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GHS Supports Natasha House

Posted on: Friday, February 26, 2016

Jennifer Zwirschitz's Spanish Conversation and Culture class at Grafton High School (GHS) recently studied and discussed human rights issue. After spending some time focusing on homelessness, the students decided to try to make a difference in the community. They reached out to The Natasha House, a local transitional home for homeless women and children located in York County, to translate their brochure into Spanish to reach more women in need. They were then granted a presentation and tour of the facility where they presented their work to the staff and learned more about the services available to the homeless in our area.

Fuel Up for Play 60

Posted on: Friday, February 19, 2016

The York County School Division and the division’s food service provider, Sodexo, was awarded a $27,384 Fuel Up for Play 60 grant. The Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) presented the division with the check at the Shape Convention at the Williamsburg Lodge in February. The funds will be utilized to implement fresh fruit smoothies and parfait bars at the middle and high schools. In addition, bicycles were purchased that will be raffled at each school in an effort to emphasize the importance of physical exercise and healthy eating.

NFL Wide Receiver Motivates YHS Students

Posted on: Friday, February 19, 2016

Ben Edwards, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, spoke to an assembly of student athletes at York High School (YHS) recently. A 2010 YHS graduate, he encouraged the students to set priorities to help them reach future success and to focus on more thanathletics. “People aren’t going to remember what I accomplished(athletically). People are going to remember my character,” he told them. Edwards has continued to support the York Falcons since his graduation, serving as an assistant football coach this fall while recovering from a hamstring injury. During the studentassembly, he announced that he was donating four iPads, which the students will be able to win for demonstrating various character attributes, such as sportsmanship and commitment.

100th Day of School Celebrations

Posted on: Friday, February 19, 2016

Students and teachers showed their enthusiasm for reaching the 100th day milestone of the school year by dressing up as centenarians on February 19. In addition to pretending to be 100 years old, students engaged in various lessons related to the number 100, such as bringing and counting 100 small items; wearing 100th day crowns; stringing necklaces with 100 rings; counting to 100 by 1s, 5s, and 10s; and doing jumping jacks to 100.

Virginia's First Lady Tours YCSD Schools

Posted on: Friday, February 19, 2016

Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, visited two York County School Division schools on February 19. She started the day touring Tabb Elementary School with Superintendent Victor Shandor and members of the York County School Board to learn more about the school’s Breakfast in the Classroom program, which the school first implemented in 2006. As first lady of the Commonwealth, McAuliffe has dedicated her efforts to eliminating childhood hunger in partnership with the No Child Hungry Virginia campaign.

York County School Division Early Release - February 12

Posted on: Thursday, February 11, 2016

The division will be implementing early dismissals for all schools tomorrow, Friday, February 12, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions during regular dismissal hours. Schools will dismiss as follows: All high schools, with the exception of York River Academy, will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. All middle schools and York River Academy will dismiss at noon and all elementary schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. In addition, all preschool classes and all after-school and evening activities are canceled.

Great Kindness Challenge

Posted on: Friday, February 05, 2016

York County School Division elementary schools are participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. The Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive and positive bully prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement by encouraging student to perform as many acts of kindness as possible in one week. Magruder Elementary School students and staff began with a school-wide rainbow photo op in which each grade level wore a different color and the staff members were clouds.

Yorktown Woman’s Club Art Contest Winners

Posted on: Friday, February 05, 2016

Dozens of York County School Division students have been recognized by the Yorktown Woman’s Club in the club’s annual art contest. In addition to those entries that were awarded first place in a specific category, four students were named Best in Show for their respective grade level areas.

York High Teacher Named Top Teacher

Posted on: Friday, February 05, 2016

Amy Insley, theater teacher at York High School, has been named the Top Teacher Overall by Coastal Virginia Magazine. This is the third straight year Insley has been featured in the magazine. Teachers were nominated by students, peers and/or parents last summer with online voting taking place in November and December. The ten individuals receiving the greatest number of votes are profiled in the February/March Education issue. With 3,570 votes, Insley received the most votes.

Yorktown Elementary Hosts Annual Chess Tournament

Posted on: Friday, January 29, 2016

Yorktown Elementary School (YES) students participated in the Annual Chess Tournament one Saturday in January. Twelve members of the Chess Enrichment Club, from grades 3-5, competed against their peers in a game that helps students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Tom Philipoom, club sponsor, ensured that the guidelines and procedures used during competitive chess tournaments were followed by students. The club is one of the highest sought-after school activities for YES students.

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