We are pleased to offer a wide range of enriching summer learning opportunities designed to help students grow, explore, and prepare for the academic year ahead. Detailed information regarding the Summer Academic Programs will be provided in the Summer Academic Programs catalog published mid-April.
Summer Academy will be held on Monday through Thursday, from June 22 - July 22, 2026.
| Location | Grades | Students | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Bethel Elementary School | PreK-5 | BMES, CES, DES, GBES, MVES, SES, TES, and YES students | 7:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. |
| Waller Mill Elementary School | PreK-8 | MES, WMES, and QLMS students | 7:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. |
| Grafton Middle School | Grades 6-8 | GMS, TMS, and YMS students | 8:05 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. |
Summer Academy is a great way for students to participate in enriching and engaging experiences that will help them to develop skills, explore interests, and prepare for the upcoming academic year. Students are referred to Summer Academy based on their demonstrated proficiency in grade level skills using a variety of measures. Families of selected students are notified by the student's home school. See the Summer Academic Programs catalog for specific Summer Academy information.
*Coming soon
Registration for summer enrichment camps will be available mid-May, through SchoolCash Online. Families will receive an email from SchoolCash Online that registration is open for camps that the student is eligible to attend. Upon registration, the family will be asked to pay the associated camp fee. Details on specific elementary and secondary enrichment camp dates and fees will be available in the published Summer Academic Programs catalog and on SchoolCash Online
Family Engagement Event information coming soon.
Location: Preschool and Elementary programs are held at Grafton Bethel Elementary School (BMES, CES, DES, GBES, MVES, SES, TES, and YES students) and Waller Mill Elementary School (MES and WMES students). Middle school programs are held at Grafton Middle School (YMS, GMS, TMS students) and Waller Mill Elementary School (QLMS). High School Programs are held at Grafton Middle School.
Dates: Summer Academy will be held from June 22 to July 22.
Registration: The Summer Academy programs registration is completed through an online Microsoft Form found on the students' Summer Academy invitation letter sent home by the home school mid-April. Summer enrichment camp registration will be through SchoolCash Online beginning mid-May.
Phone Numbers: Preschool & Elementary Summer Academy: 757-890-5011; Secondary Summer Academy: 757-890-5012. Prior to June 22, please contact the appropriate summer program administrator listed below.
Transportation: Express bus service will be provided at designated stops throughout the county. These may differ from the current school year bus stops. The schedule will be available in early June 2026.
Attendance: Students enrolled in Summer Academy are expected to attend classes each day. Students may request permission from the program principal for excused absences.
Student Services: Students with an identified disability enrolled in Summer Academic Programs will be provided accommodations by YCSD staff.
Tuition: Preschool, elementary, and middle school Summer Academy Programs are offered tuition-free. Summer Academy enrollments for middle school Career Investigations course, high school credit courses and summer camps are offered on a tuition basis. The Summer Academic Programs catalog will have specific tuition information regarding associated fees.
Books/Materials: Textbooks, instructional resources, and library services are available during Summer Academic Programs. All textbooks, library books, and resources must be returned in the condition that they were borrowed.
Technology: Students who enroll in Summer Academy may require access to a computer or laptop with Internet access. Students may continue using the York County School Division issued device during Summer Academy.
Conduct: Students participating in summer academy programs must abide by the York County School Division Student Handbook & Conduct Code and Acceptable Use Policy.
Food Service: Breakfast and lunch through the school meal program will be available at all sites. More information will be provided at the open house. All students may bring snacks and water to the summer academy program sites.
| Heather Roberts Elementary Summer Academy Principal Grafton Bethel Elementary School 757-890-5065 |
Stephen Legawiec K-8 Summer Academy Principal Waller Mill Elementary School 757-564-6653 |
| Jessica Weymouth-German Secondary Summer Academy Principal Grafton Middle School 757-898-0544 |
Katy Cooper Elementary Summer Academy Assistant Principal Grafton Bethel Elementary School 757-788-7304 |
| Melissa Dickerson Summer Camps and Family Engagement Administrator Grafton Bethel Elementary School & Grafton Middle School 757-833-2322 |
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| Jessica Harless High School Summer Academy Coordinator of Online Learning School Board Office 757-898-0454 |
Kristin McNally Summer Academy and Programs Administrator Online Learning Specialist School Board Office 757-527-4830 |
| Amy Stull Preschool Summer Academic Programs 757-833-2490 |
Amanda Thackery Extended School Year Program 757-788-7301 |
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