Tonight, 7 p.m., at Ivan F. Hilfiker Auditorium - Presentation of the Proposed York CSD 2024-2025 Budget and Meet the Board of Education Candidates (6) Forum.
To learn more about the proposed school budget and the BOE candidates, please click on the link to our website. https://tinyurl.com/k7w8tbar
School Budget and Board of Education vote is next Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
York CSD's Wizard of Oz Placed in Top Ten
Congratulations are in order for the cast of York CSD’s Wizard of Oz. The cast traveled to West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester on May 10, 2024, to perform in the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Stars of Tomorrow show.
It was a fantastic night for the Wizard cast as they landed in the top 10 for Best Acting Ensemble, Best Vocal Ensemble, and Best Production Design.
Haley Miller (Dorothy), Devin Cunningham (Scarecrow), Evan Carroll (Tin Man), and Sophie Hatfield (Cowardly Lion) were all recognized for Achievement in a Leading Role.
In addition, Freshman Sophie Hatfield, who played the Cowardly Lion in the November 2023 show, was selected from over 250 students to be in the top 40 cast members vying for the honor of representing the Rochester region at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards performance.Sophie will audition for this prestigious opportunity at Auditorium Theater on May 21 and 23. The top two student actors, one male and one female, will be chosen from this performance to represent our region at The Jimmy Awards in New York City in June.
In the meantime, News Channel 8 is running a Fan Favorite contest. Visit their website to vote for Sophie. The student with the most votes will receive four VIP box seats to a mutually agreeable performance of Les Miserables (at West Herr Auditorium Theatre October 15,- 20, 2024, plus four passes to the pre-show President’s Club Lounge and a parking pass. This package is valued at $750! Head over to the News 8 website and vote! https://www.rochesterfirst.com/contests/rbtl-2024-sot-may2024/#/gallery/
Happy Mother's Day to all who play the important role of Mom in someone's life!
Reminder that Wednesday, May 15, 2024, is an early dismissal day.
Middle/High School dismisses at 11 am.
Elementary School Dismisses at 12 p.m.
Best of luck to our York students from The Wizard of Oz who are performing tonight in the Rochester Broadway Theater League's Stars of Tomorrow show at West Herr Auditorium.
Friday, May 10, 2024, Athletic cancelations!
Modified Baseball & Softball games and practice are canceled.
Modified Tennis practice is also canceled.
It's springtime and that can only mean one thing!
The Class of 2024 drive your tractor to school day!
As we close Staff Appreciation Week, our students have a message for the York CSD teachers and staff.
We also want to say thank you to the York Elementary School PTO and the York CSD administration for all the special things they did for the staff this week.
Thank you York teachers and staff - we appreciate you!
Watch the students' video here:
https://youtu.be/5jgH4aUrTWc?feature=shared
The flower orders purchased through the York Elementary School PTO Fundraiser will be available for pickup tomorrow, Friday, May 10, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria.
Seniors who are completing their Capstone projects in Mrs. Mike Barrett's class, have been meeting with seventh and eighth grade students to work on employability skills. These skills are often referred to as soft skills, and many human resource professionals say it is those skills that are desirable for employment.
Soft skills are required for successful teamwork and cooperation. They include problem solving, communication, adaptability, time management, etc.
The Seniors developed activities that would test the middle school students soft skills. They gave the middle school students scenarios that required them to use one or more of the soft skills.
The middle school students learned a lot from the Seniors about those important soft skills, and the Seniors learned a lot themselves about the same skills of communication, encouraging teamwork, and problem solving.
Today's JV Softball and Baseball, and Modified Softball games are postponed due to field conditions. Make up dates TBD.
May 8, 2024, is School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Mrs. Kingsley and Mrs. Norman provide the best care to our students everyday.
If everything that they provide to students, families, and staff in just one day was placed in a medical bag, it would be too heavy to carry!
We appreciate Mrs. Kingsley and Mrs. Norman!
York Central School District families - You may sign up online for food boxes from the York School/Food Link food pantry. Our pantry is stocked, and we are prepared to help families in need! We are confidential and offer safe, no contact pick-up.
Information and links in both English and Spanish are posted on the school website.
Click on this link to be directed to the webpage where you will find the links to order a food box. https://www.yorkcsd.org/o/ycsd/page/community-food-pantry
Early dismissal day on May 15, 2024
York families please take note students will be dismissed early on Wednesday, March 15, 2024.
Middle/High School students will be dismissed at 11 a.m.
Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12 p.m.
Congratulations to Junior Emily Vattimo whose symmetrical line art placed in the top three in the 2024 Digies contest sponsored by Genesee Valley Boces School Library System.
Emily and her family are invited to attend the Digies Festival at LeRoy Jr/Sr High School on May 14 where the winners will be announced.
Emily is a graphic arts student in Ms. Andrzejczak's Portfolio class.
The Digies is an annual digital media festival that encourages students to be active creators of digital media and celebrates their achievements.
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, three York CSD students competed in the Genesee Region Special Olympics held at Avon Central School.
We are very proud to announce that we have three student athletes who placed in their events:
Jackson Tiede, who was also a torch carrier, earned third place in the 800 meter run.
Jack Reed also earned third place in the 100 meter run. Daniel Videan earned second place in the 100 meter run.
We are extremely proud of our York Knights! Please enjoy the highlights of our student athletes in Saturday's Special Olympics.
Thank you to the York cheer section of staff members who attended to support our athletes.
Thank you to Avon CSD for hosting Special Olympics!
Location change for today's Lady Knights Softball game.
Today's softball game will be played in PAVILION starting at 5 p.m. ( originally a YCS home game).
Each and every day we appreciate our extraordinary York CSD staff!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
Big day on Saturday for three Golden Knights who will compete in the Special Olympics of the Genesee Region Competition.
The event is held at Avon Central School this year with the torch parade at 9:30 a.m. followed by the competitions at 11 a.m. Look for Jackson as he will lead off the first lap of the torch run!
Come out and support our students!
Jack - 100 meter run, softball throw, 4 X 100 meter relay.
Daniel - 100 meter run, shot put and 4 X 100 meter relay.
Jackson - 400 meter run, 800 meter run, 4 X 100 meter relay
The York Central School District is very pleased to announce that Middle/High School Instrumental Music teacher Mr. Devin Vogel is the recipient of the 2023-2024 Buffalo State University Instrumental Music Educator of the Year Award.
Mr. Vogel was honored with the award on April 30, 2024 at Buffalo State University's Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall during a Music Department performance.
Mr. Vogel conducts York Middle and High School concert bands, marching band, pit orchestra, jazz band and high school chamber winds. During his time at YCS, his bands have hosted numerous guest artists and have received high ratings at NYSSMA Major Organization Festivals. He commissioned a new work for concert band by Carol Brittin Chambers titled, "The Fire Within."
Mr. Vogel earned his Bachelor’s degrees from SUNY Fredonia, where he studied Applied Voice, and Instrumental Education. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Music Education at the Eastman School of Music.
In addition to teaching and conducting at YCS, Mr. Vogel serves as the Assistant Conductor of The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas and has also served as the interim conductor of that group, in addition to guest conducting the Buffalo Silver Band and the Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble. Devin also maintains an active performing career, having played in the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas for nine years, the Buffalo Silver Band, Erie County Wind Ensemble, and Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble. He has also performed as a guest Euphonium soloist with the Perry Community Band and the American Legion Band.
Congratulations on your prestigious honor Mr. Vogel!
