next fall: be sure to check your emails!  You were sent a message to sign up for a new interview time since the first process had errors.  

It is your responsibility to read the email and sign up for a new time.  Whether you did or did not sign up using the initial process, everyone MUST use the most current link sent from Mr. Fuller.  

Interviews for returning applicants begin on Tuesday, February 18th.  Interviews for new applicants begin on Tuesday, February 25th.  Questions?  Ask your counselor!

Would you like to explore something new this summer?  The Elmhurst Garden Club is offering a scholarship to York freshmen, sophomores and juniors that would fund up to $1000 towards an eligible program.  Apply for a summer program in one of the following areas of interest: Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Ecology, the Environment, Floriculture, Horticulture or Sustainability.  Once accepted to your program you may apply for the Garden Club Scholarship.  Pick up a flyer in the CCRC, see Mr. Bendelow in room A341 or go to elmhurstgardenclub.org for more details.

York Hockey PLAYOFFS are in full swing!! 

JV is ranked #1 in the SHL Division & in State!! 

JV swept NT  in Series 1 of the SHL Playoffs and will start the Semi Final Series v. Loyola this Friday night with a 9pm puck drop.

State has the JV team already in the SWEET 16- awaiting other State play in games to see who they will face off with!

***SWEET 16 GAME — Feb 29th 6:20 p.m. — Edge Ice Arena Blackhawk Rink!!

Varsity is currently ranked 15th for State bracketing, awaiting their opponents games results on Feb 13th (Marist v Highland Park)- to most likely play @ Addison on Feb. 14th- Puck Drop @ 7:20pm!

Get to Addison this Friday for some Friday Night Ice!!!

Stay connected to our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & the club's website for additional Playoff schedule updates!

Congratulations to the York Girl's Bowling Team for winning the regional championship over the weekend at Metea Valley. The team shot 5723, a 190 average, to win out against the 11 other teams in the regional. Congratulations to Rose Klinger who was All-Regional as well. The team advances to the sectional tournament this weekend at Hinsdale South. Good luck ladies!

Ciao Dukes!  Did you know that Student Council is bringing back an amazing tradition? On Saturday, February 22nd, Student Council will be hosting the Snowball semi-formal dance from 7-10 pm.  Students are encouraged to come with a date or with friends.  Tickets are $13 at the bookstore, and $15 at the door.  Don’t miss this amazing event!

Hey International club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 12th in room A392 after-school. We'll be planning and organizing for International Fest and having a Valentine's Day celebration. Feel free to bring in treats or games! Make sure to check your email for some important information from Ms. Kaniyaly. If there are any questions, please ask Ms. McGowan or Ms. Kaniyaly. See you at our next meeting!   

Hey Dukes! Did you know the Chicago River is the only river that flows backward in the world?! Our February Trivia Night is Chicago-themed, and will take place tomorrow night at 7 PM in the York cafeteria! Be sure to show up, compete with and against your friends, and win prizes! The most spirited team will win gift cards. The cost is $3 for students and $5 for adults. Come and join in on the fun February 12th to test your knowledge!

Attention Junior and Senior guys! Has being in a pageant always been your dream?  Do you have ideas about how to make the world a better place?  Then you are the perfect candidate for the Mr. Duke contest!  Mr. Duke is a competition where you get to show off your special talents to the school and a panel of judges. It will take place on the evening of Friday, March 13th in the York auditorium.  1st place will receive two FREE prom tickets to this year's event at the Museum of Science and Industry, 2nd place will get two free post-prom tickets, and 3rd place will receive a gift card!  If you are interested, please sign up on thisisyork.org and plan to attend an informational meeting at 3:15 on Thursday, February 20th in room A323.  If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Fleming or Mr. Moran for more information.

VDay is coming . . . and we’re not talking about voter registration, roses, boxes of chocolate, or valentines. According to the United Nations, 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Started in 1998, it’s a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day works to generate broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation, and trafficking. Join EMPOWER this Friday on Valentine’s Day and wear all black while sporting a red letter V so we can work together to end violence against women across the globe. Love, EMPOWER

On Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 PM, the York Orchestras will present a Winter Concert, including performances by the York Cadet, Concert and Symphony Orchestras. The orchestras will celbrate the 250^th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth by performing the powerful second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Also on the program is music of Grieg, Handel and John Rutter. Thanks to a generous grant from the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation, special guest cellist Matt Turner will perform solos with the orchestras, as will York's own Director of Bands Mr. Pavlik. The concert is in the York auditorium, and is free. Join us and be inspired by some of York's finest musicians.

