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Eagle Scout Builds Flower Beds

Posted on: Thursday, June 24, 2010

Kevin O'Reilly, a student at York High School and the son of Yorktown Elementary School (YES) teacher Teresa O'Reilly, recently built six raised flower beds for YES. Kevin wanted to create a project that would beautify the school grounds and provide a living science classroom for each grade level. Students have charted the progress of the plants and experimented with different care plans to enhance growth.

Fifth Grade Celebration

Posted on: Thursday, June 24, 2010

Yorktown Elementary School (YES) fifth grade students were congratulated by their teachers and parents at the annual Fifth Grade Celebration. The day's activities kicked off with a grand parade around the school amid the cheers of the entire student body and faculty. Each fifth grade student received a certificate of achievement and enjoyed a special lunch with their parents. Students who were also recognized for outstanding academic achievement received Presidential Awards signed by President Obama. Additionally, each fifth grade teacher chose a student who exemplified good citizenship and perseverance through difficult situations.

York County Student Wins Mosquito Control Poster Contest

Posted on: Thursday, June 17, 2010

Waller Mill Elementary School (WMES) third grade student, Chloe Yoder was named winner of the York County Mosquito Control Poster Contest. Chloe's poster was chosen among over 250 entries.

Grafton Bethel Honors Fifth Graders

Posted on: Thursday, June 17, 2010

A new tradition has been added to the promotion ceremony for the fifth grade students at Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES). Fourth and third graders line the halls as they walk to the cafeteria for the annual ceremony, then Kindergarten, first and second grade students honor them as they leave at the end of their ceremony. As they walk through the halls they are applauded and honored with posters. It is a very touching way for the fifth graders to end their experiences at GBES.

Congratulations to the Grafton High Boys Track Team!

Posted on: Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Grafton High School Boys Track Team were awarded the 2010 Team Championship after placing 4th at the State Cross-Country Championships and only getting a 5th place spot during the Indoor Track season. The boys were able to score 46.5pts and earn a 1st Place podium spot. Point scorers for Grafton were: Kyle King – 16pts, Dwayne Stover – 13.5pts, David Gunnerson – 10pts, Brian Gorwitz – 7pts. All making it possible for the Clippers to get onto the team podium for the first time in the history of Grafton High School.

Tabb Blood Runs Orange

Posted on: Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Tabb High School Key Club sponsored its annual Red Cross Blood Drive with over 125 students and faculty supporting the drive to donate blood.

Youth Commission Students Named

Posted on: Thursday, June 10, 2010

Tabb High School students Brandon Euker, Jordan Ludwig and Aaron Williams were named to the York County Youth Commission for the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Flat Stanley Visits the White House

Posted on: Thursday, June 10, 2010

President Barack Obama gave Dare Elementary School (DES) student Samantha Wilson some assistance with her recent homework assignment with the Flat Stanley project. The Flat Stanley project is a literacy and letter-writing initiative based on the main character in the Flat Stanley book series by Jeff Brown. First grade students were asked to select a friend or family member anywhere in the world to serve as a “host family” for Flat Stanley. Samantha chose President Obama to host Flat Stanley because he travels so much. Samantha’s sister, Kalynne encouraged her to find a backup host family but Samantha refused and remained confident that the President would not let her down.

Adopt a Wild Thing in School

Posted on: Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Grafton High School Key Club raised approximately $750 for the Virginia Living Museum's "Adopt a Wild Thing in School" program. The students sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the morning for one week. The Key Club was awarded first place in the club category and is sponsoring the following animals: bald eagle, sea turtle, lionfish, vulture, and blue heron.

The Governor’s School for Science and Technology Recognizes YCSD Students

Posted on: Thursday, June 03, 2010

The Governor’s School for Science & Technology (GOV School) held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton in May. The GOV School is a regional education center for 11th and 12th grade students interested in advanced classes in science and mathematics. As part of this specialized program, students have two years of research course work, prepare science fair projects and engage in mentorship experiences with local professionals including NASA, Jefferson Labs, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the College of William & Mary, Sentara Careplex and many others.

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