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The first day of school is Thursday, August 21, 2025!

We are proud to welcome more than 5,500 students back to school here at Central York! As a reminder, the first day of school is also Kindergarten Orientation. Kindergartners should report with their parent(s)/guardian(s) for that day during the time provided by the building principal.

Your child's building principal will send additional information related to the first day of school.

First Day of School Signs

Share your first day photos to be featured on our website and social media! Download one of our first-day signs below. You can submit photos here on our website, also using the link below. Go Panthers!

First Day of School Signs

Submit First Day of School Photos

Three students hold first day of school Central York School District Signs

Skyward Information

Skyward is the District's Student Information System (SIS). It stores information that includes attendance history, grades, school reports, personal family information (address, phone, email, emergency contacts), and health information. Skyward is also used as a communication tool for teachers and administrators to send messages to families. Please ensure your contact information including phone numbers, addresses, and emails are up-to-date for this school year.

Skyward Login

Skyward Instructions

Transportation Information

Student busing and transportation information is available via the link below beginning August 1, 2025. The CYSD Bus Routing Portal uses your Skyward Login information. 

Requests for transportation changes must be made prior to Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Change requests received after August 13 will not be processed until after the first day of school on Thursday, August 21, 2025.  This procedure ensures accurate driver routing and rostering for the first day of school.  

CYSD Bus Routing Portal

School Meal Information     

For the 2025-2026 school year, breakfasts will be free for all students.  Resources such as the Free and Reduced Meal Program, lunch menus and prices are available below. 

Free and Reduced Meal Program

Meal Prices and Menus

Deposit Funds Into a Lunch Account

Good-to-Know

Open School Dates

Open school nights provide an opportunity for students and families to walk through and familiarize themselves with the building prior to the first day of school. This allows them to see where their classrooms will be, as well as explore common areas. Teachers are not present for Open School dates.

Central York High School
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Central York Middle School
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
9:00 - 10:30 A.M. 
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

North Hills and Sinking Springs Elementary
Thursday, August 14, 2025
9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

Hayshire, Stony Brook and Roundtown Elementary
Thursday, August 14, 2025
9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

DISTRICT CALENDAR