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  • History
    1959 York School opened in 1959 in Pacific Grove with 12 boys in the 7th grade. Rev. Emod Brunner, the first headmaster, along with Bishop Morse and the first trustees, launched the school with a firm eye on college preparation, academic rigor, and whole life skills. From the beginning, there was a ...

  • A Wise Bobcat Makes an Appearance
    News • 3/7/2024

  • Contact Us
    ...ntered. Please correct all errors and click submit *Name Phone Number *Email Address *Message PHYSICAL AND MAILING ADDRESS 9501 York Road Monterey, CA 93940 PHONE 831.372.7338 - Main Office Se Habla Espa1;ol! Por favor llama 831.372.7338 x115 o enviar un correo electrónico cwilcox@york.o ...

  • A Wiley Coyote Visits York's 100 Acres
    News • 3/7/2024

  • Board of Trustees
    YorkR17;s Board of Trustees includes alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, and members of the local community who had no previous connection to York but who were attracted to the School by its record of achievement, its welcoming culture, and its commitment to serve students from a range o ...

  • The Falcon - 06.23.23
    News • 6/23/2023
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  • The Falcon - 06.02.23
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  • Athletics
    ... and we strive to develop our student-athletesR17; skills, competitive drive, perseverance, and integrity. York School Athletics is built on competition and participation so students can improve their athletic abilities, work with teammates toward a common goal, and practice sportsmanship.&#1 ...

  • The Falcon - 05.26.23
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  • Overview
    ... forming arts, we offer three musical ensemblesR12;Choir, Chamber Choir, and Jazz BandR12;as well as our theatre program, which presents at least one production each year. In recent years, choral students have enjoyed opportunities such as a Southern California tour which included performan ...

  • The Falcon - 05.19.23
    News • 5/19/2023
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  • Departments
    ... to view the world and express their creativity.  Learn More ENGLISH Our English courses help students learn to read critically, think logically, and write and speak clearly.   Learn More HISTORY We want our students to gain insight into the connection between significant historical ev ...

  • The Falcon - 05.12.23
    News • 5/12/2023
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  • Alumni Reunion
    Alumni Reunion 2025 September 26-27, 2025   SAVE THE DATE! More information coming soon.     Thank you to all the Former Falcons who joined us for Alumni Reunion 2024!   We'll see you again in 2025!   View Reunion 2024 Photos Here View Reunion 2023 Photos Here Last Fri ...

  • The Falcon - 05.05.23
    News • 5/5/2023
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  • Admission Steps
    ... York community, please contact us to learn more.  INQUIRE VISIT APPLY ASSESSMENT STEP 1:  Complete an inquiry to learn more about York's vibrant community, and what life is like on the sunny hilltop! STEP 2: Spend a day on campus hosted by current students, shadowing their schedule and ...

  • "Bob" in the mist
    News • 5/2/2023

  • International Students
    ... udying abroad at York find caring host families.  For more information or to apply, contact York School here or contact Cambridge  here . International Application York School uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, ...

  • The coyote is listening
    News • 5/2/2023

  • Student Support
    ... ty and peers has a profound effect on studentsR17; social-emotional growth and academic progress. The feeling of being believed in and valued by someone can be an affirming and transformative experience. York fosters connection for students with both faculty and classmates from different grad ...

  • The Falcon - 04.28.23
    News • 4/28/2023
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  • Outdoor Lab
    ... r York students and the Central Coast community.  The York Outdoor Laboratory program, created by a land transfer completed in 2011, leaves much of the 101 acres of native maritime chaparral land in its natural state, in fulfillment of YorkR17;s environmental education program. Our stude ...

  • The Falcon - 04.21.23
    News • 4/21/2023
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  • Schedule
    ... The school schedule supports and delivers YorkR17;s mission. In designing the schedule, our process was guided by the following values: Student Health and Wellbeing: An 8:30 start time prioritizes sleep, while a rotation of classes, advisory, study periods, and scheduling music and arts durin ...

  • The Falcon - 04.14.23
    News • 4/14/2023
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  • Student Life
    ... er. Our campus culture is strong and supportive.  Our students, faculty, staff, and families work together to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.  This makes it easy for students to try new things, expand their thinking, and discover who they really are. We value each other ...

  • The Falcon - 04.07.2023
    News • 4/7/2023
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  • The York Fund
    ... nd the actual cost of educating a York student.   Donations from a diverse group of supporters are essential to providing high-quality educational programs, financial aid, computers and new technology, rich offerings in the arts and athletics, classroom materials, faculty enrichment, and ca ...

  • The Falcon - 03.31.2023
    News • 3/31/2023
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  • Ways to Give
    ... gift. Our federal tax identification number is 94-1461062. Text to Give Easy way to donate from your mobile phone! Please sign up here. Check Please specify how you would like your gift to be used. Mail your check or money order made out to YORK SCHOOL to: York School Philanthropy and Community ...

  • The Falcon - 03.24.2023
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  • College Counseling
    ... y tools we will utilize, for example: PathwaysR12; a required course for all juniors and seniors, designed to guide students through the search and application process and help them stay on track, including work on their personal statements. College Matters e-NewsletterR12; a great resourc ...

  • The Falcon - 03.17.2023
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  • Curriculum Guide
    ... Guide Here ACADEMICS Grade 8 Students in YorkR17;s 8th grade take a combination of courses unique to their grade level and courses with students in upper grade levels. Six courses are required, including grade level-only courses in arts, English, history, and science. Students also enroll in ...

  • The Falcon - 03.10.2023
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  • Advanced Studies
    ... of graduation requirements and electives. YorkR17;s program offers a variety of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and York Advanced Studies (YAS) courses that promote deeper learning both within and beyond the classroom.  We believe it is our responsibility to offer students the best educ ...

  • The Falcon - 03.03.2023
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  • Global Programs
    ... ncludes their recognizing and appreciating oneR17;s individual role in the world. We wish to see all York graduates with the capacity and disposition to understand and act on issues of global significance. To do so requires intercultural development, which functions on a continuum, and theref ...

  • The Falcon - 02.24.2023
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  • Robotics
    ... ond to their environment with grace and elegance while reliably and productively completing tasks.  Team 5171 consists of numerous student-led divisionsR12;programming, computer-aided design, electrical, mechanical and build, game strategy, media and outreach, scouting, and moreR ...

  • The Falcon - 02.17.2023
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  • Give Now
    ... ool community that is impactful and sustainable.  By supporting our school through the York Fund and Scholarship Fund, you ensure students of aptitude will have access to an exceptional education and welcoming community regardless of their families' socio-economic status.  Your support ...

  • The Falcon - 02.10.2023
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  • Careers
    ... ender, gender identity (defined as each personR17;s internal understanding of their gender), gender expression (a personR17;s gender related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personR17;s sex assigned at birth), sexual orientation, national and (o ...

  • The Falcon - 02.03.2023
    News • 2/3/2023
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  • Admission Events
    ... ents! Please RSVP below for each event. ADMISSION 101 Join us for an engaging open house and get a jump start on your application. Wednesday, September 25 Thank you to all who came to the Sunny Hilltop! ALL ABOUT YORK Learn all about what makes York a great place for kind, curious, driven studen ...

