
It's Game Day!!! Good luck Patriots! Tickets can be found at https://gofan.co/app/events/249477?schoolId=SC71172
#GoPatriots #PatriotPride

Congratulations York Prep Junior, Kory Davis for being named All-State!
#PatriotPride #GoPatriots
https://www.wbtw.com/sports/scbca-announces-all-state-high-school-basketball-teams/

York Prep Varsity Boys Basketball is headed to ROUND #2 of the 2A State Championship! For Round 2, York Prep is challenging Gray Collegiate at Allen University tomorrow, 2/25/21 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY and are first come, first serve at the link below. Please read the location information below as it is currently incorrect on the online ticket. Let's go Patriots!
-Game: York Prep vs Gray Collegiate
-Date/Time: Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM
-Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/249477?schoolId=SC71172 (title wrong on GoFan ticket)
-Location: Allen University, 1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 (location wrong on GoFan ticket)

York Prep's Boys Basketball moves to #2 in the State! #PatriotPride
https://www.wbtw.com/sports/scbca-state-basketball-rankings-february-22/

Athletic Update 2/22/21:
* Boys Soccer: Boys Varisty soccer practice is canceled today per Coach Chad.
* Girls Soccer: Girls Varsity will meet in the weight room and will practice from 3:30-4:30 pm.
* Baseball: Baseball will meet in Coach Bahr's classroom (SU 230) at 3:30 pm for a meeting.

Come cheer on York Prep's Boys Varsity tonight at the Student Union starting at 7:00 pm. Playoff tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY and available at the following link.
https://yorkprepsc.simpletix.com/e/64442?fbclid=IwAR2X3OQ-TbuYI5A4c607-kKf_As4YoxKQNGBEdu1PKvC0OOrCIdX0Raow5Y

Athletic Update: No Baseball practice today.

Tickets and Information for Playoff Games: Please read the following important information regarding the first round playoff games for our Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams. We are so proud of both teams! Good luck Patriots!!!
* GIRLS VARSITY GAME: Friday, February 19 at 7:00 pm (date changed), Marion High School,1205 S Main St, Marion, SC 29571, Tickets are limited and ordered online, Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/243342
* BOYS VARSITY GAME: Monday, February 22, 7:00 pm, York Prep Student Union, Please refer to our Guidelines for Attending Athletic Events, Tickets are limited and sold online only, Ticket Link: https://yorkprepsc.simpletix.com/e/64442

Athletic Update 2/18/21:
* Varsity Baseball: No baseball practice today per Coach Robbins
* Boys Soccer: Meet in the weight room at 3:15 pm, Friday: 7:00 am practice, bring indoor shoes and water
* Girls Soccer: No practice today per Coach Bahr. Friday: 7:00 am practice, bring indoor shoes and water

Tickets are now on sale for Monday's playoff game at https://yorkprepsc.simpletix.com/e/64442
York Prep has 200 tickets available for pre-sale until Friday first come, first serve. With limited tickets available at the door, order your tickets today! #IBeliveThatWeWillWin

Athletic Update 2/16/21: Baseball practice has been canceled for today. Please contact Coach Robbins with questions at Athletic Update 2/16/21: Baseball practice has been canceled for today.

Vote for York Prep athlete, Kory Davis for The Herald’s Player of the Week! #PatriotPride
https://amp.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article249097500.html?__twitter_impression=true

Athletic Update: Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys Soccer Tryouts
Varsity Soccer tryouts for 8th-12th grade girls and boys is Tuesday, 2/09 at 3:30 pm. Athletes should bring tennis shoes, cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle (no water will be provided). Girls should use the back doors of the gym and meet in Coach Bahr's classroom (SU 230) at 3:30 pm to review their paperwork prior to tryouts. Boys should plan to meet on the field with Coach Chad at 3:30 pm to review paperwork. Athletes are required to have all forms and physicals submitted to https://www.planeths.com/ prior to tryouts. Athletes will also be asked to complete the Covid-19 Screen Form.
Coach Contacts:
Varsity Girls: Coach Kelli Bahr, kelli.bahr@yorkprepsc.org
Varsity Boys: Coach Chad Floyd, chad.floyd@yorkprepsc.org

York Prep will continue to spotlight our 2021 graduates as they finalize decisions on what's next in their journey. Join us today in celebrating York Prep Senior, Kimberley Polk who will be a student-athlete at USC Salkehatchie playing on the Women's Soccer team majoring in Exercise Science. Kimberley will be participating in our Athletic Signing Day this Spring with other York Prep student-athletes.
Congratulations Kimberley! We will be cheering for you- go Indians!
#PatriotPride #FromRootstoBloom #yorkprepfamily #2021graduate

Athletic Update: Varsity Baseball Workouts and Tryouts
Varsity baseball workouts will begin Monday, February 8, 2021 and continue for two weeks from 3:30-7:00 pm each day. Players will need to bring full baseball attire. Athletes will be utilizing the baseball field and weight room. The tryout date is February 20 at 1:00 pm. Athletes will be notified by Monday, February 22. Athletes are required to have all forms and physicals submitted to https://www.planeths.com/. Athletes will also be asked to complete the Covid-19 Screen Form. For questions, please contact Coach Will Robbins at Will.robbins@yorkprepsc.org.

