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GHS NASA HUNCH ProgramPosted on: Friday, March 24, 2023Last 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. Read more |
Governor Appoints Superintendent to Advisory BoardPosted on: Wednesday, March 22, 2023Virginia 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. Read more |
YCSDigest - March 16, 2023Posted on: Thursday, March 16, 2023YCSDigest regarding 2023-24 Academic Calendar, Thank a Teacher Art Contest Winner, Community Schools Grant, Virtual VA Program, and Community Announcements Read more |
"Thank a Teacher" Art Contest WinnerPosted on: Thursday, March 16, 2023A 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. Read more |
Tidewater Science and Engineering FairPosted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023The 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. Read more |
Superintendent Safety MessagePosted on: Friday, March 03, 2023I 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. Read more |
Bruton High School Student Competes in Triangle Hunter DerbyPosted on: Wednesday, March 01, 2023Riyah 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. Read more |
YCSDigest - February 14, 2023Posted on: Tuesday, February 14, 2023YCSDigest regarding FY24 Superintendent’s Proposed Annual Budget, School Safety, 2023-24 Calendar Development, Transportation Alerts, Rycor Payment Notifications, Instructional Materials Review, and Community Announcements Read more |
Instructional Materials ReviewPosted on: Friday, February 10, 2023The 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. Read more |
Advancing Computer Science Education GrantPosted on: Thursday, January 12, 2023The 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. Read more |
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