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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
York Institute To Implement New Forestry Program For 2024-2025 School Year
York Institute hoping to implement an 80-year forestry program for students to learn sustainable forestry and business practices. School Director John Bush said that CTE Director Sam Brown came up with the idea. Bush said that they want to be able to teach their students how to make the most of the land and use […]
Center For Peace And Valor Restoration Efforts Paused
The pandemic has put a pause on restoration efforts at the Sgt. Alvin C. York Center for Peace and Valor. Executive Director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation Debbie York said she is still holding out hope that restoration can continue after the pandemic. However, she said the stop on restoration might result in changing […]