York Prep's Boys Varsity team ranks #2 in the 2A SC High School Basketball Coaches Association Poll. Congratulations to the players and coaches for their hard work and dedication! #PatriotPride #yorkprepfamily #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotDNA
https://www.lexingtonchronicle.com/sports/dutch-fork-boys-irmo-teams-rank-high-last-state-poll

Vote for York Prep Athlete, Tiaura Johnson for The Herald's Player of the Week. Congratulations Tiaura! #PatriotPride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article248754420.html

Happy Friday York Prep! Our 2021/22 School Calendar was approved at last night's board meeting and is linked below. We are looking forward to another great year at York Prep!
#yorkprepfamily #FromRootstoBloom
Link: https://5il.co/ov32

Vote for York Prep athlete, Gavin Bouldin for the Herald's Player of the Week! #PatriotPride #yorkprepfamily
Link: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article248603015.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSNDg2NTc5MTM1MDkxNzM4NzMwMhoyYTljNDZiNTg2OWVjNjJhOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNFIfrRwNVgZ_gNBmK7FB7Wr5qBK3Q

It's Homecoming Week!!!
HOMECOMING GAMES: Join us to celebrate York Prep's 2021 Homecoming Games this Saturday, January 23. Please review the Guidelines for Athletic Events prior to attending. Go Patriots!
Homecoming Game Schedule (York Prep VS Legion Academy):
* JV Boys: 12:00 pm
* Varsity Girls: 1:30 pm
* Varsity Boys: 3:00 pm
PATRIOT 5K SCHOLARSHP RUN: There is still time to register for our 2nd Annual Patriot 5K Scholarship Run/Walk! Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to join us on Saturday, January 23, 2021 for a socially distanced race around campus. Funds raised from this event will contribute to a Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded to a graduating student by our YPA Alumni. Race t-shirt are limited so register today!
Patriot 5K Registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/37065/patriot-5k-scholarship-runwalk?fbclid=IwAR29Mz7QF1pd7o4Dc6Ll55ZRxFnIE7iWO5YSyHL6b7XPfHJYVK698yP159k

For tickets to today’s game against Central High to www.gofan.co and search Central High School Pageland, SC.

Vote for York Prep athlete, Taylor Southall for The Herald's Player of the Week! #PatriotPride #yorkprepfamily
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article248440125.html

Athletic Update: This Friday’s game at Central has been moved to Thursday, January 14th.
York Prep Basketball vs. Central (Away)
- JV Boys: 5:00 pm
- Varsity Girls: 6:00 pm
- Varsity Boys: 7:30 pm

Families, staff and our community are invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Patriot 5K Scholarship Run/Walk on Saturday, January 23, 2021 on the York Prep campus. Funds raised from this socially distanced race will contribute to a Scholarship Fund awarded to a 2021 graduate.
Date/Time: January 23, 2021 at 9:00 am
Register: Online by January 8th for guaranteed race shirt (Registration after 1/8 will receive a shirt first come/first serve)
For Registration & Race Details, Visit https://raceroster.com/events/2021/37065/patriot-5k-scholarship-runwalk

Go Patriots! Please be advised to the changes in the game times for the Carolina Border Battle:
Game #1: 4:30 pm
Game #2: 6:00 pm
Game #3: 7:30 pm

Vote for York Prep student athletes, DJ Barksdale & Taylor Southall in the Rock Hill Herald's Player of the Week. Voting ends Wednesday, 12/23 at 1:00 pm. Congratulations to both student athletes! #PatriotPride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article248009760.html

York Prep 2020 Holiday Card: From the faculty and staff at York Preparatory Academy, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday season!
https://youtu.be/kjx6ROuQFQ0

12/15: Time update for today's games. JV- 5:00 pm, Varsity Girls- 6:30 pm, Varsity Boys- 8:00 pm.

UPDATE 3:06 pm: The games scheduled for Wednesday December 16, vs. Central High have been postponed. The tentative reschedule date is Wednesday, January 27.

Athletic Update 12/14/20: Please continue to check our Athletic Website for last minute changes to games. Please note the following changes to this week's schedule.
* Monday, 12/14: Canceled- York Prep games vs Legacy Charter
* Tuesday, 12/15: No Change- York Prep vs Legion Academy at Rock Hill Sports Center, JV: 5:00 pm, Varsity Girls: 6:00 pm, Varsity Boys: 7:30 pm
* Wednesday, 12/16: Added- York Prep Basketball vs Central, JV 5:00 pm, Varsity Girls 6:00 pm, Varsity Boys 7:30 pm
* Friday, 12/18: No Change- York Prep Basketball vs Cheraw, JV 5:00 pm, Varsity Girls 6:00 pm, Varsity Boys 7:30 pm

Vote for York Prep Junior, Kory Davis for the Rock Hill Herald Player of the Week. Voting closes tomorrow at 1:00 pm. #yorkprepfamily #PatriotPride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article247670630.html

Athletic Updates 12/8/20: Please continue to check our Athletic Website for last minute changes to games. Please note the following changes to this week's schedule.
* Tuesday, 12/8: The JV, Girls Varsity, and Boys Varsity games vs Lake Norman Christian have been canceled.
* Wednesday, 12/9: The following games have been added: JV Boys @ Chesterfield at 5:00 pm, Girls Varsity @ Chesterfield at 6:00 pm, Boys Varsity @ Chesterfield at 7:30 pm
* Thursday, 12/10: The JV game @ Andrew Jackson has been postponed.
* Friday, 12/11: The Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity games @ Andrew Jackson have been postponed.

