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Pinch Pot Monsters Invade Grafton Middle

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

Vicki Layne's sixth grade Exploratory students at Grafton Middle School (GMS) proudly display their awesome pinch pot monsters. The lesson was an introduction to ceramics and to form as an element of art. Each monster was created by hand building a pinch pot which was used for the mouth and body. Students added several features for interest such as fangs, tails and horns. Texture and proper glazing techniques were also requirements.

School Board Member Celebrates Read Across America at Grafton Bethel Elementary

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

School Board Member R. Page Minter celebrates Read Across America with Carol Bauer's fourth grade class at Grafton Bethel Elementary School.

Tabb High Student Austin Pierce Chosen as a Delegate to the Virginia All-State Chorus

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

The Tabb High School (THS) Choral Department lead by Gordon Parr will have outstanding choral member Austin Pierce representing them in the Virginia All-State Chorus. This is one of the highest accolades that can be bestowed on a high school choral student. The group competed at Heritage High School, in Newport News on February 13 with Austin Pierce being selected as a delegate and Lindsey Balson as first alternate to the All-State Chorus. Austin will travel to Salem High School in Virginia Beach on April 28 - 30 to perform.

Tabb High Boys and Girls State Candidates

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

Tabb High School (THS) has selected the following candidates and alternates to attend a week long American Legion sponsored Girls and Boys State program after the end of the school year. The girls will attend Longwood University while the boys will be at Liberty University from June 19 - 25.

Make Way for Tabb High at the State Forensics Competition

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

Tabb High School (THS) Forensics competitors and their coach, Elizabeth Milne traveled to Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg, VA to compete in the State Forensics Meet on Friday, March 25. The team placed 15 out of the 42 teams represented with the following students placing in each event: Shay Filmore, Prose, 5th place; Chris Web, Poetry, 5th place; Sammy Nelson and Patrick Watson, Serious Duo Interpretation, 5th place; Sam Florer, Extemporaneous Speaking, 9th place; Josh Crawford, Dramatic Interpretation, 10th place; Quincy Fotis and Brandon Trainor, Serious Duo Interpretation, 10th place; Krista Meyers, Humorous Interpretation, 13th place

1st Annual Bruton High Panther Spring Swing

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

Bruton High School with be having their 1st Annual Panther Spring Swing on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The event will be at Stonehouse Golf Club, Williamsburg, Virginia. It will be a 4-player Captain's choice and costs $65 per player. Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be catered after play. The event is sponsored by the BHS Athletic Booster Club and proceeds to benefit BHS athletics. For additional information please contact: John Ashley (jashley@ycsd.york.va.us) or Jeff Leviner (jslgolf2010@cox.net)

Counting Change at Dare Elementary

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

Students from Lauren Hollar's and Michelle Mitcheltree's first grade classes at Dare Elementary School (DES) use an iPod Touch to practice counting change.

YHS International Baccalaureate Students Receive Electronic Visit from Fukushima, Japan

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

On Thursday March 24, juniors and seniors in the York High School’s (YHS) International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme utilized the Elluminate software to engage in an electronic question/answer session with Mark Carney, an English teacher in Fukushima City, Japan. Mr. Carney was an eyewitness to the earthquake, tsunami and continuing situation involving the nuclear power plant; and as a graduate of the University of Richmond, he was able to help relate experiences to students' lives in Virginia. In preparation for the discussion, instructors guided students through developing questions that ranged from the real story of the nuclear reactors to the media coverage in the United States vs. Japan. YHS participating students asked thoughtful questions at the analysis and synthesis level. This experience not only helped students process this major world event, but helped students utilize technology to span the globe. Mai-AhnTran, YHS teacher, with the assistance of Karen Askin, Educational Technology Facilitator (ETF), did an outstanding job in using the new Logitech cameras and the Elluminate software to conduct this conference. Anthony Vladu, YHS Assistant Principal, had the privilege of observing YHS students and teachers conduct the live video conference.

York County School Division Website Nominated as a Finalist for the 2011 SchoolE Awards

Posted on: Friday, April 01, 2011

York County School Division is pleased to announce that it is a finalist for the 2011 SchoolE Awards for its website, yorkcountyschools.org. The SchoolE Awards was developed to recognize the best school district websites in the country for their achievements in website management and design. SchoolE Award finalists are selected by a panel of industry experts who are regarded as experts in the fields of web design and education technology. Entries are judged based on design, content and overall appeal on a 5-point scale. For each category, the district that receives the most votes from the public will be named the winner. To help honor and recognize the York County School Division website, go to yorkcountyschools.org/vote to vote. Vote using your email, Facebook and/or Twitter account. Voting is now open and ends May 5th.

Spring Fever Hits Grafton Middle at the Scholastic Book Fair

Posted on: Thursday, March 24, 2011

The umbrellas were up at Grafton Middle School (GMS) for the 2011 Spring Fever Scholastic Book Fair. Students and parents stopped by to help raise money for library materials.

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