2010 Holocaust Writing CompetitionPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Congratulations to Grafton Middle School's six winners of the 9th annual 2010 Holocaust Writing Competition sponsored by the United Jewish Community in Newport News. "The main goal of the writing competition is to encourage students to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make today." These students, from Jill Barnes’ advanced English class, will receive recognition at the annual Holocaust Memorial Day observance on Sunday, April 11th at the Jewish Community Center in Newport News. Grafton Middle is proud to be represented by these talented writers! |
Queens Lake Battle of the BooksPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Queens Lake Middle School’s Battle of the Books team took second place in the preliminary round of the Battle of the Books. Our top book battler was Alyssa Queen who scored an impressive 14 points. Next in line was Tia Maxfield, followed by Melissa Martin and Michael Wilson. These amazing readers will compete in the local finals on March 19. |
Science Fair WinnersPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010The 59th Annual Regional Tidewater Science Fair was held at Old Dominion University in March. York County School Division (YCSD) entered 56 projects of the total 276 competing. YCSD students took seven of the category 1st place awards and a total of 34 place winners, along with special awards including plaques, t-shirts and monetary awards. Students from York High School, 1st Grand Prize winner, Jessica Lee and 2nd Grand Prize winner, Young-Ah Lee, along with a teacher sponsor, will travel to San Jose, California in May to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. |
Virginia SCA Announces School Administrator of the YearPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Each year, the Virginia Student Councils Association (VSCA) recognizes one school administrator at each level in the state who has made an impact in their school’s Student Council through continued support and participation. YCSD is proud to announce that Antonia Fox, principal at York High School has been named the school administrator of the year by VSCA. The Council will present all awards at their annual convention held March 19-21. The students at YHS submitted Antonia for this prestigious award. Congratulations! |
Grease at Tabb HighPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010This year's musical production at Tabb High School is the longtime popular favorite "Grease". Over 100 students are part of the cast, on and off stage. Jack Poland, Drama Department, Gordon Parr, Choral Department and Adam Waller, Band Director have worked hard with the students to prepare for this year’s musical production. The show opens on March 18th at 7:00 PM and runs the same time again on March 19th and 20th. Tickets are available in the main office for $8.00 each. |
York High Receives Science GrantPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Deborah Eckstein and Cynthia Hardesty, York High School science teachers, recently received grants through the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Science Teacher Tool Awards. Deborah will use her grant to purchase a deionization machine for the Chemistry classes and other lab equipment. Cynthia will purchase materials for her physics students to study global climate change and alternative energy sources. |
Accolade in ArtPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Tabb High School's Annabel Kang received Honorable Mention in the Student Gallery competition presented at the Chrysler Hall Museum of Arts in March. Students in Tiffany Heiser's Art Classes at Tabb High School walked away with wins in this year's art competition sponsored by the Yorktown Woman's Club. Austin Hearn placed first in Printmaking. Jake Kimball placed first in Pastels. Sydney Strader placed first in Painting. Best in Show at this year's art competition sponsored by the Yorktown Woman's Club was one of Leann Sasamoto's photography students, Kayla Lupton. Kayla's photography entries were included in the Natural History and the Scenic categories. |
YCSD Recognized by the Virginia Board of EducationPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010The Virginia Board of Education is honoring ten public school divisions and 102 schools for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students. The awards are based on student achievement on state assessments during 2008-2009 and the previous school year. |
Middle School Students RecognizedPosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Yorktown Middle School (YMS) students were selected as Most Outstanding (MO) and Most Improved (MI) for third quarter of 2009/2010 school year. Principal Candi Skinner and Guidance Director Dr. Patricia Johnson presented certificates to the students at the MO/MI recognition. The YMS PTA also rewarded each student with a goody bag. |
Students Design Postcards for Yorktown MiddlePosted on: Friday, March 19, 2010Yorktown Middle School (YMS) students recently participated in a contest to design a postcard for YMS staff to send positive messages to parents throughout the school year. Seventh grade student Michelle Kasbohm’s entry was selected by the YMS students. Principal Candi Skinner presented Michelle a stuffed Falcon and a YMS cup to congratulate her on her winning design. |
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