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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!

 

 

Knightly News

Sectional Volleyball Time! York Lady Knights Vs. Avoca Prattsburgh, November 10, 6 p.m. @Avon CSD

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Section Five Class D Qualifier!

York Varsity Volleyball team takes on Avoca Prattsburgh, on Tuesday, November 10.

At Avon HS GYM – 6 PM.

Digital tickets $7.75 per person; use this link to purchase tickets.
GO LADY KNIGHTS! 

 

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Y/P Varsity Football Sectional Game Vs. Notre Dame/Byron Bergen, Nov. 13 at St. John Fisher

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It’s Sectional Football Time!

The York/Pavilion Varsity Football Knights take on Notre Dame/Byron Bergen on Friday, November 13, 2026,
at St. John Fisher University. The kickoff is 5 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 13, 2026

GO KNIGHTS! 

 

 

 

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York Music Department Presents Frozen On The Auditorium Stage, November 19-22!

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York Central School Music Department Presents Frozen the Musical!

Purchase tickets HERE

November 19 – 21, 2026, 7 p.m.
November 22, 2026, 2 p.m.

Ivan F. Hilfiker Auditorium

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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...

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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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