ANNUALREPORT
CENTRAL
YO R K
SCHOOL
D I ST R I CT
It’s a great day to be a Panther!
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ANNUALREPORT 2012-2013
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
About the 2012-2013 Annual Report
The Central York School
District is pleased to provide you
with the 2012-2013 Annual
Report. The information
contained in this report includes
an overview of Central York
School District, including
student demographic
information, a financial report
for the 2012-2013 school year,
and an academic profile of our
students’ performance on statemandated assessments.
The School Board and
Administration work together to
efficiently and effectively
manage the District’s resources
while ensuring our students are
prepared for the challenges and
opportunities they face now and
in the future. The 2012-2013
Annual Report serves as part of
our accounting of our
stewardship of the Central York
School District’s financial
resources to the School Board
and community. Additionally,
this report is retained as an
historical record that is used to
document and track
accomplishments over a period
of time.
As you page through this
report, you will note many
examples of the achievements
and accomplishments of our
faculty, staff, administration and
students. Central York School
District is a community of
people who value the education
of our children and are
committed to ensuring ALL
children receive the resources
District Directory
Board of School Directors
Michael S. Snell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
they need to enrich their
education throughout their
Central York School District
experience.
Thank you for being part of
our endeavors to fulfill the
Central York School District
mission to provide educational
opportunities through which
ALL students strive to achieve
their full potential.
If you have any questions or
concerns about this 2012-2013
Annual Report, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (717)
846-6789, ext. 1208.
Sincerely,
Michael T. Wagner, President
Timothy A. Bieber, Vice President
Deborah K. Myers, Treasurer
Barbara W. Johnston
Anne C. Kahlbaugh
Gregory W. Lewis
Michael J. Snyder
Robert B. Weikert
Eric P. Wolfgang
Michael S. Snell, Ed. D.,
Superintendent*
Robert B. Grove,
Assistant Superintendent*
Brent A. Kessler, Board Secretary*
Ben Carter, Student Representative*
Haley Klunk , Student Representative*
*Indicates Non-Voting Member
Administration
Michael S. Snell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Robert Grove
Assistant Superintendent
Richard Burd
Assistant to the Superintendent
for Administration
Brent Kessler
Business Manager
Kim Ansell
Assistant Business Manager
Bobbi Billman
Director of Human Resources
Joseph Lucia
Information Systems Specialist
Julie Randall Romig
Director of Communications
and Marketing
Lisa Conrad
Director of Special Education
Jennifer Leese
Special Education Supervisor
Melissa Sebright
Special Education Supervisor
Chip Mathias
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Harry Eimerbrink
Facilities Director
Contact Information
Michael S. Snell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Mailing Address
775 Marion Road
York, PA 17406
Phone
(717) 846-6789
Website
www. cysd.k12.pa.us
Social Media
www.facebook.com/CentralYorkSD
www.twitter.com/centralyorksd
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DISTRICT PROFILE
Mission, Vision & Shared Values
Our Mission
The mission of Central York School District is to provide educational opportunities through which ALL
students strive to achieve their full potential.
Our Vision
ALL students will acquire the knowledge and
skills in the Pennsylvania Academic Content
Standards through a planned, taught and tested
curriculum. District curriculum, instruction and
assessment will be aligned and delivered to
provide for the equal and equitable needs of all
students.
ALL students will be provided opportunities for
career exploration that enables success in life
after high school.
ALL students will receive a high quality,
collaboratively designed educational program
that enables them to function effectively in
today's diverse and global society.
ALL students will experience a technologyinfused educational experience that provides
skills for success in today's world, and with an eye
towards the future.
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Our Shared Values
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ALL people can learn and be successful.
ALL people have worth, rights and
responsibilities.
ALL students will be assured of equity of
access to both programs and instruction.
ALL students will be encouraged to
participate in co-curricular activities that
support the educational mission of the
district.
ALL parents, families, staff and community
members are essential to the educational
process and support the following:
Honesty and integrity
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Tolerance and acceptance of all
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Collaborative culture
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A commitment to a safe, healthy and positive learning environment
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ALL efforts will be focused on the students' future, not our educational past.
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District Leadership
Central York Board of School Directors
The Central York School District Board of School Directors is comprised of nine members who have
been elected at-large by citizens of the Central York School District. Each School Board member is elected to
a four-year term and serves without pay.
School Boards set policy and manage the financial operations of the school districts they govern. Board
members also provide guidance to school district administrators on a number of issues. An administrative
team manages the Central York School District, within the scope of the existing School Board-approved
policy. The administrative team is led by the Superintendent, who is appointed by the School Board.
