You may be looking at a future Pulitzer Prize winning author!
Ms. Stewart's first graders authored their very own books about animals-and had them published into print!
You can imagine their excitement when they were able to hold their very own book in their hands!
We will be on the lookout for sequels!
Seth is a second grader who loves to read. He visited Mrs. Crane's fourth grade class and read a couple of his favorite books to them.
Thank you Seth, Mrs. Crane's students really enjoyed your visit and the books that you read to them.
Congratulations to York HS Junior Emily Vattimo whose symmetrical line art received a Silver Award at the Genesee Valley Boces Digies Digital Media Festival.
Emily is working on her portfolio with MS/HS Art Teacher Kate Andrzejczak.
The Phantom of the Music Room, a musical performance by York Elementary School students, entertained their audiences for two performances on June 6, 2024.
The students gave wonderful performances for the elementary school classes during the day followed by an evening performance for their families and the community.
Hats off to the cast and stage crew, and York ES Vocal Music teacher Miss Kathleen Dessert who directed the performance. Great show York Elementary students!
When School Resource Deputy Kane needed a little assistance, she deputized kindergartener Harper! Reporting for duty, Deputy Kane!
Parents and the community are invited to join us for the Varsity Sports Awards Ceremony, hosted by the York All Sports Boosters.
6:45 p.m. in the High School gym.
Join us in celebrating the 2023-2024 athletes and sports teams.
How about these energetic early risers who are at school planting and tending to the raised bed vegetable and flower gardens in the courtyard.
Mrs. Lippold and her Garden Club students also tend to the compost bin. They gave it a hearty "Golden Knights" turn this morning...which is basically like spinning the Wheel of Fortune!
It is with great pride that we announce the winner of the 2024 Lariton Award, Junior Liam Ezard. Middle/High School Principal Mrs. Peet presented the award at an assembly for all middle/high school students.
"It is my honor today to present the Lariton Award this year to a student who embodies the qualities that made Anthony M. Lariton a part of our YCS history. During Mr. Lariton's 28-year career at YCS he held many jobs. His career began as a teacher, then as a school counselor, and until his death in 1975 he was York High School Principal.
During these many years Mr. Lariton modeled the qualities that make this award York's most prestigious.
This award in his memory looks for a person who shows outstanding citizenship as a member of the school community, who shows respect to fellow students and who is a person who understands the true value of an education. This person is also someone who has the knowledge that courtesy is the golden key which unlocks each door of life.
As an outstanding member of their class, the award recipient mirrors the qualities of Anthony M. Lariton-Educator, Gentlemen and Friend.
It is with great pleasure that I present the 2024 Lariton Award to Junior Liam Ezard," Mrs. Peet said.
York fifth grade students completed their 10 weeks of D.A.R.E. education with a graduation ceremony on May 31, 2023.
Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy and York School Resource Deputy Rebecca Kane instructs the D.A.R.E. curriculum to fifth grade students.
D.A.R.E. is an acronym for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. The D.A.R.E. curriculum covers a variety of topics from drug education to social emotional topics such bullying, cyberbullying, and good decision making.
"The D.A.R.E. program provide students the knowledge and skills to make good decisions for safe and healthy living," program materials state.
The students wrote essays telling Deputy Kane what the D.A.R.E. program has done for them. Three students' essays were selected to be read at the ceremony: Maggie Szczech, Benjamin Peffers, and Mia Nardi.
Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty addressed the students and commended them for their participation in the D.A.R.E. lessons.
Each students was presented with a D.A.R.E. completion certificate. Students and their families enjoyed a reception in the cafeteria following the ceremony.
Sundae Honors today for Middle School students who have maintained an academic average of 90 and above for three quarters with no grade below 85.
The students were treated to ice cream sundaes complete with all the toppings. Congratulations Knights on your academic successes!
When I grow up I want to be...
Mrs. Cunningham's pre-k class is learning about occupations. She asked the students what they want to be when they grow up.
Among their answers - a mail carrier, doctor, construction worker, farmer, police officer, dentist, teacher, and life guard.
Dream big little Knights! Your teachers will support you all the way!
Middle/High School Field Days - All things the Knights Way...Guard the Castle!
What a great day to be a York Golden Knight!
Watch this video highlight of Field Days.
https://youtu.be/IykA2xVh4Js
In just three days, the York Senior Class of 2024 will participate in Decision Day.
Together with York staff we will celebrate their future plans.
Military...Employment...College...Trades...Opportunities...Still deciding!
This is an exciting day for the Seniors!
Afterward, the Seniors will don their commencement gowns and stroll down memory lane with a parade through the elementary school.
We will bring you photo and video highlights of this special day!
York CSD community - we are in the final month of the school year AND it is time for the final Nominate a York Knight staff member for recognition!
We know it is a busy time but please take a moment to nominate a staff member from either the elementary school faculty or staff, the middle/high school faculty or staff, or from a District Department such as Transportation, Buildings & Grounds, or Food Service.
Use this Google form https://forms.gle/pV2HoyfeSWP2H7TW8 to make your nomination!
Thank you to everyone who has participated this school year in our Knights Recognition program. You truly brightened the 2023-2024 school year.
It's a great day to be a York Golden Knight!
York Elementary School Character Carnival is Coming on June 18, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This wonderful event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL!
There's still time to become a Character Carnival sponsor! Call Mrs. Valerie Kingsley at 585-243-1730 Ext. 2154.
Way to go York Golden Knights!
LCAA All Stars
Junior Liam Ezard
Senior Jacob Pangrazio (Also named to the Exceptional Senior Baseball Team)
Senior Merideth Holland (Also named to the Exceptional Senior Softball Team)
This morning these students were honored at the annual Breakfast of Champions!
They were recognized for having earned high honor roll (90 avg and above)for all three quarters of the 2023-2024 school year with no grade below an 85.
HS Counselor Mrs. Hussar and Counseling Admin Mrs. Coleman joined Middle/High School Principal Mrs. Peet to present certificates of achievement to each student champion as they enjoyed a delicious breakfast prepared by York CSD alumnus Chris Green’s Cozy Kitchen restaurant.
Congratulations Knights!
The York Middle/High School yearbook is HERE and it's fantastic!
There's still time to get a copy of the 2024 yearbook but we have just 10 copies left to sell!
Act fast if you want to hold onto the memories of 2024!
$60 per copy. Contact Ms. Andrzejczak by email at kaandrzejczak@yorkcsd.org OR call the Middle/High School office, 243-1730 Ext. 2217.
We have two York athletes in the Track & Field State Qualifier on Saturday at Newark HS.
Good luck to Isabel Laney (steeplechase) and Tessa Rodwell (triple jump).
Let's Go Knights!
Fifth Graders Entertain the Audience on Steelpan drums
York Central School Alumnus Ted Canning returned to his alma mater to instruct fifth grade students on the unique sound of the steelpan drum.
Mr. Canning worked with the students for just five days, teaching them about the history of drums and how to play the steelpans. Remarkably, the students learned the instrument very well and performed two wonderful concerts - one in the afternoon for the elementary school, and one in the evening for their families and the community.
This marked the fifteenth year that Mr. Canning has returned to York Elementary School to share his love and knowledge of steelpan drum with our students. We appreciate Mr. Canning’s devotion to YES.