Ciao Italian club! We will be meeting on (today) Tuesday,  February 11th in room A227. Join us for Italian food and fun. All York students are welcome! 

Hey York, don't forget that you need to have your actual ID to purchase food in the cafeteria.  Please make sure that you have them out and ready to scan when buying food.  It makes the process much quicker for all those involved and It also helps to prevent Identity theft of your lunch account.  Thanks for your help!

Animal behavior will be meeting this Tuesday, February 11th in a374 after school.  Help us design our door for the winter dance.  New members are always welcome.  Contact Mrs. Ferhati or Mrs. Zentner with questions

Attention York Students!  There will be a fan bus to Addison Trail on Wednesday, February 12th.  Cheer on the varsity girls' basketball team when they play Proviso East in the WSC Crossover Championship at 7:00 pm.  The fan bus is free and admission to the game is free if you ride the fan bus and show your school ID.  Permission slips and sign up is in the York Athletic Office.

Hey, York Student:  Want to show loved ones that you care in a beautiful way this Valentines day? The York Garden Club saves you a trip with its flower sale starting Wednesday until Friday during lunch periods in the commons while supplies last. Let your love or friendship blossom for $1 a flower or $10 for a dozen!  

Need a spring sport? Want to get stronger? Want to learn a how to do a backflip? Gymnastics might be for you! Any boys interested in gymnastics, There will be open gym February 11-14th 3:30-5:00pm in the gymnastics balcony. First practice will be Tuesday February 18th at 3:30. Freshmen are encouraged.

Are you interested in exploring Chinese culture? Please join the Chinese club meeting on Wednesday, February 12 after school at Room A228.  We will play Chinese Checker.  Contact Ms. Li if you have any questions.  

Anyone interested in trying out for Boys Volleyball this Spring should attend a mandatory informational meeting on Friday, February 14th at 7:15 AM OR 3:10 PM in A318.  Tryout information and the Open Gym schedule will be disseminated at the meeting.  If you have any questions, or cannot attend, please contact Coach Dowdy in A318

Today’s Black History Month fact: Many farmers today practice the agricultural innovations of George Washington Carver.  Carver taught farmers about the importance of crop rotation as a means of improving soil and nutrition.  He developed over 100 useful products from peanuts, and helped Southern farmers utilize peanuts as a healthy alternative to the soil-damaging cotton plant.

Hey York, please contribute to the Share the Love Food Drive to fill the shelves of Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry in time for Valentines Day!  The last day for bringing food is tomorrow.  Food can be dropped off in boxes located at the school entrances, the administrative offices, College and Career Center, the Learning Commons and many classrooms. You can bring nonperishable food items like cereal, pasta, and canned goods., Help us extend a hand to those in need.  Share the Love York!  

RAYS is holding another toiletry drive for DuPage PADS. Please donate things like body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the boxes in the academic entrance and outside C278.  

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative neurological disease with no known cure.  York will be showing its support for ALS research and those affected by ALS at this Friday’s basketball games.  Please come show your support by wearing red to the game against Downers Grove at 6 and 7:30 pm.  Shirts and wristbands will be sold, with all profits going toward the Hope Loves Company foundation. 

York Hockey Club PLAYOFFS are in full swing!!

JV is ranked #1 in the SHL Division & in State!! 

JV swept NT  in Series 1 of the SHL Playoffs and now awaits their next series opponents!  SHL Playoff Game dates/ times are TBA

State has the JV team already in the SWEET 16- awaiting other State play in games to see who they will face off with!

SWEET 16 GAME — Feb 29th 6:20 p.m. — Edge Ice Arena Blackhawk Rink!!

Varsity is currently ranked 15th for State bracketing, awaiting their opponents games results on Feb 13th (Marist v Highland Park)- to most likely play @ Addison on Feb. 14th- Puck Drop @ 7:20pm!

Stay connected to our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & the club's website for additional Playoff schedule updates!

Hey International club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 12th in room A392 after-school. We'll be planning and organizing for International Fest and having a Valentine's Day celebration. Feel free to bring in treats or games! Make sure to check your email for some important information from Ms. Kaniyaly. If there are any questions, please ask Ms. McGowan or Ms. Kaniyaly. See you at our next meeting!  

Hey dukes! Did you know you can see up to four states from the top of the Willis tower?! Our February Trivia Night is Chicago-themed, and will take place on February 12th at 7 PM in the York cafeteria! Be sure to show up, compete with and against your friends, and win prizes! The most spirited team will win gift cards. The cost is $3 for students and $5 for adults. Come and join in on the fun February 12th to test your knowledge!