The Board holds public meetings twice each month on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Educational Service
Center, 775 Marion Road, York. Meeting dates and times can be found online at the District website under
the “School Board” tab. Meeting agendas, handouts and minutes are also posted to the School Board section
of the District website.
The 2014 Board of School Directors
(Pictured above, from left to right, seated: Deborah Myers, Treasurer; Timothy Bieber, Vice President; Michael
Wagner, President; Michael Snell, Superintendent;* and Robert Grove, Assistant Superintendent;* Pictured
above, from left to right, standing: Haley Klunk, Student Board Representative;* Eric Wolfgang; Anne
Kahlbaugh; Gregory Lewis; Brent Kessler, Board Secretary/Business Manager; Michael Snyder; Robert Weikert;
Barbara Johnston; and Ben Carter, Student Board Representative.*)
*Indicates Non-Voting Member
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Location, Size & Schools
Location & Size
Central York School District is a suburban school
district located to the north and east of the city of
York, Pa. The District encompasses nearly 25
square miles of land in South Central Pennsylvania,
including Manchester Township, North York
Borough and parts of Springettsbury Township.
Central York School District has been serving
students for more than 50 years. Today, it has a
growing population and provides more than 5,000
students in Grades K-12 with an enriching and
challenging educational experience designed to
prepare them for success in post-secondary
education and the work force.
There are approximately 23,000 households
located in Central York School District. The
District’s population grew steadily from 2003
through 2008, but has leveled in recent years. The
student enrollment in 2012-2013 was 5,706 for
Grades K-12. The student enrollment as of
October 1, 2013, was 5,732.
District K-12 Schools
Central York School District is comprised of seven schools serving students in Grades K-12. The District’s
schools are divided into elementary and secondary schools and include:
Grades K-3
Hayshire Elementary School
2801 Hayshire Drive
York PA 17406
Mrs. Barbara Snare, Principal
Grades 4-6
North Hills Elementary School
1330 North Hills Road
York PA 17406
Mr. Kevin Youcheff, Principal
Sinking Springs Elementary School
2850 Susquehanna Trail
York PA 17406
Mr. Joel Gugino, Principal
Roundtown Elementary School
570 Church Road
York PA 17404
Mr. Matthew Miller, Principal
Grades 7-8
Central York Middle School
1950 North Hills Road
York PA 17406
Mr. Ed McManama, Principal
Stony Brook Elementary School
250 Silver Spur Drive
York PA 17406
Mr. Ryan Billet, Principal
Grades 9-12
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Road
York PA 17406
Mr. Ryan Caufman, Principal
Dr. David Czarnecki, Associate
Principal
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2012-2013 Student Demographics
Enrollment Trends
Central York School District serves
5,732 students in Grades K-12 according
to an October 2013 Enrollment Update,
compared to 5,706 students in the
2012-2013 school year.
Central York School District has an
increasingly diverse community of
students and families. The percent of
minority students enrolled in Grades
K-12 has grown from 4.9% in 1991 to
26.6% as of October 1, 2013.
The number of students receiving free
and reduced lunches continues to
increase in Central York School District.
In 2012-2013, 28% of students qualified.
As of October 1, 2013, that 28% of
students qualified for the program.
There were 77 students enrolled in the
English as a Second Language (ESL)
program in Central York School District
during the 2012-2013 school year,
% Free & Reduced Students
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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13
15
16
18
20
18
19
22
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24
2008-2009
23.2
2009-2010
28
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
K-12 Minority Enrollment
16.9
28
23.4
2010-2011
23.7
2011-2012
24.8
2012-2013
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Academic Profile
Post-Secondary Profile
Central York High School hosted Commencement
Exercises for the Class of 2013 - the 59th Graduating
Class - at 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, at Central
York High School.
The total number of graduates for the 2012-2013
school year was 407.
Of the Class of 2013 graduates:
• 86% enrolled in a Four-Year or Two-Year College
or University Program;
• 1% enrolled in a Certificate Program;
• 7% Entered the Work Force;
• 2% Entered the Armed Forces; and
• 4% Reported “Other” when asked about their
post-graduation plans.
Scholastic Aptitude Data
2013 SAT Performance
Seventy-seven (77%) of the Central York High
School Class of 2013 took the Scholastic
Aptitude Exam during the 2012-2013 School
Year.
Of those who took the test:
• The Mean Verbal/Critical Reading Score
was 498;
• The Mean Math Score was 516;
Verbal
Math
Writing
CYSD
498
516
482
State
494
504
482
and
2012 SAT Performance
• The Mean Writing Score was 482.
