https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/ The official website for York County School Division. This site contains general information about our school division and links to our school websites. en-us Education York County School Division Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:46:47 GMT https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3161 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT We are excited to welcome the Class of 2039 to the York County School Division! Join us as we kick off Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3160 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Student Calendar Adjustment, New Superintendent Takes Office, Change in Text/SMS Numbers, Student Spotlight, State Champions, and Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3159 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT After reviewing the latest National Weather Service forecast and consulting with local emergency management officials, we have decided to close all schools and offices for students and staff tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3158 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division recognizes the significance of the developing conflict in the Middle East and several unfolding high profile investigations, including one at Old Dominion University where many YCSD graduates attend. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3157 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT The County School Board of York County unanimously selected Dr. James Carroll to serve as the York County School Division's next superintendent, effective March 17, 2026. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3156 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT All schools and offices will open 2-hour late this morning with bus routes adjusted by 2 hours. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3155 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT All York County School Division schools and offices are currently scheduled to open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3154 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering FY27 Proposed Operating Budget, Instructional Materials Review and Adoption, and Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3153 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT All YCSD weekend activities are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1 due to the forecast for winter weather. Building access by school and community organizations will not be permitted. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3152 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT All York County School Division schools and offices will reopen on time tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3151 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division will implement an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3150 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT Due to the weather and expected refreezing of roads overnight, the York County School Division has made the following adjustments to the scheduled staff workday for Monday, January 26, 2026. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3149 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering January School Board Meetings, Blue Ribbon School Recognition, Annual Science & Engineering Fair, and YCSD Annual Hiring Event. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3148 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Board of Education has officially recognized Seaford Elementary School as one of seven Virginia schools to meet the criteria to become a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3147 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering School Accreditation, Emergency School Closures, 2026-27 School Calendar, Food Services Survey, and Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3146 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) publicly released accreditation and accountability information for public school divisions under its new School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). All York County School Division schools remain fully accredited for the 2025-26 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3145 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT Road conditions have improved throughout the county allowing schools to reopen on time tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.�Middle and high schools will follow a B Day schedule. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3144 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT With snow already coating many roads and temperatures expected to stay below freezing overnight, all York County School Division schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9. There will be no remote learning for students and no remote work for staff. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3143 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division has been closely monitoring the Winter Weather Advisory for tomorrow, Monday, December 8. While forecasts vary regarding the amount of snowfall we can expect, the latest updates indicate snow could begin before noon and continue into the evening making road conditions slick. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3142 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT All YCSD schools and offices will be closed to all students and all staff tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025. All athletic, after-school and evening activities are also canceled for Friday. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3141 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering 2026-27 Proposed Student Calendar, FY27 Operating Budget Forums, Superintendent Search Update, YCSD-TV Consolidation, U.S. News & World Report Rankings � K-8 Schools, and Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3140 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT Elementary and middle schools across York County have again earned top placements in U.S. News & World Reports' annual rankings. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3139 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is proud to once again be recognized for our collective commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. This year, 11 YCSD schools renewed their distinction as Purple Star Schools, making YCSD one of six school divisions to be achieve Purple Star division status, and one of only three to achieve the status multiple times. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3138 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Emergency School Closings, Superintendent Search Survey, Impact Aid Survey Reminder,�Celebrating Our Successes,�and�Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3137 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT All schools and offices will be closed for students and staff, including essential personnel, tomorrow, Monday, October 13, 2025. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3135 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT National education ranking and review site Niche.com has just released its 2026 School District rankings and YCSD has taken the top spot in the state! https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3134 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT Students enrolled in Driver Education in Virginia are required to attend a 90-minute presentation to obtain their Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1) card. This is due to a 2022 Virginia General Assembly code requiring all approved public, private, and commercial driver training schools to add a 90-minute parent/student component to the classroom driver education curriculum. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3133 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Board has unanimously appointed Dr. James Carroll as interim superintendent, effective October 1.�Dr. Carroll has served the York County School Division since 2014 in key leadership roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer and, most recently, Chief Operations Officer. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3132 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT All schools will follow an early release schedule today, Tuesday, September 16, 2025. This decision is made out of an abundance of caution after consulting with local agencies based on the most recent forecasts indicating the potential for flooding when buses will still be on the road this afternoon. As a result of the early dismissal, all afterschool activities � including athletics � are also canceled. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3131 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering�Annual State Assessment Results,�School Name Change Survey,�Apply for Free School Meals,�National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, and�Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3130 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT In an effort to recognize the invaluable contributions of division staff who support students and families, the below list of dates provides the schedule for the official recognition of employee groups for the 2025-26 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3129 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT During a closed session of the York County School Board on Monday, August 18, 2025, Superintendent Dr. Victor Shandor announced his intention to retire. While an official retirement date has not been set, Dr. Shandor shared his plans so the Board could begin developing a transition plan in the best interest of the school division. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3128 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Mobile App Upgrade, School Safety Protocols, Student Handbook and Code of Civility, and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3127 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Board is evaluating a formal request to rename Magruder Elementary School. As the Board recognizes that public input is vital to making informed decisions, our community is invited to share their thoughts and perspectives through a brief survey. Families, students and staff should check their email for a personal link to the survey. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3126 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kristin Bolam on being named a 2025 Virginia Principal of Distinction. This statewide program recognizes exceptional school leadership and student-focused achievement. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3125 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT York County School Division Superintendent Victor Shandor, Ed.D., has announced the following principal and assistant principal changes for the 2025-26 school year. All appointments are effective July 1, 2025. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3124 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is pleased to announce that Mrs. Shari Vandygriff has been appointed to serve as the new principal at Waller Mill Elementary School beginning July 1. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3123 Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division just received two 2025 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards, recognizing our Communications and Engagement team's outstanding efforts in internal communications and video storytelling. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3122 Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division congratulates Tabb High School senior Malini Dharni for earning one of the most highly selective merit scholarships in the nation. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia selected Malini as one of 36 recipients of the Jefferson Scholarship. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3121 Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering�Operating Budget Update,�2026-27 School Calendar Planning,�Summer Academic Programs,�Student Spotlight,�Best Community for Music Education, and�Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3120 Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT As we enter the final 20 days of the school year, I want to address the critical topic of school safety. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3119 Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT Open house schedule for the 2025-26 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3118 Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT York County School Division Superintendent Victor Shandor, Ed.D., has announced principal and assistant principal changes for the 2025-26 school year. All appointments are effective July 1, 2025. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3117 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT Three respected leaders in the York County School Division will have new roles in supporting student success next year! During a special meeting of the School Board today, members approved Dr. Shandor's recommendation to fill existing School Board Office positions, beginning July 1, 2025. Each of these individuals brings a proven record of service and a collective commitment to ensuring every student is a future ready graduate, prepared for personal success. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3116 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is proud to announce that Queens Lake Middle School Principal Candice Welch has been named the 2025 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP). https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3115 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT We are excited to welcome the Class of 2038 to the York County School Division! Join us as we kick off Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year. Any child who is five years old on or before September 30, 2025 may attend kindergarten next year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3114 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering�Operating Budget Update, 2026-27 Calendar Survey, Digital Wellness Event for Teens and Families, EngagedIN YCSD, and�Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3113 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT Division crews have been out since early this morning, clearing parking lots and assessing road conditions. While most main roads have been cleared, many residential roads have not. With temperatures still below freezing, these roads are not anticipated to improve significantly overnight. As a result, all YCSD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025. There will be no remote learning for students or remote work for staff. Only essential personnel should report as directed by supervisors. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3112 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT As snow is predicted to continue falling for several more hours and is already impacting roads across our area, the York County School Division will implement another Remote Asynchronous Learning Day for Thursday, February 20, 2025. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3111 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT The National Weather Service is predicting we will begin seeing the impacts from Winter Storm Kingston within the next 24 hours. Given this forecast, the division will shift to a Remote Asynchronous Learning Day for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3110 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering�Superintendent's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26),�Instructional Materials Review and Adoption, and�Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3109 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Victor Shandor, division superintendent, presented his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) to Superintendent's Proposed Budget to the School Board on Monday, February 10. The proposed $201.8 million budget aligns with YCSD's four strategic priorities�Future Ready Graduates, Highly Effective Talent, Supportive Culture, and Collective Commitment�by prioritizing compensation, necessary staffing, and programmatic investments such as Summer Academy and translation services. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3108 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division will implement an Asynchronous Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. This will be an A-Day for middle and high school students. Teachers will communicate assignments and expectations by 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3107 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT With the safety of all our students, staff, and families in mind, the York County School Division will implement another asynchronous remote learning day tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025. 12-month staff should report to their work locations on a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel should report as directed by supervisors. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3106 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSD will implement an asynchronous learning day tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. 12-month staff should report to their work locations on a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel should report as directed by supervisors. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3105 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT After assessing road conditions again this morning, all York County School Division schools and offices will be closed today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Essential personnel should report as directed by supervisors.� https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3104 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT With snow already coating many roads and temperatures expected to stay below freezing overnight, all York County School Division schools and offices are currently scheduled to operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22. Essential personnel should report as directed by their supervisors. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3103 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering January School Board Meetings, Lockdown Drills, School Calendars, Annual Science and Engineering Fair, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3102 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is monitoring the Winter Storm Warning for our area, with snow expected to begin later tonight. Some schools have made adjustments to extra-curricular activities and programs this evening based on the forecast and are communicating those changes to their school communities. All YCSD athletics and activities scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025 are canceled. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3101 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT All schools and office will open on time, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Middle and high school students will follow a B Day schedule. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3100 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT York County and our surrounding area remain under a Winter Weather Advisory through Tuesday morning. Additionally, the National Weather Service is forecasting freezing of any remaining moisture on the roads overnight, with hazardous driving conditions expected through Tuesday morning. Therefore, all York County School Division schools and offices will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, for all students and staff. Essential personnel will be notified by their supervisor regarding report times. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3099 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Due to the winter weather forecast and potential impact on road conditions in our area, all York County School Division schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, for students and staff. Employees designated as essential personnel shall follow supervisor direction. All Monday athletic and after-school activities are also canceled. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3098 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Division staff identify and work to secure grant funding each year to support the mission of ensuring every student is valued, supported, and challenged through learning experiences, which prepare them for a successful future. In the last few weeks, the division has been awarded nearly $250,000 in competitive grants aligned with the division's priorities and core values. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3097 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division continues to excel in statewide rankings of public elementary and middle schools. The U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in education rankings, once again recognized all 14 YCSD elementary and middle schools as being in the top 15% of public schools in Virginia. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3096 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering No Cell, Bell-to-Bell Policy Adopted, U.S. News & World Report Rankings, Competitive Grant Awards, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3095 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT For the fourth straight year, and the 12th time ever, the Tabb High Field Hockey team won the Class 3 Virginia High School League (VHSL) state championship last Saturday. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3094 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Cell Phone Free Education Update, Division Website Redesign Survey, YCSD State Honors, Tabb High Sets VHSL Record, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3093 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is in the early stages of developing the FY26 Annual Operating Budget. We welcome your suggestions and questions as the budget is developed. Please join us at one of our community sessions in November to learn more about the budget process, ask questions and share your priorities. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3092 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Board of Education recognized Seaford and Tabb Elementary schools today as recipients of the Highest Achievement Award under the board's Exemplar School Recognition Program. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3091 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Impact Aid Forms, Cell Phone Policy Update, Blue Ribbon School, Family Life Education Session, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3090 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT Niche recently released its 2025 ratings for Best School Districts. Once again, YCSD ranks as the #1 school division in our area! We were also recognized as the Best Place to Teach and the District with the Best Teachers in Hampton Roads. This is also the second straight year we have been ranked #3 in the entire state. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3089 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT Each year, the federal government requires school divisions to survey every family to identify students who are federally connected. The information gathered through the confidential Impact Aid survey directly impacts the amount of funding YCSD receives. These funds are essential for providing teachers, support staff with textbooks, classroom computers, library books and other supplies and equipment needed to prepare every child for a successful future. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3088 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Bethel Manor Elementary School (BMES) as an Exemplary High-Performing School with a 2024 National Blue Ribbon award. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools for their overall excellence and progress toward closing achievement gaps. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3087 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT This morning, Division Superintendent Victor Shandor and Sheriff Ron Montgomery, along with members of their senior leadership teams, met to review several incidents involving rumors and threats of weapons or potential violence at our schools over the last several days. These threats, primarily spread through social media and text messages, have caused understandable concern in our community. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3086 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering School Safety, State Assessment Results Report, Virginia Literacy Act Implementation, New Inclusive and Accessible Playground, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3085 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT This month, First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and award-winning social psychologist, author, and researcher Dr. Jonathan Haidt will hold an online fireside chat to discuss Haidt's book The Anxious Generation and how it informs our communities and schools in limiting social media and cell phone use among children. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3084 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT Students enrolled in Driver Education in Virginia are required to attend a 90-minute presentation to obtain their Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1) card. This is due to a 2022 Virginia General Assembly code requiring all approved public, private, and commercial driver training schools to add a 90-minute parent/student component to the classroom driver education curriculum. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3083 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT In an effort to recognize the invaluable contributions of division staff who support students and families, the below list of dates provides the schedule for the official recognition of employee groups for the 2024-25 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3082 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT According to data released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) on August 20, the York County School Division (YCSD) continues to perform above state averages on annual state assessments from the 2023-24 school year. Overall, YCSD students exceeded state averages in all five Standards of Learning (SOL) content areas by between 11 to 15 percentage points. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3081 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering New Payment & Form Platform, 1:1 Device Protection Plans, Internet Security, Cell Phone Policy, and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3080 Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT During a special meeting on Tuesday, May 28, the York County School Board voted 3-2 to remove Lynda Fairman (District 5) as chair. Mark Shafer (District 1) then nominated Goodwin to serve as chair. The motion, seconded by Zoran Pajevic (District 2), passed by a vote of 4-1. Mrs. Goodwin then nominated Jimmy Richardson (District 4) to serve as vice chair, receiving a second from Mr. Shafer. The vote on the motion was 3-2. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3079 Wed, 08 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest for May 2024 with topics covering May School Board Meetings, Student and Staff Spotlight, Summer Programs, End of Year Student Device Collection, Virginia Student Vaccination Requirements, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3078 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Board of Education announced the 2023-24 Exemplar Performance Awards recognizing schools for high achievement and continued improvement. The awards are based on performance and practice during the 2022-23 school year and prior school years. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3077 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT In an effort to recognize the invaluable contributions of division staff who support students and families, the below list of dates provides the schedule for the official recognition of employee groups for the 2023-24 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3076 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest for April 2024 with topics covering FY25 Operating Budget Update, School Attendance Zones, Teacher Appreciation, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3075 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named York County School Division as a "Best Community for Music Education" for its outstanding commitment to music education. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3074 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT On April 8, portions of the United States will be along the path of a total solar eclipse. Locally, this will be experienced as a partial eclipse, occurring between 2 and 4 p.m., with the greatest magnitude (84%) taking place at approximately 3:20 p.m. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3073 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest for March 2024 regarding topics covering FY25 Annual Budget Update, Elementary Attendance Zone Review, 2024-25 Student Calendar Approved, Middle School Schedule, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3072 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest for February 2024 regarding topics covering FY25 Superintendent's Proposed Annual Budget, Elementary Attendance Zone Review, 2024-25 Calendar Development, Executive Order 28, VDOE Public Hearings, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3071 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is currently conducting an Instructional Materials Review (IMR) for adoption of K-5 literacy program materials. The next step in this process involves inviting interested families and community members to review the recommended instructional materials and provide feedback. The school division will offer two in-person locations for families and community members to review the student and teacher instructional materials. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3070 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest for January 2024 with topics covering January School Board Meetings, Annual Science and Engineering Fair, YCSD Students Demonstrate Financial Literacy, Instructional Materials Review, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3069 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT Grafton High, Tabb High and York River Academy have earned recognition as Working in Support of Education (W!se) Financial Literacy Blue Star Schools for the 2022-23 school year for outstanding student performance on the W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3068 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT The division will be implementing early dismissals for all schools today due to the potential for hazardous weather conditions later this afternoon and evening, January 9, 2024. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3067 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division (YCSD) finance department has once again received budgeting and financial reporting honors this year. The Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) was awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This marks the 25th consecutive year YCSD has earned the recognition. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3066 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT Throughout each year, YCSD identifies and secures grant funding to support the mission of ensuring every student is valued, supported, and challenged through learning experiences, which prepare them for a successful future. In the last few weeks, the division has been awarded more than $700,000 in competitive grants aligned with the division's priorities and core values. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3065 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Superintendent's Report, Competitive Grant Awards, Budget Awards, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3064 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT Upon arriving at York Hall for this evening's School Board monthly meeting, staff discovered the elevators in York Hall are out of order. As the meeting is on the second floor, staff are working to identify alternative access to the meeting for individuals who are unable to use the staircase to reach the meeting room. Additionally, the meeting with be shown live on the division's YouTube channel and YCSD-TV. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3063 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is well represented in a newly released statewide ranking of public elementary and middle schools. The US News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, named the 2024 Best Elementary and Middle Schools by state. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3062 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT York County School Division values input and feedback from families, staff and community members. As we begin developing our FY25 Operating Budget, we want you to help shape our budget priorities. We've scheduled two community sessions in November to gather your ideas and questions regarding the division's budget. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3061 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering Operating Budget Forums, YCSD Teachers of the Year, 2023-24 Purple Star Schools Named, New Look for YCSD School Websites, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3060 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact for Military Children recently announced Purple Star designations for the 2023-24 award year, adding two York County School Division (YCSD) high schools to the list this year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3059 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) has awarded a $2 million grant to YCSD to support an Environmental and Maritime Science Career Pathways program. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3058 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is proud to announce its achievement as one of the top three school divisions in Virginia, and the top division in Hampton Roads. These rankings are according to Niche, a leading and prominent school ranking and review website. As noted during a presentation on per pupil expenses during Monday's School Board Work Session, the two school divisions (Falls Church City and Arlington) ranked higher than YCSD spend approximately twice as much per pupil as YCSD annually. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3057 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering YCSD Earns High Marks, School Board Approves Staff Pay Increase, Impact Aid Forms Due, DoDEA Grant Award, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3056 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT After reviewing recent Tropical Storm Ophelia updates, it is anticipated that today's predicted weather conditions will directly affect afternoon bus routes. In response, the York County School Division will implement a two hour early release schedule today, Friday, September 22. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3055 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is canceling all after-school activities for Friday, September 22, and all school-related events and activities are canceled for Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24. Childcare programs operating on school campuses will communicate any scheduling changes for Friday afternoon. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3054 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT We have exciting news! Bruton High School senior Nicholas Felsman and Tabb High School senior Janie Qing have been named National Merit Semifinalists! The pool of semifinalists across the United States represents less than one percent of U.S. High School seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state! Please join us in celebrating this extraordinary achievement and the bright futures of these talented individuals. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3053 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest with topics covering State Assessment Results, 1:1 Device Protection Plans, Care Solace, Program of Studies Feedback Invited, Be EngagedIN YCSD, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3052 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT Students enrolled in Driver Education in Virginia are required to attend a 90-minute presentation to obtain their Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1) card. This is due to a 2022 Virginia General Assembly code requiring all approved public, private, and commercial driver training schools to add a 90-minute parent/student component to the classroom driver education curriculum. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3051 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) published annual state assessment results, accreditation ratings, chronic absenteeism data, On-Time Graduation rates, and other data from the 2022-23 school year on September 7. Overall, students in the York County School Division (YCSD) surpassed state averages in all five Standards of Learning (SOL) content areas by between 12 and 17 percentage points. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3050 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT Shout out to our Team YCSD highly effective talent at our high schools � from teachers to office staff to custodians � and our exceptional future ready graduates! U.S. News & World Report released it's ranking of the Best High Schools in Virginia for 2023-24 and our schools outperformed the majority of high schools in the state. Congratulations - your hard work made this possible. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3049 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Gloucester County School Board has named Tony Vladu, Ed.D., York County School Division's chief human resources officer (CHRO), as the new superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools, beginning August 1. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3048 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT Bingo, books, and bringing families and the community together is what the Bingo for Books elementary family engagement event was all about on July 12 at the Yorktown Library. With over 100 guests in attendance, YCSD students and families adorned their bingo cards with colorful dots and when an enthusiastic "BINGO!" was called, the winning student received a free book of choice. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3047 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy recognized winners of the Strong Men & Women in History student essay contest last week. Students across Virginia shared about the importance of recognizing and celebrating American history: highlighting hidden stories in their community which have been forgotten and how they can be remembered and shared for future generations. Congratulations to GHS's own Alexa Koeckritz! https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3046 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT Tabb High School students recently returned from Boulder, Colorado celebrating their accomplishments at the National KidWind Challenge. The THS Windbreakers (Dante Keil, Claire Chang, Joshua Namkoong, Gavin Bowden, Matthew Andrews, and Shugo Mori) was named this year's National Champions in the High School Age Division (grades 9-12). If the team and students' names sound familiar � that's because they won last year's competition as well! Tabb's �Gone with the Wind� Team (Kyle Ray, Alice Fang, Katelyn Wiltz and Jacoby Melton) won the Kidwind/Trane Data Analytic G.O.A.T. Award from Trane Industries. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3045 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Board of Education has announced the 2022-23 Exemplar Performance Awards recognizing schools or school divisions that exceed board-established requirements or show continuous improvement on academic and school quality indicators and (ii) schools, school divisions, and school boards that implement effective, innovative practices. The awards are based on performance and practice during the 2021-22 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3044 Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Summer Programs, Tutoring Funds, Elementary Attendance Zones, Virginia Student Vaccination Requirements, Student Art Show, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3043 Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT Virginia families can now apply for funds from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to help support the costs of tutoring and other similar services. K-12 Learning Acceleration grants of $1,500 are available to families of any public, private, parochial or home-school student in grades K-12 residing in Virginia, while qualifying families are eligible for $3,000. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3042 Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT More than 20 YCSD high school seniors were recognized as future ready graduates during the sixth annual New Horizons Regional Education Centers' (NHREC) BUILD Hampton Roads Career Selection Day ceremony this week. The event, modeled after the NCAA's National Signing Day for athletes committing to play sports in college, celebrates students entering the automotive, construction, advanced manufacturing and information/cybersecurity workforce directly after high school. Through their specialized career and technical training at NHREC, these graduating seniors have the opportunity to gain full-time employment with Hampton Roads employers in high demand and high wage-earning entry-level positions earning on average between $18 to $28 per hour plus full employer benefits. This year, 110 students from the six school divisions in the greater peninsula area signed on with 23 regional employers! Congratulations to all the students on their next steps! https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3041 Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Lisa Coons, VDOE Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited classrooms at Magruder Elementary School this morning to kick of Teacher Appreciation Week. She had the opportunity to observe � and participate - as students took part in small group instruction, writing lessons, and STEM instruction in the school's Makerspace. What better way to start your Monday then working with children? https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3040 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT Tabb Elementary School has been participating in a nationwide fundraiser for the American Heart Association since the year 2003. Tabb's participation in Kids Heart Challenge, formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart, was initiated by Bette Seymore, Physical Education teacher who retired from TES in 2012. Her tradition has been carried on by the current Physical Education Teacher, Ginny Sinclair. The 2022-23 school year marks Tabb Elementary's 21st year participating in the fundraiser, which focuses on teaching students about how to keep their healthy hearts healthy, and how they can help others whose hearts aren't as healthy as theirs. This was a record-breaking year for Tabb Elementary School. Students raised $28,303.49 and in doing so, ranked 3rd in the state of Virginia for the most money donated through the Kids Heart Challenge. This brings the school's 21 year total to over $290,000. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3039 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division (YCSD) Teacher of the Year Craig Reynolds has been named the Virginia Region II Teacher of the Year. YCSD leaders were joined by VDOE staff in making the surprise announcement during a school assembly this afternoon. Reynolds, a fifth grade teacher at Magruder Elementary School, was selected from among the Teachers of the Year from 16 school divisions in the Hampton Roads area which comprise Region II. He joins seven other regional teachers of the year as finalists for the Virginia Teacher of the Year. The selection and announcement of the state honor is expected in May. The winner will go on to represent Virginia in the Council of Chief State School Officer's National Teacher of the Year Program. There have been three previous national teachers of the year to hail from the Commonwealth. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3038 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding 2023-24 School Calendar, Student Safety & Wellness, Teacher Appreciation, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3037 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT Two York County School Division students earned first place honors at the state level of this year's PTA Reflections program. The PTA Reflections contest is a national initiative founded in 1969 that encourages students to express themselves through the arts and be rewarded for their effort. The theme of this year's contest was "Show Your Voice!" https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3036 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT Members of the Tabb High School DECA joined 3,500 high school business, finance, hospitality and marketing students at the annual association career development conference held in early March at Virginia Beach where they participated in their career pathway competitive event. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3035 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT Last month, students in Engineering and Advanced Drawing & Design classes from Grafton High School went to NASA Langley Research Center to showcase their HUNCH Design & Prototype projects. HUNCH stands for High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware. Student teams have been working on designing and creating prototypes for HUNCH projects since the beginning of the school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3034 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed York County School Division Superintendent Victor Shandor, Ed.D., to a state advisory board. Dr. Shandor will serve as the division superintendent on the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The Virginia Council was created by the 2009 General Assembly to assist in easing the transition of the children of military families into school as a result of frequent moves and deployment of their parents. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3033 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding 2023-24 Academic Calendar, Thank a Teacher Art Contest Winner, Community Schools Grant, Virtual VA Program, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3032 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT A Grafton Middle School (GMS) student's artwork may soon grace the desks and bulletin boards of thousands of teachers across Virginia. In a surprise ceremony this week, Allie Beatley learned she is one of three students in the state to win the Virginia Lottery Thank a Teacher Art Contest. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3031 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT The annual Hampton Roads regional Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair provides students the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their science projects with judges from academia and industry. The Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair was held March 12 at ODU. YCSD had 48 students participating in the regional fair. In addition to special awards, many YCSD students had category wins. There were a total of 14 first place, 9 second place, and 5 third place winners. Winners of the regional Tidewater Science fair may be invited to advance to the state science fair in April. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3030 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT I am asking for your help in addressing the critical issue of school safety. While this message may be lengthy, I think there is no topic deserving more time and attention. Over the last several weeks, school staff have responded to multiple instances of students bringing prohibited items to schools, making inappropriate and even threatening statements, and physical altercations between students on and off campus. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3029 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT Riyah Hammarsten, sophomore at Bruton High School, competed in the $500 Triangle Hunter Derby in Raleigh, NC. She qualified in the top 12 and with a score of 148, she finished 5th, among amateurs and professionals. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3028 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding FY24 Superintendent's Proposed Annual Budget, School Safety, 2023-24 Calendar Development, Transportation Alerts, Rycor Payment Notifications, Instructional Materials Review, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3027 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Instruction Department will hold a public review of the instructional materials recommended for adoption by the school division. These materials may include physical textbooks, eBooks, and any additional electronic resources. The purchasing of these materials will depend on funding. The public may review the materials on February 23-24 from 1-5 p.m. at the school board office. If you would like to participate, please email Sonja Zadel to schedule your time. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3026 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recently named the York County School Division (YCSD) as a recipient of the Advancing Computer Science Education Grant. Beginning this school year, YCSD will partner with CodeVA to create a sustainable model of computer science professional development for teachers participating in cohort model training. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3025 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT Grafton, Tabb and York High Schools have earned recognition as Working in Support of Education (W!se) Financial Literacy Blue Star Schools for the 2021-22 school year for outstanding student performance on the W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3024 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding School Safety, Winter Weather Planning, School Calendar Survey, Annual Science and Engineering Fair, YCSD Students Demonstrate Financial Literacy, Advancing Computer Science Education Grant, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3023 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding K12 Innovation Grant, Meritorious Budget Award, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3022 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division (YCSD) has been awarded the K-12 Innovation grant presented to us by the Virginia Department of Education. Through this grant, YCSD will partner with Virginia Peninsula Community College (formerly Thomas Nelson Community College) to offer a dual enrollment program that allows high school students to earn the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) remote pilots license and complete a career studies certificate prior to graduating high school. Students within the dual enrollment program will have opportunities to complete the newly developed Unmanned Aircraft Systems course through YCSD as well as the UMS 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Remote Pilot Ground School through Virginia Peninsula Community College. Additionally, students enrolled within the dual enrollment program will have the unique opportunity to engage in a variety of work-based learning experiences to prepare them to meet the demands of this growing labor market. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3021 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact for Military Children has awarded 11 schools in the division with the 2022 Purple Star Designation, bringing the division total to 16. The Purple Star designation is valid for three years, at which time schools must reapply. For 2022, five schools (Mt. Vernon Elementary, Seaford Elementary, Queens Lake Middle, York High and York River Academy) earned the designation for the first time, while six others (Bethel Manor Elementary, Tabb Elementary, Waller Mill Elementary, Yorktown Elementary, Grafton Middle and Yorktown Middle) earned the designation for the second time. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3020 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Operating Budget Forums, Purple Star School List Grows, NAEP Results Released, Bailey Field Security Update, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3019 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is in the initial stages of developing the FY24 Operating Budget (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) and wants your input. We've scheduled two community sessions in the coming weeks to listen to your ideas and questions regarding the division's budget. