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Tabb Middle School Raises Fund for the Police Unity Tour

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

On Friday, March 1, 2013, students and teachers at Tabb Middle School raised funds for the Police Unity Tour by wearing "Caps for Cops". The Tabb Middle School community raised over $250 for the tour which has a goal to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty.

TES Jumps for Heart

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

Tabb Elementary School students continued their tradition of supporting the American Heart Association for the 11th year in a row. On February 14, 2013, all students joined in the fun and gathered in the TES gym for an all-day Jump Rope for Heart event. Their fundraising efforts resulted in over $10,000 in donations to help fund research into two of our nation's biggest killers, heart disease and stroke.

NASA Shares Technology Lesson with Tabb High

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

Students in Mrs. Joyce Kuberek's classes at Tabb High School enjoyed a visit from NASA's Dr. Jerome Kegelman and Ms. Susan Cooper. The presentation expanded the student's understanding of what NASA actually does. There is more to NASA than space travel. Many of the technological advances NASA is responsible for are used in everyday consumer products like our radios and cell phones and even football equipment and tennis shoes. Dr. Kegelman also provided students with an insight into the varied employment opportunities at NASA. Turns out, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to work at NASA. There are many support positions, internships and externships available. Ms. Cooper modeled an actual space suit and demonstrated just how it's many components work together to keep astronauts

TMS Students Participate in TSA Regional Competition

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

The Tidewater Technology Student Association regional competition was held Saturday, March 2, 2013, at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill, Virginia. Tabb Middle School was well represented at the competition. The Systems Control (Lego Mindstorm) team of Jenny Gu -captain, Adam Corey, and Didun Ayodeji placed first. Erin Cox place second in Multimedia Production. Third place recipients were: Hunter Hinote in Dragster Design, Sean Gazarik in Flight, and Jenny Gu in Promotional Design.

YCSD Student Art Contest Winners

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

The York County School Division honored the Winter 2013 Student Art Contest Winners during a reception on February 26, 2013. The contest is open to all YCSD students with winners being selected at the elementary and secondary levels. Shannon Myatt and Julea Thomas, students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School were awarded the elementary prize for their joint creation, while Grafton Middle School student Lyssa Garber earned the secondary prize. Both pieces of artwork join a permanent display of student artwork at the School Board Office.

Battle of the Books Teams

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

Mt. Vernon Elementary and Coventry Elementary schools were among the many elementary schools from the York County School Division to participate in the annual Battle of the Books held by the York County Public Library. Students who participated read 15 books and answered a series of questions about the books. The team from Coventry Elementary School won third place in the competition while the team from Mt. Vernon came in fifth place.

YMS Wins the County Battle of the Books Competition!

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013, the Yorktown Middle School Battle of the Books team defended their championship at the County competition held at the Tabb Public Library. The YMS team will compete against teams from Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg at the regional competition to be held at the Williamsburg Regional Library on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

Magruder Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss's Birthday!

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

A Dr. Seuss workshop was held in Magruder Elementary School's library on March 1, 2013 in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. At the workshop, students listened to Dr. Seuss books that were read by teachers and parents. They also played Dr. Seuss games and had their pictures taken in the Dr. Seuss photo booth. After reading books and playing games students enjoyed green eggs and ham for breakfast.

Mt. Vernon Storybook Parade

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

Students and teachers dressed as their favorite storybook character for the annual Storybook Parade at Mt. Vernon Elementary School.

Dr. Williams meets Dr. Seuss at CES

Posted on: Friday, March 08, 2013

Dr. Eric Williams, YCSD Superintendent, visited Mrs. Dunn's 1st Grade class to read a favorite Dr. Seuss story during Read Across America festivities at Coventry Elementary School.

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