  • The Falcon - 01.27.2023
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  • Financial Aid
    ... all backgrounds, regardless of their familiesR17; ability to pay full tuition. Our Financial Aid program ensures that York continues to deliver our commitment to socio-economic diversity as well as providing affordability and the highest-quality education for our students. Apply Now Help wit ...

  • The Falcon - 01.20.2023
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  • Calendars
    School Calendars 2024-25 Academic Calendar View Only

  • The Falcon - 01.13.2023
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  • Textbook and Supplies
    ... Monday.  York requires all students to come to school with a functional laptop or Chromebook, charged for use during the school day. If your computer does not hold a charge, we recommend students purchase a portable charger. Please see our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy for more detail ...

  • The Falcon - 01.06.2023
    News • 1/6/2023
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  • Magnus Health Registration
    ... dents are the highest priority for York School.  Utilizing Magnus allows the School to collect and maintain this information in a secure and convenient manner, as well as provides secure access to student information in the event of an emergency. Parents are encouraged to visit magnushealth ...

  • The Falcon - 12.30.2022
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  • Course Planning & Schedules
    ...cal courses for 9th graders: Biology English II Math (e.g., Algebra I or Geometry) Modern World History World Language (Chinese or Spanish) Elective  Grades 10-11 Students transferring into grades 10 or 11 will choose courses based on completed credits and YorkR17;s graduation requirement ...

  • The Falcon - 12.16.2022
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  • New Families Celebration
    Monday, August 12, 2024 New Student Orientation 1:30-4:30 p.m. York School Campus Welcome and Dinner in the Coburn Commons provided by York 5:00-7:00 p.m. York School Campus All new families (and rising 9th graders who were at York for 8th grade) are invited to our New Families Celebration on Monda ...

  • The Falcon - 12.09.2022
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  • First Day of School
    Tuesday, August 13  will begin with exciting welcome back and orientation activities for all students, school pictures, and a shortened class schedule, in which students will attend each class to meet their teachers and classmates. The modified first-day schedule will be available in MyYork. S ...

  • The Falcon - 12.02.22
    News • 12/2/2022
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  • Student Literary Magazine
    Student Literary Magazine Ars Gratia Artis  is York School's online literary and arts magazine--featuring original work by York students that ranges from poetry and prose to film, photography, and canvas media. "Lit Mag" Club members design and curate the site throughout the yea ...

  • The Falcon - 11.25.2022
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  • Learning Outcomes
    ... s student learning outcomes outline the schoolR17;s goals for student growth and integrate our mission into the daily school experience. By achieving these learning outcomes, York students will develop academic confidence, critical thinking skills, and courageous leadership. Creative, Indepen ...

  • The Falcon - 11.18.22
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  • Privacy Policy
    ... ting to the practices described in this policy.   This policy is effective as of October 2022.   INFORMATION COLLECTION, USE, AND SHARING When visiting our website, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email, phone number, or address.  We are the s ...

  • The Falcon - 11.11.2022
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  • Fall Sports
    TEAM PAGES Fall Cross Country - Boys & Girls Field Hockey - Girls Tennis - Girls Volleyball - Girls Water Polo - Boys & Girls Fall Sports Emergency Action Plan CIF Emergency Plan

  • The Falcon - 11.04.2022
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  • Winter Sports
    TEAM PAGES Winter Basketball - Boys Basketball - Girls Soccer - Boys Soccer - Girls CIF Emergency Plan

  • The Falcon - 10.07.22
    News • 10/7/2022
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  • Spring Sports
    TEAM PAGES Spring Golf - Boys and Girls Lacrosse - Girls Swimming - Girls & Boys Tennis - Boys Track and Field - Boys & Girls Volleyball - Boys CIF Emergency Plan

  • College Matters - October 2022 Edition
    News • 10/1/2022
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  • Calendar
    ...lf - Boys and Girls Lacrosse - Girls Swimming - Girls & Boys Tennis - Boys Track and Field - Boys & Girls Volleyball - Boys Select All Clear All Refresh Back June 2025 Next Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 ...

  • The Falcon - 09.30.22
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  • News
    ... ook 5/7/2025 Tomorrow night, alum Ben Jealous R17;90 returns to York to discuss his latest book in an event hosted by York's Black Student Union!  Join us in the Chapel at 6:30 PM on May 8th and read all about it in the Monterey County Weekly ! Read More York on Cover of Monterey Bay Par ...

  • The Falcon - 09.16.22
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  • Why York
    ... yourself to be a creative, independent thinker. When you are part of York's vibrant and nurturing environment, you are empowered to embrace your full potential and shape a brighter future for yourself and others. We look forward to connecting with you! Warmly, The York Enrollment Team &#16 ...

  • The Falcon - 09.09.22
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  • What Sets York Apart
    ... welcoming community. The 200 students in grades 8-12 join us from public and independent middle schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties and around the world. The faculty, who set high standards for their students and for themselves, bring enthusiasm and expertise to their classe ...

  • The Falcon - 08.26.22
    News • 8/26/2022
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  • Programs
    ... rowth and contributing to the broader community.  Whether their interests lie in experiencing another culture, creating a capstone project, or interning at a local nonprofit, York has a program for every student.  Explore them below! Global Programs Learn about York's signature global ...

  • The Falcon - 08.19.22
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  • Service Learning
    ... collaboration, and hard work, as well as YorkR17;s core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion to their varied volunteer roles in order to help the community grow closer and stronger. The goals of the service learning program are for students to make meaningful and positi ...

  • The Falcon - 08.12.22
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  • Distinguished Scholars
    Overview YorkR17;s Distinguished Scholars Program is for students who have demonstrated both a sustained commitment to one of four areas of study and a mastery of YorkR17;s Learning Outcomes. This concentration is designed to allow students the ability to shape a deep and personalized approac ...

  • The Falcon - 08.05.22
    News • 8/5/2022
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  • STEM
    ...ore!   Learn about some of our STEM programs and courses below. Outdoor Lab Explore how York's 101 acres provides education and research programs for students and the Central Coast community. Robotics Get to know Team 5171! Technology Take a closer look at our technology course offering ...

  • The Falcon - 05.27.22
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  • Community
    York is a warm and welcoming community for all.  Between our small class sizes, safe campus, dedicated faculty, student leadership, and commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we know you will find your niche here on the sunny hilltop.  We invite you to explore the connection, growth and ...

  • The Falcon - 05.20.22
    News • 5/20/2022
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  • Athletics Calendar
    ...lf - Boys and Girls Lacrosse - Girls Swimming - Girls & Boys Tennis - Boys Track and Field - Boys & Girls Volleyball - Boys Select All Clear All Refresh Back June 2025 Next Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 ...

  • The Falcon - 05.13.22
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  • Arts Calendar
    Arts Calendar iCal Feed Filter List View Select All Clear All Refresh Event Categories Arts Events Select All Clear All Refresh Back June 2025 Next Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5

  • The Falcon - 05.06.22
    News • 5/6/2022
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  • Alumni
    ... hering! Show Your Pride! Order York spirit wear!  (Can be personalized to class year!) Support York Make a gift today! Transcript Need a copy of your transcript?  We've got you covered. For questions regarding alumni relations and annual giving, please email Anna Faith, Assistant Direc ...

