York Central School District

Students in Mr. Greg Keenan’s Robotics class built sumo robotic vehicles and sparred in preparation for the upcoming Tech Wars at Genesee Community College. Students use the electronics concepts they learned in class to fabricate the parts needed to build their bots. The class competition allows the students to assess their bot’s readiness for Tech Wars, which will be on March 19, 2025.

At the January 13 2024 meeting, the York Central School Board of Education appointed Mr. Ken Ellison as the Interim Middle/High School Principal, effective Monday, January 6, 2025. Mr. Ellison will be with us for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Ellison has spent his first few days meeting the students and staff. He is pictured here with Seniors Mia and Isabel. "I want to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome as the Interim 6-12 Principal. I grew up on a dairy farm in the southern tier of New York State. My small rural High School and Pavilion CSD are both very similar to York CSD. This made me right at home on day one. I look forward to meeting more staff and students in the coming weeks,” Mr. Ellison commented. Mr. Ellison comes to York Middle/High School with many years of experience in education and administrative work. He spent his entire career at Pavilion Central School District where he served 11 years as Superintendent until his retirement in 2020. Before being appointed Superintendent, Mr. Ellison held several positions, including School Business Official, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Assistant HS Principal, Special Education Teacher, and Assistant Wrestling Coach. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Ellison to the YCS Golden Knight's family.

Sea Urchins can be found in and around the world's oceans, across all climates, from the warm beaches of the Caribbean to the icy waters of Antarctica. Mrs. Gillian Brubaker's Living Environment classes dissected Sea Urchins. Explanation of the lab: "The Sea Urchin Dissection Lab offers an in-depth exploration of sea urchin anatomy and physiology. In Part 1, students work collaboratively to dissect sea urchins and record detailed qualitative and quantitative observations. Part 2 incorporates research and comprehension, where students engage in critical thinking to connect sea urchin adaptations to their marine environment. This lab fosters hands-on learning and reinforces anatomical concepts."

Looking for a great way to keep moving this winter? York Central School District has two opportunities for water fun! WATER AEROBICS - January 22 - March 15, 2025. Mon./Wed./Sat. when school is in session. Jan. 22 - February 8 - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 10 - March 12 - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays starting February 1 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. FEE: 1x - $35 2x - $63 3x - $78 Walk-ins - $6 FAMILY SWIM Tuesdays, January 14 - February 25, 2025 6:30 to 8 p.m. 50 cents per person/$2 per family Children MUST BE accompanied by an adult during the swim session

York Central School's Collegiate Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Friday, January 10, 2025, prior to the YCS Varsity Boys Basketball game. Congratulations to the Golden Knights on their 85-33 victory over Keshequa. It is with great pride and admiration that we welcome these remarkable individuals into our Collegiate Hall of Fame. Let us honor them for their hard work. York Central School Alumni and Collegiate Hall of Fame Inductees: Troy Lubanski 2013 - SUNY Fredonia, Swimming Kimberly Lubanski 2016 - SUNY Brockport, Soccer Danielle Perry 2016 - Alfred University, Soccer/Track & Field Naomi Prentice Smith 2014 - Houghton College, Volleyball Jenny Mandarano 2019 - University at Buffalo, Soccer Katie Mandarano 2017 - William and Smith College, Soccer Zach Englert 2017 - Alfred University, Football Matt McFarland 2019 - SUNY ESF, Basketball Kaileigh Carroll 2016 - Medaille College, Volleyball York Alumni, Collegiate Hall of Fame Member, and current YCS teacher, Mr. Eric Amorese presented the inductees to the audience gathered at the game. "Thank you to the York Sports Boosters, for helping these former alumni. Greg Keenan, TJ Gullo, Jimmy Kane and Pete Fanaro for assembling and mounting our plaques in the A-wing. Thank you to the best Athletic Director and Coach in Livingston County Ed Orman, for his time on this project. The Collegiate Hall of Fame was invented in 1996 by PE teacher John Magiera to recognize the accomplishments of our student-athletes, and give our current student athletes a goal to strive for. Only 6% of High school athletes have the skill to play a college sport, and even less can handle the rigor of juggling studies, travel, practice, and workouts Today, we gather to induct a distinguished group of individuals into our Hall of Fame—athletes who have proven that greatness is not defined by athletic prowess alone, but by the dedication, discipline, and perseverance that extend beyond the playing field. These inductees have excelled academically, while competing at the highest levels, embodying the true spirit of a student-athlete. These alumni have represented our community from coast to coast. Leicester, Retsof, Linwood, Fowlerville and York were represented in media guides all across the county, and they made us proud."

Can you believe we are in 2025? Have you ordered your 2025 York Central School yearbook? Here is a link to order yours right away! https://tinyurl.com/3s9255vy

Reading with heart! Second-grade students in Mrs. Leah Stamp's class practice their reading skills by learning how to run their eyes across a sentence looking for words they can read by heart or "heart words." This method encourages the students to read in longer phrases instead of one word at a time. They practiced with their reading partner - each student read aloud to their partner.

