District Announcements
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Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
School Announcements
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Yorktown Middle School Profile 2023
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“I make them do the work, and I let them know they can’t bring home Bs if they don’t study.”
Sharon Lemley was one of many parents in attendance celebrating her child’s academic success at Yorktown Middle School on Thursday, September 15.
The award celebration honored seventh and eighth grade students who either achieved a 4.0 grade point average, earned proficient or better on the Ohio State Test last spring, or both. Lemley’s son, eighth grader Corleone Malone, was one of many students recognized in the school.
“I have zero tolerance for not doing the work just because you don’t want to do your work,” Lemley began. “If you tried your hardest and you failed, then that’s one thing, but if you’re not trying your hardest, that’s not ok.”
It’s not the first time Lemley has attended an event for her children recognizing their academic success. Yorktown has held award ceremonies for years to give students proper recognition.
Principal Roderick Watson Jr. told students their hard work shows dedication and discipline, two things that will help to shape them through their lives. Students snacked on muffins and other breakfast foods while Watson visited with parents in attendance to talk about their child’s success.
Lemley said being engaged with the principal, school, and child helps to motivate students in a positive way.
“I left work to come here today, and I would leave every time if I had to. You have to be there for even the small things.”
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The following slide is what a few of our Yorktown Honor Roll Students stated it takes to make honor roll. The responses show the verbs (action words) that are needed to be successful. All of our students at Yorktown are more than capable of engaging in the verbs that are highlighted.
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
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VISION
All students will be empowered with a Growth Mindset to enhance their academic and social outcomes for the benefit of themselves and the Yorktown community.
MISSION
Each student at Yorktown Middle Schools is a 21st century learner who is creative, a critical thinker, collaborator and communicator. Through meaningful relationships, students are empowered for success in a global community.
CORE VALUES
We are Solution Oriented.
We Treat Others The Way We Want to be Treated.
We Leave Situations Better Than We Found Them.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital will be at select Columbus City School locations with their Mobile Care Center from 8:00AM-3:00PM
Tuesday's
South HS (1160 Ann St., 43206)
Wednesday's
East HS (1500 E. Broad St., 43205)
Thursday's
West HS (179 S. Powell Ave., 43204).
Medical staff can help if children have a sore throat, bad cough, earache, headache, treat asthma, send medication to the pharmacy, as well as connect you with an additional healthcare provider.
Same day appointments are available. Call 614-355-2590 to schedule an appointment. To learn more, visit www.NationwideChildrens.org/Care-Connection.
News
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WATCH: Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman Sends Message Ahead of Black History Month
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman sends a message of empowerment to students and schools ahead of Black History Month.
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CCS Students Transform Ohio Department of Health with Vibrant Art Exhibit
Stepping onto the second floor of the Ohio Department of Health feels like entering a vibrant gallery, where 48 Columbus City Schools (CCS) students' creativity takes center stage.
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Family and Community Engagement Series (FACES) - Mental Health Part II
Learn how students at the Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls are managing their emotions, and break the stigma of male mental health with Jewel Woods of the Male Behavioral Health & Center For Men & Boys.
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CCS to Host Special Education Teacher Recruitment Events
Join Columbus City Schools for the Special Ed Teacher Recruitment Events taking place this upcoming February!
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Celebrate National Family Literacy Month with CCS
November 1 marks the beginning of National Family Literacy Month, a time dedicated to fostering a love for reading and learning within families.
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CCS Cinema Club Launches Season 2
Welcome back to season 2 of the award winning student run podcast at Columbus City Schools! Returning hosts, Leia Gersing and Sarah Dearth, discuss their favorite back to school movies.
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Wellness Wednesdays with Tei Street
For our Staff Wellness Initiative's first Wellness Wednesdays video for this school year, hear from Mifflin High School alumna, Tei Street.
Contact Us
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Phone: (614) 365-5408
Email: yorktownms@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Yorktown Middle School
5600 E Livingston Avenue
Columbus, OH 43232