Young AFCEANs Prepare Tabb Cadets for Cyber Patriot VIIPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014Airman 1st Class Kylee Subjinske of ACC (Command Support Squadron) and Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas of 10th Intelligence Squadron, vice president and president of the Young AFCEANs, respectively, devoted their time and mentorship assisting Tabb High School Naval Cadets in preparation for Cyberpatriot VII. The initial round was held on October 24. The young AFCEANs assisted the cadets in their practice sessions, lending their knowledge in cyber security. |
TMS Educator Presented with Walter Zeller AwardPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014The Walter Zeller Award, presented by the Kiwanis organization, acknowledges an individual whose work and dedication benefits children. At the last Capital District Kiwanis Convention in September, Laura Shaske, math teacher at Tabb Middle School (TMS), was presented with this medal. Mrs. Shaske is also the sponsor of the Tabb Builders Club, which not only builds students’ leadership skills, but also teaches students about making a difference in the world. Currently, the club is building a school in Sierra Leone. |
Fall Leaves!Posted on: Monday, November 03, 2014Last week, Grafton High School Atmospheric Science students went to Seaford Elementary to teach third grade students in “Long's Learners” class about how leaves change color. The high school student-teachers gave a presentation, played a game, and had their students collect fall leaves in order to do a cool experiment to find the color hidden within green leaves. The third graders enjoyed being scientists, wearing goggles and gloves, and they very much loved their high school student-teachers! |
Tabb High Cheerleaders Walk for Operation HomefrontPosted on: Monday, November 03, 2014Tabb High School (THS) Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders along with Coach Christina Majka participated in Operation Homefront Freedom Walk on September 11 at Peninsula Town Center. For the fourth time, the THS Cheerleaders lead the crowd in a memorial cheer and participated in the walk, moment of silence, memorial wreath laying ceremony, and crowd dances. |
YCSD Elementary Schools HonoredPosted on: Monday, November 03, 2014The Virginia Board of Education recently recognized Dare and Magruder Elementary Schools as Title I Distinguished Schools. Only 36 schools across the state achieved this honor, which is based on student achievement on state assessments during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. Title I Distinguished Schools are recognized for meeting all state and federal accountability requirements and achieving average reading and mathematics SOL scores at the 60th percentile or higher. Congratulations to these schools for earning this recognition! |
TMS Mystery MadhousePosted on: Monday, November 03, 2014Tabb Middle School (TMS) students enjoyed the annual Mystery Madhouse event held in the Library Media Center on Tuesday, October 28. Students learned about the mystery genre and read mystery stories in preparation for writing their very own mysteries to share with their peers. |
YHS Marching Band Top in the State!Posted on: Monday, November 03, 2014York High School’s (YHS) band director, Mr. Richard Purvis, led the York High School Marching Band to superior excellence! The York Falcon Marching Band maintained their 2014 award-winning momentum, earning top honors as the 2014 Virginia State Champions at the USBands Virginia State Championship (Open Class) in Virginia Beach. The band captured Visual and Overall Effect Caption Awards during the competition. On November 15, the band will take their York High talent and pride to New Jersey, where they will compete at the USBands Open Class National Championships. |
VSBA AwardsPosted on: Tuesday, October 28, 2014The Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) has recognized the members of the York County School Board with VSBA Academy Awards. The association recognizes board members for their dedication, time and hard work in improving boardmanship skills through VSBA meetings, conferences, board development and training, and active involvement in the association. VSBA members earn credits for VSBA Academy Awards which are based on participation from July 1 to June 30 of each year. During the September monthly meeting, Dr. Carl James, Interim Superintendent, presented those board members in attendance with their awards. Dr. Robert George was unable to attend the September meeting. |
Restaurant WeekPosted on: Monday, October 27, 2014The York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. invites you to dine out during the 3rd Annual Restaurant Week in support of the York County School Division. Proceeds from participating restaurants support teacher grants, school grants, student and employee scholarships as well as student resource funds. This year, Restaurant Week will be from Saturday, November 1 through Saturday, November 8. For a list of participating restaurants visit the division website, yorkcountyschools.org/yfpe/RestaurantWeek. |
Tabb High School's NNDCC Assist in Honor FlightPosted on: Monday, October 27, 2014On October 18, the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) from Tabb High School assisted World War II and Korean War veterans at the Colonial Heritage Community Center by preparing buses with lunch packages, loading water, and listening to the veterans' stories. After a brief ceremony, the veterans were transported to visit the World War II and Korean War memorials in Washington, D.C. |
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