  • The Falcon - 04.29.22
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  • Admission Events Calendar
    Admission Events Calendar iCal Feed Filter List View Select All Clear All Refresh Event Categories Admission Events Select All Clear All Refresh Back June 2025 Next Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5

  • The Falcon - 04.22.22
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  • Commencement 2025
    Celebrating the York School Class of 2025! Watch the Ceremony! Commencement 2025 Program Commencement 2025 Photos

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    News • 5/27/2023
    The York School class of 2023 has officially graduated!  View the first commencement photos here !

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  • Ben Jealous ’90 Returns to York to Discuss his Latest Book
    News • 5/7/2025
    Tomorrow night, alum Ben Jealous R17;90 returns to York to discuss his latest book in an event hosted by York's Black Student Union!  Join us in the Chapel at 6:30 PM on May 8th and read all about it in the Monterey County Weekly !

  • York on Cover of Monterey Bay Parent Magazine!
    News • 5/5/2025
    York is on the cover of Monterey Bay Parent magazine's May edition!  Pick up your copy today, or read our cover story online here !

  • York Headlines Carmel Pine Cone Arts Celebration
    News • 3/7/2025
    York's performing arts trip to New York City is highlighted in this week's Carmel Pine Cone!

  • The York Oracle Newspaper team appears in the Monterey County Weekly!
    News • 12/13/2024
    Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Hot off the presses is a newspaper article about….our newspaper! Check out this week's Monterey County Weekly for an article about YorkR17;s very own paper: the York Oracle! 

  • The local NAACP asked Ben Jealous ’90, Sierra Club’s national leader, if he was willing to acquiesce to Chevron. He said no.
    News • 9/26/2024
    We are proud of Ben Jealous R17;90 for staying true to his values.  Read the full story in the Monterey County Weekly here.

  • York Campus Re-Certified as a California Green Business!
    News • 9/6/2024
    ... by the California Green Business Network! That means we have implemented practices to prevent pollution, reduce waste, conserve energy, save water, operate more sustainably, and exceed regulatory requirements. We are committed to making our campus as sustainable as possible. Go Green Falcons!&#1 ...

  • Sarah Orr ’97 Takes Over Iconic Lovers Point Grill
    News • 6/26/2024
    Congratulations to Sarah Orr R17;97, owner of the incredible Stokes Adobe, on being recently awarded the lease for the popular Lovers Point Grill location!  We can't wait to see what she creates!  You can read more about her plans HERE .

  • York Student Athlete Emma Wilcox ’26 Wins Mountain Biking Race
    News • 6/3/2024
    Emma Wilcox R17;26 won the JV race of the NICA NorCal League High School Championship, helping her teamR12;the Monterey Bay LightfightersR12;secure their fourth consecutive win!  Check out her mention in the Monterey County Weekly !  Go Emma!

  • Izabella Tejeda ’25 Attends Professional Soccer Training Camp
    News • 6/3/2024
    ...ud of Izabella Tejeda R17;25 for being invited to attend a training camp for Club Santos Laguna Femenil in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico!  While attending from May 14-19, Izzy was able to showcase her great talent for this storied professional club.  Congratulations Izzy!  Go Falcons ...

  • York Girls Soccer Makes the Pine Cone Again!
    News • 3/8/2024
    Check out this week's edition of the Carmel Pine Cone for a wrap-up of their stellar season, including team accolades such as Alessia Torrente R17;25's designation of Division MVP!

  • York Alum Jason Reisig ’88 Appears in this Week's Pine Cone
    News • 3/8/2024
    Check out this week's edition of the Carmel Pine Cone for a write-up of York alum Jason Reisig R17;88's incredible career in animation!

  • This barn owl left pellets for Environmental Science students!
    News • 3/7/2024
    Students collected pellets from this very barn owl in their Environmental Science class with Ms. Kiest, this week!

  • MONTEREY HERALD ARTICLE: York Chasing Perfection on Soccer Field!
    News • 2/8/2024
    Breaking news!  The success of our fabulous Girls Soccer team's 11-0 season was profiled in the Monterey Herald by John Devine!

  • York's Director of Student Life, Allison Lahl, publishes article in Edutopia
    News • 1/31/2024
    Check out Ms. Lahl's article about using technology as a discussion tool in class!

  • York Falcons Make Monterey Herald's Preps of the Week
    News • 1/23/2024
    Congratulations to the York student athletes who received mentions in this week's Monterey Herald Preps of the Week! 

  • The York Oracle Volume 1, Issue 1
    News • 12/22/2023
    York has relaunched it's school newspaper!  CLICK HERE to read the very first issue of the new York Oracle!  Breaking news, hard-hitting investigative journalism, horoscopes, and a Taylor Swift quiz awaits!

  • York Senior Brianna Bailey ’24 Wins the Gold Congressional Award for Youth
    News • 12/6/2023
    Congratulations to Brianna Bailey R17;24 for winning the Gold Congressional Award for Youth!  Recognizing initiative, service, and achievement in AmericaR17;s youth, this non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive award provides opportunities for young people to unleash their potential ...

  • See York alum Eric K. Peterson ’98 speak on geothermal energy
    News • 12/6/2023
    York alum Eric K. Peterson R17;98, now a Senior Fellow Founder and Head Geoscientist Honua Resources LLC delivered a talk on abundant, sustainable geothermal energy at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey.  Listen to his talk HERE !

  • Raven Adams ’04 Recognized by United Nations
    News • 9/29/2023
    Raven Adams R17;04, leader of Granite Construction's sustainability program, was recognized by the United Nations' Global Compact Network USA on September 17 in New York City.  

  • Playful Coyote Pups!
    News • 9/5/2023
    Two coyote pups scampered past the Outdoor Lab Cam while playing!

  • Awards Ceremony 2023
    News • 5/30/2023
    Our York students are recognized and captured on camera at York's annual Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, May 23.

  • Falcons Win the PCAL Cypress Division Golf Title
    News • 5/4/2023
    York Falcons win PCAL Cypress Division title at PCAL League Finals at Laguna Seca Ranch!   

  • York Robotics Team 5171, Deus Ex Machina, Reaches SVR Finals!
    News • 4/14/2023
    Congratulations to York's Robotics Team 5171, Deus Ex Machina, who finished the Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition 15th/59 and reached the Finals for the first time in York history!  We are so proud of this huge achievement!

  • York Students Win at Monterey County Science & Engineering Fair
    News • 3/28/2023
    Congratulations to our award-winning Falcons who placed in the Monterey County Science &; Engineering Fair!  

  • York Alum Rachel Dart ’03 Named Associate Director of Broadway Play
    News • 3/21/2023
    York Alum Rachel Dart R17;03 has been named the Associate Director of a new play by David Auburn,  Summer 1976 .  

  • York Senior Wins First Place in Carmel Art Competition
    News • 3/20/2023
    Congratulations to Maddie Gill R17;23, who won first place in the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts' regional competition Thinking Out Loud with her painting, "Sisterhood!"  This competition challenges high school students to create works inspired by their lives.  You can still catch the ...

