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Adopt a Wild Thing in SchoolPosted on: Thursday, June 10, 2010The Grafton High School Key Club raised approximately $750 for the Virginia Living Museum's "Adopt a Wild Thing in School" program. The students sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the morning for one week. The Key Club was awarded first place in the club category and is sponsoring the following animals: bald eagle, sea turtle, lionfish, vulture, and blue heron. |
The Governor’s School for Science and Technology Recognizes YCSD StudentsPosted on: Thursday, June 03, 2010The Governor’s School for Science & Technology (GOV School) held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton in May. The GOV School is a regional education center for 11th and 12th grade students interested in advanced classes in science and mathematics. As part of this specialized program, students have two years of research course work, prepare science fair projects and engage in mentorship experiences with local professionals including NASA, Jefferson Labs, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the College of William & Mary, Sentara Careplex and many others. |
Outstanding Youth in York CountyPosted on: Thursday, June 03, 2010The Board of Supervisors and Youth Commission of York County have announced four high school students as outstanding youths in four categories. The students were nominated by citizens and selected by a committee. Each student received a $500 educational scholarship. The recipients are: Compassion - Sarah Williams of Grafton High School; Overall Achievement - Andrew Adderley, Tabb High School; Community Service - Stephen Dilts, York High School; Courage - Rico Gomez, York High School |
Panther Cub Wins Best in ShowPosted on: Thursday, June 03, 2010Clara Wincheski, fourth grade student at Magruder Elementary School, won Best in Show at the annual Magruder Student Art Show for her weaving entry. Clara's work will be framed and permanently displayed in the Panther Cub Art Gallery located at the school. |
Coventry Elementary Prepared for SOL’sPosted on: Thursday, June 03, 2010The third, fourth and fifth grade students at Coventry Elementary School met for a pep rally to prepare for the Standards of Learning (SOL) test. During the rally they were given tips and strategies to help them do well on the tests. |
Chili Cook Off Benefits the Food BankPosted on: Thursday, May 27, 2010The Leadership Class at York High School put on a Chili Cook-Off, with all proceeds benefiting the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula. The student-run event raised $1,100 and featured nine competitors and five judges, including two professional chefs. The Chili Cook-Off presented a raffle, cake walk and bake sale to raise additional funds for the food bank. Winners: First place, Ron and Karen Gillingham. Second place, John Soles. People's choice, John Soles. Best booth decorations, Connie and Steve Hildreth. |
YCSD Students Win at 2010 Prefaces ExhibitionPosted on: Thursday, May 27, 2010Peninsula Fine Arts Center (PFAC) Director and Curator Michael Preble announced the winners of the 2010 Prefaces: High School Juried Exhibition. The pieces were selected by juror Mark St. John Erickson, Daily Press arts writer. Sponsored by The Tidewater Chapter of the Society Inc., this competitive exhibition offers students the opportunity to have their work selected for show in a professional gallery space with the work of their peers. Tabb High School (THS) student, Kelly Balogh took home the $300 best in show prize for her original acrylic painting, "Pucker Up". Second place of $200 was awarded Sydney Strader of THS for "Reaching for Light," an acrylic painting on canvas. Third place of $150 went to Shannon Kuster of York High School (YHS) for her acrylic painting, "My First Bath." |
York County School Division Receives Risk Management AwardPosted on: Thursday, May 27, 2010Greg Dickie, Director of Member Services of VML Insurance Programs presented the 2010 Risk Management Performance Award to York County School Division (YCSD). VML Insurance Programs is a non-profit, group self insurance program of local governments in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has provided coverage for auto, property and liability for the YCSD. A member since 2001, the division has an overall 35% loss ratio. This compares favorably with the program average of 45%. Dennis Jarrett, Linda McIntyre, James Lash and Frank Pitchford along with the safety committee have worked diligently to put standard operating procedures in place to ensure a safe environment for students, school employees and citizens. |
York County Driver Wins First Place at RodeoPosted on: Thursday, May 27, 2010The Region II School Bus Road-E-O held at Phoebus High School featured six York County School Division (YCSD) bus drivers. All who competed did an outstanding job representing YCSD. Ralph Crockett took first place in the Conventional Bus competition. |
Annual Michael Tylavsky, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Recipient NamedPosted on: Thursday, May 27, 2010The York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. (YFPE) and the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia are proud to announce that Raymundo “Rico” Gomez of York High School has been selected as the recipient of the second annual Michael Tylavsky, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship is named for Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr., former Principal of Tabb High School to honor his reputation as a highly respected and admired educator and school administrator in York County. "Mr. T." retired after 26 years of dedicated service. In keeping with Mike Tylavsky's character, ideals, and wishes, this memorial scholarship provides assistance to a student from a working family who is pursuing a career in health and technology. |
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