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Education reporter Angie Mason looks at York County school happenings, education trends and other issues from the classroom to the cafeteria.-
Tag Archives: events
What’s behind graduation gown colors, anyway?
Districts around York County have different traditions when it comes to what colors students will wear at graduation.
Posted in Angie Mason, Central York School District, Eastern York School District, Northeastern School District, Red Lion Area School District, South Western School District, Spring Grove Area School District, York Suburban School District
Tagged cap and gown, ceremony, commencement, events, graduation
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Community members organize session on Keystone exams
Community members have organized “The Keystone Exams: What every parent needs to know,” a session to be held at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Posted in Angie Mason, Events, Inside schools, York City School District
Tagged events, Keystone exams, PSSA, testing
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Hanover groups plan fundraising theater workshop for kids
The Hanover Public School District’s drama department and the Parents Association Supporting Theatre Arts (PASTA) will hold a Theatre for Kids program Nov. 10 in the Hanover High School auditorium.
Posted in Angie Mason, Events, Hanover Public Schools
Tagged drama, events, fundraisers, Hanover, kids, musicals, theater
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Thackston Charter School holds event for kids to learn about youth programs
Helen Thackston Charter School will host an event for York children to learn about youth programs from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25.
Back-to-school sales already? OfficeMax event offers deals for teachers
I can’t believe I’m already getting “back to school” emails. It’s only mid-July! I haven’t even gone to the beach yet! But ready or not, it looks like it’s time to start thinking about the next school year starting. Today … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Budgets and finances, Education issues
Tagged budgets, events, funding, money, OfficeMax, school supplies, teachers
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Science fun with Curious George at the Whitaker Center on Saturday
Looking for something to do with the kids on Saturday? The Whitaker Center and WITF will host “Ready, Set, Explore” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 21 The event, sponsored by PNC Bank, includes interactive science activities for kids … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Curious George, events, science, Whitaker Center, WITF
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Students advance to state level in Computer Fair
The Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 recently hosted the middle and high school regional computer fair. Students competed in a number of computer-related categories, and the first place winners will move on to the state competition. I recently noticed that the … Continue reading
Spring Grove surplus goods up for auction
Need some desks or office chairs? Kitchen equipment? Pretzel machine, or a card catalog perhaps? You can find all of those things and more on Saturday, when Spring Grove Area School District will hold an auction. The district will auction … Continue reading
Posted in Angie Mason, Events, Spring Grove Area School District
Tagged auctions, chairs, desks, events, Spring Grove, supplies
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York Catholic student to compete at state National Geographic Bee
A York Catholic student will be competing in the 2012 Pennsylvania National Geographic Bee, according to a news release. Paul Weisser, a seventh grader, won the school’s geography bee and placed second at the Diocese of Harrisburg bee, the release … Continue reading
Library system to present financial literacy programs
The York County Library System received a nearly $100,000 grant to continue delivering its Right on the Money program series for children age five to seven and their parents. Right on the Money uses storybooks to teach kids the basics … Continue reading
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Tagged events, financial literacy, money, Parents, students, York County Libraries
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