Attention Junior and Senior guys! Has being in a pageant always been your dream?  Do you have ideas about how to make the world a better place?  Then you are the perfect candidate for the Mr. Duke contest!  Mr. Duke is a competition where you get to show off your special talents to the school and a panel of judges. It will take place on the evening of Friday, March 13th in the York auditorium.  1st place will receive two FREE prom tickets to this year's event at the Museum of Science and Industry, 2nd place will get two free post-prom tickets, and 3rd place will receive a gift card!  If you are interested, please sign up on thisisyork.org and plan to attend an informational meeting at 3:15 on Thursday, February 20th in room A323.  If you are unable to attend, please see Ms. Fleming or Mr. Moran for more information.

VDay is coming . . . and we’re not talking about voter registration, roses, boxes of chocolate, or valentines. According to the United Nations, 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Started in 1998, it’s a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day works to generate broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation, and trafficking. Join EMPOWER this Friday on Valentine’s Day and wear all black while sporting a red letter V so we can work together to end violence against women across the globe. Love, EMPOWER

Spring is right around the corner which means testing season is upon us. Whether you're prepping for the ACT, SAT, or an AP test or two, the Learning Commons has your back. In addition to prep books, the LC subscribes to AlbertIO, an online test-prep resource. Email Ms. Drumm if you want an AlbertIO account. 

On Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 PM, the York Orchestras will present a Winter Concert, including performances by the York Cadet, Concert and Symphony Orchestras. The orchestras will celbrate the 250^th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth by performing the powerful second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Also on the program is music of Grieg, Handel and John Rutter. Thanks to a generous grant from the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation, special guest cellist Matt Turner will perform solos with the orchestras, as will York's own Director of Bands Mr. Pavlik. The concert is in the York auditorium, and is free. Join us and be inspired by some of York's finest musicians.

Ciao Italian club! We will be meeting on (today) Tuesday,  February 11th in room A227. Join us for Italian food and fun. All York students are welcome! 

Hey York, don't forget that you need to have your actual ID to purchase food in the cafeteria.  Please make sure that you have them out and ready to scan when buying food.  It makes the process much quicker for all those involved and It also helps to prevent Identity theft of your lunch account.  Thanks for your help!

Animal behavior will be meeting this Tuesday, February 11th in a374 after school.  Help us design our door for the winter dance.  New members are always welcome.  Contact Mrs. Ferhati or Mrs. Zentner with questions

Attention York Students!  There will be a fan bus to Addison Trail on Wednesday, February 12th.  Cheer on the varsity girls' basketball team when they play Proviso East in the WSC Crossover Championship at 7:00 pm.  The fan bus is free and admission to the game is free if you ride the fan bus and show your school ID.  Permission slips and sign up is in the York Athletic Office.

Hey, York Student:  Want to show loved ones that you care in a beautiful way this Valentines day? The York Garden Club saves you a trip with its flower sale starting Wednesday until Friday during lunch periods in the commons while supplies last. Let your love or friendship blossom for $1 a flower or $10 for a dozen!  

Need a spring sport? Want to get stronger? Want to learn a how to do a backflip? Gymnastics might be for you! Any boys interested in gymnastics, There will be open gym February 11-14th 3:30-5:00pm in the gymnastics balcony. First practice will be Tuesday February 18th at 3:30. Freshmen are encouraged.

Are you interested in exploring Chinese culture? Please join the Chinese club meeting on Wednesday, February 12 after school at Room A228.  We will play Chinese Checker.  Contact Ms. Li if you have any questions.  

Anyone interested in trying out for Boys Volleyball this Spring should attend a mandatory informational meeting on Friday, February 14th at 7:15 AM OR 3:10 PM in A318.  Tryout information and the Open Gym schedule will be disseminated at the meeting.  If you have any questions, or cannot attend, please contact Coach Dowdy in A318

Hey York, please contribute to the Share the Love Food Drive to fill the shelves of Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry in time for Valentines Day!  Food can be dropped off in boxes located at the school entrances, the administrative offices, College and Career Center, the Learning Commons and many classrooms. You can bring nonperishable food items like cereal, pasta, and canned goods, through the end of Wednesday, Help us extend a hand to those in need.  Share the Love York!

RAYS is holding another toiletry drive for DuPage PADS. Please donate things like body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to the boxes in the academic entrance and outside C278.