Thank you to The Home Team for their support and contribution to York Prep's Staff Wellness Center. Our new Staff Wellness Center promotes a healthy home/work life balance by providing physical, emotional, and financial wellness support to our employees. Thank you to Lee Hamilton and their team for continuing to support teachers and education in our community! #yorkprepfamily #PatriotDNA

Come cheer on York Prep's Varsity Boys Basketball team tomorrow in the Battle of the Rock at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center. Go Patriots! #PatriotPride #yorkprepfamily
Tickets: https://www.battleattherock.com/boys-showcase

York Prep's Spirit Night is Tuesday, December 8th at Shane's Rib Shack in Rock Hill They are offering family meal options that must be pre-ordered. Check out the photo attached and make plans to join us next Tuesday!
Pre-order Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPASpiritNight?fbclid=IwAR2-LeCo2nBGZqNo1JjiVf7yBA1yl-5zCjclE_hcd_bNqzqX6NdFWyn6254

Gate/Concession Changes: Gate prices will be $8 for adults and $6 for students. York Prep will be selling Winter/Spring Sports Season Passes for $60/individual pass or $250/family of 5 pass. These passes will be available for purchase at the gate. York Prep will be accepting debit/credit card payments at the gate and at the concession stand. There will be a service fee. Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be offered at all Varsity Games for $5 and sell out quickly! Please contact Coach Davis with questions at larry.davis@yorkprepsc.org.

York Prep Boy's Basketball is ranked #7 by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association in the Preseason Polls for 2A! #PatriotPride
https://www.lexingtonchronicle.com/sports/gray-collegiate-boys-ranked-1st-sc-basketball-coaches-association-preseason-polls

We are excited to announce our new Spirit Wear Store is open featuring a fantastic selection of YPA gear. The deadline for holiday orders is December 4th. Please contact spiritwear@yorkprepsc.org with questions.
Spirit Wear Website: https://www.ypaonlinestore.org
#yorkprepfamily #PatriotPride

No JV Boys Basketball Practice for today

Athletic Announcement 11/04/20: Boys Basketball Tryouts have been extended one more day. Basketball tryouts will continue today from 2:45-5:00 pm in the Student Union gym. Please be sure submit a physical to PlanetHS.com and the Covid-19 Questionnaire to be eligible to try-out. Please contact Coach Davis with questions at larry.davis@yorkprepsc.org.

Basketball Tryouts- November 2 and 3
Check out the following link for details. https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/337645?org=athletics
#PatriotPride

Athletic Update 10/29/20:
* All after school activities are canceled.
* Dance Team Update: Dance Team rehearsal today is canceled. We will rehearse and hold tryouts on Friday, October 30 as originally planned but we will need everyone at the Student Union Gym dressed and ready by 1:00 PM. (Not 2:00 as originally planned.) We will learn the rest of what we need for tryouts and then we will conduct tryouts. Pickup is at the student union at 4:00 PM and athletes will be dismissed as soon as tryouts are over. If you have any questions please email Coach Sneed at lori.sneed@yorkprepsc.org.

Athletic Announcement 10/28/20: There will be no Girl's Basketball workout today.

Please see the following video update from Mr. Brian Myrup, Managing Director. https://youtu.be/H-brdap1Dy4

Athletics will hold an interest meeting for all students interested in Dance Team tonight at 6:00 pm in the High School Commons. Interested students (grades 7-12) and their families are invited. Please contact Coach Sneed with questions at lori.sneed@yorkprepsc.org. #PatriotPride

Next week is York Prep Red Ribbon Week! York Prep welcomes all of our students to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and our commitment to be drug free. Check out the schedule and feel free to send photos all week to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
#FromRootstoBloom #RedRibbonWeek

Congratulations to our York Prep Cross Country team for their outstanding results at Regionals last night.
The York Prep Girls Cross Country team came in 2nd place! Senior, Peden Robinson finished 5th and was named All Region. Sophomore, Savannah Johansen finished in 8th place. Congratulations to the entire team and best of luck in the State competition!
#PatriotPride

York Preparatory Academy will hold an interest meeting for all students interested in Dance Team on Thursday, 10/22 at 6:00 pm in the High School Commons. Interested students (grades 7-12) and their families are invited. Please contact Coach Sneed with questions at lori.sneed@yorkprepsc.org.

The York Prep Cross Country team hosted a 5K race on the York Prep campus on Saturday, October 17. The Patriot 5K was part of Patriot Project Assist, a charitable program through York Prep Athletics to help our homeless community. Thank you to the families, coaches, staff, and athletes for your support!
For more information on Patriot Project Assist, please contact Larry.Davis@yorkprepsc.org or visit https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/963679/Patriot_Project_Assist_Program.pdf
#PatriotPride #PatriotDNA #YorkPrepFamily

Come join our York Prep family! Applications are now open for the 2021-22 school year.
Application Link: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=25277&culture=en
#yorkprepfamily #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride #NationalBlueRibbon

Announcement 10/14/20: York Prep Athletics announces the start of Patriot Project Assist to help our homeless community
#FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride #PatriotDNA
https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/326117?org=athletics

Athletic Update 10/9/20: BASEBALLBoys Baseball will hold workouts for all interested players in grades 7th-12th. Please bring water, towels and change of clothes. Physicals will need to be done and submitted on PlanetHS in order to attend workouts. If you have any questions please contact Coach Robbins at will.robbins@yorkprepsc.org.
Monthly practice schedule:
* Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm
* Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
* Friday from 6:00-7:30 pm

York Preparatory Academy will begin taking applications for the 2021-22 school year on October 15, 2020 on our website at www.yorkprepsc.org. Applications submitted October 15, 2020-February 15, 2021 will be included in our 2021-22 Enrollment Lottery. Current York Prep students do not need to reapply, but siblings of current students wishing to attend for 2021 should apply prior to the deadline. Please feel free to contact brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org with questions.

