Pandemic EBT is a one-time electronic benefit transfer to help supplement family food costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged school closures. Please click on the following link for additional information.
LINK: https://5il.co/i5zu
Online Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Available!
Each school year we ask all families to complete an application to apply for school meal benefits. You can now apply online for your student to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure website directly to York Preparatory Academy, so you don’t need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced.
LunchApplication.com has been designed to make it easy for you to know exactly what information you need to provide and to guide you through the process.Once your application has been received, YPA will determine your eligibility and send you a letter with the results. Or, you can create an account on LunchApplication.com and you will receive your results via email. LunchApplication.com is an easy, secure and convenient way to apply for free or reduced meals. To apply, simply go to LunchApplication.com and click “Apply Now.”
https://www.lunchapplication.com/
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
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Opens Today: We ask all families to complete our Free/Reduced Lunch application each school year. We will begin accepting completed applications starting 7/01/20 at the Student Union. When completing the form, please make sure that your form is completely filled in. If you do not wish to disclose your income information, please fill in the student names and then write DECLINE across the section that is labeled "Step 3". Please contact Hally Adams with any questions at hally.adams@yorkprepsc.org.
Form Link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/767451/reducedlunch.pdf
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 teachers are climbing new heights this summer! Ms. Beltakis, Ms. Hilburn, and Ms. Winters are finding great places to hike and get outdoors with their families. Feel free to email photos of your family getting outdoors and enjoying nature to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org. #YorkPrepFamily
YPA students aren't the only ones learning this summer! York Prep teachers like Ms. Sydney Culver have been busy this summer taking online courses.
Check out the following link to find out fun ways you can keep your mind growing this summer! Learning Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/254281?org=york-prep
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom
Did you know that dual enrollment classes allow high school students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously? Contact Dr. Harrington (vanessa.harrington@yorkprepsc.org) for more information and check out this summer opportunity available at USC Lancaster!
York Prep teachers and staff are having a great summer! Ms. Pamela Green, a new 3rd grade teacher at York Prep had a blast riding ATVs with her family in Tennessee.
What are some things you are doing with your family this summer? Feel free to email your photos to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
#YorkPrepFamily
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
VirtualSC will allow students who failed a course in 2019-2020 to continue to register for summer credit recovery courses until Sunday, June 14th at 8:00 PM. Students requesting courses by this new deadline must have counselor approval in the Dashboard no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, June 15th. Credit Recovery courses are offered in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Please register at https://virtualsc.org/.
Rock Hill's Red, White and Boom will have virtual contests and activities for families the week of June 26-July 4 including art, singing, photography and baking contests. Check out more information and register at the following link. https://www.onlyinoldtown.com/boom2020
The Art Council of York County presents the 9th Annual Youth Literary Competition, highlighting the best in short stories and poetry by students enrolled in K-12 programs from across York County, SC. The deadline to submit your original work is Friday, August 28. https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/literarycalls
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
Congratulations to York Prep Valedictorian, Hannah Archer and the valedictorians from all York County schools! #2020Graduates #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
https://www.heraldonline.com/graduations/article243277376.html
York Prep high school students have the opportunity for Credit Recovery this summer through http://virtualsc.org. Students may take courses online for FREE between June 8 and July 30 to earn credit. The deadline to register is June 10.
Beginning June 8th: York County Library invites all ages to join their virtual "Imagine Your Story" Summer Learning Challenge! The challenge is simple: Read 10 hours and get a prize! For every 10 hours you read (up to 50 hours), you'll earn one entry into a Grand Prize Drawing. Register now at https://www.yclibrary.org/slc. For help registering or logging time, call us at (803) 992-0263 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 4–6 p.m.
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
As you plan your summer, include time for summer reading! York Preparatory Academy will offer opportunities throughout the summer to keep your child's mind engaged including fun Schoology activities from our teachers.
York Prep Middle School will be offering USA Test Prep challenges (with prizes) and a summer reading list found at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/middle/browse/135933
Join us for a virtual celebration of our Kindergarten students and their accomplishments throughout the 2019/20 school year. Our students are growing in their, "knowledge, skills, character, and determination necessary to excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life." Congratulations Kindergarten graduates!
https://youtu.be/IwCJSyzIMjI
In January of 2020, YPA hosted its first Patriot 5K Scholarship Run/Walk. Through the generous support of our participants and sponsors, we were able to award a scholarship to a graduating senior. Seniors had the opportunity to apply, sharing how they plan to use the skills they have learned at YPA in their continuing education and future career. After review by a committee of alumni, we are pleased to award the 2020 Patriot Alumni Scholarship of $2,000 to Daniel Gleaves. Daniel plans to attend the University of South Carolina Honors College in the fall, pursuing a major in Computer Science. Congratulations Daniel! #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride #YorkPrepFamily #2020Graduate
NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 is scheduled to launch today from the Kennedy Space Center at 4:33 pm. Tomorrow the SpaceX Demo-2 is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station at 11:39 am. Don't miss this historic event streamed live at the link: https://www.nasa.gov/nasalive
Important Update: York Preparatory Academy will begin accepting applications for our Patriot's Promise before and after school care in July. We will notify families on the specific date the application will open as it gets closer.
