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Pen Pals from Mt. Vernon Elementary

Posted on: Friday, June 12, 2015

Mrs. Bahar's second grade class at Mt. Vernon Elementary School wanted to let senior citizens know that they are valued and deserve to be honored for their experience and wisdom. The students became pen pals with residents of the Chesapeake Retirement Center. The children exchanged letters and cards throughout the year. Through their writing, they formed strong relationships. On June 3, students visited the residents of the Chesapeake Retirement Center. The bond between the children and the seniors was instantaneous! They were treated to refreshments as they talked together, and were given a tour of the facility.

MVES STEAM Club Build Greenhouse

Posted on: Friday, June 12, 2015

The Mt. Vernon Elementary School (MVES) STEAM Club students designed and constructed a greenhouse made from clear CD cases. They will be putting it in the Monarch Butterfly Garden as a way to "leave their legacy" for future engineers at Mt. Vernon.

YCSD School Board Office Art Contest Winners

Posted on: Friday, June 05, 2015

The York County School Division (YCSD) honored the Spring 2015 Student Art Contest winners during a reception at the School Board Office. The contest is open to all YCSD students, with winners being selected at the elementary and secondary levels. Ben Malmquist, a student at MagruderElementary School (MES), was awarded the elementary prize for his artwork, while Grafton Middle School (GMS) student Jordan Phillips earned the secondary prize. Both pieces of artwork join a permanent display of student artwork at the School Board Office.

YCSD Codeathon

Posted on: Friday, June 05, 2015

The York County School Division (YCSD), in collaboration with Discovery Education, hosted its third Codeathon - A Day of Discovery: Codeathon 3.0 - Saturday, May 30, at Tabb High School. This year’s event provided 100 middle school student participants with a dynamic overview of programming and videography concepts through hands-on activities. The computer science-themed day was filled with programming Lego Mindstorm robots, interacting with a humanoid robot, and creating original Board Builder websites using text, pictures and video. Additionally, a panel of experts provided an opportunity for parents to discuss the importance of computer science courses in YCSD and how coding is applied to applications we use daily.

Tout est Relatif/All is Relative

Posted on: Friday, June 05, 2015

French II students from Yorktown Middle School (YMS) recently presented school projects at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. These students have worked all year on a project called: All Is Relative, also known as Tout Est Relatif, about the bias of history based on whose point of view it is presented. Six teams of students spent the school year researching, writing, interviewing, creating and reflecting on a chosen American Revolutionary figure, culminating in presentations in both French and English from the historical figure’s point of view. The projects will be displayed at the American Revolution Museum to coincide with Hermione's arrival in Yorktown the weekend of June 5-7.

Dare Elementary Preschool Students Clean Yorktown Beach

Posted on: Friday, June 05, 2015

On May 28, the preschool classes from Dare Elementary School went to Yorktown Beach to clean the local beach and surrounding areas. Before going on this field trip, students and teachers spent time discussing the impact trash has on our beaches and animals. Students saw and understood first-hand how trash can get in the water and make the sea animals sick. While working, all children wore gloves and stayed close to an adult to keep safety a priority. The kids and their parents all did a great job helping our earth and giving back to our community.

TMS York County Reflections Winners

Posted on: Friday, May 22, 2015

Congratulations to the following students from Tabb Middle School (TMS) for being selected as winners in the York County Reflections contest: Lauren Holbrook, Bryanna Thatcher, Celeste Boseman, Mia Deschenes, and Erin Cox.

Minter Inducted into Hall of Fame

Posted on: Monday, June 08, 2015

York County School Board Member Page Minter was inducted into the Virginia Career and Technical Education Hall of Fame on June 11. This award honors government and education agency staff, business members, and elected officials. Past inductees include Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Mr. Minter has served as the District 4 representative on the York County School Board since 1996. He has also served on the Board of Trustees for New Horizons Regional Education for more than 14 years. Congratulations Mr. Minter on this fantastic and well deserved honor!

Schools Earn VIP Distinction

Posted on: Friday, May 22, 2015

Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Board of Education announced that three York County School Division (YCSD) schools earned 2015 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. Coventry Elementary School earned the Board of Education Excellence Award, while Mt. Vernon Elementary School and Tabb Elementary School earned the Distinguished Achievement Award. The VIP award program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the board.

7th Annual Fashion Show for a Cause, Summer Road Trip Style

Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2015

The Fashion Marketing Department at Tabb High School (THS) will present the 7th Annual Fashion Show for a Cause, Summer Road Trip Style! At 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, in the THS auditorium. In the last three years, the show has raised more than $7,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of 2013 Tabb graduate, Amanda Varnes, who battles this disease daily. Tickets are $4 and door prizes will be offered throughout the evening. All proceeds from this year’s show will again benefit the CFF to help find a cure.

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