Homecoming Information

The Central York Community is invited to attend the Central York High School Homecoming Football Game. The Panthers will take on Red Lion.

Homecoming King and Queen will be announced ahead of the Varsity Boys Panther football game on Friday, October 16, 2026. The game will be live-streamed via CTV. 

5:30PM | Gates Open

6:30PM | Homecoming King and Queen Announcement

7:00PM | Kickoff

Half-Time | Visiting team Marching Band Show

Post-Game | Panther Marching Band Show (The Panther Marching Band will arrive at Panther Stadium prior to the Homecoming Court festivities at 6:30PM

Central York High School's 2026 Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Central York High School from 6:30 - 9:00 PM.

General Info:

• No large purses, bags, or backpacks will be permitted in the dance. Small handheld purses are permitted and can be checked as needed
• No outside food or drink is allowed at the Homecoming dance
• All guests need a guest form and must be in high school or under 21 years old
• All attendees must have a photo ID
• Once you leave the dance area, you must vacate the parking lot immediately
• All students must vacate the parking lot by 9:30pm. Your ride should arrive before then. Please plan accordingly
• All school rules are in effect at the Homecoming Dance

Tickets:

• Tickets will be sold during lunches 10/13-10/16
• $15 each, cash only
• Must have student ID to purchase
• May not purchase a ticket for another CYHS without them being present at time of purchase
• Lost tickets will not be replaced.
• Ticket number must match name written down at time of sale when you come to Homecoming

Ticket Vouchers:

• Bring in 3-5 nonperishable food items to Ms. Black in room 431 during morning CLC to receive a voucher for $5 off your homecoming ticket price
• See the attached flyer for item suggestions
• Vouchers must be presented at the time of ticket purchase
• Only 1 voucher may be redeemed per ticket

Guests:

• Guest forms are mandatory if your guest DOES NOT go to CYHS
• Middle school students may NOT attend homecoming
• Guests must be under 21 years of age
• Guest forms must be completed and shown to ticket sellers to purchase your guest's ticket
• Guests also need the guest form to be admitted into the dance

All questions related to the Homecoming Dance should be directed to Mr. Hagerman (dhagerman@cysd.k12.pa.us) and Mr. Gerhard (cgerhard@cysd.k12.pa.us)