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  • Emma Wilcox ’26 Wins 2nd Place at the eXChequer XC Mountain Biking Race!
    News • 3/6/2023
    Falcon Emma Wilcox R17;26 placed second at the eXChequer XC high school division mountain bike race at Exchequer Bike Park on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  She also finished with the third fastest time overall, despite a mid-course crash.  Go Emma!  Go Falcons!

  • AI in Education
    News • 3/2/2023
    On March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gatanaga Theater, please join York School Director of Technology and Innovation, Kevin Brookhouser, and History Department Chair, Elizabeth Siarny for a conversation about the dramatic advancements in artificial intelligence over the past year...

  • York Science Fair
    News • 3/2/2023
    ... nce Fair, which was held on Monday, February 27.  The projects were judged by over 30 local scientistsR12;such as Monterey Bay Aquarium founder and York Trustee Emeritus Steve Webster, pictured hereR12;who gave students feedback on their work, allowing students to further their unders ...

  • From New York City to York School: Spring Musical Announced
    News • 3/20/2023
    ... ork is proud to announce the amateur premiere of  Alice by Heart by Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, and Jessie Nelson.  This is an exciting opportunity to debut a beautiful new musical based on the story of Alice in Wonderland, set during the London blitz in World War II.  This will b ...

  • York Students' Works Featured in Carmel Art Show
    News • 3/20/2023
    ... ion's student exhibition, "For the Love of Art."  Congratulations to Maddie Gill (1st Place, Painting), Maya Gupta-Lemos (2nd Place, Painting), Karla Cardenas (3rd Place, Painting), Adrianna Brown, and Hannah Xu!  You can see their works on display at the Carmel Art Association Gallery ...

  • York Students Named Preps of the Week!
    News • 2/8/2023
    Congratulations to Falcons Samantha Ortiz-Naranjo R17;24 and Quincy Key R17;23 who were named in the Monterey Herald as Preps of the Week!

  • Poetry Out Loud
    News • 1/11/2023
    ... will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12. Come support Sky Brown, Nayeli Farias, Normandy Filcek, Rose Finn, Ava Hoffmeister, and Sofia Teresa Mejia Contreras as they compete to represent York School at the Monterey County competition in February.  Poetry Out Loud is a national ...

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    News • 11/10/2022
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  • Fall Fair!
    News • 10/4/2022
    Join us for York School's annual Fall Fair on October 22, from 11am to 3pm!  This student-run event is fun for the whole family, and all are welcome.

  • Admission 101
    News • 9/19/2022
    York is pleased to present our first admission event of the school year, Admission 101, on Tuesday, September 27, from 6:30-8:00pm. Join us for an engaging open house and get a jump start on your application. Register at https://bit.ly/3dqzdN3 .

  • Back-to-school Night
    News • 9/1/2022
    Thank you, York parents and guardians, for joining us at Back-to-School Night to experience a day in your child's life. We greatly value our alliance with you and look forward to a great 2022-2023 school year!

  • Club Fair
    News • 8/29/2022
    During community time, York students participated in Club Fair. Student leaders hosted stations promoting their passions, interests, and clubs for others to sign up for. It was a truly great afternoon on the sunny hilltop of York!

  • Class Retreats
    News • 8/26/2022
    York students and faculty embarked on a day of fun and adventure for this year's Class Retreats! 

  • Congratulations, York Robotics!
    News • 7/29/2022
    ... robotics team, Team 5171, this season! Your unwavering dedication, teamwork, patience, and commitment to growth were inspiring. For those interested in learning more about all they accomplished this season, check out this write up from advisor and mentor Jeff Hanna: bit.ly/yorkrobotics22 #GoFalc ...

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
    News • 6/16/2022
    ...the Class of 2022 at our first inaugural commencement in the Gawain Family Theater. We are so happy that we were able to hold this event in person and loved seeing all of our graduates and their families. Please visit our  Commencement 2022  page and check out video, photos, and much mo ...

  • Savannah Abbott '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ...er of 2022, she attended the rigorous STARTALK summer immersion Chinese program at the University of Mississippi. She participated in the action research project with the Asian Cultural Experience and presented on World War II and its connection to SalinasR17; Chinatown at the Asian Culture Ex ...

  • Congratulations to our 2022-23 Executive Student Council
    News • 5/14/2022
    Congratulations to our 2022-23 Executive Student Council who were elected by their peers and initiated into their new roles during Break on May 12. 

  • Back to Break Assembly in Coburn Chapel
    News • 5/13/2022
    ...e in two years on May 12, we returned inside to our beautiful Coburn Chapel for our beloved tradition of Break assembly. Our community relished in the warmth of the light and the roar of the crowd. We were thrilled to see the Class of 2022 take their well-earned position on the senior balcony.&#1 ...

  • Congratulations Taiga Minami!
    News • 5/11/2022
    Taiga Minami '24 shot 76 at Laguna Seca and is a possible CCS Qualifier.

  • Senior Camp Out Fun!
    News • 5/9/2022
    Senior camp out was a great success. 

  • A Varsity Sport for the Mind
    News • 5/1/2022
    ... ubbed a varsity Sport for the Mind,™ FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources and time constraints, York's Team 5171, Deus Ex Machina, raised funds, designed a team “brand, ...

  • Congratulations, York Robotics!
    News • 4/29/2022
    We are so proud of the work from our robotics team, Team 5171, this season! Their unwavering dedication, teamwork, patience, and commitment to growth were inspiring.

  • York's Michael Julian runs spectacular 3200 personal record of 9:05.17 at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational.
    News • 4/29/2022
    York's Michael Julian runs spectacular 3200 personal record of 9:05.17 at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational. Click here to watch the video!

  • Cafe Night
    News • 4/25/2022
    Our second Cafe Night open-mic event on April 22 was an unforgettable evening of creative expression (and delectable treats). We shared poetry, short stories, artwork, music... thank you, Ars Gratia Artis for a beautiful experience!

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  • YORKESTRA at the Chapel!
    News • 3/28/2022
    See the Yorkestra in concert on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.

  • COVID-19 Testing Resumes
    News • 1/25/2022
    Lightspeed Testing will resume weekly COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26, on campus in the senior parking lot. Testing is open to general public 9:30-11:00 a.m.

  • YORK NAMED "BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL"
    News • 1/12/2022
    We are proud to announce that York School was named "Best Private School" on the Monterey Peninsula, in the Monterey Herald's annual Readers' Choice Awards! This is the second year in a row York has won this award. Thank you to everyone who voted for us, we are grateful for your support. Go Falcons!

  • Daniel '22 high scorer in the county!
    News • 1/10/2022
    Congratulations to Daniel Xu '22 for starting out the season strong by scoring 48 points and 3 assists during the Falcons' first game against Trinity! Go Falcons!

  • Michael Julian '22 is CCS Champion!
    News • 11/13/2021
    Congratulations to Michael Julian R16;22, who is not only our new CCS CHAMPION, but also set a new Division 5 record with 15:15!!!

  • York Wins Again!
    News • 10/29/2021
    We are honored to be named Favorite Private Upper School for the second year in a row! Thank you to everyone who voted for us. To check out the complete list of winners, as well as to read more about our school and York senior, Jason Khan (on the cover), please click here .

