PTA Reflections WinnersPosted on: Thursday, February 04, 2010Congratulations to all who participated in the York County School Division’s PTA Reflections Contest! |
Toothpaste for HaitiPosted on: Thursday, February 04, 2010Grafton Bethel Elementary School collected 259 tubes of toothpaste during their "Toothpaste for Haiti" drive. Lainey Griffin, a 3rd grader in Karen Bacon's class, shared her idea with the school and everyone wanted to help! |
Wristband Sales Help HaitiPosted on: Thursday, February 04, 2010The students at Tabb Middle School (TMS) and Tabb High School (THS) began selling and purchasing black and orange wristbands inscribed with “HELP HAITI.” A donation of a minimum of $2.00 for each wristband was asked and in two days sales totaled over $1,500! The schools’ goal is $4,000 and to see a wristband on every student at TMS and THS. Because of a generous donation from Life Touch National School Studios, who underwrote the cost of the wristbands, the schools are giving 100% of their proceeds to Doctors Without Borders to help with medicine and medical supplies for the people in Haiti. |
Tabb’s Talent TakeoverPosted on: Thursday, February 04, 2010The Student Council Association of Tabb High hosted their annual talent show in January. Over 1,500 students, parents, faculty and staff and community members came out to show their support for the up and coming entertainers. The venue presented 20 acts including soloists, dance groups, musical ensembles and bands. Spectators were polled to determine the best of the best. Winners of the 2010 talent show are: 1st place Dance Group - Hypnotic Control; 2nd place Vocalist - Annabel Kang; 3rd place Dancer - Dominique Louis. Twenty-five percent of the talent show proceeds will be donated to the Natasha House that supports a transitional shelter for homeless women and children. Tabb High School will team with Tabb Middle School in making a supportive contribution to assist... |
2010 All District Jr. Band SelectionPosted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010Queens Lake Middle School announces the selections for the 2010 All District Jr. Band. Jessica Holmes – Oboe; R’landa Mapp – 1st Chair, Clarinet; Joshua Dolson – Clarinet; Rachel Perry – Alto Saxophone; Peter McReynolds – 1st Alternate, French Horn |
Farm Bureau Donates Barn to YCSDPosted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010Members of the local Farm Bureau donated a “Learning Barn” to Magruder Elementary School. Members built a bookcase resembling a barn and filled it with agriculturally themed books for students to enjoy. |
Dare Elementary MattersPosted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010The first grade students at Dare Elementary School enjoyed getting their hands gooey during the school’s Matter Day. |
2010 YCSD Science Fair WinnersPosted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010Congratulations to the all the students who won prizes in their respective categories at the York County School Division (YCSD) Science Fair. There were 77 projects and 84 students entered in the Junior Division (Middle School) and 100 projects and 135 students entered in the Senior Division (High School). The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners have the option of entering their winning projects in the Tidewater Science Fair to be held on March 13, 2010, at Old Dominion University. YCSD will enter 33 Junior Division projects and 28 Senior Division projects in the Tidewater Fair. Many thanks to Grafton High and Grafton Middle for hosting the science fair and to the many teachers, sponsors and volunteers for another successful fair! |
Magruder Elementary Kindergarteners Respond to the Call for Haiti ReliefPosted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010Sandra Murawski, kindergarten teacher at Magruder Elementary School, discussed with her class her recent mission trip to Haiti and the events that have occurred there. After learning that Haiti needed help, her students collected $100 to donate to the cause. Some students donated part of their tooth fairy money. As a whole, Magruder Elementary collected over $1,000 for Haiti Relief through the American Red Cross. |
Students Help Haiti!Posted on: Thursday, January 28, 2010Grafton High School Interact Club and Grafton Middle School Student Council Association and National Jr. Honor Society students distributed "It's One World! Help Haiti Now!" key chains and raised a combined $1669.64 for the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The Interact Club expects matching funds will be donated by a corporate sponsor as a result of their efforts. |
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