Please join York Preparatory Academy as we celebrate our virtual 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Congratulations 8th grade students and families and best of luck as you continue your journey in high school!
https://youtu.be/t8q_RBpz-AQ
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/
Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy student, Victoria Kirby who signed a letter of intent to ride for the Converse College Equestrian Team! #PatriotPride #FromRootstoBloom #2020Graduate
Rain or shine, TODAY is our Senior Parade at 2:30 pm streaming on York Prep's Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/
As our seniors graduate tomorrow, we celebrate what's next as they continue to pursue their goals and dreams. Come visit us and never forget you will always be a Patriot! #ForeverAPatriot #PatriotPride #FromRootstoBloom #2020Graduate #YorkPrepFamily
"What advice would you give an incoming freshman?" Check out this great advice from our seniors to their York Prep family! #2020Graduates #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
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
It's time to see the answers to this week's Guess the Senior game. You've grown up on our campus and we are very proud of you! #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily #2020Graduates
Great schools exist because of great teachers! We loved surprising our teachers with their yard sign saying, "Home of an Amazing York Prep teacher" because they truly are!
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom #TeacherAppreciationWeek #NationalBlueRibbon
Quotes inspire, challenge and encourage us. Check out favorite quotes from York Preparatory Academy 2020 Graduates. #2020Graduates #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
Through York Prep's Dual Enrollment program, four York Preparatory Academy seniors are graduating from high school with an Associates Degree from USC Lancaster. Please join us in recognizing these students for their hard work and dedication!
Please visit York Prep's website for more information about our High School Pathways: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/york-prep/page/high-school-options-pathways
#FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon #2020Graduate #YorkPrepFamily
It's Celebrate Seniors month and it's time for GUESS THAT SENIOR! Match the following baby pictures to this list of seniors. The answers will be posted this Thursday!
Seniors: Seth Enix, Tanner Davis, Alexandrea Williams, Justin Ortiz, Damon Vess, Raegan Williams, Delaney Bennett, Damian Adams, Justin Valdez, Michaela Baier, Sherry Judd, Aderia Wilson, Jade Gordon, Leigh Covington, Haillie Biddy, and Devin Chapman.
#2020Graduates #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
Happy Friday York Prep! It's time to announce the answers to our Guess the Senior Game. We are so proud of all of our 2020 graduates! #2020Graduates #YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom
We are celebrating our seniors the entire month of May! Today our 2020 graduates share advice to rising freshmen to help them have success in high school. #2020Graduate #YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom
Happy Nurses Appreciation Day!!! Thank you to our health care professionals who are helping our community. A special shout out to our school nurses: Nurse Chiquita Foster, Nurse Jane Pearson, Ms. Debra Blanchett and Ms. Kim Neal for the love and care you give our students! #NurseAppreciationDay #YorkPrepFamily
Teachers change lives one student at a time! Our 2020 graduates share how specific teachers have made an impact on their life. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom
From Mr. Shepard: Due to a scheduling conflict with Advanced Placement testing, we will need to delay the start time of the Patriot Parade. The event will begin at 2:30 pm on Wednesday May 20, 2020. This change offers the best opportunity for us to celebrate every senior. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Who's ready for a GAME called Guess the Senior???? Match the baby photos with the following seniors: Natalie Broome, Triniti Benson, Hannah Weaver, Tyler Teachout, Paris Gallman, Ashley Robinson, John Mugabe, JD Currie, Telsa Stone, Zai'Heim Sanders, Hunter Lowe, Sydney Estes, Martha Burton, Justin Crimm, Ny'Azia Crawford, Rebekah Johns. The answers will be posted this Friday- Happy Guessing! #YorkPrepFamily
Good Morning York Prep! It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we have some special things planned to express our sincere thanks to our teachers and staff. Thanks to our business partners, Nishie G's and Michelle Ayer, our teachers and staff will each receive a free lunch and custom t-shirt.
We encourage you to work as a family to come up with some special ways this week 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 this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqCIjZdcc9wPQW4AjAkYUBv_yYw2G3aWeh12zeYIjTsIcJnw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1u_odxjK__KXFnE_hfKOCLiFLvwAHu_8Z5WcRbSf-aNSyzEYs_EY-KQBQ
We love our teachers & staff and together we are seeing our students succeed! #YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom
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
Looking for a fun creative activity today? Try building Balloon Lego Cars with Middle School Engineering Teacher, Señor Cortes. Race your car and use the engineering process to keep modifying your model till you get your best results. Feel free to email a photo or video of your design to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
VIDEO LINK: https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/261667834881122/
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
It's a beautiful Tuesday York Preparatory Academy! Join our Elementary Art Teacher, Ms. Bryant as she teaches us how to make optical illusions using sidewalk chalk. #YorkPrepFamily
VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/O2LN_5bfv7M
Happy Monday York Preparatory Academy! Looking for a fun hands-on activity today? Check out how to make String Phones with STEAM Teacher, Mr. Clifford Dantzler. Post a photo of your finished project below! #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
Video Link: https://youtu.be/w36NnUXjk8I
It's a York Prep Dance Party!!! Happy Friday York Preparatory Academy! #YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/1041557286238274/
It's Health & Wellness Week at York Prep! Today Middle School Guidance Counselor, Ms. Ashley Brown talks about how showing gratitude can be positive for our own mental health. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Brown at ashley.brown@yorkprepsc.org.
https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/525003018141099/
York Preparatory Academy will hold a virtual Board Meeting tomorrow, 4/23/20.
