The York High School One Act Team has been outstanding this year!
The team has gone to four total competitions, and took home first in every event but one. It has taken a lot of teamwork to make the play such a huge success. On Wednesday, November 29, the Team presented a special performance of the play for the YHS and YMS student body.
The performance on Wednesday helped the cast and crew get pumped up for District competition, which will be held in Seward on Friday, November 30. The District performance is a high stakes affair as the winner of District will advance to the State competition next week.
Last year, York came very close to winning Districts and this year they hope to go all the way! At Districts, the Dukes will be competing against Aurora, Central City, Columbus Lakeview, David City, Fillmore Central, Schuyler, and Seward.
This year, York is performing a one-act adaptation of the classic fairytale, “The Princess and the Pea”. The play is about Jean (Cassie Sikes) trying to keep order in the kingdom, while also trying to find a soul mate for her lifelong friend, Prince Pete (Conner Mogul). Will she find one? Who will it be? Can she overcome her love for Pete? You can find that out at the York districts this Friday at Seward!
Good luck Dukes!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Discover Engineering Days at UNL
Six 8th grade students were chosen from YMS to attend the College of Engineering: Discover Engineering Days at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln earlier this month. They were Matt Ackerman, Jalen Alexander, Will Bailey, Paige Cradick, Madi Smart and Sam Redfern. This event was hosted by the college’s student organization and was filled with hands-on activities that applied math, science and creative thinking skills. The purpose was to introduce middle school students to various fields in engineering and the different engineering programs offered at the University. Activities included a bone strength competition, cotton ball catapults, straw bridges and water filtration.
YPS is working hard to provide many meaningful opportunities for all students.
YPS is working hard to provide many meaningful opportunities for all students.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Mock Trial = State Bound!
The YHS Varsity Mock Trial Team is State Bound!
With a great group of very talented kids and Mrs. Brogan’s wonderful coaching skills, the Dukes once again have made it to the State competition. This is the team's third consecutive win at the District level.
After beating Raymond Central on November 8th, Mock Trial members eagerly await the State Competition to be held next month in Omaha. With twelve teams representing all districts in Nebraska, York will be one of those representing the Lincoln District. The Dukes look forward to another year to show the other state competitors what they’re made of. The State Competition will be held in Omaha on December 4 & 5.
This year’s varsity Mock Trial is made up of Kathryn Heng, Conner Mogul, Grant Seufferlein, Jake Weskamp, Julianna Blackmon, Jonathan Postier, Lauren Clark, David Fillman, and Lia Miller.
GO DUKES!!
With a great group of very talented kids and Mrs. Brogan’s wonderful coaching skills, the Dukes once again have made it to the State competition. This is the team's third consecutive win at the District level.
After beating Raymond Central on November 8th, Mock Trial members eagerly await the State Competition to be held next month in Omaha. With twelve teams representing all districts in Nebraska, York will be one of those representing the Lincoln District. The Dukes look forward to another year to show the other state competitors what they’re made of. The State Competition will be held in Omaha on December 4 & 5.
This year’s varsity Mock Trial is made up of Kathryn Heng, Conner Mogul, Grant Seufferlein, Jake Weskamp, Julianna Blackmon, Jonathan Postier, Lauren Clark, David Fillman, and Lia Miller.
GO DUKES!!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Community Night at YMS
COMMUNITY NIGHT AT YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL on NOVEMBER 13th at 6:30 PM
York Public Schools is hosting a "Community Night" with Magical Paradise Exotic Farm on November 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Gym. Magical Paradise Exotic Farm is a farm located in Nebraska. They have animals from all around the world, as well as hundreds of exotic animals that are native to this area. They will be bringing many of their animals to share not only facts, but also to allow people to touch and hold some of them.
This is a fantastic FREE opportunity for everyone in your family! Please mark November 13 on your calendar, and plan on enjoying a fun and educational night!
