High School students enjoyed a talk with Livingston County Senior Public Health Educator Lisa Kenney during this month's Lunch-N-Learn presentation.
Mrs. Kenney spoke to students about public health careers. From her more than 30 years of experience, she discussed the various aspects of her job, including specializing in community health assessments; and planning and implementing health education programs. She also assesses public health and coordinates with community partners to improve public health.
Middle School students were encouraged to explore the possibilities when considering their career interests.
Jason Feltham, an engineer with Solar Liberty Energy Systems, talked with middle school students about his unconventional career path that led him to the job he now enjoys.
He started college to study education and become a teacher but quickly realized that was not at all what he wanted to do with his life.
After serving in the military, Mr. Feltham enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned his degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He worked at different companies and in different engineering capacities over the years until his most recent job in the solar industry.
Calling all of his experiences along the way, "Opportunities to fill his tool box." Mr. Feltham said all of the changes in his career path were opportunities to learn something new. He encouraged the students to look at their futures in a similar way and to build their own toolboxes.
At the conclusion of his presentation, several students shook his hand and thanked him for his military service and the great information he shared with them.
Just the facts Mrs. Streb, just the facts!
Mrs. Streb's first graders are practicing their skills to become word detectives!
That's right! A box arrived at their classroom labeled CONFIDENTIAL!
The box contained a detective's hat and coat, a magnifying glass, and more clues.
But who is the box from?
Mrs. Streb's first graders are on the case! We will keep you posted.
YCS Middle and High School Math Team Successes!
Congratulations to the YCS High School Math Team who finished their 2024-2025 season today at Geneseo CSD, competing against teams from Avon, Caledonia-Mumford, Geneseo, Letchworth, and Livonia.
Ninth grader Sylvia LLop earned the distinction of Top Scoring 9th Grader and scored in the top 15 of all the students (9th-12th grade) to qualify as an alternate for the Regional Math competition at Nazareth University!
Congratulations to team members Killian Spencer, Sylvia Llop, Grace Northrop, and Flora Helton, Ethan Metz, and Chloe Sunday (not pictured).
The Middle School Math Team wrapped up their season of competitions at Geneseo Central School last week.
Seventh grader Andrew DeRuyter earned the distinction of Top Scoring 7th Grader and was the top overall scorer for the whole competition!
Eighth graders Zoey Johnson, Lilah Jonas, and Katelynn Kelsey also contributed strong performances for the team.
The Middle School competition involves area seventh and eighth graders competing in two individual rounds based on arithmetic and word problems, and a team round.
Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Keiper coach the Middle and High School Math Teams.
Hats off to our Elementary Knights who show kindness and caring to their classmates and teachers.
You are all great examples of the Golden Knights Way!
We’re excited to share some wonderful news!
Nicole Guy, a member of our outstanding Golden Knights Counseling Team, has been recognized as a Super Care Hero by Care Solace, our partner in mental health care coordination to give our community access to care at no cost.
The Super Care Hero Award celebrates mental health advocates, school counselors, and school mental health staff who go above and beyond to connect students to the care they need.
Nicole is an incredible asset to our team! Her dedication to supporting students and families and her strong communication skills make a positive impact. We are lucky to have her as part of our Knight Community,” commented Megan Logsdon, York’s CSE Chairperson.
The Super Care Hero Award highlights Mrs. Guy’s dedication to changing lives, supporting student well-being, and creating a positive impact in our community.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Guy on this well-deserved honor. Her hard work and compassion make a difference every single day.
Drum roll please....
Congratulations to the Elementary School students who were received the January Character Award for Trustworthiness!
You all are shining examples of the Golden Knights Way!
Drum roll, please!.
Congratulations to the Elementary School students who received the January Character Award for Trustworthiness!
You all are shining examples of the Golden Knights Way!
Mrs. Shaffer’s Third Graders Virtually Visit with Author for World Read Aloud Day
February 5, 2025, was World Read Aloud Day, an event hosted by LitWorld, a nonprofit literacy organization.
Mrs. Tricia Shaffer’s third-grade class participated in a virtual read-aloud session with New York Times and Bestselling Author Joanna Ho, who has authored 9 children’s books and one novel appropriate for teens.
The author read her book entitled, “We Who Produce Pearls,” along with dozens of classrooms virtually joining from around the world. The book celebrates Asian-American culture and the diverse contributions made throughout history. “We Who Produce Pearls” is wonderfully and colorfully illustrated by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya.
Students were given the opportunity to read a page from the book out loud and to ask questions of the author who told the students that she didn’t like to write when she was a student. However, she had ideas in her mind that she wanted to share and so she continued writing and got better at it. She encouraged the young students to do the same.
Mrs. Shaffer’s students were very engaged in listening to the story and the discussion with the author.
Scholastic website offers several recorded read-aloud books for children to listen to.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025
YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL IS ON A TWO HOUR DELAY DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Geneseo Rotary Donated Dictionaries to York Third Graders
Members of Geneseo's Rotary Club visited York Elementary School to present a dictionary to each third-grade student.
