Announcements

Just a reminder Friday night football is back. Students are reminded backpacks are NOT allowed in the stadium.

Hey Dukes! Do you want to own the coolest  t shirt on the planet, while supporting the coolest department at York?  The 2019 York Art Department T-Shirt is available NOW!  See out beloved Duke as you never saw him before!  Hurry, Orders will be taken on pushcoin until October 18th.  The T-Shirt is $10.

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS: Want to earn college credit for your artwork? Take AP Studio Art!

If you are interested in taking AP Art next year, you need to submit a digital art portfolio application including 8 to 10 artworks to Ms. Kuharchuk (koo-har-chuck) by Friday November 1st. Application forms and additional information can be gathered from our AP Studio Art website. (https://sites.google.com/elmhurst205.org/ap-studio-art/home) Be aware our registration timelines have been moved up. Be sure to talk with an art teacher AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you have questions. 

York Special Olympics Basketball will be starting the first week in November.  If you are interested in participating in the Special Olympics Basketball program please make arrangements to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, October 16 in the College and Career Resource Center (CCRC). Peer volunteers will be meeting at 5:30 and athletes will be meeting at 6:00.

If you are unable to make it to the meeting please contact Coach Westy (swestendorf@elmhurst205.org) or Coach Wealton (twealton@elmhurst205.org) to get more information about the program.

Hey International club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23rd right after-school in room A392. It's our Halloween celebration so get ready for some fun activities! New members are always welcome. For any questions, check out our blog at yorkic.blogspot.com or ask Ms. Kaniyaly or Ms. McGowan. See you on Wednesday!

According to the Many Worlds interpretation, there’s an alternative universe where you’ve already joined Quantum Club. Why not make it this universe too! Quantum Club meets every Thursday in room A392. Contact Mr. Ramm or Karlene Stanton for questions.

Students interested in taking Career Internship, Invitation to Teach, Med Careers, or being a PE Leader next year should visit the Online Course Offering Book for more information about applications. Applications are due by NOVEMBER 4th, 2019. Parking applications for the three off-site programs will be handled through the regular parking application process which will begin in March. Please visit the Online Course Book or talk with your counselor if you have any questions. 

This week’s Friday Night Ice the Dukes take on OPRF... new to the SHL. This game will also be broadcast as it’s the SHL Game of the Week!!

Coming up in hockey:

October 18th: OPRF (WEAR PINK to the RINK!)

October 25th: SPIRIT NIGHT!!!! GBN... (GET there early to get your FREE coveted Spirit Night T's and Represent!!) York Student ID required to get the free T! 

Our biggest FUNDRAISING EVENT of the season as proceeds from this event/ auction/ raffle are donated to Cancer Research!

Do you enjoy French language and culture? Come join us at French Club. We will be meeting this Wednesday, after school in room A223. We will be enjoying French snacks, as well as participating in fun French activities. See you there!

Attention Juniors and Seniors!  Upcoming college visits are listed below.  If interested, please sign up in the CCRC at least one day prior to the visit to obtain a pass.

Friday, October 18^th

7^th Period – University of Pittsburgh

8^th Period – DePaul University

Hey Dukes! Do you want to own the coolest  t shirt on the planet, while supporting the coolest department at York?  The 2019 York Art Department T-Shirt is available NOW!  See out beloved Duke as you never saw him before!  Hurry, Orders will be taken on pushcoin until October 18th.  The T-Shirt is $10.

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS, Want to earn college credit for your artwork? Take AP Studio Art!

If you are interested in taking AP Art next year, you need to submit a digital art portfolio application including 8 to 10 artworks to Ms. Kuharchuk (koo-har-chuck) by Friday November 1st. Application forms and additional information can be gathered from our AP Studio Art website. (https://sites.google.com/elmhurst205.org/ap-studio-art/home) 

Be aware our registration timelines have been moved up. Be sure to talk with an art teacher AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you have questions. 

Interact Club is collecting gently used dance costumes to donate to Travelling Tutus, an organization that helps children in orphanages, children's homes, foster care and hospitals experience the joy of dance. If you have used dance costumes and shoes in good condition, or, if you have  new tights you would like to donate, please bring them to room 278A. The collection drive will go through the end of October.  See Mrs. Stipe if you have questions.

Attention all freshmen:  Student Council need you!  We have several openings for freshmen only to join StuCo for the rest of this school year.  If you are interested, download an application from the Student Council website, fill it out, and turn it in to Ms. Fleming in room A323 by Friday, October 21st.

York Special Olympics Basketball will be starting the first week in November.  If you are interested in participating in the Special Olympics Basketball program please make arrangements to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, October 16 in the College and Career Resource Center (CCRC). Peer volunteers will be meeting at 5:30 and athletes will be meeting at 6:00.

If you are unable to make it to the meeting please contact Coach Westy (swestendorf@elmhurst205.org) or Coach Wealton (twealton@elmhurst205.org) to get more information about the program.