LOCATION: To Be Held By Teleconference, Join By Calling 1-716-273-1030, Pin 8343945#
Agenda: https://5il.co/ehyh
It's Health & Wellness Week! High School Guidance, Dr. Vanessa Harrington shares ideas for when we feel sad and signs of depression. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Harrington at vanessa.harrington@yorkprepsc.org. https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/714859015977618/
York Prep is celebrating Health & Wellness Week! Today our Elementary Guidance Counselor, Ms. Lisa Byrd speaks about tips to help us when we feel angry and frustrated. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Byrd at lisa.byrd@yorkprepsc.org. #YorkPrepTeam
https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/548590306056896/
York Prep is celebrating Health & Wellness Week! Check out the fun at York Prep's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/
It's our final day of Science Discovery Week and today is all about weather. Check out these fun links and have an awesome Friday!
https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/photos/a.1824930394464485/2503378893286295/
York Prep is discovering oceanography with fun activities, art & links. Check out all the activities for your student at https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/
Happy Wednesday! As we celebrate Science Discovery Week, check out these fun links to learn more about volcanoes.
Activities: https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/photos/a.1824930394464485/2501751863448998/?type=3&theater
Make an Erupting Volcano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1pR8Sm2774&feature=emb_logo&fbclid=IwAR3t1xT9iNRJzZY1N0Q7NAtHjMgAEW1TFMHI7ktbT7TGV911GfRguQX3AnA
Our 2020 graduates are picking up their cap and gowns today using our drive-thru graduation supply delivery event. We love our York Preparatory Academy 2020 graduates! #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride
@YorkPrepAcademy is celebrating Science Discovery Week and today is Discover the Solar System. Check out this link for tons of fun interactive activities for students of all ages! #FromRootstoBloom
https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/photos/a.1824930394464485/2500059970284854/
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
It's Travel Thursday! Easter Island, the rumored home of the Easter Bunny, is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia. Easter Island is most famous for its 1,000 moai (monumental statues) which weigh as much as 80 tons and tower as high as 30 feet tall. You can visit the island through multiple online virtual tours! #FromRootstoBloom
AirPano 360 Aerial Tour: https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Easter-Island/
PBS Virtual Tour: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/
National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/easter-island/
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
Learn more about Pysanky Eggs from this ART VIDEO from Elementary Art Teacher, Ms. Bryant! Email your art photos to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTlodzvrx6I&feature=youtu.be
Did you know you can visit the York County Library at https://www.yclibrary.org/ to check out free e-books, audio books, or e-magazines? You can also listen to free music or watch free movies. Visit their website to register for a new library card.
York Preparatory Academy is celebrating Family Fun Week and today is Family Movie Night! Feel free to email your photos to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
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
Alive @ 25 is offering online virtual courses in driver's safety at the following link: https://www.scnsc.org/training/alive-at-25
Today for #thankfulthursday, we encourage you to write a note to our emergency responders thanking them for their dedication to our community! #PatriotDNA #FromRootstoBloom
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.
Today is Furry Friend Day! Post a photo of your pet or favorite stuffed animal on York Prep's facebook page or you can email your picture to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
Ivy League schools such as Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale are offering FREE online courses in some of their most popular classes. Students and parents can check these out at the following link: https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs
Looking for creative inspiration? Watch our Middle School Art Teacher, Mrs. Price Frasier teach us how to create a lego self portrait.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCTc3v8ylmA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0QEQqK2Kt6x4qRq_GqFh4UUl4j9dDLys2iBnVgqcxV3CFdWxiWESrVGjg
It's Virtual Spirit Week! Today for Creative Genius, let's see your drawings, lego creations, chalk art, baking, painting, pillow forts, play dough & all creative ideas! Post on https://facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/ or email to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org.
Audible.com is now offering free audible stories for kids of all ages. #FromRootstoBloom
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
It's indoor PE time with Coach McGee!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0q1OjKt5E&feature=emb_logo&fbclid=IwAR09q7bEzD3dYyox_Sly_WKsFtO9I-m1tXIm0zwc_XzTmopPDGiw1bE23y8
Take a college or university tour online at CampusTours.com. With over 1,700 virtual college & university campus tours, visit schools you are interested in without leaving your home. #FromRootstoBloom
https://www.campustours.com/college-search/state/South-Carolina/
It's Field Trip Friday York Preparatory Academy! Check out this awesome virtual field trip of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City offering two interactive ways to tour. Opening in 1870, the MET contains over 2 million works of art and is the largest museum in the United States.