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3018 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 GMT Students enrolled in Driver Education in Virginia are now required to attend a 90-minute presentation to obtain their Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1) card. This is due to an updated code passed by the 2022 Virginia General Assembly requiring all approved public, private, and commercial driver training schools to add a 90-minute parent/student component to the classroom driver education curriculum. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3017 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Impact Aid, Family Forum: Shining a Light on Student Mental Wellness, DoDEA Grant Award, York Foundation for Public Education, Inc., and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=3016 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is monitoring weather conditions and forecasts, specifically tidal flooding forecasts that may affect portions of our county and surrounding communities. Based on these forecasts, all schools and buildings will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, Monday, October 3, 2022. Essential staff should report as directed by supervisors. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2016 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT All YCSD after-school activities and athletics for Friday, September 30, are canceled. Childcare programs operating on school campuses will communicate scheduling changes, if any, to participating families. Saturday events will continue as scheduled unless otherwise announced by individual programs. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2015 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division, in partnership with the York County PTA, is hosting a mental health forum for families and students from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18 at Grafton Middle School. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2014 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that Alice Fang and Joshua Way have been named semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. These talented high school seniors are recognized among the best students in our nation. Alice and Joshua entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2013 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT Tabb Elementary School (TES) has been named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education as an Exemplary High-Performing School. The National Blue Ribbon program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools for their overall excellence and progress toward closing achievement gaps. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2012 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the York County School Division (YCSD) $225,000 through its highly competitive grant application process. The grant program entitled, Fostering Bay Stewardship by Building Capacity to Lead Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs), supports the division's mission of ensuring every student is valued, supported, and challenged through learning experiences, which prepare them for a successful future. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2011 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Free Meal Applications, Online Tutoring, 2022 NOAA Grant, VDOE Public Comment Period, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2010 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT Members of Tabb High School's Gone with the Wind team shared their experience earning the title of National Champions in this year's KidWind Challenge during Monday night's School Board meeting. The team, several of whom have competed together since fifth grade, faced 60 teams from across the country during the American Clean Power (ACP) 2022 Conference in San Antonio. This competition was the culminating event for the KidWind Challenge season, which consisted of local, regional and state challenges. Over the course of the three-day national event, Tabb High School's highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem-solving skills, and their wind turbines' energy output by a team of 30 educators and industry professionals. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2009 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding 1:1 Device Program Reminder, 2022-23 Student Handbook, Required Forms & Fees, Food Services, and Clear Bag Requirements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2008 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT Meet one of YCSD's future ready graduates! This summer, Bruton High rising senior Ayanna Moore participated in the FBLA National Convention in Chicago followed by a New York City trip for the Mercy College Business Honors Summer Leadership Academy. The program was for high-achieving juniors/rising seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. While there she experienced college life firsthand, learning about business careers from those who have worked at Fortune 500 companies across the globe. She made such an impression that she's already been offered a spot in the college's business honors program. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2007 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Summer Academy & Enrichment Opportunities, 2022-23 School Hours - York Zone, and Elementary 1:1 Devices https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2006 Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT Yesterday afternoon, a heartbreaking tragedy took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our deepest sympathies go out to every member of that community. When violence affects a school, we experience a range of emotions such as shock, fear, anger, and grief. It is also natural to wonder about the measures in place at your own child's or loved one's school, a place where children should feel completely safe. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2005 Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has named York County School Division as a "Best Community for Music Education" for its outstanding commitment to music education. YCSD is among the 738 school divisions from across the nation to achieve the coveted status this year and one of only 19 in Virginia. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2004 Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT Grafton High School student Yunseo Chung has just been named a recipient of the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. Yunseo was selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2003 Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT Students from each elementary school in the division took over the kitchen at York High School for the Sodexo Future Chefs Culinary Competition. The national initiative was launched to get students thinking about making healthy food choices while also encouraging them to get active and creative in the kitchen. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2002 Thu, 05 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding 2022-23 Transportation Request Form, Summer Academy, CES Teacher Receives National Award, Pitch Night, THS Rocket League State Champions, and Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2001 Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT Taylor Goodson, a third grade teacher at Coventry Elementary, is now a member of an elite group of educators nationwide. Wednesday afternoon, she was named a Milken Educator during what she, her fellow teachers, and students thought was just a Teacher Appreciation Week assembly. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=2000 Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT The THS Varsity Rocket League team just won their third Esports state championship! Since its founding in 2020, the team has an undefeated regular season match record with over 40 victories against schools across Virginia. Congratulations to team members Preston Short, Caden Jacobsen, Josh Diaz, Tyler Shaffer, and Tai Nishikawa! https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1999 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding the 2022-23 School Year Calendar, Food Services Update, Gifted Education Plan Review, NASA HUNCH Teams, Purple Up Day, and Community Announcements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1998 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMT As a result of outstanding results on the W!SE (Working In Support of Education) Financial Literacy Certification Test, York High School and York River Academy have been named "Blue Star Schools" for the 2020-21 school year. This national standardized test is administered to students after a course or unit on personal finance. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1997 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Students from all York County School Division middle and high schools represented the division in the Tidewater Regional Science Fair, with 35 entries earning awards ranging from First Place to Third Place. YCSD students competed against students from school divisions throughout the Hampton Roads region, bringing home top honors in 13 categories. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1996 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding 2022 Magnet Program Informational Sessions, Kindergarten Registration, VDOE History and Social Science (HSS) SOL Review & Revision Update, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1995 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT The School Board approved a change to the division's calendar at Monday night's meeting. Friday, March 11 will be converted from an Early Release Day to a Student Holiday/Staff Workday. Additionally, the division will now issue Quarter 3 interims on Tuesday, March 15. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1994 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Late this afternoon, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) released an update on the state standard which has required employers to maintain mask mandates for staff. The update aligns the state standard to newly released CDC guidance. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1993 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Late Friday afternoon, the CDC announced it will no longer require individuals to wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems. This means that beginning tomorrow Monday, February 28, use of masks on division transportation will be optional for students. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1992 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is developing our next five-year strategic plan over the course of the 2021-22 school year and we are seeking community input. A strategic plan is the guiding document identifying the division's vision, mission, values and long-term goals. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1991 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT During a special meeting this evening, the York County School Board voted unanimously to adjust some of the division's COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Beginning Tuesday, February 22, students will have the option to remove masks while inside YCSD school buildings and offices. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1990 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding School Board Work Session & Special Meeting, Regional Superintendent of the Year, 2022 YCSD Science Fair Results, VDOE Mathematics Standards of Learning Review and Revision, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1989 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT As we seek additional guidance regarding the conflicts between Executive Order 2 and SB1303, the York County School Division will continue to implement the layered mitigation strategies that have been in place in our schools throughout this school year - including requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear masks inside school buildings and on school buses - until further notice. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1988 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT Friday, January 21, will be a virtual learning day for all York County School Division students, including preschool, due to the forecast for winter weather tonight and tomorrow. While the forecasts continue to change slightly as to the timing and amount of snowfall, we are making this decision now to give our families and staff enough notice to prepare and to ensure students and staff are not traveling to and from school in potentially hazardous conditions. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1987 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT York County School Division will be implementing early dismissals for all schools tomorrow, Thursday, January 20 due to the potential for hazardous road conditions as winter weather moves into our area. As a reminder, when schools close early for weather, all afterschool activities, athletics and the Right at School program are also canceled. PreSchool programs are also not held on early release days. The adjusted schedule for early release days is available on the division website. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1986 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT The Instruction Department will hold a public review of the instructional materials recommended for adoption by the school division. These materials may include physical textbooks, eBooks, and any additional electronic resources. The purchasing of these materials will depend on funding. