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GMS Thanks Boston Marathon Heroes!Posted on: Friday, May 17, 2013Grafton Middle School students made letters and art for heroes in Boston to thank them for their commitment during the Boston Marathon bombing. Mrs. Layne's Sculpture & Crafts classes created illustrations and handwritten letters with a hero theme. Mrs. Knight's Keyboarding Basics classes made typographical art by filling a shape with descriptive "hero" words using the program Tagxedo. The letters were then sent to the Boston emergency workers including the police and fire departments. |
Tabb Middle Competes in State TSA CompetitionPosted on: Friday, May 17, 2013Tabb Middle School's Technology Student Association (TSA) club competed in both leadership and technical events at the state finals held in Richmond in May. More than one thousand middle and high school students from throughout the state competed in various technology events. Congratulations to Erin Cox who placed 5th in Multimedia Production, Hunter Hinote who placed 5th in Dragster Design, and the team of Jenny Gu, Adam Corey and Didun Ayodeji who placed 9th in the Lego Mindstorm competition. Also competing and doing an excellent job were Mercedez Stokes, Jack Laughlin, Tyler Twiggs, Miles Church and Sean Gazarik who competed in other events. |
Congressman Wittman Visits YCSDPosted on: Friday, May 17, 2013Congressman Rob Wittman visited the Boys and Girls Club at York River Academy on Friday, May 10, 2013. Dr. Eric Williams, YCSD Superintendent, and Steven Kast, Chief Executive Officer of Boys and Girls Club Virginia Peninsula, highlighted the partnership success between the Boys and Girls Club and the school division and the strengths of the York County program in serving our youth. |
YMS Pennies for PatientsPosted on: Friday, May 17, 2013Yorktown Middle School (YMS) has once again exceeded the school’s fundraising goal to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The school’s Student Council set a goal of raising $1,500 this year, but the final tally was $1,771! Coupled with the $2,100 (well over the $1,000 goal) raised in 2012, the school’s two-year fundraising now totals $3,871. The successful campaign was spurred on by classes competing to win the “Pasta for Pennies” Olive Garden lunch in which the class raising the most money would receive a catered lunch of salad, bread sticks and pasta, compliments of Olive Garden. |
YCSD Celebrated for Transforming LearningPosted on: Friday, May 17, 2013Students’ use of technology through the Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) program in York County School Division (YCSD) was recently featured in a Digital Promise blog. Created by Congress and led by prominent educators and leaders in technology, Digital Promise is a new national center, with its goal being to advance technologies that can transform teaching and learning. YCSD was among the six charter members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, which has grown to include 32 school divisions nationwide. |
GMS Students Learn About the Chesapeake BayPosted on: Friday, May 10, 2013Grafton Middle School students Beatrice Tombs, Kenny Coverston, Davon King and Krystal Lasalle recently participated in a demonstration about preserving the Chesapeake Bay led by Jaclyn Miller, guest educator from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). |
Stepping up the Pace for Cystic FibrosisPosted on: Friday, May 10, 2013Tabb High School's DECA Chapter participated in the Annual Peninsula Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis at William and Mary Hall on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The walk was the culmination of a year-long effort to create awareness and raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on behalf of current THS DECA Senior, Amanda Varnes. In December, Tabb held their Fashion Show for a Cause which collected almost $1,500. They kept fundraising to bring their total to $2,500 to present on the day of the walk. Together, with other teams, the walk brought in over $25,000! Ninety percent of all donations go directly back to funding research to both control and cure this disease. Tabb DECA would like to thank Amanda's family, as well as all the generous donations they received this year. |
Fiber Arts at Grafton Middle SchoolPosted on: Friday, May 10, 2013Mrs. Layne's Sculpture and Crafts classes at Grafton Middle School demonstrate several weaving techniques on their cardboard looms. Students work from rough draft concepts on grid paper to create finished weaving designs that include shapes, textures and patterns. |
CES 5th Annual Talent ShowPosted on: Friday, May 10, 2013Coventry Elementary School students recently showcased their talents at the 5th Annual Talent Show. |
Tabb Middle School Variety ShowPosted on: Friday, May 10, 2013Tabb Middle School students, in conjunction with the National Junior Honor Society, recently participated in a program that showcased their interests and talents. Student acts included singing, dancing and instrumental performances on violin and piano. Proceeds from the sold-out crowd benefitted Tabb National Junior Honor Society's local and global service projects. |
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