Monday, December 9, 2024, our Middle School musicians and vocalists performed their winter concert.
The audience enjoyed an evening of wonderful song! Enjoy this photo gallery from the concert.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7t6EcqEJ39JPcE6z8
Look at these Senior elves! They are busy making blankets for their kindergarten matches.
It's called Project Elf , which is a partner and mentorship between our Seniors and Kindergartners.
On the last day before Christmas recess, the Seniors will partner with the Kindergarteners, give them their blankets and a book, and participate in holiday-themed activities .
York’s Rios-Santiago and Balisciano Selected for the NYVBCA All-State Teams
York Central School Athletic Director Ed Orman is pleased to announce that two athletes on the York Girls Volleyball Fall 2024 team, have been named to the New York Volleyball Coaches Association All-State teams.
Congratulations to Senior Paola Rios-Santiago, third team (L), and Junior Lena Balisciano, fifth team (S).
“I am very proud of Lena and Paola's All State recognition. They were a huge part of our team's success this year. Setting and passing aren't the most glamorous parts of volleyball so I am happy to see them be recognized for excelling in their positions," commented Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach Kaitlin Kolb.
York second grade students and their teachers spent a day at the historic Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford.
The students were fascinated by their step back in time to 19th-century Western New York. They learned about different cultures and their traditions. They also learned how traditions began (like why we decorate Christmas trees) and about stores and baking in the 1800s.
Their eyes widened and sparkled as the students met 19th-century St. Nick. It was a magical day, with a fresh coat of snow on the ground!
ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, is an early release day at YCS.
Middle/High School and Pre-K students dismiss at 11 a.m.
Elementary School students dismiss at 12 p.m.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED TODAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
Let's celebrate these fine Golden Knights for displaying the characteristics of the Knights Way!
Hats off to Kindergartner Axel for being thoughtful, First Grader Gracelyn for being responsible, Kindergartner Roland for being accurate and precise with his writing, and Fourth Grader Rose for caring by sharing her snack with a classmate.
Fine examples of The Golden Knights Way!
Fourth grade students are learning the story of our State’s earliest settlers - The Iroquois, referred to by their Native American title, the Haudenosaunee.
The Iroquois Nation settled in the area that is now Upstate and Western New York. Six tribes comprised the Iroquois Nation: From east to west they are Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. The Seneca tribe established itself in our region and areas south of Lake Ontario.
Out of their study of the Iroquois Nation, students completed a research project that included a hands-on component to illustrate Native American life in New York State. Students chose from five different projects:
Build a model of an Iroquois longhouse, construct a salt or clay physical map showing the tribe’s locations, draw a mural showing the roles of Iroquois men and women, create a commonly used Iroquois toy, and build a model of an Iroquois or Algonquin canoe.
The students’ impressive projects were on display in the fourth grade hallway for all to view.
York Community - We Need Your Help to make it a December to Remember for our Students!
York Middle/High School Stand Up Club is planning to turn our school hallways into a winter wonderland - but we need your help! The Elementary School students will judge our decorations!
Please drop-off your donations as soon as possible but no later than December 13, at the main entrance with Mrs. Dubiel.
We need donations of wrapping paper, bows, garland, old holiday cards, bells, stockings, etc.
We also need donations to The Loft (our clothing closet for students). We need t-shirts, shorts, athletic apparel, York School apparel, snow pants, sneakers, etc. (please, gently used only).
Thank you York community - help us make this a December to Remember!
December is here and our Winter Concert series is next week.
Families, friends, and the community are invited to attend in Hilfiker Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m.
Middle School - Monday, December 9.
Elementary School - Tuesday, December 10.
High School - Thursday, December 12.
The York Athletic Department is planning to recognize former YCS athletes who qualify for the York Collegiate Hall of Fame.
To be recognized, a former student-athlete must have participated in 4 years of a college sport and successfully graduated college.
Qualifying athletes will be recognized at the Boys Basketball game on January 10, 2024,
vs .Keshequa.