MET Kid Interactive Map: https://www.metmuseum.org/a…/online-features/metkids/explore
MET 360 degree Project: https://www.metmuseum.org/a…/online-features/met-360-project
Check it out and let us know your favorite work of art! #metkids #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
It's Thankful Thursday! Today we encourage your student to write a note to someone in our community that makes a difference in their life! Feel free to give them a shout out here as well! #PatriotDNA
Happy First Day of Spring York Preparatory Academy! Elementary Art Teacher, Ms. Bryant made this fun video showing us how to make Spring Flower Origami. Email a photo of your origami project, spring art or take a spring nature photo to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org to celebrate spring.
Link: https://youtu.be/eew3l9wiZD8
1st Day of E-Learning is going great at York Prep! Happy St. Patrick's Day to our YPA family! #FromRootstoBloom
Happy St. Patrick's Day to our York Prep students and families! Send your e-learning photos wearing GREEN to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org & happy learning!
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
Today is the LAST DAY for pledges for our Patriot Fun Run and Color Run so make your pledges at FunRun.com! Thank you for your AMAZING partnership! #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepTeam
Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy's Indoor Percussion and Indoor Winds for their fantastic performances at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association on Saturday.
- Indoor Percussion Category: 1st Place
- Indoor Winds Category: 2nd Place
Congratulations to these students, directors and volunteers! Make plans to cheer for York Prep's Indoor Band on March 28th for the CWEA Championships at Winthrop Coliseum. #PatriotPride
York Prep is now accepting dresses and accessories for our Dress Donation Drive. Donate gently used formal or semi-formal dresses at the Student Union or Plato's Closet - Rock Hill, SC until March 13th. Students attending the 8th grade formal or Junior/Senior Prom will have the opportunity to set up an appointment March 14 or 15 to shop for a free dress. Please contact Debra Blanchett at debra.blanchett@yorkprepsc.org to set up your appointment to shop or to volunteer. This event is open to the public.
Make plans to come out to York Prep's Black History Celebration tonight at 5:30 pm at the Student Union. Super Icy Brothers and Ooowee BBQ will be selling items from 5-8 pm at the event! This event is open to the community so please invite friends!
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
Congratulations to the York Preparatory Academy High School Mock Trial team who competed in the Regional Competition on Saturday in Columbia, SC. The results from the competition will be finalized Tuesday. #FromRootstoBloom
Special recognition to the following students:
- Judges Choice Best Attorney and Peer Choice Best Attorney: Amelia Smith and Parris Gallman
- Judges Choice Best Witness and Peer Choice Best Witness: Gracee Nelson and Leah Watson
Best of luck to York Prep's High School Mock Trial team who is competing Saturday in Columbia at the regional Mock Trial Competition. Good luck and a special thank you to Ms. James, Ms. Butler, Mr. DiMatteo, Mr. Myers, and all of the volunteers for their dedication and support! #PatriotPride
York Prep Guidance Counselor, Ms. Ashley Brown did a fantastic presentation yesterday for York Prep families and the community called, "The Connection Crisis- Fostering Authentic Connections in a Digital World." Check out her presentation and feel free to email her with questions at ashley.brown@yorkprepsc.org. https://youtu.be/zUS4IVKw0rA
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.
We welcome our York Prep family and the community to our upcoming Black History Celebration on Thursday, February 27 beginning at 5:30 pm at the Student Union building. Super Icy Brothers and Ooowee BBQ will be selling items from 5-8 pm at the event! Please make plans to join us and invite your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/846334229147115/
Our Patriot Day event begins in just 2 WEEKS! York Prep Patriot Days is a 10 day campus wide celebration filled with activities which starts with our Math & Science Night and ends with our Patriot Fun Run and Color Run.
York Prep partners with Boosterthon for our Patriot Fun Run and Color Run. As our primary fundraiser of each year, we truly appreciate your family's partnership to make this event a success. Please take a moment to watch this video to find out how you can be involved! #Boosterthon
Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/844938609302056
The Varsity basketball games scheduled for today vs Uproar Academy have been canceled.
Congratulations to the following students that have been selected as the 2020 Junior Marshals for this year's graduation: Abigail Anteneh, Jessica Branham, Maria Terceros Claure, Jacob Foy, Matthew Gaston, Jackson Gentry, Kristen Issa, Sarah Margaret Porter, Amelia Smith, Collin Weis, and Sarah Margaret Porter.
Junior Marshal is an honor bestowed to the top 10 students who have earned the highest academic averages in their Junior Year. Junior Marshals play an integral role in graduation in an honorary and service capacity. Congratulations to these Patriots!
#FromRootstoBloom
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.
Thank you to the Burns Chevrolet team for coming on campus today to take the Business and Personal Finance class car shopping! Burns Chevrolet brought three 2020 cars on campus and educated our students about insurance costs, tax prices and maintenance costs. Thanks to amazing partners like Burns Chevrolet, York Preparatory Academy is preparing students "to excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life."
#FromRootstoBloom
York Prep High School will be offering a free ACT/SAT Crash Course over the next 2 weeks prior to the school test dates. Students should plan to attend all 4 sessions to achieve their best result. Sign up at the High School front desk.
