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York Institute Awarded Governor’s Civics Seal For Its Work With Students

York Institute honored with the Governor’s Civics Seal, recognizing individual schools and districts that make civics and history a priority. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said when he saw the requirements for the seal he realized they were already meeting them. He said getting the seal would not be possible without Student Counseling President Tonya Brow and US ... Read More »

Upperman And York Institute Each One Win Away From State Title Game

York Institute and Upperman High School will both play in state football semifinal matchups Friday. York will host East Robertson for a crack at the 2-A state title.  York Institute principal Abbi Dunford said the team has the school staff, student body, and the entire Jamestown community behind them. “These boys and the coaches have worked so hard,” Dunford said. ... Read More »

Lee Lauds York Institute Programs As A “Model” For Districts Statewide

Governor Bill Lee paid a visit to York Insititute Thursday morning celebrating the school’s strong CTE and agriculture programs. Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn called the school a “national model” for all the programs they offer. Lee said that he couldn’t agree more. “There are so many things happening there,” Lee said. “You see kids developing a beef cattle ... Read More »

York Juniors Show Rise In First ACT Testing

ACT intervention showing positive results at York Institute with better than 39 percent of juniors scoring a 21 or higher on the first test. Director of Schools John Bush said a 21 is a key number to help with scholarships. The statewide junior ACT exam just completed, Bush said they will go to work trying to improve scores before the ... Read More »

York Institute Sees Largest Growth In Students Meeting ACT Benchmark In State

York Institute celebrating an achievement with recently-released state ACT scores. The school demonstrated the highest growth in the percentage of students meeting the overall ACT composite benchmark of 21 with a 13 percentage point increase from 2021. School Director John Bush: “There’s not a single silver bullet to unlocking this, but I think it’s a multifaceted approach,” Bush said. “I’m ... Read More »

York Institute’s Jody Hancock Recognized By State

York Institute Educational Assistant Jody Hancock has been named a state finalist for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE). Hancock has been employed with York Institute for 28 years. She said she works with special ed and regular ed students to help them keep on top of their work and learn life and job skills. “I just want kids to ... Read More »

York Institute Students Raise Thanksgiving Turkey For Gov. Lee

Governor Bill Lee will enjoy a turkey raised and harvested by York Institute students for his Thanksgiving dinner. York Institute School Director John Bush said the turkey was one of 66 birds students raised to maturity. He said the opportunity came about after Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn told the governor about the turkey farming efforts. “Just a great ... Read More »

Nearly 100 Percent Of York Institute Seniors Apply For Post-Secondary Opportunities

100 percent of York Institute’s senior class have applied for post-secondary opportunities. These include four-year degrees, trade schools, and entering the workforce. School Director John Bush said that’s increased over the last two years from 71 percent. “That’s what we’re looking for and that’s why when we’ve got students who we’ve prepared to be a position,” Bush said. “who when ... Read More »

York Institute Creating Associates Degree Opportunity For UC High School Students

York Institute collaborating with Roane State Community College to help high school students graduate with Associates Degrees. Director of Schools John Bush said the process to create a “Middle College” has been several years in the making. Students will earn degrees in general studies, including courses in science, math, and English. “We shouldn’t just be holding them up saying no ... Read More »

Educators Working To Get Students Re-Engaged Post-COVID

Educators across the Upper Cumberland have expressed difficulty getting students reengaged with school after COVID. Jackson County High School Principal Jason Hardy said that he has seen signs of disengagement in his students. He said that faculty and staff made it a priority to get kids back to a routine this school year. “We know that not just with COVID ... Read More »