Day 4 of Red Ribbon Week - Lei Off Drugs!
Students and staff wore Hawaiian shirts, and everyone received a lei to represent today's theme. Mrs. Patanella's class is pictured with their Hawaiian look.
Wednesday's theme is, "Your Choices Are the Key to Your Dreams" - wear your pajamas tomorrow!
Students and staff wore Hawaiian shirts, and everyone received a lei to represent today's theme. Mrs. Patanella's class is pictured with their Hawaiian look.
Wednesday's theme is, "Your Choices Are the Key to Your Dreams" - wear your pajamas tomorrow!
The votes have been tallied, and the Elementary School has new school leaders!
After a vigorous campaign of posters and personal video campaign ads, the Elementary School students voted to elect new Student Council Officers.
Congratulations to:
President Whitney U. in Fifth Grade
Vice President Redding C. in Fourth Grade
Secretary Nolan S. in Fourth Grade
Treasurer Mia S. in Fourth Grade
After a vigorous campaign of posters and personal video campaign ads, the Elementary School students voted to elect new Student Council Officers.
Congratulations to:
President Whitney U. in Fifth Grade
Vice President Redding C. in Fourth Grade
Secretary Nolan S. in Fourth Grade
Treasurer Mia S. in Fourth Grade
Trunk or Treat! We had a great turnout for the Elementary PTO Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24.
The bus loop was turned into Pumpkin Parkway, where a fun variety of Halloween decorated trunks lined up for the trick-or-treaters.
Thank you to the York Elementary School PTO, those who decorated their trunk and donated candy, and to the families who participated. It was a spook-tacular night!
The bus loop was turned into Pumpkin Parkway, where a fun variety of Halloween decorated trunks lined up for the trick-or-treaters.
Thank you to the York Elementary School PTO, those who decorated their trunk and donated candy, and to the families who participated. It was a spook-tacular night!
York Central School is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The community is welcome to donate and you do not need an appointment. Please enter at the front man door with Mrs. DuBiel.
The community is welcome to donate and you do not need an appointment. Please enter at the front man door with Mrs. DuBiel.
Fall fun in Mrs. Rudgers' and Mrs. Inzinna's classroom!
With Halloween just a week away, it was time for Mrs. Rudgers' first-grade class to carve their jack-o-lantern.
Everyone had the opportunity put their hand inside the pumpkin and pull out the pulp and seeds...though not everyone was interested in that!
With Halloween just a week away, it was time for Mrs. Rudgers' first-grade class to carve their jack-o-lantern.
Everyone had the opportunity put their hand inside the pumpkin and pull out the pulp and seeds...though not everyone was interested in that!
Good luck tonight to our Y/P Lady Knights Varsity Soccer team, traveling to Campbell-Savona on Friday night, October 24, 2025, to compete in the Sectional Quarter Finals vs. Campbell-Savona/Hammondsport.
Game time 5 p.m.
Campbell-Savona CSD
Link to purchase digital tickets: https://tinyurl.com/p3avuhw4
Game time 5 p.m.
Campbell-Savona CSD
Link to purchase digital tickets: https://tinyurl.com/p3avuhw4
A Different Kind of Learning for Students
October 22 was an early release day. What do students and staff do with their half-day of school? In the Middle/High School, they put down their math, science, history, and English studies for the day and learned something about themselves and those around them.
Students participated in important social-emotional work with a deep-dive into understanding self-awareness, social awareness, implicit bias, empathy, and gratitude. M/H School Principal Mr. Passarell, counselors, and teachers developed a series of interactive activities for students in grades 6-12.
Elementary School Principal Mrs. Kent, counselors, teachers, and students participated in literacy activities and enjoyed one of their favorite activities, Book Buddies. Book Buddies pairs older and younger students together to read books.
At the end of the morning, all students, Pre-K to Seniors, created a fabric swatch about themselves that will create a quilt.
This activity coincides with the November stage production of Shrek the Musical, which is about acceptance and being proud of what makes you uniquely you! The main characters, Shrek and Fiona, say, “We are different and united.”
It was a great day to be a Golden Knight!
October 22 was an early release day. What do students and staff do with their half-day of school? In the Middle/High School, they put down their math, science, history, and English studies for the day and learned something about themselves and those around them.
Students participated in important social-emotional work with a deep-dive into understanding self-awareness, social awareness, implicit bias, empathy, and gratitude. M/H School Principal Mr. Passarell, counselors, and teachers developed a series of interactive activities for students in grades 6-12.
