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"Not At Our School" Poster Contest Winners

Posted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011

Eighty Grafton Middle School (GMS) students entered a poster contest in recognition of Bullying Prevention Month. The contest was one of many GMS events conducted throughout the month of January promoting the year-round, school-wide anti-bullying effort. The posters proclaimed the school's new theme, "Not At Our School," created by GMS students. The winners of each grade level were Alexa Ouellette (sixth), Brandon Berube (seventh), and Victoria Joo (eighth).

Tabb Cadets Honor Guard for USS Constitution at Governor McDonnell's Address

Posted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011

On Tuesday afternoon, January 25th, in the middle of semester exams six Tabb High School (YHS) NJROTC cadets took a break from their studies to be the Honor Guard along with the crew of the USS Constitution for Virginia Governor McDonnell in his address to members of the House of Delegates, Naval and Coast Guard Admirals and distinguished guests, about the importance of OpSail 2012. Since the very first OpSail in 1964, the parade of sail has displayed the majesty and beauty of international tall ships such as Russia's Krusenstern. For 2012, in celebration of the "Star-Spangled Banner," the parade will be called The Star-Spangled Sail. This will be the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our National Anthem.

Grafton 6th Graders Go Back in Time

Posted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011

Grafton Middle School's (GMS) US History 6 students, Timothy Colson, Mallory Gentry and Simran Ahluwalia, work on the Revolutionary War Era Timeline during Patricia Campbell's class.

Tabb is Sharing the Warmth

Posted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011

The Tabb High School (THS) Key Club collected gently used and new coats during the month of January to be donated to those in need throughout the community. The school-wide drive netted the group over 100 coats and jackets guaranteed to brighten and warm another during this winter season of uncommonly cold weather. Members of the THS Key Club counted, sorted and boxed up the collected coats before taking them to the collection site.

YCSD Elementary and Middle School Magnet Site Previews

Posted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011

The York County School Division (YCSD) offers elementary and middle school magnet opportunities to interested students. The following magnet site previews have been scheduled. The same information will be presented at both elementary magnet previews. Applications and information will be available these evenings, and applications are also available in all elementary and middle school offices. This year's application deadline is March 25, 2011 at 4 p.m. Please contact the school principal for further information.

Tabb High Bowlers Bring Home the Trophy

Posted on: Friday, January 28, 2011

Congratulations to the Tabb High School (THS) Bowling Club. The THS Bowling Club members successfully brought home to Hampton Roads the Clyde Robert Perkins II Memorial State High School Bowling Overall District trophy from the Virginia High School State Bowling Championships held on January 9th in Richmond. Two of THS’s teams placed in the top ten statewide.

Future City Winners!

Posted on: Friday, January 28, 2011

Yorktown Middle School (YMS) students, Ross Millner, Hoon Ho Shin and Dorian Nguyen, competed as a team in the annual National Engineers Week Future City Hampton Roads Regional Competition held January 22nd at the Virginia Air and Space Museum in Hampton. The team placed second overall in the “Best Future City” category and also received a special award for “Best Agricultural Resources.” This was the first time a YMS team has competed in the Future City event which included 18 teams this year. Vincent Hundley, YMS technical education teacher, noted “This really is an amazing accomplishment for these three young men who have worked so hard to prepare their city for competition, especially when you consider the many challenges they faced throughout the process.”

YMS Builder’s Club is all Heart!

Posted on: Friday, January 28, 2011

Students in Yorktown Middle School’s (YMS) Builder’s Club put their artistic skills to work for the residents at the York Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. Creating beautiful handmade greeting cards, students worked with the goal of bringing a Valentine’s Day smile to the faces of Convalescent Center residents. Sponsored by the Grafton Kiwanis Club, YMS Builder’s Club provides opportunities for students to give back to the community.

DES Kinders Care with Cans

Posted on: Friday, January 21, 2011

Story Kerr's kindergarten class at Dare Elementary School (DES) is gearing up for the 100th day of school. In preparation for this event, the class is collecting 100 cans of food to give back to the community.

YES Students Visit Coast Guard Station

Posted on: Friday, January 21, 2011

Lydia Lassalle's 2nd grade class at Yorktown Elementary School (YES) attended a ceremony to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Living Classroom at the Yorktown Coast Guard Training Center. The students participated in a scavenger hunt with members of the Coast Guard to learn about trees that were transplanted from various historical sites around the country. After the scavenger hunt, students enjoyed lunch in the mess hall with the members of the Coast Guard and toured the lighthouse museum.

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