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Chicken Wing DissectionPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology 12 class at York High School (YHS) answered the question “how do the muscles, bones, and tendons work together to move a joint of a chicken wing and how do they compare to a human arm?” To find the answer, students dissected a chicken wing in class. |
Real-World Writing with Real ResultsPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012For a persuasive writing lesson, students in Abbey Padua’s english class at Grafton Middle School (GMS) chose from many different real-world writing topics. Maegan Junkins and Alexys Strachan chose to write to Grafton Animal Hospital located locally in Yorktown, Virginia recommending each other for the position of veterinarian. They were delighted when they received a personal reply from Melanie Storrs, the office manager at Grafton Animal Hospital. These students learned more than just the purpose of persuasion; they learned that their words are potent and their writing is powerful. |
York High Wins Model United Nations ConferencePosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Students from the York high School (YHS) Model United Nations (MUN) delegation received the highest award at the 35th Old Dominion University MUN Conference. The Secretary General's Award is given to the delegation with the highest overall scores. |
Middle School County Wide Dance/Activity NightPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012The middle school County Wide Dance/Activity Night will be held Friday, March 2 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. at the Grafton School Complex. Admission is $7 for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students should bring their student ID for Express Entry. There will be a live DJ, games, prizes, rides and food. This event is sponsored by the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. |
D.A.R.E./Fire Fest Health FairPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012The annual D.A.R.E./Fire Fest Health Fair hosted by the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office will be held Saturday, March 3 from 10a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Grafton School Complex. This indoor event will feature rides, games, law enforcement & fire safety demonstrations and children’s activities. “Ride All Day” tickets are $5 each or wear your DARE or Drug Free T-Shirt and receive $2 off your ticket. |
Queens Lake Middle Spelling BeePosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012Darleen hart from Bruton High School (BHS) announced the spelling words to the Queens Lake Middle School (QLMS) participating students. The top five spellers were Kei'Liah Taylor, Daniel Charlier, Aimee Nazario-Ovalle, Jonah Trani and Jimmy McKenzie. These students will advance to the Tidewater Regional Bee in March. Jonah Trani was the first place winner. |
Queens Lake Middle Wins 1st Place AwardsPosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012Four of Queens Lake Middle School’s (QLMS) art students won 1st place awards at the Yorktown Women's Club Annual Art Competition. Congratulations to Lucy Smith, Caitlynn Shafer, Ashley Cordner, and Aimee Nazario. |
Friendship and Fun in First GradePosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012First Graders at Seaford Elementary School (SES) celebrate Valentine's Day! Working together with friends they turned the holiday into productive centers. Graphing and adding valentine candy, writing valentines, and reading with friends, were all activities of the day. The students also created heart valentines to share with their families. |
Tabb Middle is Building a School - Brick by BrickPosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012Education is alive and well at Tabb Middle School (TMS) and we want to spread the power of learning to others! Tabb Middle School's (TMS) Builders Club is working hard to raise money to build a school in Sierra Leon. Partnering up with the organization, Free the Children, TMS club members sponsored a Valentine's Dance to spread the word of reaching out to others and to add to their goal of $8400. Just think, a short time ago, the children of Sierra Leon made up a children's army in a country riddled with civil war. Soon and with hard work from the Builders Club, they and their village will have the gift of education. Brick by brick, this school will become a reality! |
Career and Technical Education WeekPosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012Tabb High School's (THS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) department kicked off CTE Week with a presentation from Robin Epps from ECPI University. A now retired Army officer, Ms. Robin (as the students refer to her) provided the students with valuable career opportunity information and suggested career paths to secure their idea job. |
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