Elementary School Principal Mrs. Kent, counselors, teachers, and students participated in literacy activities and enjoyed one of their favorite activities, Book Buddies. Book Buddies pairs older and younger students together to read books.
At the end of the morning, all students, Pre-K to Seniors, created a fabric swatch about themselves that will create a quilt.
This activity coincides with the November stage production of Shrek the Musical, which is about acceptance and being proud of what makes you uniquely you! The main characters, Shrek and Fiona, say, “We are different and united.”
It was a great day to be a Golden Knight!
Congratulations to York Knights Girls Volleyball Coach Kaitlin Kolb and her team on clinching the LCAA Div. III title last night with a 3-0 win over Warsaw!
York: (15-1, 8-0)
Lena Balisciano had 24 assists and 2 aces
Bailey Orman had 8 kills and 5 aces
Bree Parsons had 12 kills and 1 ace
York plays at Lyons tomorrow for the last game of the season. GO KNIGHTS!!
York: (15-1, 8-0)
Lena Balisciano had 24 assists and 2 aces
Bailey Orman had 8 kills and 5 aces
Bree Parsons had 12 kills and 1 ace
York plays at Lyons tomorrow for the last game of the season. GO KNIGHTS!!
York/Pavilion Knights Girls Soccer travels to Campbell-Savona this Friday night, October 24, 2025, to compete in the Sectional Quarter Finals vs. Campbell-Savona/Hammondsport.
Link to purchase digital tickets: https://tinyurl.com/p3avuhw4
Game time 5 p.m.
Campbell-Savona CSD
Coaching position available - JV Girls Basketball Coach
York Central School District is accepting applications from interested candidates for the JV Girls Basketball Coach position.
Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Interest to Mr. Kurt Schneider, Athletic Director, by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2025, using email kschneider@yorkcsd.org.
York Central School District is accepting applications from interested candidates for the JV Girls Basketball Coach position.
Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Interest to Mr. Kurt Schneider, Athletic Director, by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2025, using email kschneider@yorkcsd.org.
The York/Pavilion Knights Girls Soccer team defeated Letchworth in the Class C1 pre-quarter final game at home on Tuesday night.
Congratulations! The Y/P Knights move on to play No. 2-seeded Campbell-Savona/Hammondsport in Friday’s quarterfinals. Details and digital ticket link coming soon.
Congratulations! The Y/P Knights move on to play No. 2-seeded Campbell-Savona/Hammondsport in Friday’s quarterfinals. Details and digital ticket link coming soon.
Elementary School students had a cute visitor, a one-day-old Holstein calf from Armson Farms in Pavilion.
The calf's name is Lucy and though she was only 24 hours old, she weighed 150 pounds!
Miss Earles ' Kindergarten student, Raygen, was familiar with Lucy because she belongs to her family farm. Her parents brought Lucy to school and shared information about dairy cows and the many ways their milk is used.
The students suggested that milk is used in ice cream, and they were correct! After their visit with Lucy, they returned to their classrooms, where Raygen's mother showed them how to make homemade ice cream. Each student made their own delicious ice cream.
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson from Armson Farms, and Lucy, for visiting York Elementary School.
The calf's name is Lucy and though she was only 24 hours old, she weighed 150 pounds!
Miss Earles ' Kindergarten student, Raygen, was familiar with Lucy because she belongs to her family farm. Her parents brought Lucy to school and shared information about dairy cows and the many ways their milk is used.
The students suggested that milk is used in ice cream, and they were correct! After their visit with Lucy, they returned to their classrooms, where Raygen's mother showed them how to make homemade ice cream. Each student made their own delicious ice cream.
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson from Armson Farms, and Lucy, for visiting York Elementary School.
Come out to York M/H School tonight as the York/Pavilion Knights Girls Soccer Team takes on Letchworth in the Class C1 Pre-Quarter Sectional game.
Game time is 6 p.m. and you need a digital ticket, $7.30 per person. There is no charge for children under age 5.
Use this link to purchase a ticket. Display the digital ticket on your phone at the admission gate.
https://tinyurl.com/e3jybsxm
Game time is 6 p.m. and you need a digital ticket, $7.30 per person. There is no charge for children under age 5.
Use this link to purchase a ticket. Display the digital ticket on your phone at the admission gate.
https://tinyurl.com/e3jybsxm
Friday, October 17, 2025 was a beautiful York/Pavilion Varsity Football Senior Night. It is a pleasure to honor our Senior Knights for their years of dedication, commitment, and contributions to the success of their team.
York/Pavilion Senior Football Knights, thank you! We appreciate you! You proudly wear the purple and gold!