  • Jara Gomez '22 finishes second!
    News • 10/25/2021
    Jara finished second overall in the PCAL Girls Golf Championships, and as the CCS league qualifying tournament for Teams and Individuals, Jara advances to the CCS Tournament on November 2 at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch!! Go Jara!! Go Falcons!!! 

  • College Matters Newsletter - October 2021 Senior Edition
    News • 10/4/2021
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  • Juliet '23 selected to perform at Bach Festival
    News • 9/28/2021
    ... one of just ten young artists who will be showcased to perform at this year's Bach Festival.  She will perform a portion of the Saint-Seans Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, originally written for violin with orchestral accompaniment in the 1860R17;s, which has been translated to marim ...

  • Creative Writers and Artists
    News • 9/14/2021
    ... Art and Writing Awards competition is now open!    Submission deadlines for our region: December 6 for Writing and December 10 for Art ( https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/WRALW )   Click  here  for details about entering. Please contact  Ms. Berry  for inf ...

  • Quincy Key '23 invited to basketball camp
    News • 7/26/2021
    Quincy '23 was invited to NorCal Sports TV Summer Basketball Camp in July and earned "Most Improved" player. Here is a quick interview with her after receiving this award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLIA-6bpl9I&;t=2s

  • JETS Engineering Club Rank High!
    News • 5/27/2021
    ... in, and once again the JETS Engineering Club students did a great job at the annual TEAMS competition. The big highlight: In the engineering essay phase, our two teams placed 1st and 5th in the nation (out of 50 teams in our division).  Here are the details:  2021 JETS Result ...

  • CCS Individual Golf Qualifiers
    News • 5/27/2021
    ... Golf Tournament. Jara shot a stellar 76 at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch to take the first qualifier spot in the girls tourney, and in the Boys tourney, Taiga rallied by shooting just two over par on the back nine after a rocky start to grab the third qualifying spot with an 82.  GO FALCO ...

  • Science Fair – BRAVO to Brianna Bailey '24
    News • 4/1/2021
    Congratulations to Brianna for placing third in the chemistry category at Monterey County Virtual Science Fair! She received a prize from the Northern California Institute of Food Technologists (NCIFT). Ask her to tell you about her project next time you see her.

  • Congratulations to Michael Julian!
    News • 2/24/2021
    Congratulations to Michael Julian R16;22, for winning Wednesday's Cross Country PCAL Meet! Michael captured first place in a Varsity Meet vs Palma and Trinity Christian. He is smiling as he is competing again for the first time since March 2020! Read the Monterey Herald article here .

  • Virtual Winter Arts Celebration
    News • 12/11/2020
    Tonight, December 11  |  6:00 p.m.  |   YouTube We invite you to attend our Virtual Winter Arts Celebration on  YouTube , hosted by Mr. Williams, Arts Department Chair, tonight at 6 p.m. It will be an evening of celebration, highlighting our students' work from York's distan ...

  • Camilla Martin '22 wins Diplomacy Award
    News • 10/26/2020
    Success at Model United Nations!

  • Election Forum - October 7, 2020
    News • 10/6/2020
    York School is hosting four candidates running to represent our area for U.S. Congress (Jimmy Panetta and Jeff Gorman) and CA State Senate (John Laird and Vicki Nohden) on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 . The forum will be moderated by Kendall Flint, Director of Outreach and Communications at Regional G ...

  • Family Favorites Winner
    News • 9/9/2020
    Thank you...

  • 2020-21 Academic Year and Summer Reading Textbook Lists
    News • 7/2/2020
    Textbook lists for the 2020-21 Academic year available now.

  • Corie and Fane Opperman
    News • 6/8/2020
    YorkR17;s commitment to knowing each student well and individualized attention was a positive experience for the Oppermans.  “Our three children are very different from one another, and York responded to each of them in ways that fit their individual needs."

  • Fay and Moj Massoudi (Daniel '15)
    News • 6/6/2020
    As new young immigrants to this great country, our hope at success was only based on one thing; we wished to acquire a respectable education. Now that our son is in high school, we are so fortunate that York School and its faculty nurture and enrich the students' learning experience and talents and ...

  • ELIJAH COLBY
    News • 5/30/2020
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  • 2020 Senior Celebration
    News • 5/24/2020
    We celebrated our seniors with a special car parade.

  • Christina Willis-Ott '02
    News • 3/3/2020
    Serves as a Congressional Fellow and Becomes a Published Author

  • Samel Wisner '20 finalist in Good Citizen Essay Contest
    News • 3/3/2020
    Samuel Wisner '20 was one of four finalists in the Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen essay contest. Samuel received a certificate, pin and monetary award at the celebration. Congratulations Samuel!

  • Jupiter Berrysmith '20 Wins Silver Key Award
    News • 2/28/2020
    Jupiter won the Silver Key award, representing stand-out works that demonstrate exceptional ability in poetry in the Central Coast Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest for his poem, "51". This is the second time Jupiter was awarded the Silver Key.

  • Congratulations to those students on the first semester honor roll!
    News • 1/7/2022
    ... ubjects studied, as reflected both by teachersR17; comments and by grades. High Honors are awarded to students taking five or more unrepeated courses with only one grade below an “A-̶1;, and that grade no lower than a “B.̶1; Honors are awarded to those students taking five ...

  • Boys Basketball Wins First League Title in 20 Years
    News • 3/7/2025
    The PCAL Santa Lucia Division All-League Teams for the Winter 24-25 season have been announced, and the York Boys Basketball team, which had a flagship season, won a League title for the first time in 20 years, advancing to the CCS playoffs!

  • In Memory of Jim Tunney
    News • 12/17/2024
    It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jim Tunney (1929-2024), a York trustee emeritus and former interim Head of School.

  • Girls Soccer Team Member Alexa Arango-Cuevas ’25 Competes in Sweden
    News • 7/11/2024
    ... Girls Soccer team member, Alexa Arango-Cuevas R17;25, who has been playing with Watsonville-based traveling soccer club, PV United, this summer. Alexa was one of eight players on PV United invited to try out last weekend for the Atlas FC Femenil under-19 team in Mexico. The team also played i ...

  • Scott Snibbe ’87 Publishes "How to Train a Happy Mind"
    News • 4/17/2024
    Congratulations to Scott Snibbe R17;87 on the publication of his new book,  How to Train a Happy Mind , featuring a foreword by His Holiness The Dalai Lama!  Learn more about Scott and order his book now from Penguin Random House or Amazon !

  • York Wins "#1 Best Private School" For the Fourth Year in a Row!
    News • 1/24/2024
    We are thrilled to announce that our community voted us the #1 Best Private School in Monterey County through the Monterey Herald Readers' Choice Awards for the FOURTH year in a row! 

  • York Alum pens moving tribute to Navy Lt. Kylan Jones-Huffman ’90 in the San Francisco Chronicle
    News • 11/20/2023
    Ibrahim Al-Marashi R17;91, now an associate professor of history at California State University San Marcos and co-author of IraqR17;s Armed Forces: An Analytical History and The Modern History of Iraq , wrote an article published in the San Francisco Chronicle on November 10th titled "Victims ...

  • Wales Watcher: York School's Director of Performing Arts heads to London's West End to see his own play on stage.
    News • 8/24/2023
    ...n Director of Performing Arts, Spencer Williams, heads to London's West End next week for a one-night staged concert production of his own musical, "For Tonight," on September 5th at the Adelphi Theater. Check out this week's edition of the MC Weekly for Agata Pop1;da's interview with William ...

