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Seaford Appreciates Their Bus Drivers

Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2011

Seaford Elementary School (SES) Student Council Association presents bus drivers a gift card to honor Bus Driver's Appreciation Day. SCA members, Toby Pope and Lauren Mohrhusen, present Mr. Crocket a Starbucks gift card. Mr. Crocket transports students on Route 90.


Sound Production at Dare Elementary

Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2011

Fourth Grade students at Dare Elementary School (DES) learn about making sound production using a trumpet during music class under the direction of Richard Winfree. Alyssa Grella demonstrates sound production as her classmates observe and await their turns.


Cub Scout Pack 200 Cleans Up the Grizzly Getaway at Bethel Manor Elementary

Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2011

Cub Scouts in Pack 200 and their families took part in a garden cleanup on Saturday, October 8th at Bethel Manor Elementary School. The scouts and families laid mulch, planted, weeded, trimmed tree branches and cleaned up brush. They also added an artistic, seasonal touch with two scarecrows to decorate the garden for fall. BMES sends a special thank you to Pack 200!


Grafton Middle Raises Money for the American Heart Association

Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2011

On Friday, September 30, Grafton Middle School's (GMS) Builders Club sponsored a hat day to raise money for the American Heart Association. The Club successfully raised $180.00. Jessica Quilin, Tori Chipchase and Bryanna Spalla were the winners for the most creative hat contest.


Rachel's Challenge Takes Hold at Tabb

Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2011

The main purpose of Rachel's Challenge at Tabb High School (THS) is to increase student awareness of how one person's act of kindness can make a change in the lives around them. Creating an environment that brings forth kindness and compassion is started one person at a time. Tabb High School (THS) is one of the schools that has started a chapter of Rachel's Challenge, sponsored by Roxanne O'Regan, and is currently 125 members strong.


Look Out Below!

Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Pamela Dispirito's Introduction to Technology class at Grafton Middle School (GMS) tested their parachutes by adding different weight which affected fall time. They recorded their data and calculated the velocity.


Grafton Middle "Moves"

Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Grafton Middle School (GMS) participated in First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign on October 12th. The First Lady is teaming with National Geographic Kids to get into the Guinness World Records book for the most people doing jumping jacks over the course of a 24-hour period. To break the record, more than 20,425 people need to get on their feet and perform jumping jacks for one minute. GMS PE classes participated on Wednesday with a total of 383 students.


Virginia Governor, Robert McDonnell, declares October 17-21 as School Bus Safety Week

Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

The York County School Division is proud to honor our school bus drivers, bus assistants, bus mechanics, bus dispatchers and crossing guards by celebrating National School Bus Safety Week. This year Virginia Governor, Robert McDonnell, had declared October 17-21 as School Bus Safety Week. The York County School Division Transportation Team works hard every day to ensure student safety. Join us while we focus on keeping our students safe while on our community’s roads. October 20th is School Bus Transportation Employee’s Appreciation Day. Take the time to thank our transportation staff for the great job they do.


Seaford Participates in Annual Heart Walk

Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Seaford Elementary School (SES) supported the Annual Heart Walk in Newport News Park on Saturday, October 8. Seaford staff and students raised over $500 to support the American Heart Association. Members of the Student Council and staff participated in the walk.


Big Cities - Bright Orange at Tabb High

Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Big Cities was the theme for this year's Homecoming at Tabb High School (THS). Seniors showed their tiger spirit in Las Vegas, Juniors showed theirs in New Orleans while Sophomores spirited away Hollywood and Freshmen dressed up New York like never before. Judges were escorted through the hall extravaganza and selected SENIOR WALL as the most spirited wall this year. The week was filled with spirited attire each day. Monday was Decades Day, Tuesday was Toga Day, Wednesday was Gender-Bender Day, Thursday was Seniors as Seniors and Underclassmen dressed as Babies all leading to Big Orange Friday and the Pep Rally! Classes decorated the halls to show their Orange Tiger Spirit for the Big City they choose.


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