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Division Schools Celebrate 100 Days

Posted on: Friday, February 13, 2015

Across the York County School Division, students and teachers alike were found celebrating the 100-day mark in a variety of ways. Mrs. Wicher's class and first graders at Seaford Elementary dressed up as 100-year-old citizens, as did Yorktown Elementary secretary, Joseph Barragan. Mt. Vernon Elementary students made t-shirts with 100 designs on them, and other schools and classes instructed their students to bring in 100 items. Some students brought Solo cups, while others contributed M&Ms and other edible treats.

YCSD Student Art Contest Winners

Posted on: Friday, February 13, 2015

The York County School Division (YCSD) honored the Winter 2015 Student Art Contest winners during a reception in February. The contest is open to all YCSD students, with winners being selected at the elementary and secondary levels. Kali Busquets, a student at Seaford Elementary School, was awarded the elementary prize for her artwork, while York High School student Gabby Gurdin earned the secondary prize. Both pieces of artwork join a permanent display of student artwork at the School Board Office.

Pea Island Lifesaving Station Brought to Life for Yorktown Middle Students

Posted on: Friday, February 13, 2015

Yorktown Middle School students recently attended a special TRACEN Yorktown Leadership Diversity Advisory Council African American History Month event. Rear Admiral Stephen W. Rochon (U.S. Coast Guard, retired) gave an inspirational presentation about the all-black crew of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station and their daring rescue in 1896 near the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

BMES Student Council Association Raises Money for School Events

Posted on: Friday, February 13, 2015

The Bethel Manor Elementary School (BMES) SCA sponsored "Crazy Dress" for all staff and students in exchange for a dollar to participate. All donations collected were presented as checks to Principal Michael Lombardo and fifth grade teacher, Jennie MacBlane. The money raised will support student and PTA activities planned for this spring.

Seaford Elementary and York High Robotics Clubs Meet

Posted on: Friday, February 06, 2015

The York High School (YHS) award-winning robotics team recently visited Seaford Elementary School (SES) to share ideas with the younger students. The YHS team talked about their robot, gave a demonstration on how it works, and allowed the SES team to man the controls for a little while.

Dare Elementary and Bethel Manor Elementary Skype with Local Author

Posted on: Friday, February 06, 2015

June Jones and Susan Willard, Educational Technology Facilitators (ETF) from Dare Elementary and Bethel Manor Elementary schools co-developed a Skype session that brought nine fourth and fifth grade classes together for a blended learning activity. Classes from both schools met Roberta Wiatt, a local author of children's books from Gloucester, via Skype on January 30. The ETFs provided copies of two of her books in advance so that students and teachers could prepare for the Skype session by reading the books and generating questions for the author.

Grafton Middle School Bandana Brigade

Posted on: Friday, February 06, 2015

The Bandana Brigade launched Grafton Middle School's (GMS) newest Positive Behavior Support Initiative, "Under Construction, Building Our Clipper Community" at the school's pep rally on Friday, January 30. Dressed as construction workers and dancing the Ninja Rap, the Bandana Brigade took the school by storm with their dance moves! Can you dig it?

February is School Board Appreciation Month

Posted on: Monday, February 02, 2015

The Virginia School Boards Association annually observes February as School Board Appreciation Month. The York County School Division wishes to acknowledge the York County School Board members and their commitment to our students, staff and community. The York County School Division (YCSD) is fortunate to have School Board members who (1) graduated from division schools, (2) have children who attend(ed) division schools, and (3) have been recognized at regional, state and national levels for their commitment to education.

GMS Masquerade Masks

Posted on: Friday, January 30, 2015

Mrs. Layne's sculpture & crafts classes at Grafton Middle School (GMS) studied masquerade masks, and designed and sculpted their own out of clay. The ceramic masks were then painted and embellished with feathers, jewels and glitter.

WMES Students Create Winter Art That Inspires Writing

Posted on: Friday, January 30, 2015

Second grade students at Waller Mill Elementary School (WMES) are embracing the winter weather in their school projects. They recently created their own snow globes and completed a writing activity "If I lived in a snow globe..."

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