Mid-July can only mean one thing...Back-to-school sales.
Click this link to view the lists: https://www.yorkcsd.org/article/2315880

School supply lists are posted to the website for grades K-5.
Pre-kindergarten students do not need to bring school supplies.
High School students - your teachers will tell you what supplies you need for the class.
about 7 hours ago, Sarah Santora
School Supply Lists
York Central School and NYSCATE (New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education) collaborated to host a professional development opportunity.

The workshop, entitled Exploring Networks and Systems Design Standards, took place over several days at YCS.
NYSCATE Facilitators Doreen Pietrantoni and Mary Beth Guthrie presented on several topics, including:
Digital Literacy
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Algorithms and Programming
Networks and Systems Design
Computational Thinking

This was a hands-on workshop, teachers worked in groups to exchange information and develop lesson plans that incorporated some of the new technology explored in the workshop.

For one of the activities, teachers programmed Bee Bots to dance. In another, they programmed bots to fly.

The participants said it was a worthwhile workshop that delivered a lot of technological ideas they could implement into their classroom lessons.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to be exposed to so much digital literacy training and I look forward to implementing some of it in my ELA classes," Christine from Attica CSD commented.

Mike Dale, an Avon CSD Tech teacher, said the collaboration and information sharing among the participants were valuable. He plans to implement some of what he learned into his high school classes.

1 day ago, Sarah Santora
Tech PD at York
Tech PD at York
Tech PD at York
Tech PD at York
Tech PD at York
Tech PD at York
Class of 2026 - Seniors, Parents/Guardians! You have important yearbook dates and deadlines coming up fast!

You'll find everything you need to know about yearbook on this webpage. Bookmark it and check it often.
https://www.yorkcsd.org/page/york-central-school-yearbook

General yearbook sales information can be found on this webpage:
https://www.yorkcsd.org/o/ycsd/page/ycs-yearbook-information
1 day ago, Sarah Santora
Class of 2026 Yearbook Dates & Details
The basics....that's what you need to know, and that's what our Driver Education students received today at the Bus Garage.

Mr. Holbrook and Mr. Lambert reviewed how to change a tire, check the oil and other fluids, and how to examine the vehicle's tires. They also discussed other basic vehicle maintenance topics.

The bus garage session included getting their hands a little dirty, too. The students took turns jacking up the vehicle and changing the tire. They learned where to locate the vehicle's oil dip stick , coolant, and radiator cap.

Thank you to York Transportation's Mrs. Proctor, Mr. Holbrook, and Mr. Lambert for taking the time to educate our Driver Education students on the basics of vehicle maintenance.
2 days ago, Sarah Santora
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Driver Ed at Bus Garage
Update on June 27, 2025, Flood Damage to the Ground Floor

On June 27, 2025, sudden heavy rain moved into the area, which resulted in extensive flooding to parts of the York Central School ground floor due to the drain system backing up. Five rooms received extensive damage to the flooring, HVAC systems, and contents of the rooms. Three other rooms received minor damage.

We are grateful to York, Leicester, and Pavilion Fire Departments, and Livingston County Emergency Management for their prompt response and diligent work into the night.

The District enlisted the services of a property restoration company to assist our own Facilities Department with the cleanup. We are assessing the situation and pursuing prevention strategies to protect the ground floor from future weather extremes.

The affected ground-floor rooms will remain closed as we take the time to fully assess what remediation needs to be done on the rooms and areas impacted and what prevention steps can be taken in the future. Three classrooms are being relocated within the elementary school, as we do not anticipate the rooms being ready for the opening of school in September.

Thank you to everyone who assisted on June 27 and to everyone who offered their help. We appreciate the community’s support of York Central School District.

Sincerely,

David Furletti
2 days ago, Sarah Santora
Ground Floor Water Update
Ground Floor Water Update
Ground Floor Water Update
YMCA Recreation kids had a fun day. Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Livingston County Sheriff's Department were here to share safety lessons with the kids.

The children learned tips for good health, including choosing wholesome foods and being active every day.
From the Livingston County Sheriff's Communications Office, Lonnie Carroll simulated making a 911 emergency call and explained what information is important to convey so that help can reach you as quickly as possible.

Deputy Ryan Bulter from the Community Policing Unit was on hand to assist CCE with a fun bike safety course.
7 days ago, Sarah Santora
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
Cornell Cooperative Extension Safety Lessons
This week, we welcomed Mr. Michael Bastian to the Business Office as the Interim Business Administrator. Mr. Bastian comes to YCS from Honeoye Central School District, where he was the Elementary School Principal for 11 years and the Business Administrator for the past six years before retiring in June 2025. He has met most of the summer staff and looks forward to meeting the rest of the Golden Knights Family in September. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Bastian to our school community.
8 days ago, Sarah Santora
Michael Bastian Interim Business Administrator
York Central School is pleased to welcome Middle/High School Principal Mr. Charlie Passarell to the Golden Knights Family.

Mr. Passarell graduated from Avon High School.. He and his family make their home in the Village of Avon.

His educational career began at Geneseo MS/HS. For eight years, he taught high school ELA and coached basketball. He later moved to Greece Arcadia Middle School as an assistant principal and Greece Olympia shortly after as an assistant principal in a 6-12 building.

“I am extremely excited to lead a school community that mirrors the small town, tight-knit community that I affectionately look back upon. One consistent truth that I have learned as an educational leader is that a partnership between families and the school is paramount to the successful movement of the school toward its goals, and ultimately, student success in and beyond high school,” Mr. Passarell commented.

