October 18, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Early Release Day for Students
Dear YCS Families,Early release day coming this Wednesday! Wednesday, October 21, 2026Middle/High School and Pre-K students dismiss at 11 a.m. Grades K-5 dismiss at 12 p.m.
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Preparing, Challenging, and Inspiring Every Day!
Tradition and innovation co-exist every day in our school. We are proud of our academic excellence, innovative curriculum, champion athletics, and award-winning fine arts.
York Central School appreciates the outstanding support of the community and we are proud to carry on the traditions of the York Golden Knights!
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Capital Improvement Project Vote October 20, 2026
View the Capital Improvement Project webpage for complete details.
Dear YCS Families,
The York Central School District will hold a public vote on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, on a $9,978,000 Capital Improvement Project.
There is NO ADDITIONAL TAX IMPACT with this Capital Improvement Project.
The project includes several necessary renovations, routine maintenance, and improvements to our school buildings and campus.
- Renovation and upgrade of steps and the gold doors (front of building facing Rt. 63. )
- Reconstruct front bus loop
- Reconstruct tennis courts
- Replace dust collector in wood shop
- Classroom window replacement
- Elementary School Gym improvements
- Replace press box roof
- Relocate safer stadium entrance
- Upgrade classroom exhausts
- High School gym air handling improvements
- Auditorium sound system improvements
- Address drainage issues
- Pool mechanical maintenance
Thank you for your support of York Central School!
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October 17, 2026
Red Ribbon Week and Halloween Parade
Good afternoon YES families,Happy crisp fall weekend! This is a quick note to let you know this upcoming Friday, October 23, will be the beginning of Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is held every ...
October 15, 2026
Foodlink Distribution - Make An Appointment Soon
Dear YCS Families,We have a very good supply of food at the York CSD Knights Bites Community Food Pantry, including fresh chicken, fish, juice, fish sticks, croissant rolls, cheese, milk, fresh veg...
October 14, 2026
We Want To Hear From You - Please Complete This Brief Family & Community Survey
Dear YCS Families,Have you ever had a thought or idea that you wanted to share with us? We value your input and have created a brief survey asking for your thoughts on a variety of topics.The easi...
September 13, 2026
Price Increases for Ala Carte Items
Dear YCS Families,Unfortunately, due to rising costs, the cost for ice cream and additional school lunches is increased this school year by 25 cents as follows:Ice cream - $1.25 eachAdditional lunc...
September 12, 2026
2027 Yearbook On Sale Now!
York Central School 2027 yearbook is now on sale! Order yours - the school year will fly by and so many memories will be made. Don't miss a single one! Relive them in the 2027 YCS yearbook. We are ...
July 28, 2026
High School Supply Lists Now Ready!
Hello YCS Families,You asked and we answered! High School supply lists are now posted to the website! For your convenience, we linked the webpage HERE. The supply lists are posted to the High Schoo...
July 20, 2026
Middle School Supply Lists by Grade Level
Dear YCS Families,The summer weather has been great and we hope you and your family are enjoying summer recess. All of a sudden, here we are, mid-July, and we are beginning to see back-to-school sa...
What Makes Us Great
Tradition and Innovation: The Golden Knights Way
York Central School is nestled in the beautiful Genesee Valley where epic golden sunrises and sunsets appropriately symbolize our school mascot, The Golden Knight!
Tradition and innovation exist side-by-side. We are proud of our academic excellence, innovative programming, award-winning fine arts, and community spirit. Our school is the center of the community where students are known by name, and lifelong connections are formed between families, staff, and neighbors.
York Central School is competitively ranked among our neighboring districts. We are a U.S. News & World Report’s Best High School
and received the distinctive Best Communities for Music Education Award. Our strong academic and enrichment programs foster students’ curiosity and critical thinking skills.
Points of Pride
K-12 STEAM Opportunities
Top Performing Odyssey of the Mind Program
Over 20 Genesee Community College Courses
Seven Advanced Placement Courses
Award-winning Fine Arts Programs
Sectional and State Champion Athletic Teams