York High School and the Charles G. May Career & Technical Center are pleased to announce that Senior Liam Ezard is the December 2024 Student of the Month. Liam is a student in the Building Trades program at the GV Boces May Center in Mount Morris. Congratulations Liam! Each month, students are nominated by their instructors for excellent performance in their Career & Technical classes.

It's Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! York CSD appreciates our School Resource Deputy Rebecca Kane! Thank you Deputy Kane for protecting our students and staff every day!

The community is invited to join us on Friday, January 10, 2025, for the York Central School Athletic Collegiate Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Read the full story on the inductees here: https://www.yorkcsd.org/article/1951724 The ceremony will occur before the Varsity Basketball game, at approximately 6:15 p.m. A distinguished group of individuals will be inducted into our Collegiate Hall of Fame. York Central School Alumni: Troy Lubanski 2013 Kimberly Lubanski 2016 Danielle Perry 2016 Naomi Prentice Smith 2014 Jenny Mandarano 2019 Katie Mandarano 2017 Zach Englert 2017 Matt McFarland 2019 Kaileigh Carroll 2016

Today, Mrs. Pangrazio's sixth-grade science class learned about the geologic time scale . In today's lesson, students analyzed fossils and rock strata. They used the evidence from the fossils and rock formations to understand the geologic time scale of Earth and major events in the Earth's history.

York Elementary School PTO meets tonight in the elementary school library at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting our students and the many activities that the York PTO sponsors throughout the school year. Please join us - 6 p.m. in the elementary school library.

January is officially School Board Appreciation Month across the U.S. However, every day we thank the York Central School Board of Education for supporting our students and staff. Thank you Laura Geary, Kara Kane, Christine Bianchi, Kirsty Northrop, Marilyn Moore, Daniel Ayers, and Matthew Miller for your volunteer service.

High School Algebra teacher Hannah Wood says teaching in the days just prior to winter break requires doing things a little differently - thinking outside the box! Mrs. Wood engaged her students in practicing graphing linear equations using a rope and a giant coordinate grid on the floor. The lesson ramped up the usual paper and pencil graphs by getting the students out of their seats and interacting with each other.

York Elementary students are making kindness a habit! Hats off to Theo, Sophia, Whitney, and Jankiel for extending kindness to their classmates! It's the Golden Knights' Way!

January's breakfast and lunch menus are posted to the website! https://www.yorkcsd.org/o/ycsd/page/food Welcome to 2025 Knights!

To highlight Computer Science Education Week in December, York High School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) teachers hosted a lunch and learn opportunity for students interested in computer science. Two presenters, Rajesh Nair and Christal Chen from Google, virtually visited the STEAM floor classroom and spoke with students and shared insights into the vast world of computer science studies and careers. York HS offers the following STEAM courses: STEAM explorations/Programming & Problem Solving, AP Computer Science Principles, Intro to Python/Physical Computing and/or Intro to Cybersecurity, AP Computer Science A and/or Web Design and/or Intro to Cybersecurity.

Happy New Year from York Athletics! Follow your favorite Knight! FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 York/Pavilion Indoor Track & Field @ Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 p.m. Pavilion/York Riflery @ Lancaster HS, 4 p.m. York/Pavilion Swim/Dive @ Geneseo HS, 5 p.m. York Boys Basketball (JV & Varsity) @ Geneseo HS, 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. York Girls Basketball (Varsity only) @ Warsaw HS, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025 York Competitive Cheer @ Dansville HS, 9:30 a.m.

Senior English students in Mr. Ryan Conway’s class participated in a Criminal Justice book club, reading books with criminal justice themes. Mr. Conway took the class on a deep exploration into the criminal justice system, which included a trip behind the doors of the Wende Maximum Correctional Facility, in Alden, NY. Prior to the Seniors going to the Wende prison, they spent a couple of hours in the York High School Library with two former inmates, Thomas Gant and Jose DiLenola. Both men were incarcerated at Attica Prison for their crimes. Since their release, both are working in capacities to help other inmates transition back into society, gain employment, and build successful relationships. Gant and DiLenola offered frank discussions with the students and answered all of their questions. Taking full responsibility for their decisions and crimes committed, the men engaged the students in conversations about how they could have made different decisions that would have changed the course of their lives. The men encouraged the Seniors to seek assistance if they are in a struggle, and assured them that help is nearby in school and in their community. Thomas Gant is a Reentry Coordinator in the Rochester Education Justice Initiative program at the University of Rochester. He is an accomplished writer, speaker, and facilitator. He is a returning citizen after serving 25 years of incarceration. Jose Di Lenola is the Clemency Campaign Director with RAPP (Release Aging People in Prison Program). He was incarcerated at the age of 16 and served 26 years.

From all of us at York Central School - Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back on Monday, January 6, 2025.