From January 8 through January 30, YCS will be promoting literacy and family engagement through a One Book One School reading of "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate. Daily reading, trivia and school wide activities will be organized to create excitement. However, we hope the real reward is sharing a good novel with family and friends. Mark your calendar! Our wrap-up event is Jan 30th!

If you wish a peek at the book trailer... Click below and check it out!

Wishtree Video​

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​The Board of Education and GSSD Senior Adminsitration invite you to attend the Central Cluster Regional Symposium. This will be on February 27 on 7:00 pm.

Parent engagement will be among the topics of discussion.

​On February 15 (1:30), Wide Open Theatre returns to YCS with an  unconventional "re-tailing" of "The Little Mermaid." YCS will also play host to Calder School, which is set to close in June 2019. Many of its students will be coming to YCS, so we can't wait to have them with us!

Little Mermaid: "Troubled by the pollution that plagues her undersea world, the little mermaid gives up her tail and her voice to find the creatures responsible for the destruction of her home. This life changing adventure introduces us to an ocean of marine life, a ship full of mariners and a passionate mermaid who wants to change the world. This 45-minute puppet escapade features giant puppets and rod puppets in an all ages adventure."

​Yorkdale Central Grade 5-8 students enjoyed a wonderful ski day in December. Simply fabulous conditions delivered by Asessippi Ski Resort. A second trip is scheduled for March 22nd. Watch for registration details on announcements. 

Yes, those are actual Royals on that ski lift!

​In December, Yorkdale Central students received a wonderful gift. Louis Dreyfus Company donated $5000 towards the new contstruction of its K-2 playground, which is in need of replacing. The YCS School Community Council is also actively putting together a raffle in support of this venture. If companies or families are wishing to assist through the raffle or cash donations, please contact our office.

UPDATE:​ Solonenko Farms Ltd. has also donated $5000 to our playground. Wow!