The chart located on the right provides a
comparison of the SAT scores for the Central
York High School students who took the SAT
exam in 2012-2013 as well as Pennsylvania data
for those years.
CYSD
499
509
491
State
491
502
477
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Academic Profile
2012-2013 School Performance Profiles
The School Performance Profile provision is a result of the Pennsylvania Department of Educationapproved waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. The waiver officially ends the No Child Left
Behind provisions, and replaces those with a multi-measure accountability system for public schools.
While public schools across the state have previously received designations under No Child Left Behind
(e.g., Made Adequate Yearly Progress, Making Progress, Warning, School Improvement, Corrective Action),
schools will now receive an academic performance score based upon many data points. Test scores, progress in closing achievement gaps, and degree of student growth over time are factored into
the scoring while other identifiers of high achieving schools are also considered: graduation, promotion, and
attendance rates, as well as evidence of offering rigorous courses, factor into the calculation. Schools may also
earn extra points beyond the 100 point scoring system for those students who have earned advanced scores
on the state, industry, and Advanced Placement Exams. Individual schools are given a score within the
following ranges:
The score for a school is based upon indicators that define a high performing school. Many data elements
come together to create the academic score. These elements are categorized into five areas.
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Indicators of Academic Achievement - Include PSSA/Keystone performance, industry
standards-based competency assessments, grade three reading proficiency, and SAT/ACT college
ready benchmarks.
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Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap - All student scores are used to define how well a
school is making progress toward proficiency of all students.
•
Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap - Historically Underperforming Students’ scores
are used to define how well a school is making progress toward proficiency. The high needs students
are students who have historically not demonstrated proficiency.
•
Indicators of Academic Growth/PVAAS - Measures the school’s impact on the academic
progress of groups of students from year-to-year.
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Other Academic Indicators - Assesses factors that contribute to student achievement (e.g.,
graduation rate, promotion rate, attendance rate).
Scores for the District's seven schools are listed below. For more detailed information, please visit the
District website, www.cysd.k12.pa.us and click on "School Performance Profiles."
Central York High School
Central York Middle School
Hayshire Elementary
North Hills Elementary
Roundtown Elementary
Sinking Springs Elementary
Stony Brook Elementary
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Operations Profile
Human Resources
Central York School District employs nearly 750
individuals who work to provide educational
opportunities for ALL students in Grades K-12.
The following is a breakdown of employees, by
position type, for the 2012-2013 school year.
• Number of Faculty: 396
• Number of Support Staff: 303
• Number of Administrators in 2012-103: 31
Transportation
Central York School District provides bus and van transportation
for public and non-public school students each year. During the
2012-2013 school year:
• 5,715 public school students received bus or van
transportation
• 311 non-public school students received bus or van
transportation
• The District operated 8 vans for public school students, 2 vans
for non-public school students, 9 buses for non-public school
students and 51 buses for public school students.
Technology
Central York School District provides technology
resources that enable our faculty, staff and students
to improve the teaching and learning experience
within our K-12 schools. The following is an
overview of our technology resources during the
2012-2013 school year:
• Approximately 3,500 computers
• Approximately 1,100 mobile devices
• Other Technology Resources Available: Digital
Still Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, Video
Projectors, iPod Touch Carts, PRS Clickers,
Document Cameras, Interactive Whiteboards
During the 2012-2013 School Year, the District
implemented an iPad Pilot throughout the 9th grade
at Central York High School as part of the District's
ongoing commitment to prepare students for success
in their post-secondary endeavors.
The Grade 9 iPad Pilot, which launched in
November 2012, provided each 9th grade student
with a customizable, personal learning device for use
in school and eventually at home. The goal of the
pilot was to provide each student with the same
platform for learning with technology, increase
student engagement and help students acquire
critical 21st century skills.
In the fall of 2013, the District expanded the
program to provide iPads to all 9th and 10th grade
students and to provide laptops to all 11th and 12th
grade students.
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Community Programs
Athletic Events
Central York School District students in Grades 7-12 participate in numerous athletic events each school
year. Athletics provide our students with important lessons in teamwork, determination, discipline and
sportsmanship.
Our athletic schedules for the current school year, 2013-2014, are available online on the District Website at
www.cysd.k12.pa.us. Click on the “Quick Links” button on the website homepage and then select “Athletic
Schedules.” Directions to the various athletic events are also available with the schedules.
If you do not have Internet access and would like a printed copy of the current season’s athletics schedules,
please contact (717) 846-6789, ext. 1212 to receive a copy.
Community/Adult Education
Central York School District participates in the York County Cooperative Community Education Program.