He looks forward to meeting families and plans to host meet-and-greet opportunities this summer.

Please join us in extending a warm Golden Knights welcome to Mr. Passarell.
9 days ago, Sarah Santora
Charlie Passarell Welcome
Summer Driver's Education classes are in full swing and look who had a driving lesson today? Middle /High School Principal Mr. Passarell took time to ride with the students today.
10 days ago, Sarah Santora
Mr Passarell in Driver Ed
Mr Passarell in Drive Ed
It was a beautiful Commencement Ceremony on June 28th for the York High School Class of 2025.

You can watch the video of Commencement, view the program with the names of the graduates, see the scholarship winners, read the Valedictory and Salutatory Addresses, and enjoy two photo galleries by visiting the Commencement 2025 webpage at https://www.yorkcsd.org/article/2267588
10 days ago, Sarah Santora
Commencement Program Cover
It's been 10 days since heavy rains caused rapid flash flooding in parts of Livingston County. During the heaviest rainfall on Friday, June 27, just a day after students were finished, several classrooms at York Central School had severe flooding.

We were so fortunate to receive an immediate response by York, Leicester, and Pavilion Departments, Livingston County Emergency Management Services, and countless offers of help from our community.

Thank you all - clean up and restoration of the affected classrooms is underway. We live in a great community!

11 days ago, Sarah Santora
Thank you EMS flood response (1)
Summer meals for families at 3 Livingston County schools.
Families may pick up free meals during the summer while school is out of session.

In Livingston County, meal programs are available at Keshequa CSD, Mount Morris CSD, and Dansville CSD.

Additional 5 schools also are participating: Batavia, Byron-Bergen, LeRoy, Oakfield-Alabama CSDs in Genesee County, and Wayland-Cohocton in Steuben County.
18 days ago, Sarah Santora
Summer Meals
Commencement of the York HS Class of 2025 is in the books! It was a beautiful ceremony and we have created Google Photo Albums with memories of the day for you to enjoy. We will create a webpage devoted to photos and scholarship winners. Check the York CSD website soon at www.yorkcsd.org. Click this link to see photos from the Elementary School Library; before the Commencement Ceremony. https://photos.app.goo.gl/YdZtocGHN7ST7Qmo8 Click this link to see photos from the Commencement Ceremony, including the scholarship winners. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oy1p8x6w5DfvCXxn8
18 days ago, Sarah Santora
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
They're officially graduated! Congratulations to the York High School Class of 2025! Stay tuned for more photos later this weekend.
20 days ago, Sarah Santora
cap toss Class 2025
Commencement takes place at 11 a.m. in the Ivan F. Hilfiker Auditorium. The ceremony can be viewed through our Facebook live stream using this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1046558137656191/ Congratulations to the York High School Graduating Class of 2025!
20 days ago, Sarah Santora
Commencement 25
Today was the last day of the 2024-2025 school year for the staff...so much to be grateful for. To show their appreciation for the teachers and staff, the Board of Education treated us to an ice cream social with a beautiful cake to go with it. Thank you York BOE members Kirsty Northrop and Kara Kane for scooping! Today was a good day to be a Golden Knight!
21 days ago, Sarah Santora
ice cream social
ice cream social
The head advisory on Tuesday forced us to change our plan for outdoor field days to indoor activities in the air conditioned library, auditorium, and utilizing the indoor pool. The Kona Ice truck was here so we had a sweet snow cone to cool off! Thank you to our Principal Mrs. Kent and all of the teachers for making this a fun day despite the change in activities.
23 days ago, Sarah Santora
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days6
Elementary School Field  Days
Elementary School Field  Days
Farewell and Best Wishes to Mr. Orman It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of York Central School Athletic Director and Student Services Coordinator, Mr. Edward Orman. At their meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School Board of Education appointed Edward Orman as the Director of K-12 Physical Education/Health and Interscholastic Athletics. Mr. Orman will begin his new position on July 17. Mr. Orman is a 1996 YCS alumnus who returned to his alma mater in 2000 to coach JV Basketball. He was hired in 2003 to teach Physical Education, and in 2006 he became the Varsity Basketball Coach. Coach Orman has three Golden Knights Sectional Championships to his credit since 2012. He became York’s Athletic Director in 2012 and the 6-12 Student Services Coordinator in 2020. Mr. Orman has served YCS in numerous ways above and beyond his official positions, and he will be greatly missed. The Golden Knights Family wishes Mr. Orman the very best in his new position.
24 days ago, Sarah Santora
Orman resignation
Announcement! Spring Scholar Athlete Teams - Way to Go Knights! Congratulations to our Spring Golden Knights Scholar Athlete Teams: York Girls Varsity Softball York Boys Varsity Track & Field York Girls Varsity Track & Field Pavilion/York Varsity Baseball Pavilion/York Varsity Tennis
24 days ago, Sarah Santora
Spring 2025 Scholar AThlete teams
Sixth grade students and teachers had a fantastic time visiting Niagara Falls, known for its magnificent, powerful and scenic waterfall. It was a beautiful weather day for them to experience the Maid of the Mist boat ride beneath the falls and for the many other activities they experienced. Thank you to our administration and teachers for making this memorable trip possible for our students.
25 days ago, Sarah Santora
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip
Sixth Grade Niagara Falls Trip