York Public Schools is hosting a "Community Night" with Magical Paradise Exotic Farm on November 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Gym. Magical Paradise Exotic Farm is a farm located in Nebraska. They have animals from all around the world, as well as hundreds of exotic animals that are native to this area. They will be bringing many of their animals to share not only facts, but also to allow people to touch and hold some of them.
This is a fantastic FREE opportunity for everyone in your family! Please mark November 13 on your calendar, and plan on enjoying a fun and educational night!
Monday, November 5, 2012
STATE VOLLEYBALL
Last Thursday night, the York High School Dukes defeated the Seward Bluejays 3-1 in the district volleyball tournament championship match, giving them a berth in the State Tournament for the first time since 1989.
The State Tournament will be played in Grand Island on November 8-10. The Dukes enter play on Thursday as the #8 seed and they will play #1 seeded Grand Island Northwest at 11:00 AM at Grand Island Senior High.
GO DUKES!
The State Tournament will be played in Grand Island on November 8-10. The Dukes enter play on Thursday as the #8 seed and they will play #1 seeded Grand Island Northwest at 11:00 AM at Grand Island Senior High.
GO DUKES!
Monday, October 29, 2012
College Access Grant at YHS
Do you dream of a college education, but just don’t know how to make it happen? Thanks to a grant provided to YHS by Education Quest and local community support, YHS students now have an opportunity to explore area colleges through school-sponsored college visits and application assistance.
The first school-sponsored visit took place on Tuesday, October 23. Guidance Counselor Tami Wegener took 42 students to UNL where the students were welcomed by college admissions representatives who gave them tours of the campus, residence halls, Multicultural Center and Greek Row.
Students ate in one of the campus dining halls before touring one of the nearby college dorms. In the afternoon, the students attended an informative session on selecting the right college for their goals. UNL may or may not be the right college for an individual. College representatives urged students to evaluate their goals and choose the college that is the best fit for them. Students should consider their interests, the size of the institution, the size of the community, as well as other factors. Colleges are not one-size-fits-all institutions. Students should do their research and make the decision that is going to be the best for them and their future.
The next college visit will be on Thursday, November 15 to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
The grant that YHS received aims to increase the number of students from YHS who attend college. Besides the school-sponsored college visits, the Guidance Office is organizing open lab time for seniors. In these open lab sessions, seniors may complete college entrance and scholarship applications with counselor-assistance.
Any student interested in finding out more about these opportunities, should contact his or her guidance counselor.
The first school-sponsored visit took place on Tuesday, October 23. Guidance Counselor Tami Wegener took 42 students to UNL where the students were welcomed by college admissions representatives who gave them tours of the campus, residence halls, Multicultural Center and Greek Row.
Students ate in one of the campus dining halls before touring one of the nearby college dorms. In the afternoon, the students attended an informative session on selecting the right college for their goals. UNL may or may not be the right college for an individual. College representatives urged students to evaluate their goals and choose the college that is the best fit for them. Students should consider their interests, the size of the institution, the size of the community, as well as other factors. Colleges are not one-size-fits-all institutions. Students should do their research and make the decision that is going to be the best for them and their future.
The next college visit will be on Thursday, November 15 to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
The grant that YHS received aims to increase the number of students from YHS who attend college. Besides the school-sponsored college visits, the Guidance Office is organizing open lab time for seniors. In these open lab sessions, seniors may complete college entrance and scholarship applications with counselor-assistance.
Any student interested in finding out more about these opportunities, should contact his or her guidance counselor.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Staying Connected with State Senators
York Public Schools is fortunate to be able to interact with two wonderful state senators in the upcoming weeks. On November 5th, York's own Senator Greg Adams will visit our Career Academies and interact with some of our students to hear from their perspectives what they like about these college-like opportunities. On November 12th, Senator Amanda McGill will be here to visit our SELF Program at YES and YMS and to interact with administrators and staff. Senator McGill is leading a state-wide study to see if Nebraska is offering enough support for students with behavior issues and mental health needs. We are fortunate to have hard-working state senators that are willing and able to visit schools, hear from students and staff, and that truly care about education in our great state!
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