York Central School Knightly News

The York Central School District is committed to preparing, challenging, and inspiring all students to reach their potential

We can hardly believe that the first quarter of 2023-2024 school year is coming to a close!
The amazing YCS staff and students have been emersed in their classes and all of the activities that make York Central School Golden Knights a family!

"All of the teachers and students have been very welcoming, which has made it an awesome and exciting first few weeks at YES. I knew that our K-5 teachers were passionate and always strive to do what's best for kids, but it has been great to witness it firsthand. I look forward to getting to know students and faculty even better as we continue to grow our community of learners." Mrs. Kent

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Heather Kent to York Elementary School. Mrs. Kent began her position as Elementary School Interim Principal in mid-October. Prior to her appointment Mrs. Kent taught science at York Middle/High School for over 20 years. The staff and students warmly welcomed Mrs. Kent and she has enjoyed visiting classrooms and learning the students' names.

Spirit Week and Homecoming 2023 was a huge success! The celebrations of everything purple and gold were on full display throughout the week. All students pre-K to Seniors participated in various theme days which resulted in some very funny costumes.

On Friday, the middle/high school students ended their day with a pep assembly to celebrate all of our Fall sports teams. Saturday's weather forced a cancellation of the Powder Puff football game but the middle/high school students had fun at the Homecoming dance.

Thank you to the students and staff who planned Spirit Week and also to everyone for their participation.

We celebrated Red Ribbon week October 23 -31, 2023.

We kicked off the week TOGETHER in purpose with our pledge to live our best lives!

We gathered outside around the red ribbon …standing side-by-side!

Many thanks to the Building and Grounds crew for painting the ribbon on the field and to the Red Ribbon Committee for organizing all the activities .

We are YCS!

The students love when Cornell Cooperative Extension visits with an Agriculture in the Classroom lesson. This fall, Mr. Pitcher visited our school with a lesson about how pumpkins grow. Of course the students were familiar with carving a pumpkin for Halloween, but many learned that the same pumpkin used for carving, can also be cooked and made into delicious recipes.

Mr. Pitcher demonstrated how to combine pureed pumpkin with vanilla instant pudding and milk to create a delicious creamy pumpkin flavored snack!

The Knights As Community Helpers (KACH) program allows students in grades 7-12 to assist Elementary and High School faculty and staff.

Students are able to participate in the KACH program during study halls or the last period of day. Pictured in the photos are Evelyn Smith, Alex DeLaVergne, Madison Ezard, Meredith Holland, Aidan Boyd, and Austin Cummings.

The Careers in Construction Day was held on Thursday, October 19, 2023

at the Monroe County Fleet Center.

Students in grades 10-12 from several area schools attended the event. Students participated in hands-on activities and visited trade exhibits, which gave them valuable insight to the

unlimited opportunities available in the construction industry.

Mr. Bill MacKenzie , the YCS School to Work Advisor, accompanied the students to the Construction Day event.

One of Mrs. Streb's favorite first grade events is the Apple Umpkin celebration! All of the first grade classes rotated through various activities including making their own caramel apple.

Mrs. Liptak challenged her Middle School students to design and build a water lifting device using simple machines efficiently. This student's water pump had great success!

York Elementary School recognizes students for a monthly character trait.
September's character trait was responsibility
October's character trait was respect

Students receiving the character award are recognized in a morning assembly and each student receives the award certificate.
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York Central School Board of Education

Steven Beardsley, President
Laura Geary, Vice President
Christine Bianchi

Kara Kane

Kirsty Northrop

Marilyn Moore

Kevin Reed

Administration

David Furletti, Superintendent
Heather Kent, Elementary School Interim Principal

Lindsey Peet, Middle/High School Principal
Aubrey Krenzer, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Megan Logsdon, CSE Chairperson

Paul Liess, Business Administrator