York Middle School

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, May 2nd https://drive.google.com/file/d/15hmIDi3iWqj0e85wHfgfdZbXj0IBQugK/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, April 18th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nn0Mpn2-tN0I14s5wM4iJ-kBgSwQRtb3/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, April 11th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s0izRKiS7X50kmSx0JWiKIiMm5Ty3G6d/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, April 4th https://drive.google.com/file/d/188p20Vf6OTeA7K7qZiXTeDxeiOXI7AWm/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, March 28th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oS3FJupntTR7MpqzUYqSoaX_9qoKGB4D/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, March 21st https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MBpIaEpolfCUCRVHmNvDh7VQk0n57_z7/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, March 14th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYkSG4B60Aw2ZT3qnX_3sK1_MMJLPzL1/view?usp=sharing

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing - visit the VES website to register: https://ves.yorkschools.org/o/ves/page/student-registration

RE: IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Schools Early Release Due to having no power at York Middle School, which impacts the internet for all schools, we are implementing an early release day for all schools on Friday March 7th. The dismissal schedule is as follows: York Middle School (YMS) and York High School (YHS): 10:45 - Buses 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 - Buses 2 & 7 will be later around 11:30am Village Elementary School (VES) and Coastal Ridge Elementary School (CRES): 11:45 - Buses 1 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 - Buese 2 & 7 will be later around 12:30pm We will lose phone & internet connectivity so cannot receive communication in the buildings. If your students' regular dismissal plan includes riding the bus, buses will be arriving shortly and will take students home according to their usual routes. Timothy L. Doak

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, February 28th https://drive.google.com/file/d/10e-7Py_HtIk8bInTI69pKXBH40qjbH_T/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, February 14th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YoJBAT-YwBFDREPW_yZ2SSaS0lLUrGoW/view?usp=sharing

Thank you to our wonderful 2024-2025 Peer Listeners! 23 York High School Juniors and Seniors have been peer mentoring students at York Middle School and at Coastal Ridge Elementary School this year. By connecting with their students, either one on one or in the classroom, they have made a great impact and have also gained valuable volunteer experience in the meantime. Here are just a few quotes from our Peer Listeners this year: “I have really loved the connection that I have built over the past two years. Being a peer listener makes me feel special, as I can tell that my mentee always looks forward to seeing me!” “I have enjoyed watching the student I was assigned to open up since the first time I began seeing her. She socially expanded with her peers and became more comfortable around them and me.” “I love when I walk into the classroom of kids - some run up and give me hugs and they all get so excited when I walk in.” “I have loved getting to know the student I work with. She has taught me to slow down and appreciate the small things around me.”

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, February 7th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RKR1O22Q5ZQNqJCcb-YnHxVwF2fx8Kvr/view?usp=sharing

York Schools Volunteer Program Meet Our Latest York Schools Hometown Hero: Nancy Fletcher Nancy is one of our wonderful York Middle School Community Volunteers. We are so appreciative that Nancy chooses to volunteer each week to support our students in math. Our students and teachers enjoy seeing her weekly. Thank you, Nancy! In the words of Nancy: In 2017, after 40 plus years of teaching math at a large NH high school, I decided it was time to retire, to relax and enjoy family time. Acquiring part- time employment at a local golf course seemed like a dream job. Then came the COVID years and my husband and I became the at home teachers for our grandsons, while their parents were considered essential workers. After the boys returned to school, I missed the interaction of helping them with math or science or whatever they had to do. I noticed that I was still helping my grandsons with some math. It dawned on me that if they needed help, then there are other kids that probably did as well. So I decided to volunteer in math at YMS. I was accepted by the most wonderful 5th grade teacher, Mrs Geranis, that first year. She and I helped many of her students with math. Last year I worked with those now 6th grade students, in Ms Hammer’s class and the awesome sixth grade team. This year I have now followed them to 7th grade in Mr. Daniels’ math class and I work with some 8th graders in math as well, in Mrs Gould’s class. YMS is so lucky to have all of these teachers and staff to work with the students. I volunteer, in order to give these teachers an extra hand by answering students' questions in math when too many hands go up or in TLT time. The best part is the acceptance of my help by all of the students who I have come to know. The quote “when one door closes another one opens” is certainly true in my case. By volunteering, I now get to do just what was my favorite part of teaching - helping students.

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, January 31st https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dRe58rMe4BENdBtJ8WHfrrqi0h-3KJog/view?usp=drive_link

Due to inclement weather, there will be a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday January 29, 2025 for all schools in York.

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, January 24th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-HGbioGc0_iOQvHOOCqFBnD776dJx-6j/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, January 17th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s84QlyQmovtRPHFBpgjUR8VogfTUEONC/view?usp=sharing

York Schools Volunteer Program Meet Our Latest York Schools Hometown Hero: Maclean Douris, Peer Listener Maclean has been an incredible addition to our Peer Listener Program. He volunteers multiple times a week in a 5th grade classroom and is a true role model to the younger students. The program has many high school Juniors/Seniors who make an impact in our schools and Maclean is one of many who go above and beyond. In the words of Becky Geranis, YMS 5th grade teacher: “ Maclean shows up week after week. His 5th grade fellas can be seen scanning the hallways awaiting Maclean's arrival with anticipation and big smiles! We have noticed increased engagement in student learning AND happier 5th graders as a result of Maclean's mentorship! Thank you, Maclean!” In the words of Maclean Douris: As the youngest sibling of four, growing up, it was always a wish of mine to have a younger sibling or to be some sort of role model for younger kids. When I heard there was a chance to be a Peer Listener at the middle school—where I could form connections and, hopefully, positively impact a few kids' lives—I was really excited about the opportunity. When I first met my buddies, I knew instantly that we would get along well. We had similar interests, such as sports and video games, and once they got a bit more comfortable around me, they became two of the funniest kids I have ever met. Whether it’s heading down to the game room with them, playing basketball 1 v. 2, or giving them fist bumps when I first come into their classroom in the morning, I’m always looking forward to seeing these two guys. They’ve shown me that they’re super comfortable being themselves, and they always try to have fun no matter what we’re doing. They’ve also taught me everything I’ll ever need to know about Fortnite, and I’m extremely thankful that I’ll have the chance to work with them during my second semester as well.

Enjoy the YMS Weekly Round Up for Friday, January 10th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ubHPNEOH2de7VH-vAxiH88YshYu9dKqN/view?usp=sharing