York County School Division

Month at a Glance for June 2026 📅

• June 10: Early Dismissal
• June 10: Last Day of School
• June 10: Report Cards - Elementary School
• June 17: Report Cards - Middle & High School

Graduation season has arrived, and the Class of 2026 is ready for their next chapter! 🎓

In less than two weeks, seniors from Bruton High School, Grafton High School, Tabb High School, York High School, and York River Academy will walk across the stage and celebrate years of hard work, memories, and accomplishments.

Looking for graduation details? Our Graduation webpage has everything in one place — livestream links, valedictorian and salutatorian recognitions, scholarship highlights, senior spotlights, graduate lists, and more.

The countdown to graduation begins now! 🎉

Graduation Information York County School Division class of 2026 graduation information

Update 3:10 p.m.

This is an update from the York County School Division. Grafton Middle School will begin dismissing students for normal parent pick up at 3:30 p.m. today. Buses should begin transporting students home at approximately 3:45 p.m. Once again, all on-campus afterschool activities are canceled.

To minimize traffic disruptions, please do not come to the campus before 3:30 p.m. today.

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Update 2:55 p.m.

This is the York County School Division. The Sheriff's Office has notified the division that Grafton High School can begin a staggered dismissal at 3 p.m. We do not yet have a time for the middle school dismissal. All on campus afterschool activities for the high school and middle school are canceled.

The high school will initially release bus riders only to allow the buses to clear the campus before any additional vehicles may enter or leave the campus. Once the high school buses have left the campus, YPSO deputies will open the access road for high school pick up only.
Once again, all middle school families should wait for additional information regarding dismissal times and procedures.

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Update 2:20 p.m.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has concluded their canine search of the high school and middle school. In accordance with protocols, deputies will go room to room at the high school then the middle school to place each room in the SECURE status. This means students and staff are able to turn lights back on and resume activity in the classroom - again once cleared by the Sheriff's Office.

Access to and from the building remains restricted to emergency responders and essential personnel. Students and staff are not permitted to leave the school building. Returning both the high school and middle school to normal operations to begin dismissal will take time. We will share updates regarding dismissal procedures as soon as we are able.

Once again, we ask you not to come to campus until we notify you that the school has resumed normal operations and is able to begin dismissal.

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Update 1:50 p.m.

This is the York County School Division with an update for Grafton Complex families. The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office has deputies on site as well as a canine unit conducting a search of the campus. The Complex remains on lockdown as part of the standard response protocols and students and staff are following procedures at this time. There has been separate medical incident on the campus, resulting in an individual being transported.

We will continue to rely on the Sheriff's Office to provide updates to ensure the division does not interfere with law enforcement response.

We also ask families to avoid the area and allow law enforcement and school officials to safely manage the situation.
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Update 1:30 p.m.

The Grafton Complex remains in Lockdown. The Sheriff's Office has advised us they are investigating the report of a weapon on campus. At this time, we do not have additional information to share. We know how difficult it is to wait for information and how unsettling this situation may feel for you and your family.

While we are committed to providing timely updates, we must also be careful to share only accurate and reliable information from the Sheriff’s Office.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and trust as we work with law enforcement to prioritize safety. We ask for your cooperation in staying where you are and remaining available to receive updates and instructions as needed.

4:00 PM UPDATE: Students were released from the school to return home. This investigation remains ongoing as deputies continue working to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community.

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2:22 PM UPDATE (from YCSD): This is the York County School Division. The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has concluded their canine search of the high school and middle school. In accordance with protocols, deputies will go room to room at the high school then the middle school to place each room in the SECURE status. This means students and staff are able to turn lights back on and resume activity in the classroom - again once cleared by the Sheriff's Office.

Access to and from the building remains restricted to emergency responders and essential personnel. Students and staff are not permitted to leave the school building. Returning both the high school and middle school to normal operations to begin dismissal will take time. We will share updates regarding dismissal procedures as soon as we are able.

Once again, we ask you not to come to campus until we notify you that the school has resumed normal operations and is able to begin dismissal.
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1:47 PM UPDATE: Deputies remain on scene at Grafton High School following a reported potential threat.

The K9 team is currently conducting a search of the campus as the investigation continues.

The school remains on lockdown out of an abundance of caution while deputies work to ensure the safety of students and staff.

We continue to ask the public to avoid the area and allow law enforcement and school officials to safely manage the situation.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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There is currently a heavy law enforcement presence at Grafton High School due to a reported potential threat of a weapon on school property.

As a precaution, the school has been placed on lockdown while deputies and school officials investigate. At this time, we ask the public to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to safely manage the situation.

Parents and guardians are encouraged not to respond directly to the school unless instructed to do so by school officials. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation.

Congratulations to the May Seniors of the Month who were just recognized by the board.

Read their recognitions: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/ycsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DU2HZN4AE75B

Congratulations to York High School’s NJROTC unit on earning the prestigious Distinguished Unit with Honors award for the second year in a row and Tabb High School's NJROTC unit on earing the Unit Achievement award. This national recognition celebrates the unit’s outstanding performance in academics, physical fitness, community service, and leadership—key components in developing future ready graduates.

: This morning, most schools in our division received identical, robocall voicemail messages reporting a bomb threat. We immediately notified the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office to initiate a coordinated investigation. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office has identified these calls as what is known as “swatting,” a type of false report intended to trigger an emergency response. School divisions across the country have experienced a recent increase in these types of calls over the past week.

As a precautionary measure, deputies visited all 19 schools to perform a protective sweep and confirmed no evidence of a threat. You may notice an increased law enforcement presence around school campuses today. At this time, schools are continuing their normal routines.

Additionally, we want to acknowledge that any matter, whether credible or not, that threatens safety in our school community can impact our students and families. We want to emphasize that all threats against our schools are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Our partnership with the Sheriff’s Office, our multilayered threat assessment and Standard Response Protocols help ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.

We encourage families and students to report any suspicious activity or concerns to school officials or local authorities.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we are grateful for the swift response of our school teams and public safety partners.

Thank you for your continued support of the York County School Division.

Who needs to watch Shark Tank when you can experience it live at YCSD? At this year’s Pitch Night, student entrepreneurs took the stage to present their ideas to judges and a live audience. The competition was strong, with three teams showcasing innovative solutions and creative thinking. Team DAKE Pen earned the top spot.

We thank the judges, teachers and mentors who supported students throughout this year-long journey. Opportunities like this empower students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and showcase the skills of future ready graduates.

YCSD Informational Announcement:

The York County School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday at York Hall beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The School Board accepts public comment during its regular monthly meetings. Individuals wishing to share comments can begin signing up 20 minutes prior to the meeting. The meeting will be broadcast live on Cox Cable Channel 86, Verizon Channel 2138 and on the division's YouTube channel.

View the agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/ycsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DU2HZC4AE747

Questions and comments can be shared through Let's Talk! - Ask YCSD: https://ycsd.link/AskSchoolBoard

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