This program provides community residents with quality educational experiences through a variety of courses
that are fun and educational. Courses are offered through seven local school districts and the York County
School of Technology. You do not need to reside in a specific district to take courses offered through that
district. Course brochures are distributed to residents in the fall and spring of each year.
Visit the District website, www.cysd.k12.pa.us, and click on “Community” to access the most recent
brochure.
Community Aquatics Program
The Central York Community Natatorium is
located at Central York High School, 601 Mundis
Mill Road, York. Construction was completed in
November 2008. The Natatorium is 18,100 square
feet and includes a swimming pool, viewing area and
lockers. Specific features of the Central York
Community Natatorium include the following:
•
Eight lane, 35-meter pool with adjustable
bulkhead
•
500-seat spectator area
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Adjoining bathrooms and locker facilities
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Pool Tank and Pool Deck Area
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Private entrance with adjacent parking (near the Athletic Wing and Stadium)
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Two 1-meter springboards
This community resource offers many opportunities for children and adults to participate in educational and
recreational swimming and aquatic activities. For more information on aquatics programs, visit the District
website, www.cysd.k12.pa.us and click on “Community,” then “Aquatics Program.”
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Community Programs
Golden Age Passes
Central York School District celebrates its senior citizens by offering Golden Age Passes to ALL district
residents who are 65 years of age or older.
This pass entitles bearers to free admission to all school-sponsored events, including sports activities,
musical and performing arts programs, and anything else that might normally include an admission fee.
Passes are issued at the Educational Service Center, 775 Marion Road, York. Residents will be asked to
present a driver's license or identifying information verifying their age when applying for the pass.
Please call (717) 846-6789, ext. 1212, with questions about the Golden Age Passes.
Fitness Center
Central York School District residents, faculty and staff are invited
to use the Fitness Center and Indoor/Outdoor Walking Tracks
located at Central York High School.
The center is equipped with cardio equipment, including
treadmills, elliptical fitness machines, rowing machines and stationary
exercise bikes, along with weightlifting equipment.
The following are the hours of operation for the Fitness Center
and Indoor/Outdoor Walking Tracks for 2012-2013:
• Mondays-Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
• Fridays, 6 to 7:30 a.m.
Please note that the Fitness Center and Indoor/Outdoor Walking
Tracks are open when school is in session. The center and tracks are
CLOSED when the schools are closed due to a weather emergency
or delay, or a scheduled holiday or full-day Teacher In-Service Day as
noted on the district calendar.
The center’s “Hours Page” on the District website includes any
closings or delays, along with hours and contact information. Visit
the site at www.cysd.k12.pa.us and click on “Community,” then
“Fitness Center.”
Concerts, Plays, Musicals
Each school year, the Central York School District’s faculty and students offer the community several
opportunities to enjoy cultural events for little to no cost right in your own backyard!
• The Music Department performs a series of concerts each winter and spring that are open to the
community;
• The Performing Arts Department stages a fall and spring musical production, many times offering
community members opportunities to participate in the performances;
• The Art Department hosts community art shows in the fall and spring; and
• The K-12 faculty, staff and student Technology Showcase is offered each spring.
District residents are encouraged to attend these offerings and enjoy these cultural activities, often for
little to no cost. The District Calendar contains a listing of these events held each year, and the District
Website, www.cysd.k12.pa.us offers a link to the calendar and more information on the above events and
other opportunities to participate in district activities and events.
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Annual Financial Report for 2012-2013
Expenditures within allocations resulted from sound fiscal management and the
preparation and control of the Central York School District Budget. A breakdown of the
audited revenues and expenditures for 2012-2013 is included below. Copies of the 2012-2013
budget are available online at www.cysd.k12.pa.us under the “Budget Information” link.
Revenues
2012-2013
Local
$62,409,520
State
$15,366,438
Federal
Total
80%
$564,332
19%
1%
$78,340,290
Local
State
Federal
2012-2013
Classroom Instruction
$43,866,537
Instructional Support
$20,398,509
Operation/Non-
Expenditures
$1,543,065
27%
Instructional
Debt Service
Subtotal
Fund Transfers
Total
58%
$9,363,347
2%
13%
$75,171,958
0
$75,171,458
2012-2013 Budget At-a-Glance
• $164,499 - The Average Assessed Property Value of a
home in Central York School District during 2012-2013.
• 17.76 - The Millage Rate for Central York School
District in 2012-2013.
• 3rd - Central York School District’s tax rate in
2012-2013 was the 3rd lowest among York County School
Districts.