Seniors #1 Liam Campbell, #3 Parker Bonefede, #23 Javen Jackson, #29 Kayden Skinner, #51 Kasey Coffey, #55 Mason Parsons, #56 Jayden Jackson, #66 Dan Murphy
York/Pavilion Senior Football Knights, thank you! We appreciate you! You proudly wear the purple and gold!
Seniors #1 Liam Campbell, #3 Parker Bonefede, #23 Javen Jackson, #29 Kayden Skinner, #51 Kasey Coffey, #55 Mason Parsons, #56 Jayden Jackson, #66 Dan Murphy
The 2026 yearbook is on sale now at the lowest price of the year. Order at the $50 price until November 1.
After that, the price will increase.
Go to: www.yearbookforever.com
And search for our school store with: YORK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
After that, the price will increase.
Go to: www.yearbookforever.com
And search for our school store with: YORK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Where are our Halloween lovers? York Elementary PTO is hosting Trunk or Treat on October 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
But we need more trunks and volunteer helpers! If you love Halloween and seeing kids smile, please help us out and decorate your trunk for the event. You will have a great evening of Halloween fun and the children will thank you.
Click this link to sign up to host a trunk and to volunteer to help. https://tinyurl.com/44j8b2p5
Questions? Contact Erica Farr at ptoatyork@gmail.com
But we need more trunks and volunteer helpers! If you love Halloween and seeing kids smile, please help us out and decorate your trunk for the event. You will have a great evening of Halloween fun and the children will thank you.
Click this link to sign up to host a trunk and to volunteer to help. https://tinyurl.com/44j8b2p5
Questions? Contact Erica Farr at ptoatyork@gmail.com
Some local meteorologists said that we may not see the vibrant Fall colors this year because of the drought conditions and the above average temperatures the past several weeks.
There may be some truth in that. Take a look at the tree in front of York Central School, from October 2024, when it was a bright gold, and October 15, 2025. The leaves have a slight hint of color,
but more muted gold.
Maybe it will brighten up in the next week or two.
It's School Board Recognition Week!
York Central School is fortunate to have seven dedicated community volunteers who comprise the Board of Education. They care deeply about York Central School - our teachers, students, and leaders.
We also extend our appreciation to Senior Madalena Balisciano for the time she commits to the Board of Education as the Ex Officio non-voting student member.
We are grateful for the Board of Education's leadership, support, and vision for student success, and the future of York Central School.
York Central School is fortunate to have seven dedicated community volunteers who comprise the Board of Education. They care deeply about York Central School - our teachers, students, and leaders.
We also extend our appreciation to Senior Madalena Balisciano for the time she commits to the Board of Education as the Ex Officio non-voting student member.
We are grateful for the Board of Education's leadership, support, and vision for student success, and the future of York Central School.
It is a tradition at York Central School to honor Veterans with a school-wide assembly and luncheon. Photos of Veterans are displayed on our Wall of Honor. Veterans can also sign up to visit classrooms and be guest readers. Community members are invited to the assembly in the Veterans Memorial High School Gym. Please feel free to share this information with YCS Alumni and other family veterans .
Click this link to download the registration form: https://tinyurl.com/4vs9xv5a
9:15-9:45 am Coffee and Pastries for Veterans and Guests in the
Auxiliary Gym
10:00 am Assembly in the Veterans Memorial High School
Gym for PreK-12 Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members
11:00 am Adult Luncheon for Veterans and
Guests in the Auxiliary Gym
12-2:30 pm Veterans as Guest Readers in Elementary Classrooms
To help the Veterans Day Committee prepare for the coffee hour, seating at the assembly, the luncheon, and guest readers, please return the RSVP form to Mrs. Sandra Streb by Friday, October 31, 2025. If you have any questions, you may contact her at 243-1730, ext. 4122, or by e-mail at sstreb@yorkcsd.org. Please visit the yorkcsd.org website for more information and a copy of the RSVP.
Students interested in learning more about the role of the Elementary School Student Council met before school with the Advisors, Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Smith.
They learned that Student Council members represent their classmates and bring ideas and enthusiasm to the meetings, with the mission of lending a hand to make the school a great place for all students.
Thank you to Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Smith for inspiring these young leaders.
Based on the bright ideas exchanged that morning, York Elementary School is going places!
Officer elections are coming soon - stay tuned for the results.
They learned that Student Council members represent their classmates and bring ideas and enthusiasm to the meetings, with the mission of lending a hand to make the school a great place for all students.
Thank you to Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Smith for inspiring these young leaders.
Based on the bright ideas exchanged that morning, York Elementary School is going places!
Officer elections are coming soon - stay tuned for the results.