* ACT/SAT Prep Course: February 11, 13, 18 and 20 from 3:15- 4:15 pm in High School Room 122
* Testing Dates: ACT-February 25 and SAT- March 4
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
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!
York Prep basketball in the news #PatriotPride
https://www.wspa.com/sports/tuesdays-high-school-basketball-28/
Patriot DNA: Critical Thinking and Collaboration
High School Drama students worked in teams to compete in a Greek Theater Escape Room activity. #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotDNA
Reminder for 8th-11th Grade:
TONIGHT at 5:30 pm: Current 9th-11th grade students and their families are invited to join us for Patriot Pathways tonight at 5:30 pm at the High School. In preparation for the 2020/2021 school year, we will offer information on high school opportunities and expectations, including AP and Dual Enrollment options. Both teachers and students will be on hand to share their experiences and answer questions.
Thursday at 5:30 pm: York Prep High School welcomes current 8th graders (2020/21 freshmen) and their families to join us for Patriot Pathway night on Thursday, 1/30 at 5:30 pm at the High School. In preparation for the 2020/2021 school year, we will offer information on high school opportunities and expectations, including AP and Dual Enrollment options. Both teachers and students will be on hand to share their experiences and answer questions.
More information on our High School Pathways can be found at the following link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/york-prep/page/high-school-options-pathways
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 Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day at the Cherry Road location! York Prep receives a portion of all sales ordered through the Chick-Fil-A App for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thanks for your support! App Link: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/appdownload
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!
Congratulations to the following York Preparatory Academy Band students for their performance in this weekend's SCBDA Region Band Auditions at Blythewood High School: Camille Bailey, Hanna Baier, Lexi Flores, Faith Dalton, Paul Font, Caleb Huggins, Mason Branch, Alexander Fogle, Jayde Hobbs-West, Ben Fogle, Anthony Navarro, and Ben Truitt.
A special congratulations to Anthony Navarro and Camille Bailey who both received an All-State call-back which is our first in York Prep's history. Congratulation to these students and best of luck as they prepare for their final audition.
#PatriotPride #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
Spring Sports Tryouts: Students are required to have a physical on file in the athletic dept. office prior to try-outs.
Soccer Try-outs:
Varsity Girls & Boys Try-out (Grades 9 - 12)
Date: Monday, February 3, 2020
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Student Union Soccer field
Contact: Kelli Bahr (V Girls Coach) - kelli.bahr@yorkprepsc.org
Adam Rainey (V Boys Coach) - adam.rainey@yorkprepsc.org
Middle School Girls
Date: Monday, February 10, 2020
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Student Union Soccer field
Contact: Danielle Cummings - danielle.cummings@yorkprepsc.org
Baseball Try-outs:
Varsity Baseball (Grades 9 - 12)
Date: Monday, February 3, 2020
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Baseball Field
Contact: Yogi Elliot - yogi.elliot@yorkprepsc.org
Middle School Baseball
Date: Monday, February 10, 2020
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Baseball Field
Contact: Matt Durand - mattdurand42@yahoo.com
February Breakfast and Lunch Menus are Open
February breakfast and lunch ordering is now open and will close on Monday, January 20, 2020. No late orders will be accepted. All orders, free, reduced, and full pay must be ordered and paid within the ordering period. Fun Lunch menus are also open with options such as: Southern Salads, Moe's, Shane's Rib Shack and Domino's Pizza. Fun Lunch orders do not qualify for free/reduced lunches. Please contact Ms. Adams with questions at hally.adams@yorkprepsc.org.
To set up a new lunch ordering account for your student:
1. Go to the website: Orgsonline.com
2. Use school code: 292YPASC.
3. Follow the prompts to add all children at YPA.
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
The Homecoming Talent Show is hosted by the YPA Beta Club and will take place on Friday, January 17, in the High School Commons. Auditions will be held in Mr. Patterson's room (Student Union 229), as follows:
* Middle School Students - January 6 and 7, 3:30pm
* High School Students - January 13 and 14, 3:30pm
Students interested in auditioning should plan a 1-2 minute performance and be prepared to supply their own materials, such as music. Additionally, any music lyrics must be clean and school-appropriate.
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
Important Friday Reminders: York Preparatory Academy is operating on half-day dismissal on Friday, December 20th. Please remember that there is no Patriot's Promise on half days and no lunch is served.
* Kindergarten-4th grade: Dismisses at 11:30 am
* 5th-8th grade: Dismisses at 12:00 pm
* 9th-12th grade: High School students should only attend Thursday, 12/19 and Friday, 12/20 if they need to complete a makeup exam. Please see the High School makeup exam schedule below.
- Thursday, December 19: 8:15am-10:15am-1st Block Make-up, 10:30am-12:30pm-2nd Block Make-up
- Friday, December 20: 8:15am-10:15am-3rd Block Make-up, 10:30am-12:30pm-4th Block Make-up
York Prep Basketball Making News! #PatriotPride
https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article238158509.html
York Prep vs Andrew Jackson (South Carolina 2A Upper State Champs) tonight at home starting at 5 pm- GO PATRIOTS! #PatriotPride
Come cheer on the York Prep Band and the York Prep Elementary Cheerleaders tonight at the York Holiday Parade! #PatriotPride
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/
Thank you to all of the students, staff, and family who donated to the PB&J Drive! We were able to collect over 300 food items for a local food bank with Clemson winning out with over 200 donations!