Hey International club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23rd right after-school in room A392. It's our Halloween celebration so get ready for some fun activities! New members are always welcome. For any questions, check out our blog at yorkic.blogspot.com or ask Ms. Kaniyaly or Ms. McGowan. See you on Wednesday!

According to the Many Worlds interpretation, there’s an alternative universe where you’ve already joined Quantum Club. Why not make it this universe too! Quantum Club meets every Thursday in room A392. Contact Mr. Ramm or Karlene Stanton for questions.

According to the Many Worlds interpretation, there’s an alternative universe where you’ve already joined Quantum Club. Why not make it this universe too! Quantum Club meets every Thursday in room A392. Contact Mr. Ramm or Karlene Stanton for questions.

Students interested in taking Career Internship, Invitation to Teach, Med Careers, or being a PE Leader next year should visit the Online Course Offering Book for more information about applications. Applications are due by NOVEMBER 4th, 2019. Parking applications for the three off-site programs will be handled through the regular parking application process which will begin in March. Please visit the Online Course Book or talk with your counselor if you have any questions. 

 

Do you enjoy doing a variety of art projects, crafting, drawing or painting? Come to the second art club meeting of the year this Thursday, October 17th, after school, in the Ellis Room in the learning commons. If you weren't able to make it to the last meeting and still want to join, everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there! Contact Mrs. Drumm with any questions

ECO meets today, after school in A370. We've got lots of projects going on today to help people and the environment and the time counts for NHS!

Attention Juniors and Seniors!  Upcoming college visits are listed below.  If interested, please sign up in the CCRC at least one day prior to the visit to obtain a pass.

Thursday, October 17^th

2^nd Period – University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

3^rd Period – Millikin University

7^th Period – Purdue University, N

Friday, October 18^th

7^th Period – University of Pittsburgh

8^th Period – DePaul University

• Science Olympiad meets after school Wednesdays in A 368
• The York Chess team is still recruiting players as we embark on our competitive season. Come to room A368 after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays., or see Mr. Paschke for details.
• Congratulations to the Boy's Varsity golf team on winning the IHSA Regional on Monday.  Senior Captain Matt Buckley was medalist at the meet with an even par round of 72.  State qualifier Zach Sutter finished in 3rd place with a 77.  Junior standout Sam Bartolone finished in 4th place with a 78 and senior captain Josh LaBounty rounded out the scoring with an 80.  The Varsity Boy's team had a great season winning the Fenton Invite, Batavia Invite, Hinsdale Central Invite, the Conference Championship and the IHSA Regional.  Congrats on a great season and good luck next Monday at the IHSA Sectional
• Attention all freshmen:  Student Council need you!  We have several openings for freshmen only to join StuCo for the rest of this school year.  If you are interested, download an application from the Student Council website, fill it out, and turn it in to Ms. Fleming in room A323 by Friday, October 21st.
• York Special Olympics Basketball will be starting the first week in November.  If you are interested in participating in the Special Olympics Basketball program please make arrangements to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, October 16 in the College and Career Resource Center (CCRC). Peer volunteers will be meeting at 5:30 and athletes will be meeting at 6:00.
• If you are unable to make it to the meeting please contact Coach Westy (swestendorf@elmhurst205.org) or Coach Wealton (twealton@elmhurst205.org) to get more information about the program.
• Drama Club!  We need you ALL at the meeting after school this Wednesday in the choir room.  We will be discussing our next planned field trip, the upcoming musical, 12th Night, the empathy project "Who am I?"  and opportunities in drama this winter.  You don't want to miss this meeting.  Choir room.  Right after school. Wednesday. See Mr. Forsythe or Mrs. Marianetti for details.
• According to the Many Worlds interpretation, there’s an alternative universe where you’ve already joined Quantum Club. Why not make it this universe too! Quantum Club meets every Thursday in room A392. Contact Mr. Ramm or Karlene Stanton for questions.
• Students interested in taking Career Internship, Invitation to Teach, Med Careers, or being a PE Leader next year should visit the Online Course Offering Book for more information about applications. Applications are due by NOVEMBER 4th, 2019. Parking applications for the three off-site programs will be handled through the regular parking application process which will begin in March. Please visit the Online Course Book or talk with your counselor if you have any questions. 
• Attention Juniors and Seniors!  Upcoming college visits are listed below.  If interested, please sign up in the CCRC at least one day prior to the visit to obtain a pass.
• Tuesday, October15^th
• 2^nd Period – University of Houston
• 3^rd Period – University of Michigan
• 7^th Period – University of Iowa
• 8^th Period – University of Oklahoma
• Wednesday, October 16^th
• 3^rd Period –Texas State University
• Thursday, October 17^th
• 2^nd Period – University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
• 3^rd Period – Millikin University
• 7^th Period – Purdue University, N
• Friday, October 18^th
• 7^th Period – University of Pittsburgh
• 8^th Period – DePaul University