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York County School Division 2021 Science Fair Winners AnnouncedPosted on: Friday, January 27, 2012The annual York County School Division (YCSD) Science Fair was held on January 19, 2012 at the Grafton School Complex. Secondary students from throughout the division competed in the science fair. The theme for this year’s science fair was “Imagine, Create, Engineer the Future.” Congratulations to all the winners and participants. |
Tabb Bowlers Strike ScholarshipsPosted on: Thursday, January 19, 2012Bowling Club Congratulations! At the Virginia High School Bowling Championships on Sunday, January 8, the Tabb High School (THS) Bowling Club was represented by three teams. Three THS teams competed in the club championships against teams from across the state and all finished the day in the top twenty five. In the Club Championships, Tabb brought home a fourth place finish with Frederick Jackson, Geoffery Preudhomme and Claire Martin. They ended just 151 pins (only a little over 8 pins per bowler each game) from getting the 1st place trophy! |
Simulated Characters in The CayPosted on: Thursday, January 19, 2012Students in Mary Christensen's fifth grade class at Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES) have been reading The Cay. In the story, Timothy, an elderly black West Indian sailor, and Stew Cat drift on a raft to a small, deserted island. Timothy teaches Phillip, who was blinded by a blow to his head, how to survive on the cay. The students simulated the scene in The Cay where Timothy teaches Phillip how to create a mat. One student is blindfolded and the other gives the directions. Students experienced the difficulties and successes of following another's guidance as they created their mats. |
Yorktown Elementary Second Grade Makes Paper Mache Hot Air BalloonsPosted on: Thursday, January 19, 2012Students in Jennifer Smith and Lydia Lassalle's second grade classes at Yorktown Elementary School read Hot Air Henry and studied hot air balloons. After which, students each made their own hot air balloons out of paper mache and paint. |
YCSD FY13 Operating Budget Parent Information SessionsPosted on: Thursday, January 19, 2012York County School Division (YCSD) Superintendent Eric Williams will provide parents with the latest budget information at two Parent Information Sessions. The sessions will be held on February 1, 6 p.m. at Tabb High School and on February 6, 6 p.m. at Bruton High School. |
Queens Lake Middle’s All-District 8 Jr. Band FestivalPosted on: Friday, January 13, 2012Congratulations to the following Queens Lake Middle School (QLMS) band students who were selected for the All-District 8 Jr. Band for 2012: Jimmy McKenzie - 1st Chair - Bb Soprano Clarient; Joey Morrow - 2nd Chair - Eb Alto Saxophone; John Morrow - 8th Chair – Trumpet; Josie Kurtz - 1st Alternate – Oboe; Jenny Schuster - 2nd Alternate - Bb Soprano Clarient; Nic Falcione - 2nd Alternate - Snare Drum |
CSI Comes to Grafton MiddlePosted on: Friday, January 13, 2012As part of the Technology Systems class at Grafton Middle School (GMS), students Miroslava Marinova and Soohyun Yoon are evaluating fingerprint evidence during their Forensic Science Module. They are looking for ridge detail in the fingerprints and checking to see if they match the prints found at the crime scene. |
Retired Navy Seal, visits Tabb MiddlePosted on: Friday, January 13, 2012Jason Redman, the founder of Wounded Wear, visited Tabb Middle School (TMS) on December 21, 2011. He spoke with students about his experiences as a Navy SEAL. The retired US Navy SEAL conveyed to the students how teamwork and leadership were key to his survival after being shot in a firefight. |
THS Jazz Band visits TMSPosted on: Friday, January 13, 2012The Tabb High School (THS) Jazz Band, under the direction of Adam Waller, entertained students at recent spirit rallies held at Tabb Middle School (TMS). |
Grafton Middle Students Explore PlanetsPosted on: Friday, January 13, 2012Terry Zeytoonian's Grafton Middle School (GMS) Science 6 classes participated in a group simulation activity where they applied knowledge of planets in our Solar System to one they "discovered". Students identified features, atmospheric conditions, size and other characteristics that made each group's work unique. The classes then researched the standards set by the International Astronomical Union (IAE) to determine whether their discoveries met the criteria for being called a planet. |
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