  • Alfred Diaz-Infante Apartments at East Garrison accepting pre-applications
    News • 6/27/2023
    The Monterey Herald reported that the affordable housing complexR12;named in honor of a former York parent and TrusteeR12;The Alfred Diaz-Infante Apartments are now accepting occupancy pre-applications!  

  • Sky Brown ’27 Wins Poetry Competition
    News • 6/5/2023
    Congratulations to Sky Brown R17;27, who won the Heinrich Team's 2023 Youth Poetry Competition with their poem, "Rivers of Salt!"

  • Spring Sports Update - Go Falcons! 
    News • 5/4/2023
    Celebrating our amazing Falcon Athletes in Swimming, Track &; Field, and Tennis!

  • York Alum Jonathan De Anda ’12 facilitates building of the Salinas Soccer Complex
    News • 4/14/2023
    Jonathan De Anda R17;12 currently serves as the Salinas Complex Manager, and is overseeing the groundbreaking of Phase 2A of the Salinas Soccer Complex.

  • York Alum Jason Burnett ’94
    News • 3/24/2023
    Congratulations to York alum Jason Burnett R17;94, who was appointed as the new chair of the Board of Trustees for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation last month!  

  • Aria Asmuth ’23
    News • 3/10/2023
    Justice For All? ¿Justicia para todos?  

  • Adrianna Brown ’23
    News • 3/10/2023
    Growing up Bicultural

  • Maya Gupta-Lemus ’23
    News • 3/10/2023
    Where are you from?

  • Annie Lin ’23
    News • 3/10/2023
    Introduction to Social Justice

  • Congratulations to Our Winter Sports Athletic League Falcons!
    News • 3/2/2023
    ... letic League Winter Sports All League Athletes:   PCAL Arroyo Division - Girls Basketball  Arroyo Division Champions - (FIRST TITLE IN YORK GIRLS BASKETBALL HISTORY!)  York School - Undefeated in Division Play &; CCS Quarterfinalists  All League MVP - Quincy Key  All Lea ...

  • York Alum and Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous to Speak at Pacific Grove Library
    News • 2/9/2023
    On March 14th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, join the Pacific Grove Library for a Book Talk with New York Times best-selling author, Ben Jealous. His newest book "Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing" was just released in January.

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
    News • 3/20/2023
    Tickets Now On Sale

  • York Field Hockey 2022
    News • 10/27/2022
    ... d finished winning four of their last five games. 1-0 at Stevenson, 1-0 at home to North Salinas, 4-0 at home to Salinas and 2-0 at Greenfield. Their final 50% record was the best in years. They were ably led by seniors Maddie Gill, Vanessa Barragan, Allison Griffin and Maya Brent-Nurse. Nayeli ...

  • Successful Red & Black Week!
    News • 10/27/2022
    This was our most successful  Red &; Black Week  on record! We are blown away by your philanthropic spirit and commitment to investing in York School and in turn, your children.    You have reached over 70% participation in The York Fund and have invested over $50,000 to York Sch ...

  • BRAVO Red & Black Week Volunteers
    News • 10/26/2022
    York School offers our deepest gratitude to our Red &; Black Week volunteers who brought karaoke, dancing, 80R17;s jams, drive-thru Starbucks and smiles to our community each morning R11; we so appreciate you!

  • York Annual Fund BBQ Drive Thru Fundraiser
    News • 9/30/2022
    Don't miss our Annual Fund Drive Thru BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, October 22! You can choose from four package options and prepay today to reserve your family meal packages. Then, you'll be able to pick up dinner as you head home from our Annual Fall Festival! Order at https://bit.ly/3y4yMiD!

  • Spirit Week
    News • 9/2/2022
    Students really showed off their school spirit during York's Spirit Week! The week kicked off with Dress Like a Teacher Day and students really committed to their roles! Each day was filled with great funR12;a musical chairs competition, balloon toss, and more.

  • Celebrating A New School Year
    News • 8/12/2022
    We are so excited to be back on campus for another incredible year with York students. 

  • Semester 2 Honor Roll
    News • 6/15/2022
      Congratulations to those students on the second semester honor roll!   High Honors and Honors at York are granted on the basis of sincere and consistent application to the subjects studied, as reflected both by teachersR17; comments and by grades. High&#1 ...

  • Camilla Martin '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ... he Head of Conference Coordination for Model UN.  She was given the “Most Diplomatic Award̶1; at PANAMUN and an Honorable Mention at GauchoMUN at UCSB. In collaboration with Heather Galinato, she organized, hosted, and chaired YorkR17;s first Model UN Conference. In addition, C ...

  • Kurrun Sethi '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ...ction research project with the Asian Culture Experience, developing a survey of SalinasR17; Chinatown residents to learn more about its changing demographics. At the Asian Culture Expo, he presented on “Chinatown as a Safe Haven̶1; for local Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino communiti ...

  • Heather Galinato '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ...d program on Climate Change Mitigation in Costa Rica in 2022. She took Environmental Science, Asian History, and Economics at York, and she was the Head of Delegate Training for Model UN. In collaboration with Camilla Martin, she organized, hosted, and chaired YorkR17;s first Model UN Conferen ...

  • Jonathan Truong '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ... on their “Language and Culture program.̶1; At York School, he was in the Asian Culture Club and took Global Cinema. For his capstone project, he worked with the United Nations Association of Monterey Bay to help build their membership base. He collaborated with students from Santa Cata ...

  • Sydney Choi '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ... with the non-profit Asian Cultural Experience and presented on “Youth and Families̶1; in SalinasR17; Chinatown at YorkR17;s pop-up exhibit and Asian Culture Expo. She also took Global Cinema at York, and she was awarded summa cum laude for her performance on the National Latin Ex ...

  • Tommy Gu '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ... ive course in International Relations at TuftsR17; Pre-College Program, where he researched cybersecurity in China. For his capstone project, he worked with Stop AAPI Hate, a youth campaign organized by students at San Francisco State, and he participated in the action research project in Sal ...

  • Sherry Wu '22
    News • 5/25/2022
    ... s at the Yale Young Global Scholars program in 2021 and International Business Communication at Colorado State UniversityR17;s School of Business. Furthermore, she led the Finance, Economics, and Business club and self-studied for the AP exams in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, scoring a 5 ...

  • Ars Gratia Artis, York's Lit Mag, is live!
    News • 5/12/2022
    Check out the fabulous student creations: poetry, prose, art, photography, and short films. 

  • Robotics Watch Party on 5/12!
    News • 5/11/2022
    Join Team 5171 for a robotics watch party in the Gatanaga Theater this Thursday, May 12 at 5:30pm. 

  • York Swim Team Placed 2nd in the PCAL Mission Division this season!
    News • 5/4/2022
    York Swim Team who placed 2nd in the PCAL Mission Division this season with spectacular performances across the team! We are so proud.

  • York Winners at the 2022 Monterey County Science Fair!
    News • 4/29/2022
    ... at the 2022 Monterey County Science Fair. Alvin Liu '25 placed second in the Engineering category and received a special award from the ASM Materials Foundation. George Neault '25 was awarded first place in the Engineering category with a special award from the Industry Appl ...

