Student & Staff Recognitions

Seniors of the Month

Each high school selects a student each month who has excelled in academics, athletics, community service, school citizenship, or any area they feel deserves recognition. The student and family members are invited to attend the monthly school board meeting, where they are recognized for the achievement.

Sofia Leyva Bruton High School		Evan Boyd Grafton High School		Ryan Prinzel Tabb High School		Julia Cooper York High School

Teacher of the Year

The YCSD Teacher of the Year Program recognizes outstanding teachers who have displayed extraordinary teaching, creativity, and excellence at their school and in their community.

2025 Level Winners

Michelle Rower Mt. Vernon Elementary School Elementary School Teacher of the Year & YCSD Teacher of the Year		Sarah Wilson Tabb Middle School Middle School Teacher of the Year		Melissa Madrigal Grafton High School High School Teacher of the Year

2025 School-based Teachers of the Year

The following teachers have been selected as their school's Teacher of the Year

2025 Para-Educators of the Year

From helping prepare materials, to monitoring students, to providing one-on-one support, para-educators play an important role in our student's learning and development. The Para-Educator of the Year award recognizes staff members who have displayed extraordinary service, creativity, and excellence in supporting student achievement as an active and contributing member of the instructional team.

2025 Support Staff of the Year

Support staff employees include full- and part-time office, food services, and health services staff, as well as employees in various departments across the division. They play a critical role assisting teachers and administrators in providing services to the instructional program and facilities. The Support Staff of the Year award recognizes employees who have performed their duties in such an outstanding manner that they significantly contributed to the division mission and goals.