Classroom Instruction
Operation/Non-Instruction
Instructional Support
Debt Service
Millage Rate Trends (Five Year History)
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2012-2013: 17.76
2011-2012: 17.76
2010-2011: 17.76
2009-2010: 17.26
2008-2009: 16.81
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School Year Highlights
Central York High School
During the 2012-2013 School Year, Central York High School launched several new initiatives to help better
prepare students for post-secondary endeavors in higher education, technical careers and/or the work force.
The following are some highlights of the programs or initiatives introduced during the 2012-2013 School Year
at Central York High School:
• Career Academy Fair: Last winter, the High School
sponsored its annual Academy Fair allowing over 500 freshmen
to learn more about Central York High School's four different
Academies (Health and Human Services, Business and
Finance, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math), and Arts and Humanities). Groups of freshmen, led by
their Advisors, were able to tour each Academy's wing of the
high school. During the tours, freshmen were able to listen to
presentations, engage in activities, explore careers, and ask
questions specific to each Academy. Ultimately, freshmen were
then asked to select an academy during the course selection
process based upon their interests, plans for post-secondary
eduction, and/or career goals. The High School's Academy model assists students in making relevant,
meaningful connections between school and the real world.
• The Grade 9 iPad Pilot: In November
2012, Central York High School launched the
Grade 9 iPad Pilot, a program that provided
each 9th grade student with a customizable,
personal learning device for use at school and
at home. Throughout the year, administrators
surveyed participating students, faculty and
parents/guardians to learn how access to the
same technology platform, 24/7, enhanced
student learning and engagement.
• College in the High School: Central
York School District partnered with
Harrisburg Area Community College to offer
College in the High School, a program that enables qualified high school students to enroll in college-level
courses at Central York High School during the regular school day. CHS students earn concurrent high
school and college credit at a greatly reduced cost of approximately $90/CHS course.
• Dual Enrollment at the High School: In 2012-2013, Central York High School partnered with Penn
State York to offer a dual enrollment program held after the school day at the high school. The program
allows high school students to take college courses at a 50 percent tuition reduction, earn college credits and
apply the credits to a college degree without leaving the Central York High School campus.
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School Year Highlights
Central York Middle School
Ladies Night Out: In May 2013, Central York
Middle School celebrated its10th anniversary of Ladies
Night Out, an evening designed to help female students
from Central York High School and Central York Middle
School connect, be empowered and build self-esteem and
community as the Middle School students prepare for the
transition to High School. Twenty-nine high school and
82 middle school students joined 29 chaperones for an
evening of dancing, dining and discussion. The evening
was spent connecting as women and as Central York
students.
North Hills Elementary School
Author Gordon Korman Visits School: In May of
2013, popular children's and young adult author Gordon
Korman visited North Hills Elementary School. Korman,
author of bestelling titles such as "Swindle" and "One False
Note," visited with students during the school day. Mr. Korman
then stayed for an evening Family Cookout, where over 300
students and family members shared in food and fellowship
followed by a presentation by Mr. Korman to the students and
families.
Sinking Springs Elementary
Ending the "R" Word: Throughout 2012-2013,
Sinking Springs Elementary School student Hannah
Cunningham embarked on a mission to educate her
Sinking Springs classmates about the importance of not
using the "R" word to refer to persons with intellectual
disabilities.
Hannah, inspired by her sister Leah, a Roundtown
Elementary School student with an intellectual
disability, took her campaign throughout her school
and, with the support of administrators, faculty and
staff, to events such as the District's annual Diversity
Celebration held in April 2013 at Central York Middle
School. Hannah received a special honor from the
Central York School District Diversity Education Committee in the spring of 2013 for her efforts to increase
tolerance and acceptance of differences through education.
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School Year Highlights
Hayshire Elementary School
Throughout the 2012-2013 School Year, Hayshire Elementary
students benefited from extended their classroom learning into the
outdoor Hayshire Courtyard, where students, faculty and staff
have dedicated time and talent to growing a beautiful outdoor
environment for learning and enjoying.
The students also maintained the courtyard themselves through an
after-school Garden Club.
Roundtown Elementary School
Roundtown Elementary School hosted the District's annual "Math Madness" event in the spring of 2013. Third grade
math students from each K-3 school tested their knowledge of math concepts in a day of fun-filled challenges.
Stony Brook Elementary School
Third grade students of Mrs. Mary Lehman helped
educate their classmates about the recent elections and
even gave students a chance to cast their votes for U.S.
President through school-wide mock election held in
November 2012. Students learned about each
candidate's platforms throughout the week, then voted
for their choice for U.S. President in a polling station
manned by third grade students. Mrs. Lehman's class
tallied votes cast and announced the winner Tuesday
afternoon.