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1985 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT On Saturday, Governor Youngkin issued an executive order related to schools and masking. It is important to note that this order does not go into effect until Monday, January 24. Therefore, tomorrow morning and all this week, students and staff will continue to be required to wear masks in schools and on school buses in accordance with the protocols we have had in place this school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1984 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division will adopt shorter isolation and quarantine periods for staff and students in grades K-12, effective Tuesday, January 11, 2022. This adjustment reflects information received from state officials after the CDC provided clarification on the agency's revised guidance. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1983 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding COVID-19 Update, FEV Tutor Family Informational Webinar, THS DECA Recognition, Driver Education Standards of Learning, Data Science Standards of Learning, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1982 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division will be closed for students tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4. The rain and snow that affected our area today are expected to produce icy road conditions overnight. Based on the forecasted temperatures, these conditions are not expected to improve sufficiently to allow bus transportation tomorrow morning. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1981 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division will follow the division's Early Release Day schedule today, Monday, January 3, 2022 as the forecasts continue to indicate a change to snowfall and possibly hazardous conditions later today. All after-school activities, including Right at School childcare, are also canceled. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1980 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT With the possibility of winter weather tomorrow, Monday, January 3, 2022, York County School Division staff have been closely monitoring forecasts from the National Weather Service and we will continue to monitor conditions through the night and morning. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1979 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT I hope you have all had a restful and enjoyable Winter Break. On Monday, January 3, we will be returning to our classrooms as scheduled as we remain committed to our belief that students belong in school, in-person. As case levels rise across the country and Virginia due to the Omicron variant, maintaining safe learning environments for our staff and students will take a community effort. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1978 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division and the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office (YPSO) are aware of information circulating on the social media platform Tik Tok. These posts refer to a threat to school safety "for every school in the USA" on Friday, December 17. We do not have any threats specific to YCSD schools, but are monitoring this national situation closely. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1977 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Class of 2022 Graduation, Online Tutoring, VDOE Parent Portal, CTE Advisory Committee, Purple Star Schools, TES Recognized by U.S. News & World Report, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1976 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office has notified the York County School Division regarding an overnight investigation involving a potential threat to the Grafton School Complex. A concerned parent contacted law enforcement to report threatening comments within text messages exchanged between three GHS students. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1975 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT Magruder Elementary School has joined the list of schools within the division recognized for their commitment to serving military children and their families. These schools receive a three-year designation as a Virginia Department of Education Purple Star School. Coventry Elementary School, Grafton Bethel Elementary School and Tabb Middle School were also honored for the second time, bringing the total number of YCSD schools earning this designation to 11. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1974 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding 2021-22 Calendar Adjustment Reminder, Let's Talk! - Ask YCSD Platform, ESSER III - Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1973 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT This week, the School Board voted to authorize the superintendent to adjust the 2021-22 school calendar to incorporate additional planning time for teachers prior to winter break. The division will convert Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day) from an early release day to a full staff workday/student holiday and will make Monday, December 6 an early release day for all students. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1972 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Impact Aid Forms, School Meals, Virtual VA Enrollment Update, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1971 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding COVID-19 Case Notifications, More Than a Meal, YCSD Awarded Innovation Grant, and National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1970 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Quarantine and Student Attendance, Transportation Update, Virtual VA Enrollment Update, Visitors/Volunteers, and Community Announcements https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1969 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT I want to begin this communication by thanking our teachers, administrators and staff for all their work to start the 2021-22 school year with more than 12,500 students returning to full-time in-person instruction for the first time since March 2020. As I have visited schools these first two days, I have seen our students taking part in meaningful and engaging classroom experiences and all students I have spoken with are so happy to be back in school with their teachers and peers. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1968 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from the 2020-21 school year. The tests, which are required by federal law, were the first administered to students in two years. As state accreditation was waived for the 2021-22 school year, these results will not be used to establish school accreditation status. Instead, SOL data is intended to assist school divisions in identifying areas of unfinished learning and developing strategic steps to meet the varying needs of students. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1967 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT YCSDigest regarding Student Handbook and Conduct Code, Required Annual Forms & Fees, 1:1 Technology Program, Bus Stop/Route Information, and School Board Meeting & ESSER III Funds Public Hearing https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1966 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is aware of the Virginia Health Commissioner's order issued today, August 12, 2021 regarding mask requirements in schools. After consulting with the division's legal counsel, we have been advised that the Commissioner's order supersedes any local action. All School Board members have also been advised and have individually indicated they understand and support the division's plan to comply with the state order. As such, the division will adhere to the commissioner's order effective today. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1965 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT Last night, the School Board of York County voted to make masks optional for all students and staff while inside YCSD buildings when school begins on August 30. Masks will still be required for students and staff while on school buses, in accordance with federal requirements. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1964 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is finalizing plans to welcome all students back to school on Monday, August 30. Over the last two weeks, a team of division and school administrators, teachers and staff have been reviewing the new state and federal guidance for use of masks in K-12 schools to develop a recommendation to the superintendent and School Board. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1963 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division has long recognized the importance of ensuring families have access to high quality childcare when students are not in school. We are pleased to share that the division will be awarding a new contract for childcare provided at our elementary schools. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1962 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 GMT All devices, including hotspots, provided to YCSD students, will be collected in the next few weeks. Each school will establish specific processes and dates for collecting student devices and will share that information directly with families. Additionally, two central locations and dates have also been established for Virtual Academy students and families who will need the device through the end of the school year and/or summer instructional programs. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1961 Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT This past weekend, Governor Northam announced that the state would ease all distancing and capacity restrictions on Friday, May 28. As the division's graduation plans were developed prior to this announcement, we reconvened the committee of students, parents, staff, and school and division administrators to reevaluate the criteria used to select our commencement venue. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1960 Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT Registration for the 2021-22 school year is now underway! Families are encouraged to complete an online pre-registration form as soon as possible to streamline the full registration process. To assist families with pre-registration, the division's community engagement bus will be at various locations in May and June. Families can visit any location to receive help completing required forms, have questions answered, and received additional information and materials from the school division and community partners. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1959 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT Governor Northam has amended the executive order limiting attendance at outdoor graduation ceremonies. Therefore, we are pleased to share that graduates will now receive eight (8) tickets for the commencement ceremonies in June. Spectators will still need to adhere to all mitigation strategies and state requirements in place the day of the ceremonies. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1958 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT Graduation ceremonies represent both the finish line of a student's K-12 academic career and the start of their future. After more than a year of navigating the course of COVID-19, it seems fitting that the BHS, GHS, THS and YHS Classes of 2021 will celebrate graduation at the Start/Finish line of the Langley Speedway on June 14 and 15, and will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, such as thunder and lightning, June 16 and June 17 will serve as the alternate dates (detailed schedule provided below). The York River Academy ceremony will take place at Yorktown Middle School at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1957 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT As the division prepares for the Expanded Hybrid Model to begin on March 29, we ask our staff and families to help support these efforts by continuing to conduct Daily Health Screenings before coming to work, school, or practice. Additionally, as families are still encouraged to drive and carpool to school to help support distancing on buses, please be prepared for higher traffic volume near schools during arrival and dismissal times. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1956 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is finalizing plans to move beyond the current Hybrid Model to a more traditional school schedule. In the Expanded Hybrid Model, eligible students enrolled in the Flexible Framework will attend school, in-person, four days a week. Students enrolled in the YCSD Virtual Academy will remain virtual and will continue to follow their existing schedules. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1955 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School division calendar committee has recommended a pre-Labor Day start to the 2021-22 school year. The committee considered multiple factors, including prior public feedback, in identifying calendar priorities. The proposal shifts the start of the school year to Monday, August 30, 2021 and the end of the school year to Friday, June 10, 2022. Identified breaks within the calendar (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring) align with the division's typical post-Labor Day start. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1954 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT Next Friday, March 5 will now be a full school day for all students, including the Virtual Academy. While the division's original school calendar included an early release day next week, it has also been noted that early release days may become full days while the division is in the Remote or Hybrid models. As Cohort 2 has been affected by two inclement weather days, this action helps restore in-person learning opportunities for those students. Please remember that all schools will dismiss at their normal time on Friday, March 5. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1953 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is currently conducting an Instructional Material Review (IMR) process for high school science- Earth, Biology, and Physics. All textbooks, teacher resources, student materials and electronic materials are reviewed and adopted through this process. At this time, parents and community stakeholders are invited to review, and provide feedback, on the materials recommended for adoption. The public preview day is scheduled for Monday, February 25 at the School Board Office on Dare Road. In accordance with division safety protocols, please use the signup form to ensure physical distancing. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1952 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT Throughout this school year, division staff have monitored established school reopening metrics to determine opportunities to expand our Hybrid Learning Model for all students enrolled in the Flexible Framework. Throughout December and January, high rates of community transmission coupled with COVID-19 isolation and quarantine protocols led to critical staffing levels and forced the division to pause in setting dates for new grade levels. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1951 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT York County School Division staff have been closely monitoring the Winter Weather Advisory for tomorrow while also consulting with local emergency officials. Multiple forecast models are predicting a high probability of snowfall in Williamsburg and York County, along with the possibility of freezing rain, which could cause hazardous road conditions in the morning. After careful consideration, and in order to allow families time to develop plans, the division will shift all students to the Remote Learning Model tomorrow, Friday, February 12 - this includes the Virtual Academy. Students should log in to class for synchronous instruction in accordance with their school schedule tomorrow morning. Essential staff should report onsite as directed by their supervisor, while all other staff are authorized to telework. Weekend athletics schedules will be evaluated tomorrow. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1950 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT All schools will be closed for students, including Virtual Academy, tomorrow, Thursday, January 28, 2021. Division staff will report on a two-hour delay, with the exception of custodians and maintenance staff, who will report on time. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1949 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Shandor and Dr. Carroll provided the School Board with an update on the work underway to bring remaining grade levels into the Hybrid Model. Last week, Governor Northam announced that all school divisions must have in-person learning options in place by March 15. He further stated this begins with the most vulnerable learners, who have been in the YCSD Hybrid Model since September 28, and includes plans for the eventual safe return of all students. Therefore, YCSD already meets the Governor's expectations and our work to bring all grades into the Hybrid Model continues. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1948 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT The School Board received an update on the division's Return to School plan, beginning with information on COVID-19 vaccination efforts. More than 600 YCSD employees have begun receiving and/or scheduling their vaccinations. This is an important step in our ongoing efforts to resume in-person instruction for all students enrolled in the Flexible Framework. While we do not have a definitive timeline for when all employees will have received both doses of the vaccine, we do know it takes up to 3-4 weeks after the second inoculation before the vaccine reaches optimal protection. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1947 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Shandor and chief officers also provided an update on the division's Return to School plan this evening. Since September 29, the division has gradually returned students to school in the Hybrid Model, maintaining safe operations even as case levels began to rise. This has established confidence in the effectiveness of the adopted mitigation strategies in our buildings as well as our staff and students' adherence to those protocols. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1946 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT As you know, the division scheduled a temporary shift to remote learning for this week, just as we did the week after Thanksgiving, in order to assess the impact of COVID-19 on our school operations. Over Winter Break and this week, division staff have conducted extensive contact tracing, evaluated staffing availability at each school, and assessed our ability to resume in-person learning safely through implementation of our mitigation strategies. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1945 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT Last week, Governor Northam enacted new restrictions in Virginia to help stem the spread of COVID-19. In doing so, he stressed that the new Executive Order does not change anything for schools. He further acknowledged that school is the best place for students and pledged that state leaders will continue working with local leaders to provide information needed to make decisions at the local level. The York County School Division remains committed to providing in-person instruction for all students within the guidelines and realities of a global pandemic. Our decisions regarding in-person learning are based on several factors. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1944 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT Lucie Cox is the youngest finalist in the Region 2 Second Annual Congressional App Challenge. Lucie and other regional finalists were recognized by Representative Elaine Luria during a virtual award ceremony on December 6, 2020. Participants strived to create a high quality app that is creative and implementable while demonstrating excellence in programming skills. Lucie, an eighth grader at TMS, designed an app through Code.org to raise awareness of butterfly habitat loss. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1943 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT Report cards for the first nine weeks will be posted online in Aspen on Wednesday, November 18. This new date was established due to the network interruption that occurred at the end of the quarter as students were submitting work and teachers were finalizing grades. Paper copies of report cards will NOT be issued, though parents can print a copy from Aspen or contact their child's school to request a copy. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1942 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT Over the last few weeks, the York County School Division has implemented the first stages of our Return to School plan, which guides the work of moving from mandatory school closures in March to having students and staff back in their classrooms. This Thursday, November 5, students in grades 4 and 5 will begin the Hybrid model as scheduled. Next Monday, November 9, we will also welcome sixth grade students back to our middle schools. While ninth grade students were also tentatively scheduled to return next week, we will not be able to meet that target date for our high schools. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1941 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT In August, the division adjusted the school calendar to include Tuesday, November 3, as a regular school day. As November 3 is also Election Day, the division will enact a one-hour delay for the Hybrid Model to reduce the possibility of traffic and congestion near polling locations during the early morning hours. Student drop-off and bus routes will run one hour later than normal and Hybrid Model students learning from home on Tuesdays should login for their morning meetings one hour later than normal. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1940 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT Over the last two weeks students have begun returning to our schools, following the Hybrid Schedule for in-person learning. Staff are eagerly preparing for our second and third grade students to return next Monday, October 19. This evening, Dr. Shandor and senior staff presented new tentative, target dates for bringing more students safely onto our campuses. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1939 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Board will hold its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, September 28 at York Hall. While this meeting is open to the public and public comments will be welcomed as part of the meeting, please be aware seating will be limited as physical distancing and other mitigation strategies will be in place. The meeting will be broadcast live on YCSD-TV (Cox Cable channel 47 and Verizon channel 39) and will be made available on YouTube within two business days. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1938 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT Please join #TeamYCSD in congratulating Michael Herath, a student at Yorktown Middle School. Michael was recently recognized as one of the top 300 competitors in the 10th annual Broadcom MASTERS competition, the nation's premier science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competition for middle school students. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1937 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT On Thursday, the state Board of Education recognized the York County School Division (YCSD) and 14 other Virginia school systems as "School Divisions of Innovation." This is the first time the state has awarded this designation authorized by the General Assembly in 2017. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1936 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT This evening, Dr. Shandor and chief officers presented updates on the start of the school year and plans for returning students to in-person learning. In accordance with the School Board's vote on July 23, staff have established target dates to begin in-person instruction for identified student groups prior to the end of the first nine weeks. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1935 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT York County School Division (YCSD) students continue to outperform state and national averages on the SAT according to results released by the College Board this week. YCSD high school seniors achieved an average combined score of 1149, which is 98 points above the national average and 33 points above the state average. The 2020 results also represent an 18-point increase in the overall average score on the SAT from the previous year, resulting in the highest division average in four years. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1934 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT The monthly School Board meeting for August will take place on Monday, August 24, beginning at 5 p.m. In accordance with state codes, the meeting will be held virtually and will be open to the public live on the division’s YouTube Channel and on YCSD-TV. Per School Board policy, public comment will be accepted as part of the meeting. Citizens can address the Board by leaving a recorded voicemail on Thursday, August 20. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1933 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT The School Board and the York County School Division have scheduled a series of meetings to discuss plans for the 2020-21 school year. A special meeting, during which the superintendent and staff will present information, will take place Thursday, July 23 at 5 p.m.. Following that meeting, there will opportunities for stakeholders to provide comment through two virtual Public Comment Sessions scheduled for Monday, July 27 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, July 28 at noon. Finally, a special meeting will take place on July 30 at 5 p.m. for the School Board to take action for the 2020-21 school year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1932 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, division staff are developing plans to create a safe and effective start to the 2020-21 school year. We are approaching this work thoughtfully, collaboratively and with a profound sense of responsibility. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1931 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division adopts a four-day weekly schedule, Monday through Thursday, during summer months as part of the division's energy efficiency program. Schools and offices will be closed on Fridays from June 15 through August 21, 2020. As the division continues to implement teleworking strategies due to COVID-19, individual offices and schools have adopted schedules to provide onsite building support and access. Please contact the appropriate office by phone or email to schedule an appointment. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1930 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT On June 18, 2020, the Virginia Board of Education recognized 447 schools across the state, including nine York County School Division schools, for high student achievement, continuous improvement or innovative practices under the board's exemplar performance school recognition program. The awards are based on performance and practice during 2018-2019 and prior years. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1929 Wed, 20 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT We are excited to welcome the Class of 2033 to the York County School Division! Join us as we kick off Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year. Any child who is five years old on or before September 30, 2020 may attend kindergarten next year. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1928 Wed, 13 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT The monthly School Board meeting for May will take place on Monday, May 18, beginning at 5 p.m. In accordance with state codes, the meeting will be held virtually and will be open to the public live on the division’s YouTube Channel and on YCSD-TV. Per School Board policy, public comment will be accepted as part of the meeting. Citizens can address the Board by leaving a recorded voicemail on Friday, May 15. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1927 Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT Two York County high school students have just been named recipients of National Merit $2,500 Scholarships. Annie Liang (YHS) and Nicholas Gu (THS) were selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. As finalists in Virginia, these two exceptional students are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them success in their future studies! https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1926 Mon, 11 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT Public comment on the Resolution pertaining to the School Board Salaries will be solicited by electronic means in advance of final Board action of the Resolution scheduled for June 1, 2020. Following presentation of the Resolution on May 18, 2020, any person wishing to be heard concerning this matter should email the Clerk of the Board at sford@ycsd.york.va.us between May 18, 2020 and May 24, 2020. All public comments will be provided to the board members prior to action taken and made a part of the record. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1925 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT The Governor's Health Sciences Academy at Bruton High School is one of 16 programs awarded grant funding from the Virginia Department of Education for equipment upgrades. BHS will receive $37,500 to purchase virtual reality (VR) interactive anatomy laboratory equipment. The use of VR will give students an interactive view of an anatomical model of a human body system which traditional schematic drawings cannot provide. Students will be able to use the VR equipment independently or collaboratively. Bruton High School is one of only nine Governor's Health Sciences Academies in Virginia. Enrollment in the Governor's Health Sciences Academy is open to all YCSD high school students. Students can choose a pathway in Therapeutic or Diagnostic services according to their interest. Students interested in the program should speak with their school counselor. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1924 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT As you may have heard, at approximately 2:30 this afternoon Governor Northam ordered all Virginia public schools to close for a minimum of two weeks, beginning Monday, March 16 and through at least Friday, March 27, 2020. We know our students, families and staff will have many questions as we enter these unchartered waters. I want to assure you that YCSD staff have a plan for the continuity of learning for this very possibility. Our teachers have been developing those resources today and we will share more information on how parents and students can access these resources and tools within the next few days. Additionally, we will be providing staff with information regarding our continuity of operations and expectations for working from home during this closure. Please continue to monitor email, voice mail, text messages, the division website, and official social media pages for updates and information. Once again, all schools are closed by order of the Governor for a minimum of two wee https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1923 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT I want to begin by thanking you for your continued support of the York County School Division as we have navigated through two unprecedented and complex situations, the Grafton electrical fire and the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, in the last six weeks. As always, the safety and well-being of our students, staff and families is the top priority. While we have taken many steps to prepare for and mitigate the potential impact of the COVID-19 in our community, we know further action is warranted and we are now moving into the next phase of our Pandemic Response Plan. This includes adjusting school operations to limit student and staff travel while also minimizing outside access to our school buildings. As part of our response plan, tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2020 will now be a designated student holiday and a staff workday for all employees. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1922 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT After adjusting student transportation this week, YCSD will return to bus routes and schedules that were previously in place. Beginning tomorrow March 4, families will see their familiar drivers at stops. Pick up and drop off times will return to those in place last week for all schools except Grafton Middle and Grafton High. These Grafton schools will use their original routes, with time adjustments for the new school hours that began this week. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1921 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT All YCSD schools and offices will be closed Friday, February 21, 2020 for students and staff. Essential personnel will be notified of work schedules by their supervisors. All after-school activities, including practices, are also canceled. We will monitor conditions tomorrow in regards to decisions for Saturday school for Grafton middle and high school students. We will provide that update as soon as we are able. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1920 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Board held a special meeting on Monday, February 10. Board members received updates and held discussions on the following topics: (1) Grafton Complex - review of actions taken to address this emergency situation, including approval of expenditures related to the fire (2) Financial Literacy - annual Strategic Plan report on objective to evaluate and revise the Economics and Personal Finance course (3) Program Evaluation - Overview from Gibson Consulting regarding the findings and recommendations from the evaluation of the division's delivery model for students with disabilities (4) FY21 Budget - presentation of the superintendent's proposed budget https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1919 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division is currently conducting an Instructional Material Review (IMR) process for K-8 Mathematics, History/Social Science 6 and 7, AP Chemistry, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, and Discrete Mathematics. All textbooks, teacher resources, student materials and electronic materials are reviewed and adopted through this process. Materials that correlate highly with the Virginia Standards of Learning, YSCD curriculum, and The College Board were targeted for the review process. At this time, parents and community stakeholders are invited to review, and provide feedback, on the materials recommended for adoption. The public preview day is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the YCSD School Board Office in conference room D. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1918 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Monday's fire, though contained to the electrical room, resulted in a total loss of the main electrical distribution panel for the complex leaving the building without power. While smoke spread through the entire complex, the only sprinkler heads activated were those in the electrical room. The greatest impact of the smoke damage is on the middle school side of the complex. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1917 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT This is an important message from the York County School Division regarding the status of the Grafton Complex. Grafton High School and Grafton Middle School will remain closed to all students and staff through Friday, February 7, 2020. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1916 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT Just before 4 pm today, school administrators initiated evacuation procedures due to reports of an electrical issue in the main electrical room. As emergency responders arrived, an active fire was discovered. The fire was contained to that electrical room though smoke did spread through parts of the building. Due to the nature of this incident, power to the building remains off and Dominion Energy is on site assessing the situation. We do not yet have an estimate for power restoration or a timeline for necessary repairs. Therefore, school is canceled for Grafton High School and Grafton Middle School tomorrow Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1915 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT Jamie Looby's first grade class at Waller Mill learned all about animals during their Animal Unit in science. Students learned that animals need air, water, food, and shelter. Students classified animals based on being mammals, reptiles, birds or amphibians. They then learned more about where they live, how they move, body coverings, etc. To show what they have learned, students had the opportunity to put it all together and make a 3D model of an animal of their choice. Students then presented their animal to the class, along with important information about the animal https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1914 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT Seaford Elementary School administrators and staff took a field trip to visit the homes of some special students last night as the school launched its new Signs of Excellence program. The surprise visit were to recognize students who stand out in terms of perseverance, respect, responsibility, caring, and citizenship. Each student received a certificate and a yard sign that reads "My School is so Proud of Me!" Principal Barbara Nagel shared that they to continue these home visits every few weeks - so be on the lookout for these signs throughout the York zone! https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1913 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT The York County School Division will host its fourth annual Principal for a Day program on Tuesday, January 28. The program, which pairs local elected officials and community leaders with a principal, provides participants the opportunity to learn first-hand about the issues facing today's educators and administrators. Activities will range from staff meetings, parent conferences, classroom observations, lunchroom and carpool duty, as well as the many unexpected events that occur every day. The day will conclude with a reception for all participants at the Freight Shed in Yorktown. https://yorkcountyschools.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/news/view.asp?ID=1912 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT As you know, safety is a top priority for the division. As such, we are letting you know that this morning, division staff received a report of potentially suspicious individuals in a dark-colored vehicle seen near a bus stop on Eagle Loop in the Langley housing community serving Bethel Manor Elementary, Tabb Middle, and Tabb High schools. This information has been reported to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office for further investigation. While information is very limited at this time, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some safety tips regarding school bus stops. Young children should be supervised whenever possible at the bus stop and while walking to and from the stop. Students should walk in groups or use a buddy system whenever possible. And remember, if you see a suspicious vehicle in your neighborhood - particularly during the pick-up and drop-off bus stop times, please report this information to the Sheriff's Office and the school.