By Deb Freed Book Fair Chair and Parent '28 Research consistently shows strong correlation to reading & academic success at all ages” – National Center for Educational Statistics Reading just 20 minutes a day exposes a child to about 1.8 million words per year. Reading helps students develop a strong vocabulary, and as an added … Continue reading Growing Readers, One Book Fair at a Time
By Jake Doll, Director of College Counseling Each year, YCDS names two “Students of the Month” from the junior class. This honor is sponsored by the Rotary Club of York, PA. This year’s honorees are Amelia Macek and Nicholas Edris. Amelia and Nicholas, family members, advisors and members of administration all attend a special “monthly” … Continue reading Rotary Honors Two YCDS Students
By Elizabeth Trump Coordinator of Mental Health and Wellness This month, I have the pleasure of meeting with the students of the middle and upper schools to discuss our first Mental Health Initiative of the year: Values and Goals. I met with Middle School this morning and will meet with the Upper School on September … Continue reading Values and Goals: First Mental Health Initiative of the Year
By Mrs. Elizabeth Trump Coordinator of Mental Health and Wellness Shared today during the Opening Day Assembly for all students: I am Elizabeth Trump, Coordinator of Mental Health and Wellness for 6th through 12th grades. In the simplest terms, my job is to support each of you, along with your families, teachers and communities, to continue growing … Continue reading The Social-Emotional Road Map at YCDS
By Laura Burkey Director of Development Too busy is not in Wyntre Grove’s vocabulary. “If you care enough about something with enough passion, you can do anything,” the York Country Day School rising ninth-grader said. With more than 200 community service hours, Wyntre knows a thing or two about impacting the lives of others. Her … Continue reading Wyntre Grove honored at inaugural 20 Under 20 awards event
Dear YCDS Families, This summer has provided ample time for me to dedicate to reading the many books that are stacked next to my bedside table. Throughout the year, as titles are recommended or a book reviews seems compelling, I begin to build my “vacation library.” During the school year, most of my reading is … Continue reading Summer Letter from Dr. Christine Heine
By Laura Burkey, Director of Development "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." -William Arthur Ward This year, our students engaged in the first-ever Thank-a-Thons at York Country Day School. Our Upper School students volunteered three times this year to call and write donors to the York Country … Continue reading Through gratitude, we live
By Jake Doll, Director of College Counseling Dating to the 1960s, Color Day started as a senior vs. faculty softball game in May of each year, culminating on the last day of school for seniors. The graduating class then spent the subsequent weeks completing their senior projects to be presented during the last week of … Continue reading Red vs. Grey: Color Day
By Laura Burkey, Director of Development, and Ken Klenk, Interim Athletic Director This week, York County School of Technology hosted its 17th Annual Sports Banquet to honor the athletes of both York Tech and York Country Day School at Wyndham Garden. Through the co-op, YCDS students have the opportunity to play numerous sports. Senior Luke … Continue reading YCDS scores honors at Sports Banquet
By Molly Wertz, Middle School Faculty and Dean of Students It may be hard to believe, but the end of the school year is right around the corner. The seniors are off-campus working on their senior projects, the middle school just wrapped-up a fantastic spring play, and the juniors are eyeing up the soon-to-be their … Continue reading It’s That Time Again…Exams!
