Please join us in celebrating the October 2024 Knights of Recognition:
Kayla Geiger - Elementary School Teaching Asst.
“Mrs. Geiger works hard to support her team and all students. She always looks for ways to encourage students and challenges them to strive for their best. As a teammate, she is always finding ways to help out or lift up her colleagues. " Nomination by a teacher.
Matthew Woelffer Technology Dept.
"Matt is an invaluable asset to our district. He consistently demonstrates a willingness to prioritize the needs of both students and staff by promptly addressing any technology-related challenges that arise. His friendly demeanor and approachability facilitate open communication, and he offers valuable suggestions." Nomination by a teacher.
Na'Lisa Hussar - High School Counselor
"Na'Lisa goes quietly about her business of preparing our seniors for success after high school by helping them select colleges, trades and employment. She also assists the students and families with helping them secure financial aid and she writes countless recommendation letters singing our kids praises and emphasizing their talents. This is all in the midst of counseling kids through mental health issues and crises on a daily basis. YCS is fortunate to have her expertise and humility. And., I am lucky to be on the mental health dream team alongside her. " Nomination by the ES School Social Worker.
Each month, we ask our faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members to nominate a Golden Knight staff member who demonstrates one of the three YCS Vision qualities: Preparing, Challenging or Inspiring.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a York Golden Knight.
Congratulations to these York Golden Knights, selected to perform in the New York State School Music Association's Area All-State Festival.
Haley Miller (Clarinet, Symphonic Band); Teagan Minor (Soprano, Mixed Choir); and Sydney Metz (Bass Clarinet, Symphony Orchestra). Lena Balisciano (not pictures) was selected as a Trumpet alternate
The festival concert is at Newark High School on Saturday, November 16.
Being selected to perform in the Area All-State Festival is one of the highest honors a student-musician can achieve in the state. Only a few schools had students selected from the Genesee Valley School Music Association to perform with the ensembles, made up of the top music students from around Zone 2.
Zone 2 is one of the most competitive zones in New York and is comprised of Greater Rochester and the surrounding counties of Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, and Wayne. To be accepted into the group the students successfully auditioned at a Solo Festival in May and their scores secured them a place in the Festivals.
To be accepted into Area All-State as a small school is a remarkable achievement that isn’t often done. Congratulations and great job to all.
This chilly fall morning over the valley...
Opportunities are like sun rises. If you wait too long, you miss them. William Arthur Ward
Explore your opportunities today, Knights!
It looks like the cold weather has arrived and along with that comes chapped lips!
YCS Seniors have the cure! Hailey, Madison, Meredith, and Felicity created flavored beeswax lip balms to sell as a fundraiser for their Senior trip.
Choose from four flavors: Vanilla, peppermint, strawberry, and creamsicle.
Order one lip balm for $2 or all four lip balms for $6! That's a great deal.
Use this form to order no later than December 2.
https://tinyurl.com/ywrnf5ks
November 11 -1 5 is National School Psychology Week and we want to take this opportunity to thank our K-12 School Psychologist, Mrs. Stephanie Herbek.
Those who know Mrs. Herbek know she works very hard for our students, families, and teachers.
Mrs. Herbek - we appreciate you!
Here we are at the start of the winter sports season!
Student-athletes and parents: Please attend a meeting in the high school gym this Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. to meet the winter sports coaches and review the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Congratulations to Senior James "Tyler" Logsdon, who earned the Student of the Month recognition at the Charles G. May Career & Technical Center in Mount Morris.
Tyler studies Diesel Mechanics.
York Middle/High School Interim Principal Mr. Tim Hayes congratulated Tyler for his academic achievements.
We take great pride in recognizing our students who display little acts of kindness!
Fifth grader Daniel and first grader Ayla, were recognized by York Elementary School Principal Mrs. Kent, their teachers, and classmates, for showing kindness in the classroom.
You are shining examples of the Knight's Way!
Monday, November 11, 2024
Veterans Day - School is closed as we observe and honor the military men and women who served our country.
Veterans Day - Monday, November 11, 2024
School is closed today for students and staff as we honor and observe the military men and women who served our country. School resumes on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Thank you, veterans!
Middle School Fun Night is Coming!
Friday, November 15 in the high school gym, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enter at the A wing entrance.
$5 includes pizza and a drink. Additional snacks will be for sale. You must be passing (not on the ineligible list)
York Central School hosted community senior citizens for breakfast this morning.
High School students served their guests a hot breakfast of eggs, sausage, coffee, juice, and pastries. Mr. Vogel and Sophie Hatfield performed musical pieces. Some students were especially proud to have their grandparents and other family members present.
The senior citizens extended their appreciation to Mr. Furletti for having them for breakfast and for everything the school does for seniors in the community.
Thanks go to Heidi Newcomb, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, and Laurie Cutcliffe, Food Service Director for their efforts to host the breakfast.
The senior citizen breakfast is one of our favorite activities at YCS.
Today was Interim Middle/High School Principal Tim Hayes' s first day on campus at York School . He jumped right into meeting the students and staff, and of course one more important thing -checking out the lunch options in the cafeteria.
Welcome to the Golden Knights family Mr. Hayes!
Look! There's another York Elementary School student exhibiting good character!
It's the Golden Knights Way!
Way to go Dylan - showing kindness to your classmates.
The October 2024 S'more Knightly News is ready to view!
https://secure.smore.com/n/3xbcv
Check out all the great things that we have done this fall!
An update from the York Knighty News Desk!
Election Day 2024 Coverage!
Students in Ms. Moulton's and Mrs. Patanella's classrooms cast their ballots today. It was a highly contested election to decide whether the students wanted to extend recess and increase their homework by the same amount of time, or reduce their recess time, which would increase class time, and in turn, reduce their homework time.
Voter turnout was very high and the results were close but by a slim margin, the students voted to increase their recess time, thereby increasing their homework for one day next week.
Great job voters! You researched the options and made informed decisions.
Middle School students and staff were out and about in the York community on Monday, raking leaves at the cemetery and other locations.
Community service is an important component of learning at YCS. It fosters a sense of civic responsibility and develops important life skills like communication and leadership.
Helping others at school and in the community teaches students to build empathy for the world around them. Participating in community service projects lets students see their impact on the world.
The Elementary School Book Fair is this week, November 4 - 8.
Students will visit the book fair during their class time.
Wednesday, November 6 is family night - open to families from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enter at the main door by the auditorium.
Come out to the York High School gym on Tuesday, November 5 to see our Lady Knights Varsity Volleyball team in action in the Class D1 Semi-Finals!
The Lady Knights take on Notre Dame of Batavia at 6 p.m.
Here is the link to purchase digital tickets - it's also on the school website.
https://tinyurl.com/4hbtyaje
The York CSD Golden Knights just completed a celebration of Red Ribbon Week!
The National Red Ribbon campaign invited schools to enter a photo contest depicting this year's theme: Life is a Movie - Film Drug Free.
We think York CSD is a winner! You can vote for our photo by going to this webpage:
http://wshe.es/0fZJ5cRf
You can vote once every 24 hours!
