Grafton Criminal Investigative Service (GCIS) Working the Scene of the CrimePosted on: Monday, February 14, 2011Students from one of Judith Morgan's Grafton Middle School’s (GMS) Forensic Science classes applied investigative techniques learned during the semester to solve a crime. |
Grafton Bethel Students are Pennies Ahead for LeukemiaPosted on: Monday, February 14, 2011Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES) K-Kids just completed their third annual "Pennies for Patients" campaign. “Pennies for Patients” is a two-week campaign in which students of all ages are encouraged to donate spare change to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Overall, GBES collected $3,138.58! Annyce True's second grade class was the winning homeroom and will be awarded a pasta party from the Olive Garden Restaurant. To celebrate the success of this campaign Karen Grass, Ed.D., GBES principal, rode her bike through the school as students cheered her on along the hallways. |
Grants for Finance ClassroomsPosted on: Monday, February 14, 2011Tabb High School (THS) teacher, Gina Mancuso-Sidhu, is the recipient of three grants to be used to purchase financial games and other instructional support materials for her finance classes. The Langley Federal Credit Union, The Bayport Credit Union and the York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. provided the much needed funds in support of her instructional endeavors. |
All-District Band SelectionsPosted on: Monday, February 14, 2011Band members from across York County School Division middle and high schools auditioned for the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District VIII All-District Junior Band (middle school-level) and All-District Band and All-District Symphonic Band (high school- level) on January 8th. |
Reflections Arts Contest WinnersPosted on: Monday, February 14, 2011The York County School Division (YCSD) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is proud to announce the division level winners of the 2011 Reflections Arts Contest and the winners in the Peninsula District Reflections Program. First place winners from each school competed at the district level which includes the Peninsula school districts of Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg James City County and York County. Then the first place recipients from the Peninsula district level will advance to the Virginia state level competition. Outstanding Interpretation is the highest award an entry can receive at the district level. |
York County School Division 2011 Science Fair Winners AnnouncedPosted on: Monday, February 14, 2011The annual York County School Division (YCSD) Science Fair was held on January 20, 2011 at the Grafton School Complex. Secondary students from throughout the division competed in the science fair. The theme for this year’s science fair was “Think, Question, Explore.” Congratulations to all the winners and participants. |
"Not At Our School" Poster Contest WinnersPosted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011Eighty 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 AddressPosted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011On 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 TimePosted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011Grafton 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 WarmthPosted on: Thursday, February 03, 2011The 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. |
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