We celebrate our student's success both on and off our campus! Congratulations to York Prep 11th grader, Mason Branch who has qualified for the swimming state championship in 4 events! Join us in wishing him best of luck!
If you have a student celebration, feel free to email it to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
#PatriotPride #yorkprepfamily

Athletic Update 10/5/20: After much deliberation, York Prep administration has decided not to hold intramural sports for middle school students. At this time we will go forward with Varsity and Junior Varsity sports. Please feel free to contact our Athletic Director, Larry Davis with any questions at larry.davis@yorkprepsc.org.

The York Prep Cross Country team will be hosting a schoolwide 5K on October 17th at 9 am. Register for FREE at https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/RockHill/YPA5k
A donated pair of socks for a local homeless shelter will be the "entry fee" for our event. #PatriotPride #PatriotDNA

Athletic Updates 9/29/20:
VOLLEYBALL: Congratulations to JV and Varsity Volleyball for their double win last night!
CROSS COUNTRY:
- Tonight's meet at Chester has been canceled due to weather expected.
- Make plans to cheer on your Patriots at the Cross Country meet tomorrow at York Comprehensive High School beginning at 5 pm. #PatriotPride

Press Release 9/28/20: https://5il.co/ljmg
York Preparatory Academy, a National Blue Ribbon Award winning public charter school in Rock Hill, announces the hiring of new baseball coach, Will Robbins.

Reminder: There is a JV and Varsity Baseball interest meeting tonight, 9/24 at 6:00 pm at the High School. Please contact Coach Davis with questions at larry.davis@yorkprepsc.org.

Athletic Updates:
* BASEBALL: There will be a JV and Varsity Baseball interest meeting on Thursday, 9/24 at 6:00 pm at the High School. Please contact Coach Davis with questions.
* VOLLEYBALL:
- The away volleyball game scheduled for Thursday, 9/24 vs Chesterfield has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
- The home originally scheduled for Thursday, September 17 has been rescheduled for Monday, September 28, 2020. The 9/28 game is Senior night and we will honor our senior volleyball players prior to the match.

IMPORTANT ATHLETIC CHANGE: Due to weather conditions, the JV and Varsity Volleyball games scheduled for tonight have been canceled.

Great News!!! York Prep will now be serving Chick-Fil-A sandwiches at our concessions stand for the home volleyball games. Come support your Patriots and eat dinner. Also order popcorn, soda, candy, chips, and Powerade (cash only). Come cheer on JV and Varsity Volleyball tomorrow starting at 5:00 pm. Go Patriots! #PatriotPride #yorkprepfamily

Athletic Update: Fans attending today's JV and Varsity Volleyball games at Andrew Jackson will need to pre-purchase their tickets (cash only) at the Student Union Finance Office by 3:30 pm today. Tickets will not be sold at the game. Go Patriots!

Join York Prep as we celebrate our first School Spirit Day (virtually) of the 2020 school year! #PatriotPride
Video Link: https://youtu.be/s4_o8bf0Gh8

Due to inclement weather this evening, cross country practice times have changed. We will practice today, August 12 from 4-5pm. Also, starting next week August 17th we will practice Monday-Thursday 4-5:15pm. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Coach Blackman, her email is catieray.blackman@yorkprepsc.org

Middle School Volleyball will have tryouts August 17 and 18 from 3:30-4:45 pm at the Student Union for students interested in Middle School Volleyball (grades 6th-8th grade). Prospective student-athletes will need to have their physicals completed and downloaded to Planet HS before they will be allowed to practice. Each student-athlete should complete the Covid 19 Questionnaire prior to participating in workouts. Athletes will also need to bring a mask, water bottle and towel. Please contact Coach Madiah with questions or the updated August workout schedule at abramial.madiah@yorkprepsc.org.

Back to School Guide 2020/21: https://5il.co/j4ie
As we start back to school in the next few weeks, please take time to read through our Back to School 2020-21 guide. This guide contains information about start of school dates, our red and yellow phases, LEAP day schedules, and instruction for A/B and full time virtual students at the elementary, middle and high school.

Cross Country Update: Due to the weather and covid guidelines we will not be able to hold practice tonight. We will have practice tomorrow night Tuesday, August 4th to make up for it. Have a great evening and stay safe.

York Preparatory Academy's new revised calendar is now posted on our website at the following link: https://5il.co/d1cb

Middle School Volleyball Information: Please see the following information for students interested in Middle School Volleyball.
*Middle School Volleyball Workouts begin Tuesday, 7/28 from 8:30- 11:00 am at the SU Gym. Workouts are open to rising 6th-8th grade.
* Prospective Student-Athletes will need to have their physicals completed (FORM LINK) and downloaded to Planet HS (www.planeths.com) before they will be allowed to practice.
* Each student-athlete should complete the Covid 19 Questionnaire listed below prior to the meeting and before participating in workouts.
* Athletes will need to bring a mask to practice as well as their own water bottle & towel. Volleyballs will be provided, but are limited. Please plan to bring your own volleyball to practice as well.
* What to Bring: Bring a full water bottle. There will be no use of the water fountain. Come prepared with the proper gear and attire (i.e. tennis shoes, knee pads, and appropriate wear, no jewelry, and a positive attitude). Knee pads are essential to practice.
* Coach Contact Information: Coach Madiah, abramial.madiah@yorkprepsc.org

The Cross Country coaches will hold an interest meeting on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 6pm in the Student Union gym. Please check out the following link for additional information. #PATRIOTPRIDE https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/271727?org=athletics

Reminder: Volleyball Interest Meeting Today
The volleyball coaching staff will host an interest meeting on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 pm in the gymnasium. For the safety of all in attendance, we are asking all attending to practice social distance and wear a mask.

