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Grafton High School Working to Fight HungerPosted on: Friday, November 16, 2012Grafton High School students are inviting the entire community to join their efforts to increase awareness of hunger and related issues with their Empty Bowls project. Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger. Participants create ceramic bowls and then serve a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a small donation, guests choose one of the ceramic bowls to keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world. GHS’s Empty Bowls night will be held on December 13, 2012 from 2:30-6:30. All the proceeds will be donated to the Food Pantry of York/Poquoson County. |
"I am Unafraid" Anti-bullying Message Shared at Queens LakePosted on: Friday, November 16, 2012On November 9th, at Queens Lake Middle School, Dr. Jay Banks presented his "I am Unafraid" anti-bullying message. The program is based on a four-point strategy designed to educate and equip students. Using letters from the word “unafraid,” Banks’ program teaches students to remember the acronym AFRA. Students are taught to: A – avoid bullies, F – find a friend, R – report bullies, and A – act confident. As for the remaining letters in the word “unafraid,” Banks said students will have a new “ID” when the program is completed and they can live unafraid. |
Seaford Holds Mock ElectionPosted on: Friday, November 16, 2012Seaford 5th grade students held a presidential mock election on Monday, Nov.5th. They set up the polling station in the computer lab and put political signs at the entrance. Students in grades Kindergarten through fifth participated, as well as, the teachers and administration. The results were Romney 66% and Obama 34%. |
Seaford Students Silly String Mrs. HeadPosted on: Friday, November 16, 2012Seaford Elementary School’s PTA held its 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon this fall and raised $21,742. Mrs. Wendy Jones’ class raised the most money, over $1,850.00. Students were awarded prizes at an assembly on November 9, 2012. Students were recognized for most laps walked and most money raised. Additional prizes were raffled for all participants. Overall, the students and staff walked more than 500 miles while raising money for the school. As a reward for exceeding our goal of $20,000, students got to spray Principal Christina Head with Silly String. |
Seaford Elementary Fifth Grade Teachers Awarded ScholarshipPosted on: Friday, November 16, 2012The fifth grade teachers at Seaford Elementary applied for a scholarship from Liebherr America in Newport News, Virginia. Joey Stratton, a representative from the company, awarded a $500 check to Seaford Elementary School to purchase a new iPad for use in the classroom. The iPad will be used in conjunction with existing technology at Seaford to support our students as 21st century learners. The York County School Division inspires transformative learning which impacts the local and/or global community. Technology is used to extend student learning to the community outside of our school walls. |
YCSD Earns National AwardPosted on: Friday, November 16, 2012The York County School Division recently received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. This is the 14th consecutive year the school division has been honored for its annual budget. |
Notice of Public HearingPosted on: Friday, November 09, 2012On Monday, November 19, 2012, at 7 p.m., the York County School Board will conduct a public hearing on the Division’s FY14 Capital Improvements Plan at York Hall, corner of Main and Ballard streets, Yorktown, VA., to receive comments from the public. A copy of this proposed plan is on file and may be viewed online at yorkcountyschools.org or at the York County Public Library, the Williamsburg Public Library, the James City County Public Library, and the York County School Board Office, 302 Dare Rd., Yorktown, VA, during regular business hours. |
SEAC Meeting ScheduledPosted on: Friday, November 09, 2012The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will meet next Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Queens Lake Middle School. This month’s presentation will be on YCSD Transition Services: The Model Transition Program and ACE-IT. SEAC welcomes parents, teachers, and all who are interested in Special Education to join us. |
Breast Cancer Awareness Supported by Seaford Elementary KindergartenersPosted on: Friday, November 09, 2012Seaford Elementary honored Breast Cancer Awareness through the month of October. Students in Mrs. Livingston's class all wore pink to show their support. |
School of the Arts Students Bring Home HonorsPosted on: Friday, November 09, 2012SOA students and staff recently participated in the Virginia Theatre Conference in Reston, Virginia. This conference has workshops, college auditions, and competitions for students across the state. When students do well in these contests, they are then invited to the South Eastern Theatre Conference which will be held in Louisville, Kentucky in March. SOA had several winners at the conference. SOA Teacher, Sarah Dixon won best director in the state; students Cole Francum, Carrie Holovach and Claire Schuman won best acting awards. Congratulations to all SOA winners. |
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