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 mission of York Preparatory Academy is that our students will, "possess the knowledge, skills, character, and determination necessary to excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life." Last week, our 9th grade students had the opportunity to job shadow at area businesses based on their career interest. #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
The 2019/20 York Prep Basketball Schedule is now posted on our website. Go Patriots! #PatriotPride
LINK: https://5il.co/ba0o
Reminder: York Prep High School will be hosting a FAFSA Night for students and parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid this Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m.. Financial Aid Counselors from York Tech will be here to help walk you through the application and process. You will need to bring a copy of your student's Social Security number and your 2018 tax return. FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible for any SC state scholarship, grants, and financial aid.
York Prep High School students had the opportunity to attend the 9th Annual Junior Achievement Luncheon yesterday at Winthrop University. During the event, students discussed career readiness with community leaders and heard from nationally recognized journalist and keynote speaker, Heather Keets Wright. #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
York Prep High School will be hosting a FAFSA Night for students and parents to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 pm. Financial Aid Counselors from York Tech will be here to help walk you through the process. #FromRootstoBloom
Hey York Prep- Come support your school and eat great food this Thursday at Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill in Rock Hill from 4-8 pm. We hope to see you there!
York Prep celebrated Red Ribbon Week campus wide with fun activities, dress up days, and special speakers to promote a drug-free life! #FromRootstoBloom
https://youtu.be/bdlC5TxD2rc
ACT scores are in and York Prep students did amazing! #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/south-carolina/article236856878.html
It's Halloween at York Preparatory Academy which mean it's time for our annual Staff Costume Video! https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/517117272474027
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
Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy's Band of Revolution for their highest result at the SCBDA 1A State Championship placing 6th out of 15 bands. We recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, staff and volunteers. Congratulations on your amazing result! #PatriotPride #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
York Preparatory Academy's Band of Revolution is heading to the SCBDA 1A State Championships at Chapin High School tomorrow. Congratulations on your amazing season thus far and best of luck tomorrow! #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon #PatriotPride
LINK: https://youtu.be/Jq2kgJ6PsY8
Continental Tire is sponsoring an Alive at 25 event and York Prep students are invited. The class will take place at York Comprehensive High School on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. York Prep has 50 free seats to attend the Alive at 25 class but students must be registered online prior to the event. Pizza lunch will be served and one student attending will win a free set of tires courtesy of Continental Tire. Our school registration code is EQW39L. Please contact Ms. Harris at kharris@scnsc.org with questions.
https://scnsc.org/training/training-courses?class=37&location=548&month=&zip_code=&radius=
York Preparatory Academy’s Band of Revolution came in 2nd place in the SCBDA 1A Upper State Championship Semi-finals today with a SUPERIOR rating in Music performance! On Saturday, York Prep will compete for our 3rd consecutive year at the SCBDA 1A State Championships at Chapin High School. Huge congratulations to these students, staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication! #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride #NationalBlueRibbon
York Preparatory Academy had the privilege of honoring our 2019 Hall of Heroes recipients at a reception yesterday evening to recognize these Patriot's Outstanding Achievement or Outstanding Contribution at our school. Please join us in celebrating these teachers, volunteers and students for the difference they have made at York Prep!
2019 Hall of Heroes Recipients:
Melissa Scercy- Teacher
Traci Ayer- Teacher
Dr. Melanie Gallman- Teacher
Susan Hargrove- Teacher
Gary Rogers-Teacher
Isabel Smith- Student
Alexus Roberts- Student
Joshua Mugabe- Student
Stephen Cox- Volunteer
Patrick and Sonia Young- Volunteer
#NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
York Preparatory Academy's 2020/21 Application is now open! Apply at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/york-prep/page/enrollment-and-tours
Reminder: It's advisory schedule this Friday. Check out this link for the bell schedule: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/high-school/page/bell-schedule--311
Come out and cheer on your Patriots at home in this week's senior night and Queen City Middle School Tournaments! Game Schedule: https://yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics
#PatriotPride
Congratulations to the York Prep Band of Revolution for their EXCELLENT rating at the Blythewood Tournament of Bands on Saturday! Good luck as they compete in the SCBDA 1A Upper State Competition at Belton-Honea Path High School this Saturday.
Make plans to attend York Preparatory Academy's campus wide events on Thursday, October 17. Thank you to Comporium and Michelle Ayer At The Stephen Cooley Real Estate Group for sponsoring Literacy Night! #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
Good luck to the York Preparatory Academy Band of Revolution as they compete in the Blythewood Tournament of Bands on Saturday!
FYI: The Board Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, 10/10 will be rescheduled for a future date.
Due to a water main break on Cherry Rd, all afterschool activities including Patriots Promise are canceled for today.