  • FRIDAY! The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein - Spring Arts Festival
    News • 4/28/2022
    The Music of Rodgers &; Hammerstein - Spring Arts Festival FRIDAY, April 29! 6:00 p.m. 

  • BRAVO Normandy!
    News • 3/3/2022
    Please join us in congratulating Normandy R17;24, who has been selected by CIEE and the California Language Teachers' Association as the Student Language Learner for 2022. This competitive award selected from a statewide pool of nominees honors students who demonstrate passion and purpose in thei ...

  • Fall Sports Highlights!
    News • 11/12/2021
    **PCAL Varsity Girls Golf Championship -  Jara Gomez 2nd with a 38/35 - 73 at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch  **PCAL Varsity Boys &; Girls Cross Country -  Michael Julian 1st place and Izabella Tejeda 8th place (CCS Qualifiers)  **PCAL Varsity Water Polo -  1st Team All League - Osc ...

  • 2020-21 End-of-Year Honor Roll
    News • 6/10/2021
    Congratulations to those students on the second semester honor roll! High Honors and Honors at York are granted on the basis of sincere and consistent application to the subjects studied, as reflected both by teachersR17; comments and by grades. High Honors are award ...

  • 2021-22 Summer Reading and Academic Year Textbooks
    News • 5/28/2021
    ... ooks using the lists below. Please be aware that (1) some texts have changed from last year and (2) per the “Notes̶1; column, some texts must be unused and/or hard copies. Please email Jon Zeljo with questions regarding the purchase of these texts.   2021 Summer Reading Spreadshee ...

  • Savannah Abbott '22 Accepted to Mississippi Star Talk Program
    News • 5/24/2021
    Savannah Abbott '22 was accepted to the Mississippi StarTalk program funded by the federal government to provide high school students with intensive instruction in Chinese on the Ole Miss campus in Oxford during the Second Summer Session. In addition to studying Chinese inside and outside of the cla ...

  • Lit Mag
    News • 5/19/2021
    York's  Lit Mag  went digital this year as a celebration of all the arts! Check out the fabulous student poetry, art, photography, and music videos. As a bonus, we included pages about summer arts programs, as well as ongoing art and writing contests and recommendations for books, movies, ...

  • National Latin Exam Recognition
    News • 5/6/2021
    Sapere! Aude! (be wise and act boldly)

  • 2021 Distinguished Scholars
    News • 4/8/2021
    ... s three new Distinguished Scholars: Seth Madden '21, Chris Berte '21, and Anna Mejia-Contreras'21. At today's Forum, we learned about their adventures around the globe and the impactful work they have been doing in our local community. Seth is York's first ever dual STEAM and Global Scholar! He ...

  • History Day Award Winners
    News • 3/18/2021
    ... Senior Historical Paper division: Shelly Chen R16;22, Esmie Ortiz R16;22, Tyler Dwelle R16;22, and Ashlyn Wang R16;22 are all County Winners and will advance to the state competition. Shelly is also the recipient of the Colonial Dames Award. Ashlyn Wang: From Disagreement to Consensu ...

  • Distinguished Global Scholars
    News • 11/20/2020
    ... anjo, and Leonardo del Toro. At this WednesdayR17;s Forum, they presented on their accomplishments and adventures in Global Studies to the York faculty and student body. Courtney spoke about her study abroad experience in Málaga, Spain and the Model UN club she has founded at All Saints ...

  • Election Forum
    News • 10/8/2020
    ... n in our Election Forum on Wednesday, October 7.  It was incredible to hear these candidates speak on topics important to the York student body.  We hope, as a result of this forum, students feel more empowered to be part of the Democratic process and to use the influence that they do ...

  • York students make an impact at Food Bank
    News • 8/28/2020
    About thirty York students took time out of their day to volunteer on Tuesday, August 25.

  • MUN Impact Global Summit Workshop
    News • 7/16/2020
    On Wednesday, July 22, York students, Leonardo Del Toro '21 and Cynthia Ortiz-Naranjo '21, will be presenting at an online summit  hosted by MUN Impact.

  • Peggy Downes Baskin and Jack Baskin
    News • 6/9/2020
    ... d students. As donors, they have given more than $1 million to York and Peggy is a member of York's Legacy Society. Because of their extraordinary generosity, York students have been given an otherwise unavailable opportunity for success in college and productive, meaningful lives. "Our commitme ...

  • Adam Rose '00
    News • 6/7/2020
    Sometimes it's hard to appreciate things until they're in life's rear view mirror. We had a sense that York was special while we were there, but as alumni there are moments when it comes into even sharper relief. At some point, you know you've said to yourself, 'Whoa, we had it good!' Meanwhile, the ...

  • JOSHUA BLOOM
    News • 6/6/2020
    HUMANITIES  |   JBLOOM@YORK.ORG

  • DR. CHIRINOS-ALEMÁN
    News • 6/3/2020
    SPANISH  |  LEAH@YORK.ORG

  • DANKO DRUSKO
    News • 5/27/2020
    FINE ARTS  |  DDRUSKO@YORK.ORG

  • 8th Grade Virtual Recognition Ceremony
    News • 5/22/2020
    Last night we had a very special virtual Recognition Ceremony for our 8th Graders. 

  • DEAN PARTLOW
    News • 5/14/2020
    DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING  |  DPARTLOW@YORK.ORG

  • Jasmine Agha Wins Essay Contest
    News • 4/16/2020
    Jasmine Agha '21 is the award recipient of the first World Affairs Council Monterey Bay

  • York School Teacher Creates Protective Shield for CHOMP
    News • 3/27/2020
    Kevin Brookhouser, Director of Technology, Innovation and Safety is determined to keep our local community safe as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    News • 3/18/2020
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  • Sophia Sanico '20 Winner of CCS Scholar-Athlete Award
    News • 3/17/2020
    Congratulations to Sophia '20, who is the winner of this year's Pacific Coast Athletic League  CCS Scholar-Athlete Award.

  • Erica Olsen '84
    News • 3/3/2020
    ;Publishes Collection of Short Stories Girlmine , a micro-chapterbook of very short stories.

  • Girls Soccer Finishes Season with Second Place
    News • 3/3/2020
    In the second half of the season, York girls soccer went on a glorious run with four wins in a row against Trinity 3-1, Ceiba 3-1, at Anzar 1-0 and at Oakwood 1-0.

  • In Memory of Mary Kay Crockett
    News • 12/17/2024
    It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mary Kay Higgins Crockett (1930-2024), a woman of extraordinary vision and unwavering generosity.

  • York Alum Shana Bathe ’06's Software Startup HeyPluto Acquired by SevenRooms
    News • 1/31/2024
    In 2018, alum Shana Bathe (nee Opperman) R17;06 founded and led a software startup based on her graduate research at MIT.  HeyPlutoR12;an AI SMS marketing platform with a mission to build and sustain relationships with customers of hospitality and consumer brandsR12;was acquired by Sev ...

