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Odyssey of the Mind State WinnersPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010Odyssey of the Mind Teams from Grafton High School, Yorktown Middle School and Dare Elementary School won first place at the state competition which was held in March 2010. These teams are now eligible to compete in the World Finals which will be held in East Lansing, Michigan in May. |
YFPE Announces 2010 YCSD Scholarship WinnersPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010The York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. (YFPE) granted eleven scholarships to seven teachers and four Para-Educators of the York County School Division. The individual recipients will receive monetary awards to be used for continued professional development and education. YFPE Liaison Peggy Myatt and YFPE board members, Dr. Catherine Jones and Tricia Biagas visited each individual recipient at their school. |
Waller Mill Elementary Collects Pennies for PeacePosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010Greg Mortenson, founder of Pennies for Peace, co-authored Three Cups of Tea, the story that inspired him to build schools for the children of Pakistan and Afghanistan. His dedication to building literacy and peace, one child at a time, has lead to the building of more than sixty schools to date. Students at Waller Mill heard his story and how a single penny can buy a pencil for children. Students collected pennies for this program and a school wide celebration was held. Students counted and rolled pennies together and shared tea. |
Colonial Days at Waller Mill ElementaryPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010Fifth grade students wrapped up their Colonial unit with a day of Colonial life experiences at Waller Mill Elementary School. Students shared colonial foods, participated in a colonial town hall meeting and enjoyed a presentation by members of the Williamsburg Colonial Fife and Drum. |
Langley Names Science Teacher of the YearPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010Tabb High School's Advance Placement Biology teacher, Karen Mayeaux was selected by the Air Force Association's Langley Chapter as the 2010 Science Teacher of the Year. Ms. Mayeaux will be honored at the Association’s luncheon in June and be presented with a $750 award. |
YCSD Bus Technician Wins First Annual ContestPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010The Virginia Association of Pupil Transportation (VAPT) has named Richard White as first place winner in the association’s first annual Virginia’s Best School Bus Technician competition. Seven Virginia public school districts took part in the competition that consisted of both a school bus technical knowledge written exam and a hands on diagnostic and trouble shooting exercise. Mr. White received a trophy and a cash award of $100 and will represent Virginia at the National Association for Pupil Transportation School Bus Technician’s Training and Skills competition taking place July 2010 in Jasper, Indiana in either the School Bus Technician or School Bus Inspector category. |
Project Dream Delivers to Food BankPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010Yorktown Elementary School’s Project Dream students collected canned foods and cash donations for the Peninsula Foodbank. The program is in its fifth year and focuses on academic achievement, leadership development and community service. Students also attend various cultural and sports events. Mentors from the Naval Weapons Station and the College of William and Mary have participated in various events. |
Bruton High to Celebrate Earth DayPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010The first annual Operation Green Sweep will be on Saturday, April 17 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. In recognition of Earth Day and Environmental Awareness, Bruton High School's student organizations, Beautification Committee and PTSA, are partnering with Kohl's Department store of upper York County to sponsor the event. Volunteers from Kohl's local store and regional office will join students, parents and faculty members to beautify the grounds by planting flowers, trees and shrubs, removing trash and debris, and restoring the green and gold panther paws at the high school. To promote Earth Day, Kohl's is awarding Bruton High School a $1,500 "Green" grant. |
YCSD Student Wins Photo ContestPosted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010Ema Tanaka seventh grader from Grafton Middle School (GMS) was awarded Honorable Mention in the Jr. High/Middle School category in the 2010 Photo Contest, co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe’s Camera. Ema was among 103 winners selected from more than 8,000 entries nationwide. Submissions were judged on composition, artistic merit and technical qualities, as well the ability to convey a compelling story. “This is the first year for a middle school Yearbook class, and our first year to enter the contest. Several students submitted photos and the quality of those entries was excellent. I’m pleased and proud that Ema was recognized for her work,” said Elisabeth Brantley, Yearbook teacher at GMS. The winning photographs are featured on the Jostens.com web site and also featured in the 2011 issue. |
Future Business Leaders Experience NYCPosted on: Friday, April 02, 2010Members of the Tabb High School Future Business Leaders of America traveled to New York City to get a first hand look at how business in America really works. The group, sponsored by Gina Mancuso-Sidhu, visited the sights, attended workshops and participated in behind the scenes tours of various businesses over there four day visit. |
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