York Prep Update 7/08/20: Kindercamp, Fall Re-opening, Volleyball Information
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The volleyball coaching staff will host an interest meeting on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 pm in the gymnasium. For the safety of all in attendance, we are asking all attending to practice social distance and wear a mask.
Athletes must have their physicals and participating waivers completed and turned in before they will be allowed to practice. Girls also need to make sure they wear a mask to practice, bring their own water bottle and towels.
Middle/JV girls will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 AM. A schedule will be sent out.
Varsity girls will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00. A schedule will be sent out.

York Preparatory Academy's Fall Re-Opening Update: http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation_v2?permalink_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fmyemail.constantcontact.com%2FYork-Prep-Fall-Re-Opening-Update.html%3Fsoid%3D1102801309978%26aid%3Dwhtwair4wJA&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa119414c001%2Fc9aa35b5-f7a7-4dc2-985c-2523b790d2cb.jpg%3Fver%3D1566562593000&fbclid=IwAR3NA-qO5uWccd_D7ww781MXvXylHed3RDL6CZav5GxCHxy5nOyiC1hD2K0

Doctors Care is offering $15 athletic physicals for a limited time. Reminder- all student athletes must have an updated physical (dated after April 1, 2020) to participate in sports in the 2020-21 school year. Physical forms are found at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/browse/144272
#PatriotPride

York Prep Athletic Update for the 2020/21 School Year #PatriotPride
https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/264854?org=athletics

York Preparatory Academy announces the location of York Prep's second campus opening Fall of 2022.
Press Release: https://5il.co/hbbn

York Preparatory Academy announces the hiring of our new Athletic Director, Coach Larry Davis. Congratulations Coach Davis!
Press Release: https://5il.co/h9fw
#PatriotPride #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily

Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy High School for being ranked as a top high school by the U.S. News and World Report! #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/south-carolina/districts/sc-public-charter-school-district/york-preparatory-academy-156423

Please join us for a video recording of York Preparatory Academy's Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony. We are so proud of our 2020 graduates!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blCCjHaXbF4&feature=emb_logo

Doctors Care on Cherry Road in Rock Hill is offering sports physical for $15. Please visit the following link for York Prep athletic forms.: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/browse/67753

Our seniors are graduating today! Join us at 8:30 pm for a live streamed graduation ceremony. Congratulations! #ForeverAPatriot #2020Seniors #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
https://yorkprep.streamdynamic.com/

Rain or shine, TODAY is our Senior Parade at 2:30 pm streaming on York Prep's Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/

Please join us in celebrating the college athletic signing for graduate, Sidney Russell who has committed to play volleyball at Spartanburg Methodist College this fall. Sidney played middle school, junior varsity and varsity volleyball for the York Prep Patriots and made the high school roster in 8th grade. Sidney plans to major in a field serving the special needs community. Congratulations Sidney and best of luck!

Happy Monday York Prep! It's our final game of GUESS THE SENIOR! Match the following baby pictures to this list of seniors. The answers will be posted this Thursday. Happy guessing!
Seniors: Austra Phillips, Ethan Little, Sidney Russell, Spencer Waldon, William Chapman, Brooklyn Channell, Makayla Martin, Kristin Paul, Carson Helms, Cameron Forbes, Ashton Parris, Gabriella Loflin, Stephen Jackson, Shaelynn Espitia, Daniel Dougan, Austin Everall, Hope Williams, Matthew Bradley, William Mundy, Alexa Parris, George Burden, Simaria McKnight-Quinn, Dalton Pannell, Tyler Blankman, Elisah Hemphill, Devon Martin, Alexandra Gaines, Reed Brunet, Trevor Faile, and Shakya Moore.
#2020Graduates #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily

Listen as the teachers and staff at York Preparatory Academy read Dr. Seuss' book, "Oh the Places You'll Go!" dedicated to the Class of 2020. As our graduates continue onto the next steps of their journey, remember that the faculty and staff of York Prep is cheering for YOU! “And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed).”
Video Link: https://youtu.be/96tBFp_CYYY

If you're looking for fun activity, try this neighborhood walk scavenger hunt! See how many you can find and feel free to send your photos to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org. #YorkPrepFamily

York Preparatory Academy presents the Class of 2020! Please join us as we celebrate our seniors throughout the entire month of May.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pegLXRbvXeI&feature=youtu.be

Happy Friday! Next week we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and we have some special things planned to express our sincere thanks to our teachers and staff. We encourage you to work as a family to come up with some special ways you can say thank you to your child's teachers. If you would like to submit a thank you note or special memory for us to share with our YPA family, please feel free to complete the form below. We love our teachers & staff and together we are seeing our students succeed! #YorkPrepFamily
Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqCIjZdcc9wPQW4AjAkYUBv_yYw2G3aWeh12zeYIjTsIcJnw/viewform

We love our seniors! Check out the following link for information on our Graduation Ceremony and Senior Parade.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVoGgYrPcTM&feature=youtu.be

Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy students Kory Davis and Kendall Davis! #PatriotPride #FromRootstoBloom
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article241879436.html

Looking for a fun outside activity over spring break? Check out this egg hunt with a fitness twist created by York Preparatory Academy Elementary PE Teacher, Coach McGee. #FromRootstoBloom
Video Link: https://youtu.be/StE1j1DO89c

Try this super fun game created by York Preparatory Academy PE Teacher, Coach McGee. Using simple items found in your home, you can get the entire family moving. How many strikes can you get in a row? #YorkPrepTeam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-hewE1OTs&feature=emb_logo

It's YPA Spirit Day- post a photo in your YPA gear or school colors to York Prep's Facebook page or email to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org! #PatriotPride

At York Prep, we love to be healthy! Let's show some of our favorite outside or inside activities that get us moving. Post your photos at York Prep's Facebook page or email them to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.

