York Middle/High School

Ron and Mary Ann Roessel, owners of 3 Seasons Lawncare and Landscaping once again are helping to make the season bright for York area families. In the spirit of giving, the Roessels donated several gift cards, enlisting the help of special elf, School Resource Deputy Kane, who asks each recipient one question: "Do you believe in Santa Claus?" Mr. and Mrs. Roessel have generously donated gift cards for several years, helping many families experience the goodwill of the community this holiday season.

Congratulations to the York Golden Knights 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees! On December 15, 2023, we had the honor of hosting the Fifth Annual All Sports Hall of Fame prior to the Varsity Basketball game. Congratulations to the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees: Sara Burdick Messineo - Class of 2004 athlete Janine Mazurowski Day - Class of 1980 athlete Lynn Thompson - Class of 1983 athlete Leslie Kennedy - Class of 1983 athlete Martha Martin - Coach The York Golden Knights 1980 Girls Softball Team The YCS All Sports Hall of Fame was established in 2017 and strives to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the athletic programs at York Central School. Their contributions may be made as an athlete, coach or special contributor. More information about the YCS All Sports Booster organization is available on our school website https://www.yorkcsd.org/o/ycsd/page/sports-booster

Game Day! Boys Basketball hosts Warsaw. Come out to the York HS gym and support your team! Go Knights!

2 Days of Holiday Cheer - YCS Style! On the 8th day of holiday cheer, we dressed like Santa, an elf or a reindeer! You probably won't see these reindeer or Santas at the mall! Students and staff joined in the fun.

12 Days of Holiday Cheer - YCS Style! On the 8th and 9th day of holiday cheer, we dressed like Santa, an elf or a reindeer, and today we wore tree toppers - wearing a festive holiday hat or headband.

Meet Day! York Swim team heads to Warsaw!

Game Day! Come out to the York High School gym and support your Knights!

On December 14, students in Mr. Chatley's History of Sport class engaged in a unique discussion on the Cold War's impact on Olympic Sports. Dr. Eileen Lyon, a history professor from SUNY Fredonia and a former figure skating judge, dedicated the morning to exploring aspects of figure skating. She delved into how the scoring of figure skating competitions in the Olympics during the Cold War was influenced by political and geographical factors. Dr. Lyon answered the students' questions, which helped them gain a deeper undertanding of the impacts of the Cold War.

Proud winners of the York Central School Ugly Sweater Contest! Middle School- Cyle Johnson High School- Madison LaGeorge tied with Hailey Nearhood Staff- Social Studies teacher Mr. Ben Chatley

YCS likes to celebrate the season! York's own elf on the shelf! And when it's the week before Christmas but your focus is on the Buffalo Bills making it into the playoffs!

Game Day! Basketball marathon Saturday at York HS gym! Girls Varsity at 3 p.m. JV Boys at 4:30 p.m. Varsity Boys at 6 p.m.

The 7TH Grade Girls Basketball game scheduled for today, December 15, in LeRoy is canceled. The 8TH Grade Girls Basketball game scheduled for today, December 15, in LeRoy will be played at 4:30 p.m.

Game Day! Come out and support your York Golden Knights!

What brings you joy? Our students and staff have been sharing what bring them joy. They pinned them to a JOY board, which is located in a central hallway where many students and staff pass by each day. We are enjoying reading their responses and we think you will too! We wish to thank three people who really bring us joy! Elementary School office secretary Mrs. Koch, and students Audrey and Lily decorated the tree and created the JOY board. Thank you! You all bring us joy!

York CS sparkles and shines! We are celebrating 12 days of holiday cheer and Tuesday was sparkly and bright day - we wore something shiny, bright or sparkly. York CS students and staff really do shine bright in so many ways!

York Central School alumna Johanna Knickerbocker (YCS Class of 2022) recently was recognized for completing Elmira College's Soaring Higher Program. Read the Elmira College press release below: Johanna Knickerbocker of Linwood was among 11 students to be recognized at the Soaring Higher Student Leadership Award Ceremony. Knickerbocker and 10 other students made up the third cohort to complete the leadership program since it launched in the fall of 2022. Students apply and are selected to attend the program facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth Lambert, Vice President of Campus Life and Dean of Students, Larry Parker, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Ytzel Flores Cristiansen, Assistant Dean of Students. The content for the program is based on the book, "The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices For Becoming an Exemplary Leader" by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Throughout the 10-week program, students participated in individual and group activities that uncovered insights into their strengths and weaknesses. They learned to use their self-knowledge, such as identifying their values, to make better choices. Every other week, they listened to a new guest speaker about what they've learned as leaders. Just prior to the Awards Ceremony, the Soaring Leaders presented multi-year plans they hope to achieve. The presentations provided the students an opportunity to practice their newly learned skills and take their first steps as leaders. Congratulations Johanna - Once a Golden Knight, Always a Golden Knight! Fall 2023 Soaring Leader Cohort: Will Mu Htoo '24 Mihret Haile '26 YCS Class of 2022 Johanna Knickerbocker, Elmira College Class of 2026 Candice Terpolilli '24 Justin Hyde '25 Lindsey Smith '24 Jocelyn Plaisted '24 Justin Valle Cisneros '27 Leiram Mendez Mojica '27 Jx Graham '26 Catherine Doyle '24

Mac-n-Cheese is moo-licious! Mrs. Jennifer Ayers' second grade students participated in New York Agriculture in the Classroom’s Mac-n-Cheese Challenge hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County. The results are in and Mrs. Ayers' class won first place in their division! The students created their own recipe and marketing materials, including videos.

Congratulations to Seniors Kyan Tiede and Aidan Boyd who were named Exceptional Seniors in Boys Soccer.

Please join us in congratulating our Fall 2023 athletes on their accomplishments!

Please join us in congratulating our Fall 2023 athletes on their accomplishments!