As part of York Preparatory Academy's High School Cancer Awareness Week, students gathered for an assembly today to hear important information on e-cigarettes and tobacco from Keystone Substance Abuse Services. Following the presentation, York Prep Senior, Brooklyn Channell shared her personal story about her fight with cancer. Thank you to both presenters for providing important information to keep our students healthy!
Tomorrow Keystone Substance Abuse Services will be presenting to parents and community leaders at our Fall Coffee Talk at 9:00 am at the Student Union building. Please make plans to join us!
York Preparatory Academy High School's 2018/19 Performance Data is in and you did AMAZING scoring Excellent on the SC State Report Card and winning the 2018/19 Palmetto Silver Award! Congratulations to the students and the teachers for your hard work and dedication! #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
Video Link: https://vimeo.com/365114714
November Ordering Now Open:
November breakfast, lunch and fun lunch ordering is now open and will close on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. No late orders (free/reduced/full pay) will be accepted. All orders, free, reduced, and full pay must be ordered and paid within the ordering period. Fun Lunch orders do not qualify for free/reduced lunches.Please contact Ms. Adams with questions at hally.adams@yorkprepsc.org.
To set up a new lunch ordering account for your student:
1) Go to the website: Orgsonline.com
2) Use school code: 292YPASC.
3) Follow the prompt to add all children at YPA.
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 honored to partner with businesses in our area to impact students and their education! Today we welcomed Carolina Power Washing who for the last two years has supported the Special Services Department at York Prep. Through their generous support, York Prep has been able to create a dedicated conference space for Special Services to hold important meetings for families and students. Please join us in thanking them for their continued partnership and dedication to education! #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
Guess who is visiting York Prep High next week? Make sure to stop by on visit the following admission representative at lunch.
* Tuesday, October 1st - Wofford College
* Thursday, October 3rd - Wingate University
Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy Senior, Dustin Tant who qualified in the top 30 finalists in the 2020 US Senate Youth Scholarship Competition in South Carolina. Dustin will now move on to the Proctored Essay and Digital Presentation. The top 2 finalists will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC with other student delegates from around the United States. Congratulations Dustin and best of luck in the next round of the competition. #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
Hey High School- You have two opportunities to cheer on your friends this Saturday! York Prep's Band of Revolution will be competing in the Henry Laurens Invitational at Laurens District 55 High School. Varsity Volleyball is competing in the North Central High School Tournament in Kershaw. Check out the calendar for times/locations and good luck Patriots!
Congratulations to the York Preparatory Academy Band of Revolution scoring EXCELLENT at Saturday's Olde English Festival at the Memorial District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill! Thank you to our dedicated families for supporting our band program.
Good luck to our band as they perform in the Henry Laurens Invitational at Laurens District 55 High School this Saturday!
#FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon #YPABand
Hey High School- Check out who is visiting this week: Monday, September 23rd – SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities and Tuesday, September 24th – UNC Asheville. Make sure to stop by and visit with them at lunch!
Congratulations to our new 2019 High School Beta Club inductees!
Reminder - The first High School Advisory is scheduled for tomorrow! Check out the bell schedule at this link.
https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/high-school/page/bell-schedule--311
York Preparatory Academy will perform a Lock Down Drill on Wednesday, 9/18/19 in order to test our emergency procedures. As a part of that drill, we will be testing our emergency communication systems. Please read the following information: http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation?permalink_uri=30qkrcG&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa119414c001%2F0d91269c-d5aa-43b0-b5df-013a2df4ced5.png%3Fver%3D1568402197000&fbclid=IwAR3THdIt_Y4q6xYbBKlrHNTlCTBzSwH2PSn5ETuvrMcw_o0VB_OlYP4Z8ZQ
Reminder: HS and MS picture day is tomorrow, September 17th.
High School- College representatives from The University of South Carolina and Clemson University will be visiting today during lunch in the following classrooms:
USC Room #124 Ms. Savage
Clemson Room #123 Mr. Linnick
Hey High School- University of South Carolina Union will be in the High School Commons tomorrow at lunch! Make sure to stop by their table!
Attention 5th-12th Grade Students: York Preparatory Academy will begin our after school chorus program launching Tuesday, 9/17 in SU 229. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm from September-December and again March-May. Please contact Mr. Patterson at darrin.patterson@yorkprepsc.org for more information.
York Preparatory Academy has amazing teachers and staff! Business Partner, Polly Outhay of National Life Group informed us of the LifeChanger of the Year program where families can nominate an educator or school employee that is making an impact by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Nominations are now open for the 2019-2020 school year.
https://www.lifechangeroftheyear.com/
York Prep Cross Country team at the Trojan Invitational on Saturday- Great job Patriots!
Hey High School- Erskine College on campus today during lunch in the Commons Area!
York Prep now has a Fan Shop through Josten's where you can order a huge selection YPA Spirit Wear year round! Click on the apparel item and then customize it with your favorite logo or school program! https://schoolstore.jostens.com/school/south-carolina/rock-hill/york-preparatory-academy-5-8
SALE- For a limited time, Josten's is offering a sale on select merchandise from now until September 18th! Check it out at https://yorkprepfanshop2019.itemorder.com/sale.