It's indoor PE time with Coach McGee!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0q1OjKt5E&feature=emb_logo&fbclid=IwAR09q7bEzD3dYyox_Sly_WKsFtO9I-m1tXIm0zwc_XzTmopPDGiw1bE23y8

Make plans to cheer on our Patriots tonight at home at the Girls Varsity Soccer game and Varsity Baseball game both starting at 5:00 pm. The full athletic schedule can be found on our York Prep App or on our website at the following link. #PatriotPride
https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/events

Athletic Update 2/26/20:
MS Baseball will practice on the baseball field from 3:15-4:15 pm.
Varsity Baseball will practice on the baseball field from 4:00-5:45 pm

Athletic Update 2/25/20: All practices will be held at the Student Union
3:15 - 4 pm: MS Girls Soccer & MS Baseball (SU Gym)
4 - 5 pm: V Girls & V Boys Soccer (SU Gym)
4 - 5 pm: V Baseball (SU Weight Room)
5 - 6 pm: V Baseball (SU Gym)

Athletic Update 2/24/20:
MS Girls Soccer and MS Baseball in SU Gym till 4:30 pm
Varsity Baseball in Student Union weight room till 5:00 pm
Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys Soccer in SU Gym 4:30-5:30 pm

Athletic Reminder: Athletic Fees have been posted on FEE PAY and must be paid for the athlete to participate. Spring sport uniform ordering will close on 2/23/20. Please make sure to place your orders. Please contact Coach Drummond with questions.
Girls Varsity Soccer: https://ypagirlssoccer20.itemorder.com
Girls Middle School Soccer: https://ypamsgirlssoccer20.itemorder.com
Varsity Boys Soccer: https://ypavarsitysoccer20.itemorder.com
Varsity Baseball: https://ypavarsitybaseball20.itemorder.com
Middle School Baseball: https://ypamsbaseball20.itemorder.com

In anticipation of inclement weather and road conditions, York Preparatory Academy is canceling all after school activities and Patriot's Promise for today, February 20, 2020.
York Preparatory Academy will be operating on a two hour delay on Friday, February 21 with buses operating 2 hours late. There will be no morning Patriot's Promise or breakfast served. Due to the Friday delay, York Prep will not be dismissing on our normal Friday schedule. Elementary (K-4th) will dismiss at 2:35 pm. Middle School (5th-8th) will dismiss at 2:55 pm. High School (9th-12th) will dismiss at 3:07 pm. Patriot's Promise after school will operate on normal schedule. The High School bell schedule will be posted in Schoology.
York Prep will continue to monitor the weather and will keep you updated with changes. As always, please continue to use your judgement when traveling in your area.

Please order your spring sport uniform by Tuesday, February 18. Please contact Coach Drummond with questions at mike.drummond@yorkprepsc.org.
Girls Varsity Soccer: https://ypagirlssoccer20.itemorder.com
Girls Middle School Soccer: https://ypamsgirlssoccer20.itemorder.com
Varsity Boys Soccer: https://ypavarsitysoccer20.itemorder.com
Varsity Baseball: https://ypavarsitybaseball20.itemorder.com
Middle School Baseball: https://ypamsbaseball20.itemorder.com

Athletic Updates 2/13/20:
-Varsity Baseball practice is canceled
-Middle School baseball will meet after school in the Middle School Computer Lab room 103.
- Varsity Girls Soccer will meet in Ms. Bahr's room at the Student Union with pickup at 4:00 pm.
- Varsity Boys Soccer is canceled for today.
- Middle School Girls Soccer is canceled for today.

The Varsity basketball games scheduled for today vs Uproar Academy have been canceled.

York Preparatory Academy will be operating on a 1 Hour Delay on Friday, February 7, 2020. Buses will also operate on a one hour delay. There will be no Patriot's Promise Before Care in the morning. Please use your judgement and be cautious. York Prep will be flexible with 1st period tardies tomorrow, so please take your time when traveling. School will dismiss according to our normal Friday schedule.

Per Coach Drummond: Varsity baseball practice is cancelled today.

Vote for York Prep Sophomore, Kory Davis for the Herald’s 1st High School Athlete of the Week! #patriotpride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article239913948.html?fbclid=IwAR39YAlX4rEAixrB37Z7-2_3BbR9-LMq1Ah65pjksdIlWvEkTbtA_JLH-f0

K5-5th Grade Intramural Softball: Deadline Extended to Friday, 2/07
York Prep is excited to announce our 3rd round of Intramural Sports Skills. We are offering softball led by Middle School PE Teacher and Coach, Coach Ferguson. Each of these programs are 6-week coed for grades K5-5th. Athletes will be grouped by grade level (groups may change depending on participation). The cost of the program is $100 and includes a t-shirt. The program fee must be paid in full by the deadline. No late registrations will be accepted.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/page/intramural-sports-skills-program

Come cheer on your fellow Patriots as the Varsity girls and Varsity boys teams host Legion Collegiate on Friday, January 31 beginning at 6 pm at the Student Union. All York Prep fans are encouraged to wear WHITE. York Prep students will receive FREE ADMISSION to these games. We hope to see you there!

