Student & Staff Recognitions

Student Honor Rolls

Student honor rolls are calculated at the end of each marking period for grades 3 - 12. Courses in which students receive a numerical grade and earn credit is used in determining the honor roll. The honor roll is based on the average a student achieves each marking period.

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.

Isabelle Kueser Bruton High School		Jennifer Zhang Grafton High School		Emily Chang Tabb High School		Isabella Kimbel York High School		Matt Holland York River Academy

Staff Spotlight

YCSD introduced the Staff Spotlight in 2015 as an added means of recognizing the exceptional contributions of YCSD employees. Throughout each academic year, individuals from across the division are profiled for their outstanding service. Staff spotlight videos are available on the division YouTube channel.

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.

2021 Level Winners

Shanda Bandi Dare Elementary School Elementary School Teacher of the Year		Aaron Dodge Grafton Middle School Middle School Teacher of the Year		Stephanie Bean Grafton High School High School Teacher of the Year & YCSD Teacher of the Year

2021 School-based Teachers of the Year

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