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“Estuaries to Oceans” Field TripPosted on: Thursday, March 25, 2010Master gardeners from Virginia Cooperative Extension of York County (VCE-York County) will be hosting an outdoor hands-on "Estuaries to Oceans" field trip on March 29 for the entire fifth grade at Seaford Elementary School (SES). This is the third time VCE-York County has offered this science-based field trip to a York County School. The field trip takes place across three properties including and adjacent to SES. Student classes are split up and each group follows a different schedule consisting of the same six activities. Each activity is hosted by two to four educators and/or staffers, and the school provides parent chaperons who rotate with each group. At each station students do the featured activity and answer questions in their field trip journals. |
Shamrocks for Tabb TigersPosted on: Thursday, March 25, 2010Tabb High School DECA supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Shamrock sale and championed the "Send Chris to Camp" campaign by raising over $200 during the lunch block sales of shamrocks. Students and faculty supported the sale and had their names placed on shamrocks pasted along the media center front windows. To encourage participation in the event, a competition was held between the classes; the senior class purchased the most shamrocks. |
History Club Wins Trivia BowlPosted on: Thursday, March 25, 2010Five members of the African American History Club served as the team representing Grafton High School in the 2010 Langley African American Heritage Council's African American History Trivia Bowl, held at York High School. Upon winning this year, Grafton High School retains possession of the first place trophy and is the only school in the York County School Division to be the winner of the Bowl since its origination in 2006. Teacher sponsor, Antoinette Burnett served as the team coach and Vice Principal, Craig Reed was in attendance to support the team. |
Essay Writer Wins PTA ContestPosted on: Thursday, March 25, 2010Tabb High School student, Kirk Smith has taken first place in the annual Peninsula District of the Virginia Parent Teachers Association essay writing event. The theme of this years 750 word minimum essay was "Strong Citizens-Strong Communities". Kirk will be recognized for his accomplishment and receive his award during the Peninsula District PTA's annual dinner meeting on April 15. |
2010 Holocaust Writing CompetitionPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Congratulations to Grafton Middle School's six winners of the 9th annual 2010 Holocaust Writing Competition sponsored by the United Jewish Community in Newport News. "The main goal of the writing competition is to encourage students to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today." These students, from Jill Barnes’ advanced English class, will receive recognition at the annual Holocaust Memorial Day observance on Sunday, April 11th at the Jewish Community Center in Newport News. Grafton Middle is proud to be represented by these talented writers! |
Queens Lake Battle of the BooksPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Queens Lake Middle School’s Battle of the Books team took second place in the preliminary round of the Battle of the Books. Our top book battler was Alyssa Queen who scored an impressive 14 points. Next in line was Tia Maxfield, followed by Melissa Martin and Michael Wilson. These amazing readers will compete in the local finals on March 19. |
Science Fair WinnersPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010The 59th Annual Regional Tidewater Science Fair was held at Old Dominion University in March. York County School Division (YCSD) entered 56 projects of the total 276 competing. YCSD students took seven of the category 1st place awards and a total of 34 place winners, along with special awards including plaques, t-shirts and monetary awards. Students from York High School, 1st Grand Prize winner, Jessica Lee and 2nd Grand Prize winner, Young-Ah Lee, along with a teacher sponsor, will travel to San Jose, California in May to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. |
Virginia SCA Announces School Administrator of the YearPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Each year, the Virginia Student Councils Association (VSCA) recognizes one school administrator at each level in the state who has made an impact in their school’s Student Council through continued support and participation. YCSD is proud to announce that Antonia Fox, principal at York High School has been named the school administrator of the year by VSCA. The Council will present all awards at their annual convention held March 19-21. The students at YHS submitted Antonia for this prestigious award. Congratulations! |
Grease at Tabb HighPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010This year's musical production at Tabb High School is the longtime popular favorite "Grease". Over 100 students are part of the cast, on and off stage. Jack Poland, Drama Department, Gordon Parr, Choral Department and Adam Waller, Band Director have worked hard with the students to prepare for this year’s musical production. The show opens on March 18th at 7:00 PM and runs the same time again on March 19th and 20th. Tickets are available in the main office for $8.00 each. |
York High Receives Science GrantPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Deborah Eckstein and Cynthia Hardesty, York High School science teachers, recently received grants through the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Science Teacher Tool Awards. Deborah will use her grant to purchase a deionization machine for the Chemistry classes and other lab equipment. Cynthia will purchase materials for her physics students to study global climate change and alternative energy sources. |
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