K5-5th Grade Intramural Softball- Registration Deadline February 3rd
York Prep is excited to announce our 3rd round of Intramural Sports Skills. We are offering softball led by Middle School PE Teacher and Coach, Coach Ferguson. Each of these 6-week coed programs for grades K5-5th. Athletes will be grouped by grade level (groups may change depending on participation). The cost of the program is $100 and includes a t-shirt. The program fee must be paid in full by the deadline. No late registrations will be accepted.
LINK: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/page/intramural-sports-skills-program

York Prep basketball in the news #PatriotPride
https://www.wspa.com/sports/tuesdays-high-school-basketball-28/

Due to today's temperature, boys and girls soccer conditioning has been canceled today. Soccer conditioning will resume tomorrow at 3:30PM.

High School Baseball Conditioning: High School Baseball will offer conditioning on Monday, 1/21- Thursday, 1/23 and Monday, 1/27- Thursday, 1/30 from 4:00-5:30 pm at the baseball field. Please contact Coach Yogi with questions at yogi041953@gmail.com.

It's almost time for our Patriot 5K Run/Walk this Saturday starting at the Student Union building. There is still time to register at https://raceroster.com/…/277…/patriot-5k-scholarship-runwalk
Participants: You will have three opportunities to pick up your race packet: 1) Friday, 1/17 from Noon-3pm at the Student Union, 2) Friday, 1/17 from 5-8pm at the Student Union, 3) Saturday, 1/18 from 8-8:45am at the Student Union.
The race begins at 9:00 am and will be held rain or shine. Thank you for your support of this wonderful scholarship run benefiting our students!

Soccer conditioning is cancelled for today due to a wet field.

Attention High School: Soccer conditioning for varsity boys and girls soccer will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm beginning today. Soccer tryouts will occur on January 28. Notifications of weather cancellations for soccer will be announced on the York Prep app and website under athletics. To participate in conditioning, athletes must have a current physical. Please contact Coach Bahr with questions at kelli.bahr@yorkprepsc.org.

This Saturday at 7 pm is York Prep's Winthrop Basketball Night. Winthrop has reserved section 117 for York Prep. On arrival, please inform the ticket office at the coliseum that you are with York Prep. You will then receive a reduced priced $5 general admission ticket for section 117 which will allow you to sit in any row or seat number in section 117. Our chorus will be singing the National Anthem. Please make plans to join us for this great family event to cheer on our chorus and our YPA alumni, DJ Burns.

It's almost Homecoming! Homecoming Schedules and Information can be found at the following link:https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/high-school/page/homecoming--14

Today is the deadline to register for York Prep's Patriot 5K Scholarship Run/Walk to receive a guaranteed race shirt! Students, parents, friends, family, and the community are welcome!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/27779/patriot-5k-scholarship-runwalk?fbclid=IwAR3rwW2J2Hx55awENUmcMjvk1aLpHz8GIOTHGBNlWEuzYkp5PUqLK4GYnrM

York Prep Athletic News #PatriotPride
https://www.wyff4.com/article/schsl-releases-proposed-realignment-for-2020-22/30289633

Registration Extended to 12/20: York Prep's Intramural Sports Skills program allows K-5th grade students the opportunity to develop sports skills under the instruction of York Prep Coaches and varsity players. Our next session will offer volleyball and basketball training and will run for 6 weeks from January 11th - February 15th. We have extended our winter registration until Friday 12/20. We only have a few remaining spots left. If you have any questions please email debra.blanchett@yorkprepsc.org.
Registration Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/page/intramural-sports-skills-program

York Prep Basketball Making News! #PatriotPride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article238158509.html

York Preparatory Academy alumni, Jaron Williams making news! #PatriotPride
http://www.thepacer.net/mens-basketball-inks-jaron-williams-to-kick-off-signing-class-of-2019-20/

Varsity Baseball Workout Information:
*Date: December 10 & 11, 2019 from 3:30-5:00 pm
* Contact: Coach Yogi Elliott at yogi1953@comporium.net
* An updated sports physical (dated April 1, 2019 or after) is required to attend workouts.

York Prep basketball making news! #PatriotPride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article237737719.html

This holiday season, support your school with your Amazon purchases by registering for AmazonSmile. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from customers’ eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organizations they select. To register, please click York Prep's unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-4641998. Thank you for your support!

The 2019/20 York Prep Basketball Schedule is now posted on our website. Go Patriots! #PatriotPride
LINK: https://5il.co/ba0o

York Preparatory Academy launched our 1st week of our new Intramural Sports Skills program on Saturday allowing K-5th grade students the opportunity to develop sports skills under the instruction of York Prep Coaches and varsity players.
Our next session will offer volleyball and basketball training and will run for 6 weeks from January 11th - February 15th. Registration will begin on our website starting November 11 and continue till December 12. Please contact Ms. Blanchett with questions at debra.blanchett@yorkprepsc.org. #PatriotPride

Basketball Tryout Information: All students must have an updated physical prior to try-outs (no exceptions). Please wear a t-shirt, gym shorts and tennis shoes to try-outs.
* Middle School Girls & Boys Tryouts: November 4 & 5 @ 3:15–4:15 pm, SU Gym
* Varsity Girls Tryouts: November 4 & 5 @ 4:15–5:45 pm, SU Gym
* JV / Varsity Boys Tryouts: November 4 & 5 @ 5:45–7:00 pm, SU Gym