If you meet the criteria or know of someone who has participated and not been honored, please let Mr. Orman or Mr. Amorese know by emailing the name and the contact information of the former student athlete By Friday, Dec 20th.
Ed Orman-ehorman@yorkcsd.org
Eric Amorese-eamorese@yorkcsd.org
The annual York Golden Knights football tradition was carried on in 2024!
Alumni and current football teammates participated in this year's turkey bowl held on the YCS stadium field.
Players say this tradition has happened for more years than anyone could count.
Way to go knights- keep those important traditions going!
KPO 💜💛
Congratulations to the Elementary School's November Character Award Winners.
November's character trait is citizenship.
We are proud of you for exhibiting The Golden Knights Way!
We take great pride in recognizing our students who display little acts of kindness!
Hudson, Jake, Cylis, and Moses were recognized for being kind and helpful to their teachers and classmates.
You are a shining example of the Knight's Way!
It's just not Thanksgiving without a parade complete with fun balloons!
We present to you the York Elementary School Third Grade Thanksgiving Parade! (Our version of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade).
Our parade judges were challenged to judge the entries, a difficult task as all of the balloons were fantastic. After much consideration, here are our parade winners:
Abigail DeRuyter-Mrs. Shaffer's class
Alexandra Powell-Warner-Ms. Moulton's class
Carter Hayes-Mrs. Patanella's class
And the Parade Grand Champion is Evelyn Orman in Ms. Moutlon's class!
Enjoy the parade and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
View the Third Grade Thanksgiving Parade on our Facebook page, link below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MMdKUCVtV/
Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Golden Knights Family.
We are thankful for our school and community.
Explore the Possibilities!
Explore the Possibilities is a new addition to the sixth grade curriculum, aiming to help students do just that - explore their own career possibilities.
Throughout the school year students will hear from special guests about their chosen career and what are the steps to achieving their career goals.
Local baker Pam Battaglia, owner of Decadent D-Lights Bakery, visited York Middle/High School recently to talk about how she became a baker. She offered this advice to the students: "First think about what you like to do."
Mrs. Battaglia explained that it is important to choose a career you genuinely enjoy. She loves to bake and it was evident in her smile when she talked with the students about some of the baked goods she enjoys making. Many of the students have tasted Mrs. Battaglia's baked goods at events that she caters in the York area.
Of course, she did not visit the classroom empty-handed. Mrs. Battaglia gave each student a chocolate-drizzled croissant.
Thank you to Pam Battaglia of Decadent D-Lights Bakery for speaking with the sixth graders.
Let's talk turkey!
Junior Jaelyn Fanaro came into school on her recess day to serve donuts and coffee to the staff who faced a 12-hour day on Monday for parent-teacher conferences.
She is the President of the YCS Stand Up Club.
Jaelyn's cheerful smile infused the staff with energy for the day! The donuts and coffee may have helped, as well.
We are thankful for you, Jaelyn!
Drop a comment below and show her some gratitude!
Thank you Jaelyn
It's time to nominate a Golden Knight for October's Employee Recognition!
Use this form to recognize the efforts of our wonderful staff in supporting our students and/or other staff members.
https://forms.gle/PWYbn9JPNFsm1YyTA
The last day to nominate a staff member for November's recognition is Friday, December 6, 2024.
Each month the district is looking to recognize an Elementary, MHS and District wide staff member that has demonstrated one of the three YCS Vision qualities: Preparing, Challenging or Inspiring.
Feel free to nominate one staff member per submission.
Thank you, families and community, for all of your support for York Central School.
Even highly talented artists need a creative break once in a while!
On the Friday before Thanksgiving recess, Ms. Andrzejczak's AP Art students worked on a different kind of project; one that could be completed in one class.
Students created Rice Krispie turkeys - using their creativity to decorate them with common snack foods.
This was a creative and fun outlet for the students, Ms. A. said. When school resumes on December 2, students will return to learning and creating more complex artwork.
