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York County School Division 2014 Science Fair Winners AnnouncedPosted on: Friday, January 17, 2014The York County School Division (YCSD) is pleased to announce the winners in the York County School Division Science Fair. This year’s theme, “Solutions for Tomorrow” challenged students to ask new questions and investigate a wide range of topics. With 311 projects and more than 400 students entered into this year’s fair, it is the largest Science Fair ever held by the division. First, second, and third place winners are invited to apply to participate in the regional Tidewater Science Fair held at Old Dominion University on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Congratulations to all students who participated in the fair and a sincere thank you to the science teachers who encouraged and guided students throughout the scientific process. |
Virtual LearningPosted on: Friday, January 10, 2014The York County School Division (YCSD) held its second Codeathon 2.0 on Thursday, January 9 at York High School, with 100 students participating from YCSD middle and high schools. The Codeathon 2.0 provided students with a dynamic overview and hands-on experience that included programming and game design concepts. Presenters from Microsoft Corporation, Longwood University, Christopher Newport University, and Thomas Nelson Community College shared their expertise. Students learned about components, elements and software used to engineer games and apps and to showcase real-world applications. |
THS Teacher and Student Present Findings at AFCEA LuncheonPosted on: Friday, January 10, 2014Ms. Joyce Kuberek, Tabb High School (THS) chemistry teacher and the recipient of the Chapter's 2012-13 Teaching Tool Award, attended the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association's (AFCEA) November luncheon along with one of her students, Nick Anselmo. They shared information about an AFCEA-funded STEM project that involved purchasing a weather balloon for students to learn how to launch, retrieve and perform data collection. |
High School Student Art ShowPosted on: Friday, January 10, 2014It has become an annual tradition for Bruton High School (BHS) art students to enter their artwork in a juried competition hosted by This Century Art Gallery. This year, 20 students entered their artwork into the competition. The art is in display at This Century Art Gallery, located on North Boundary Street in Williamsburg, now through February 7. |
YCSD Elementary Schools HonoredPosted on: Friday, January 10, 2014The Virginia Board of Education recently recognized Bethel Manor, Dare, Magruder, and Waller Mill elementary school as Title I Distinguished Schools. The awards are based on student achievement on state assessments during the 2011-2012 and 2010-2011 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. |
Medford Named Board ChairPosted on: Friday, January 10, 2014The County School Board of York County elected Mark A. Medford, District 3, to serve as the Board Chair during the annual organization meeting held on January 6 at York Hall. Robert W. George, District 5, was elected to serve as the Vice Chair. |
First Graders Travel Around the WorldPosted on: Friday, December 20, 2013First graders at Mt. Vernon Elementary School (MVES) traveled around the world with their "suitcases and passports" to study different holiday customs. Mrs. Jacobson's class visited Germany, where they made Tannenbaum hats and got candy in their shoes from St. Nicholas. |
Holiday Sing-a-long at Seaford ElementaryPosted on: Friday, December 20, 2013Seaford Elementary School (SES) hosted its “Annual Seaford Sing-a-long” on Thursday, December 12. The sing-a-long features vocal and instrumental selections performed by all 500 SES students. Mrs. Eacho's second grade class performed as penguins from the South Pole. |
CIS Students Prepared for the WorkforcePosted on: Friday, December 20, 2013Tabb High School (THS) has embraced the Microsoft Office Specialist Program and provides its students the opportunity to take 2013 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams through its Computer Information System (CIS) course. Students passing the exam are certified in Microsoft Office programs making them more valuable to prospective employers. The CIS students passed the Excel 2013 Exam and can now further differentiate themselves in today's competitive job market and on college applications. They will also have the opportunity to go on to take additional MOS 2013 exams. |
Steampunk Artist David Lee Visits Grafton Middle SchoolPosted on: Friday, December 20, 2013Gloucester artist David Lee recently visited Grafton Middle School (GMS) as part of a transformative learning activity for art and technology students. Mr. Lee presented the history of the Steampunk movement to seventh and eighth grade art students who are currently working on their own Steampunk pen & ink projects. Lee displayed his Steampunk car, which he designed and built, as well as many other futuristic Victorian contraptions. |
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