Supporting education and literacy is one of the main focuses of Rotary International and Rotary Clubs in the U.S. The Dictionary Project started in 2004 and since then, Rotary Clubs across the nation have presented approximately 28 million third-grade students with a new dictionary to keep for themselves.
Students learned about the guiding principles of Rotary International, also called the Four-Way Test:
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Thank you to Geneseo Rotary Club and members, Tim, Margie, Patti, and Steve, for visiting with our third-grade classes and presenting them with a dictionary.
The York Central School Counseling Team received the Excellence in Student Services Award, presented by the Genesee Valley School Board Association.
York School Board of Education President Laura Geary received the award at the January 18, 2025, GVSBA Legislative Leadership program.
The YCS Counseling and Mental Health Team of six individuals have 64 years of professional experience. They are a cohesive and collaborative team whose goal is to provide comprehensive, developmental counseling services for all students in an effort to support academic, career, and personal/social development.
“The counseling and mental health team is a student- focused team who continually goes above and beyond. They are the first to volunteer when needed. They quietly work to ensure that the students and families have the support and basic needs to grow. This includes leading the efforts on food insecurity through the Knight Bites Food Pantry for the students and families.
They are a cohesive team that is selfless in their time and efforts for the YCS School community. The students are very fortunate to have such a dedicated group looking out for them,” said YCS Superintendent David Furletti.
Congratulations York CSD Counseling and Mental Health Dream Team!
Nicole Guy - Social Worker, Grades K-3
Sheri Nevinger - Social Worker, Grades 4-5
Alyssa Zona - Social Worker, Grades 6-12
Julie Gilman - Counselor, Grades 6-8
Na’Lisa Hussar - Counselor, Grades 9-12
Stephanie Herbek - School Psychologist
Megan Logsdon - CSE Director
Miss Stahl's students made predictions of their own last Friday - would the Groundhog see his shadow on Sunday or would he not see his shadow?
The class predictions were split 50/50, but as we know, Punxsutawney Phil indeed did emerge from hibernation to see his shadow and therefore six more weeks of winter are predicted!
We think we have the most adorable little groundhogs - don't you agree?
National School Counselor Week, February 3 - 7, 2025, is a great opportunity to showcase our amazing Counselors!
Thank you for your caring dedication to our students and for helping them achieve success.
Today is the first day of retirement for York Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Tara Smith.
Mrs. Smith taught for 12 years at Alexander Elementary School before joining the YES faculty in 2014.
The faculty, staff, and students celebrated Mrs. Smith during her last days at YES; with one of her former students saying, "I loved every day of second grade!"
Mrs. Smith is looking forward to more time with her family and traveling but she will always be a Golden Knight.
Congratulations and best wishes on a happy and healthy retirement, Mrs. Smith!
Today is the first day of retirement for York Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Mrs. Tara Scott.
Mrs. Scott taught for 12 years at Alexander Elementary School before joining the YES faculty in 2014.
Colleagues and students celebrated her final days at YES but Mrs. Scott will always be a Golden Knight!
Mrs. Scott is looking forward to more time with her family and traveling; but said she will miss the students, faculty and staff.
Welcome February 2025!
Breakfast and lunch menus are posted to the York Golden Knights website and mobile app!
https://www.yorkcsd.org/o/ycsd/page/food
It's a cold and snowy morning in the Genesee Valley but this afternoon this talented group of Knights will heat up the auditorium at Mount Morris High School performing in the Genesee Valley School Music Association All-County Concert!
Congratulations to our Knight selected to perform today:
Senior High Chorus:
Devin Cunningham, Abigail Emerson, Sophie Hatfield, Grace Hopkins, Jayden Jackson, Haley Miller, Teagan Minor, and Kaylee Reimer.
Junior High Band:
Sylvia Llop, Avanda Coffey, Grace Northrop, Alanna Farley, Zara Hopkins, Payton Laney, Ethan Metz, Luke Myers, Charlie Schneider, and Thomas Vennard.
It's time for the York PTO Sweetheart Dance!
Saturday, February 1 at YCS High School Cafeteria.
No admission. Snacks and refreshments will be on sale.
Carnations for sale $1.
Students must accompanied by an adult at the dance.
Pre-K to 2nd grade - 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3rd grade to 5th grade - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Career Kickstart With AP Cybersecurity Courses at YCS
York High School will pilot a new set of career-focused AP classes in Cybersecurity that will lead to college credit to a two or four-year college, technical school or a pathway to workforce certifications.
What is AP Career Kickstart?
Career Kickstart courses are career-oriented, focused hands-on training organized as pathways made up of two full-year courses designed to help students get ready for in-demand careers.The courses are aligned with workforce needs.
Through AP CK pathways, your student can build technical skills along with professional skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork that will help them prepare for two- and four-year college, technical school, an apprenticeship, or a job.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, YCS will offer AP Cyber 2: Security and AP Cyber 1: Networking in the following school year. The courses will be taught in the STEAM classrooms.
York HS Counseling Office will provide more information for parents/guardians and students in the coming weeks.
