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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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Congratulations Band of Revolution on a great performance in the MLK Parade on Saturday! https://www.facebook.com/barbara.stephenson.5/videos/10221704825949467/

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!

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

Come cheer on the York Prep Band and the York Prep Elementary Cheerleaders tonight at the York Holiday Parade! #PatriotPride

York Preparatory Academy's band participated in numerous Honor Band Clinics last week. Congratulations to the following students who were nominated to participate in these prestigious events: * Limestone College Middle School Honor Band Clinic: Olivia Rogers (clarinet), Tyler Petty (tenor saxophone), LJ Bryant (baritone saxophone), Cade Foster (trombone), Aiden Williams (euphonium) and Parth Patel (bassoon) * Winthrop University Invitational Clinic: Anthony Navarro (trumpet), Camille Bailey (flute), Jessica Branham (oboe) and Alex Squires (bass clarinet) * Furman University Honor Band Clinic: Paul Font (baritone saxophone), Kai Oriee (tuba), Hannah Archer (bassoon), Lexi Flores (clarinet), EmmaLee Tollison (flute), Piper Stricker (trombone) and Tyler Abercrombie (alto saxophone) * Furman University Marching Band Clinic: Paul Font (sousaphone), Tyler Abercrombie (alto saxophone), Piper Stricker (trombone), Lexi Flores (clarinet), and EmmaLee Tollison (piccolo)

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!

Thank you to Ms. Jill O'Neill, Flute professor at Winthrop University who visited York Prep last week to work with 30 flautists at our school. Thank you for taking your time to educate, encourage, and inspire our students! #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon

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

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

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.

The Band of Revolution will now be performing at 1:15 at the Town of Blythewood Tournament of Bands tomorrow. Come out and support our Patriots!