Best of luck to our Middle School Girls Volleyball team as they play their first game of the Queen City Tournament tonight at 4:15 pm at home.The Middle School Boy's Soccer play in round 2 of the Queen City Tournament tonight away at Carmel Christian School. Go Patriots! #PatriotPride

Limited Spots Left for Our Intramural Skills Program:
York Prep is excited to announce the first of our Intramural Sports Skills programs developing basketball skills. This is a 6-week coed program for grades K5-5th and athletes will be grouped by grade level (groups may change depending on participation). All sessions will be held on Saturday mornings. The cost of the program is $100 and includes a t-shirt. There is no registration fee. The program fee must be paid in full by the deadline. No late registrations will be accepted. Limited openings are available and the deadline to register is October 14th. Please contact debra.blanchett@yorkprepsc.org. Registration Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/page/intramural-sports-skills-program

Fall Sports Photos: Wednesday, October 16th in the SU gym taking team photos and offering individual photos packages.
3:15 pm - Middle Volleyball
3:45 pm - Middle Boys Soccer
4:15 pm - Cross Country
5 pm - JV Volleyball
5:30 pm - Varsity Volleyball

York Preparatory Academy is excited to partner with Sweet Tea Refill to offer great new apparel options for students, staff and families. Check out the following LINK to order. Orders placed by October 10th can be picked up at Patriot U- Literacy Night (please choose Patriot U night pick up at checkout). The deadline to order these shirt designs is October 17th.
Order Link: https://www.sweettearefill.com/collections/york-prep-spirit-shop

York Preparatory Academy is excited to welcome Ivory Latta, WNBA player and author to present at Literacy Night on October 17th. Check out more information at our event page link: https://www.facebook.com/events/673979236346372/

Congratulations to the Middle School volleyball and soccer team for their wins against Charlotte Prep last night!

Come out to support the Middle School soccer team and volleyball team take on Carmel Christian at home tonight! Good luck to cross country at Chester High tonight!

Please join us in thanking Stateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram for their new partnership with York Preparatory Academy to sponsor our athletic program! Thank you for supporting education in our community! #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride

Dance Team Tryouts: Middle school (grades 6-8) and high school dance team tryouts are Tuesday, 9/10, Thursday, 9/12 and Friday, 9/13 from 3:15-5:00 pm.
* Location: Tuesday,9/10- Elementary School Gym, Thursday, 9/12 and Friday, 9/13-Student Union Gym. Participants must attend all three days.
* Requirement: Participants must have your physical to try out.
* Attire: Please wear yoga pants or spandex shorts, sports bra, tank top, jazz shoes or socks and tennis shoes. All hair must be pulled back.
If you have any questions please email Coach Sneed at Justdancindancestudio@gmail.com.

Good luck to our Cross Country team in their first race of the season tonight at Great Falls High School!

The Middle School volleyball match scheduled for Wednesday with Lewisville MS is now on Thursday, 9/5 at 5:30 pm.

1,040 people have download our new York Prep app!
Did you know you can sign up for Push Notifications to get alerts or reminders from athletics, band or any building on campus? This is a great way to keep up to date on changes with after school practices or game locations.
App Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.yorksc
App Download for Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/york-preparatory-academy/id1472598862?ls=1

York Prep basketball player Deuce Dean commits to Hampton University
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article233580172.html

Signups are now available for soccer through CISC Youth Development program for grades K5-5th grade. Please see the flyer below and contact Coach Morgan with questions at jmorgan@globalpremiersoccer.com.

York Prep is excited to announce the launch of our new Dance Team for Middle and High School under the direction of Coach Lori Sneed! Please see below regarding an upcoming meeting for interested students.
* Event: Dance Team Interest Meeting for High School & Middle School students
* Date: August 29, 2019, 3:30 pm
* Location: Middle School building - Room 103
* Contact: Coach Lori Sneed, justdancindancestudio@gmail.com

Almost 1,000 people have already downloaded our new app! Our daily Cafe YPA Menu is now available through our app as well as band and athletic updates. It's everything York Prep in your pocket!
Download for FREE today!
Android: http://bit.ly/2LULTvu
iPhone: https://apple.co/2LTYWNP

Middle School Volleyball Tryout Dates: Thursday August 15th and Monday, August 19th from 3:30-5:00 pm in the student union gym. All physicals must be up to date. Please bring a full water bottle, proper gear and attire.

Make plans to come to the Parent Athletic Meeting at the High School. 5:15 pm- MS Fall Sports, 6:15 pm-HS Fall Sports. Middle School Soccer practice is canceled for tonight due to Back to School events.

Cross Country- it's time to order your uniforms. Use the following link and place your order by Tuesday, August 20th. https://ypaxc19.itemorder.com

York Prep Academy is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! With easy access to everything on our new website, announcements from administrators, athletic scores and game updates, calendar integration tools, band updates, and access to live feed/social media news- it's everything York Prep in your pocket! You can download the app for FREE on both Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Download for Android: http://bit.ly/2LULTvu
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2LTYWNP

York Prep graduate, Deuce Dean featured on CN2 News!
https://www.cn2.com/york-prep-academy-basketball-standout-heads-to-college/

York Prep graduate, Deuce Dean featured on CN2 News!

York Prep Athletics will hold a fall parent meeting on Tuesday, August 13th in the High School Commons Area.
Dates: Tuesday, August 13th
Time: 5:15 PM - Middle School meeting &
6:15 PM - High School meeting
Location: High School Commons Area

It's almost time for fall tryouts! Make sure to get your required Sports Physical and check out the tryout dates on the Athletics calendar!