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We are thrilled to welcome author, Tracy Wilson to Literacy Night on October 10th! Visit https://5il.co/2vtfr to learn more and purchase your books ahead of time to be signed that night! #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience #YorkPrepES

Ice cream sundaes on a gorgeous day... yes please!!! Thank you volunteers for this special treat and a shoutout to our amazing staff who make each day sweeter! 🍨 #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience #volunteeratyorkprep

Tomorrow is COLLEGE SPIRIT DAY celebrating the start of college football! Wear your favorite team gear or colors and let's see your spirit! #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience #YorkPrepES #YorkPrepMS #YorkPrepHS

We are excited to once again offer Kona Ice Days at York Prep! Elementary will have Kona Ice Day on Wednesday, August 28th. Families can prepay at the following https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K5623203234 🤚Volunteer: If you would like to help assist students in getting their Kona Ice, you can sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA8A82BA0FD0-50661413-kona#/

York Prep's Patriot Volunteer Organization Meeting is Tuesday, August 27th from 11:30 am-12:15 pm via Zoom. We will meeting virtually at lunchtime to give more families the opportunity to attend. At this meeting, we will hear from our building admins about upcoming events and ways you can get involved! So bring your lunch and join us on Zoom! ➡️ Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcuyhrzkrEt3o0LYa7IQqcHPwkxZz7BV6

That's right York Prep... the spirit store is NOW OPEN! Featuring new designs with youth and adult sizes, the deadline to order is September 2nd! Order today at https://rhsp.chipply.com/YPA-Spiritwear/

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: York Prep Operates on Virtual Day on Thursday, 8/08/24 Due to safety concerns with flash flooding and potential high winds, York Prep will have a virtual day today, 8/08/2024. Students and families should be on the lookout for instructions from their teachers on Schoology and email. Should you have issues accessing or not have power, your student will receive their work when they return to school tomorrow.

Join our 2024 Summer Challenge to LEARN, EXPERIENCE and SERVE this summer! Olivia is a rising 1st grader and yesterday she had her first horseback riding lesson at Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center riding Houdini! Way to try and experience something new this summer Olivia! 📷 Have photos to share? Send your 2024 Summer Challenge photos to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org! At the end of the summer, our staff will pick the best student and staff photo in each category!

Part of our mission at York Prep is that our students, "will possess a rich and diverse knowledge base that extends beyond the requirements of the state core." Ms. Hoffman's 3rd grade class is doing just that! Last week they researched topics that interested them and presented their finding to their peers. Topics included: clean energy, wildlife, the solar system, extinct plants and animals, the history of sports, famous inventors and inventions, and ancient Egypt. Great job increasing your knowledge and communication skills Patriots! #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience #YorkPrepES

Are you so proud of your graduate? We are too! Order your High School, 8th grade, or Kindergarten graduation yard sign today at http://www.ypaonlinestore.org/ #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience #YorkPrepES #YorkPrepMS #YorkPrepHS

Welcome back York Prep! A reminder that York Prep will dismiss early TODAY to avoid having families traveling during peak eclipse times. We will operate on Friday schedule with K-4 dismissing at 1:00 pm, 5-8 dismissing at 1:20 pm, and 9-12 dismissing at 1:32 pm. Patriots Promise is canceled. We recognize that this is an inconvenience for families and appreciate your support as we work together to keep our students and staff safe! #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience

Tomorrow is OPENING NIGHT! Get your tickets for performances on Thursday, Friday or Saturday at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/1447234 !

During Exploration Week, York Prep's 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students chose a related arts class to attend for 5 consecutive days. Students who selected Music Exploration composed a musical piece or wrote/directed a theatrical play. At the end of the week, each student performed their original creation to the applause of their peers. A huge thank you to Ms. Amanda Bernard and Ms. Leigh Ann Hernandez for their hard work and creativity in making this a tremendous experience for our students!

Today is the start of Patriot Days! What is Patriot Days? Patriot Days is a school-wide celebration ending with our Patriot Fun Run and Color Run. York Prep’s main fundraiser of the year, family and friends support our school by collecting run pledges and then attend to cheer on their student. HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? 1- Register your student today at MYBOOSTER.COM 2- Check out volunteer opportunities, dress up days, and the run schedule at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/1464485 It's time York Prep- register today at MYBOOSTER.COM !!!

Elementary- Make plans to come to STEAM Night this Thursday at the Student Union building from 5-7pm! This free family event features hands-on science, math, engineering, and art activities. A special thank you to British Swim School of Metro Charlotte and WoodmenLife for sponsoring this event!

York Prep 3rd graders had the opportunity to meet virtually with author, Liesl Shurtliff last week! They discussed her book, "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin," went through the writing and editing process, and got a sneak peak into what she's working on now. Thanks for inspiring our students towards imagination, creativity, and self-expression!

Happy National School Counseling Week! School Counselors make a significant difference in the lives of our students and families providing support, encouragement, direction, and resources. Please take a moment to thank them for the love they show our students every day!

Huge thank you to Ascendancy Law LLC for sponsoring today’s coffee truck, Rock Hill Coffee Roasters for our teachers and staff! You have no idea how excited we are!

York Preparatory Academy is excited to announce that our appeal to the South Carolina High School League to remain in the 2A classification for athletics was approved by the Executive Committee by a unanimous 14-0 vote. #PatriotPride #PatriotNation #yorkprephs

Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? Come hang out with your #YorkPrepFamily at tomorrow's Checkers game. Purchase your tickets today at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Yorkpreparatory7 #WeAreYorkPrep #YorkPrepExperience