York Prep believes that students succeed when there is a partnership between the school and the family. This morning at the Patriot Volunteer meeting, Mr. Myrup discussed our new School-Parent Agreement. That information is available at the following link. #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/york…/…/school-parent-agreement
York Prep will be broadcasting our Patriot Volunteer Meeting live on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/) starting at 9:05 am. Feel free to post your questions or email those to brian.myrup@yorkprepsc.org.
Traffic Guidelines: We are continuing to monitor the traffic flow and make adjustments as we can and will continue to get better as we go along. Please remember the following guidelines for pick-up and drop-off:
1) Remember to talk to your children about being ready to exit the car promptly as well as to be ready to get in the car quickly and safely. Long good-byes or disorganization at loading points can set traffic patterns back.
2) Avoid high traffic times, 7:30-7:45 and 2:30-2:45, are high traffic times and many times waiting for a little bit can make your experience quicker.
3) Please respect our neighbors on Golden Gate Ct. Parking or stopping in their yards or blocking their driveways is not permitted.
High School- Come visit with admission counselors from Erskine College on Friday, September 6 at lunch.
York Preparatory Academy is equipping students for success through partnerships with parents and our community. Please join us in thanking Nishie G's Cafe for their increased partnership for 2019/20 school year to support our Band of Revolution and our Teacher Appreciation lunch. Their continued support makes a difference to our students and staff!
If your company is interested in partnering with York Preparatory Academy, please contact Enrollment and Outreach Coordinator, Brooke Bruner at brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org. #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
https://www.nishiegs.com/
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
Reminder: Lunch Ordering Closes Today
September ordering is now open and will close on Monday, August 26. No late orders (free/reduced/full pay) will be accepted. ALL orders, free, reduced, and full pay must be ordered and paid within the ordering period. Fun Lunch menus are also open for September. Options for Fun Lunch this month are Southern Salads, Moe's, Shane's Rib Shack and Domino's Pizza. Fun Lunch orders do not qualify for free/reduced lunches. Please contact Ms. Adams with questions at hally.adams@yorkprepsc.org.
To set up a new lunch ordering account for your student:
1) Go to the website: Orgsonline.com
2) Use school code: 292YPASC
3) Follow the prompt to add all children at YPA
High School- The college admissions counselors from both Anderson University and USC-Beaufort are coming to visit our school during lunch on Tuesday, August 27th. Display tables will be set up in the Commons Area.
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
Interested in painting the Spirit Rock at the Elementary, Middle School, Student Union or High School?
You can now reserve the Spirit Rock on yorkprepsc.org under each programs' webpage (Elementary, Middle School or High School), select Menu, and select Spirit Rock Reservation. Please make sure to read the policies regarding the cost and policies prior to reserving!
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
Attention Girls Interested in playing HS Basketball: Coach Ferguson will have a meeting on August 21 at 3:30 pm in the SU Weight Room for all 9th-12th grade girls interested in playing basketball this season. Please attend this meeting even if you are playing a fall sport currently.
855 people have already downloaded our new app! It's everything York Prep in your pocket!
Download for FREE today!
Android: http://bit.ly/2LULTvu
iPhone: https://apple.co/2LTYWNP
York Preparatory Academy is proud to offer amazing breakfast items for our students through our new Patriot Cafe! Students and staff are enjoying the hot fresh sausage biscuit, the bagel with strawberry cream cheese, and the healthy fruit, yogurt and granola parfait. For $1.80 cash, your student can enjoy a full breakfast including hot and cold entrees, sides, and a drink. Start your child with a healthy morning and stop by the Patriot Cafe next week!
Take a peek at some of our student's adorable first day of school photos. We are excited about another amazing year at York Preparatory Academy!
https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy/videos/453015058881245/
Welcome back York Prep! Our smiles are big as we welcome our students to another great year at YPA! Feel free to send your back to school pic to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org. #NationalBlueRibbon #FromRootstoBloom
Meet our awesome Special Services team at York Prep led by Director, Scott Barr!
https://youtu.be/KPaE7aubYi8
Hey YPA- Get Your Camera Ready! Tomorrow is our annual First Day of School Picture Post on Facebook!
Feel free to email your first day of school picture to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org to be featured on our FB post. Follow our page at https://www.facebook.com/yorkprepacademy . We are excited to see all of those smiling faces!
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
Welcome to the 2019/20 school year from Mr. Brian Myrup, York Preparatory Academy's Managing Director!
https://youtu.be/CHeA3Me4izA
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!
Check out our new YPA Cafe Breakfast and Lunch Menus for August!
Breakfast: https://5il.co/9bdz
Lunch: https://5il.co/9be0
Congratulations to York Preparatory Academy graduate, Deuce Dean who signed intent to attend and play basketball at Hampton University- Official today! Congratulations to Deuce, his family and Coach Davis for his hard work and dedication on and off the court! #PatriotPride
@YorkPrepAcademy recognized by niche.com in Top 20 in South Carolina! #NationalBlueRibbonSchool
https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-charter-high-schools/s/south-carolina/
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