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Tradition and innovation co-exist every day in our school. We are proud of our academic excellence, innovative curriculum, champion athletics, and award-winning fine arts.

York Central School appreciates the outstanding support of the community and we are proud to carry on the traditions of the York Golden Knights!

 

 

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Sectional Volleyball Time! York Lady Knights Vs. Cal-Mum, November 3, 6 p.m.

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York Varsity Volleyball team takes on Cal-Mum, on Tuesday, November 3.

SEE YOU AT YORK HS GYM – 6 PM.

Digital tickets $7.75 per person; gate tickets $10 per person. 

GO LADY KNIGHTS! 

 

Y/P Varsity Football Sectional Game Vs. Canisteo Greenwood, Nov. 6

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It’s Sectional Football Time!

The York/Pavilion Varsity Football Knights take on Canisteo-Greenwood on Friday, November 6, 2026, at home. The kickoff is 7 p.m.

Section Five digital tickets are $7.75 per person. Use this link to purchase tickets (show your ticket on your phone at the gate). Football Sectional November 6, 2026

Gate tickets are $10 per person.

 

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Red Ribbon Week and Halloween Parade

October 17, 2026

Red Ribbon Week and Halloween Parade

Good afternoon YES families,Happy crisp fall weekend! This is a quick note to let you know this upcoming Friday, October 23, will be the beginning of Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is held every ...

Price Increases for Ala Carte Items

September 13, 2026

Price Increases for Ala Carte Items

Dear YCS Families,Unfortunately, due to rising costs, the cost for ice cream and additional school lunches is increased this school year by 25 cents as follows:Ice cream - $1.25 eachAdditional lunc...

2027 Yearbook On Sale Now!

September 12, 2026

2027 Yearbook On Sale Now!

York Central School 2027 yearbook is now on sale! Order yours - the school year will fly by and so many memories will be made. Don't miss a single one! Relive them in the 2027 YCS yearbook. We are ...

Upcoming Events

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What Makes Us Great
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Tradition and Innovation: The Golden Knights Way

York Central School is  nestled in the beautiful Genesee Valley where epic golden sunrises and sunsets appropriately symbolize our school mascot, The Golden Knight!

Tradition and innovation exist side-by-side. We are proud of our academic excellence, innovative programming, award-winning fine arts, and community spirit. Our school is the center of the community where students are known by name, and lifelong connections are formed between families, staff, and neighbors.

York Central School is competitively ranked among our neighboring districts. We are a U.S. News & World Report’s Best High School

and received the distinctive Best Communities for Music Education Award. Our strong academic and enrichment programs foster students’ curiosity and critical thinking skills. 

Points of Pride

K-12 STEAM Opportunities
Top Performing Odyssey of the Mind Program
Over 20 Genesee Community College Courses
Seven Advanced Placement Courses
Award-winning Fine Arts Programs
Sectional and State Champion Athletic Teams

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