  • In Memory of Lyman Hamilton
    News • 1/9/2024
    ... at Lyman C. Hamilton, Jr. passed away on November 18, 2023 at age 97.  Lyman served York School as a trustee from 2002-2014 andR12;along with his wife, BeverlyR12;was a member of the Constance H. Bishop Society thanks to the establishment of the Beverly and Lyman Hamilton Scholarship. ...

  • Mitchell Green ’75 Publishes Book on Equitable Education Reform
    News • 5/11/2023
    York alum Mitchell Green R17;75 has published  Education for All: Tales from the Classroom and the Pursuit of Equitable Reform,  which examines the seven major influences on learning, where they intersect and, ultimately, how they shape a studentR17;s educational journey.  You c ...

  • BRAVO to York Girls Basketball and York Girls Soccer Teams
    News • 2/16/2023
    ... eason with a 58-25 win over Kirby. Quincy Key R17;23 finished with 28 points, Asya Wilson R17;26 with 16, and Alondra Valdes R17;23 with 10. Go Falcons!! The season additionally featured two wins over a fine Santa Catalina team and a win versus a strong Marina team. Quincy Key finished ...

  • York Robotics Team 5171
    News • 12/15/2022
    York Robotics  Team 5171  invites you to share in the excitement of the kickoff to robotics season and to our competition events.   The 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) game will be revealed on the morning of Saturday, January 7, 2023 and we are gathering at York in the Gawain Fa ...

  • Mark Kerman ’78
    News • 3/17/2022
    Plays an integral role in leading commercial real estate giant, Greystar, in diversifying its global portfolio.

  • 2021-22 Winter Sports Accolades
    News • 3/8/2022
    York Sports had a fabulous 2021-22 Winter Season!

  • Grace Baker '17
    News • 9/30/2021
    Returns to York as a Faculty Member After Graduating from UC Irvine

  • Semester 1 Honor Roll
    News • 1/21/2021
    SEMESTER 1 HONOR ROLL Throughout its distinguished history, York SchoolR17;s exceptional academic program has helped students achieve at the highest levels, and the schoolR17;s semester honor roll celebrates the accomplishments of its students. High Honors and Honors at York School are granted ...

  • JENNIFER BERRY
    News • 6/5/2020
    ENGLISH  |  JBERRY@YORK.ORG

  • KEVIN BROOKHOUSER
    News • 6/4/2020
    DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION  |  KEVIN@YORK.ORG

  • PAMELA CLEMENS
    News • 6/1/2020
    LATIN, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEAN  |  PCLEMENS@YORK.ORG  

  • NICK COBURN-PALO
    News • 5/31/2020
    HUMANITIES  |  NCOBURN-PALO@YORK.ORG  

  • ALEXIS GIACHETTI
    News • 5/25/2020
    HUMANITIES  |  AGIACHETTI@YORK.ORG  

  • KIM KIEST
    News • 5/21/2020
    MATH, SCIENCE, 10TH GRADE DEAN  |  KKIEST@YORK.ORG

  • GERARD MARTIN
    News • 5/20/2020
    STUDIO ART  |  GMARTIN@YORK.ORG

  • EDDIE MENDENHALL
    News • 5/17/2020
    JAZZ BAND DIRECTOR | EMENDENHALL@YORK.ORG

  • FANA OLDFIELD
    News • 5/15/2020
    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FACILITIES | FANA@YORK.ORG

  • STEVE PETERS
    News • 5/14/2020
    U.S. GOVERMENT, ECONOMICS, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR |  SPETERS@YORK.ORG

  • SEAN RAYMOND
    News • 5/13/2020
    ENGLISH, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL AND DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT |  SEAN@YORK.ORG

  • SPENCER WILLIAMS
    News • 5/9/2020
    MUSIC AND ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR  |  SWILLIAMS@YORK.ORG

  • KANDE WILLISTON
    News • 5/8/2020
    MATH, SCIENCE  |  KWILLISTON@YORK.ORG

  • In Memory of Longtime York Supporter, Peggy Downes Baskin
    News • 12/18/2023
    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Downes Baskin, PhD (1930-2023), whose support and dedication were integral to the history and success of York School.  

  • Lekha Duvvoori ’18
    News • 3/17/2022
    Builds the future and incredible machines, from robots to rockets.

  • Aya Ogawa '92
    News • 9/30/2021
    Debuts The Nosebleed , their Autobiographical Piece at Japan Society in New York City

  • LEI LEI BATES
    News • 6/8/2020
    CHINESE  |  LBATES@YORK.ORG

  • MICHAEL BORROWMAN
    News • 6/8/2020
    HISTORY, 9TH GRADE DEAN  |  MBORROWMAN@YORK.ORG

  • JOHN DANIEL
    News • 5/28/2020
    FRENCH  |  JDANIEL@YORK.ORG  

  • PAM DURKEE
    News • 5/26/2020
    MATH, SCIENCE, 9TH GRADE DEAN  |  PDURKEE@YORK.ORG

  • JEFF HANNA
    News • 5/24/2020
    MATH, SCIENCE  |  JHANNA@YORK.ORG

  • SCOT JOHNSON
    News • 5/23/2020
    MATH, SCIENCE, 11TH GRADE DEAN  |  SJOHNSON@YORK.ORG

  • DOUG KEY
    News • 5/22/2020
    HEAD OF SCHOOL  |  DOUG@YORK.ORG

  • IAN MARTIN
    News • 5/19/2020
    PHOTOGRAPHY  |  IMARTIN@YORK.ORG

  • CARLA MCDOWELL
    News • 5/18/2020
    LIBRARIAN  |  CMCDOWELL@YORK.ORG

  • JOYCE SHERRY
    News • 5/12/2020
    ENGLISH, DEAN OF STUDENTS  |  JSHERRY@YORK.ORG

  • JUNE TRACHSEL
    News • 5/11/2020
    MATH  |  JTRACHSEL@YORK.ORG

  • CAMMY TORGENRUD
    News • 5/10/2020
    TECHNOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY  |  CTORG@YORK.ORG

  • Dennis Perepelitsa '04
    News • 3/3/2020
    Named 2020 Cottrell Scholar Award Recipient

  • Jeff Page '80
    News • 9/30/2021
    Publishes His Book   Becoming a Student of Leadership- Making Leadership a Practice

  • College Panel Forum
    News • 1/21/2021
    Students in Grades 10-12: Wednesday, January 27  |  10:00 a.m.  |  Break/Forum Link Parents: Wednesday, January 27  |  5:30 p.m.  |  Virtual Grades 10-12 are invited to attend the College Panel Forum on Wednesday, January 27. Listen and learn about the college ...

  • Letter from the Head of School
    News • 6/5/2020
    Mr. Key addresses our community about to recent national events.

  • TRITIA MONEYPENNY
    News • 5/16/2020
    ACADEMIC COACH, SERVICE LEARNING COORDINATOR, 8TH GRADE CLASS DEAN  | TMONEYPENNY@YORK.ORG

  • Kevin Brookhouser: Renaissance Man of York School
    News • 7/12/2023
    York's Director of Technology &; Innovation is a man with a message.

  • Exciting Service Learning News
    News • 3/4/2022
    ... rvice Learning Day on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.  Twelve courses are getting out into the community, connecting curriculum with organizational and community needs. Students and faculty will spend the school day (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) off-site at eleven community partners. Rosters are avail ...

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