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York School District One proudly announces its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 South Carolina School Report Cards, reflecting the district’s commitment to Elevate to Excellence. With the dedication of its educators, seven out of eight schools in the district demonstrated notable improvements in overall ratings, marking significant progress toward meeting academic standards and improving student outcomes.

Clover School District and York School District 1 have a partnership through York Technical College in which students are trained to be Utility Line Workers and can go straight into the workforce upon high school graduation. Companies such as Duke Energy, Comporium, York Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Red Wing Shoes sponsor this program and provide equipment for students.

As a part of featuring the 35th Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, WBTV News recently spotlighted Mr. Don Hamrick who was a ULW during Hurricane Hugo.  Mr. Hamrick has since retired and now trains our ULW students. We are thrilled that "Mr. Don" is being recognized for his lifetime of service to others and greatly appreciate his dedication to his work and our students!

At the January 2024 YSD1 Board of Trustees meeting, the board recognized three individuals as Multiplier Award recipients.  Multipliers offer the absolute best of their thinking, creativity, and ideas. They give more than their job requires and volunteer their discretionary effort, energy, and resourcefulness. Multipliers build collective intelligence and capacity at every level of the organization.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Lisa Spangler, Coordinator of Special Projects and Grant Writer, and Chad Carper, Director of Student Services, York School District One stands out as the sole local school district to be awarded with the Stronger Connection Grant. This substantial grant, totaling $175,000.00, will be instrumental in facilitating the appointment of two additional mental health therapists.

York School District One proudly announces its selection as a finalist for the esteemed National District of Distinction Award in the category of Academic Acceleration. This recognition is a testament to the district's steadfast commitment to innovative competency-based, student-centered learning experiences.

At the December 2023 YSD1 Board of Trustees meeting, the board recognized five individuals as Legacy Builders Award recipients.  A legacy is the long-lasting impact of a particular person’s actions and Legacy Builders are ordinary people doing extraordinary things in York School District One. They are change agents who dare to make a difference and who serve as consistent models of the beliefs and commitments of the district. The Legacy Builders Award honors an individual’s work that compliments the York One School's mission to Learn, Serve and Give as ONE.

York School District One proudly acknowledges and celebrates York School District One Parenting Partnerships and Family Resource Center, for being named among the top four finalists for the prestigious 2023 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award. The WhatWorksSC Award, presented annually by The Riley Institute at Furman University, recognizes exceptional programs that positively impact public education. Parenting Partnerships is a vital initiative aimed at providing parents with the education, information, and resources needed to meet the developmental needs of their children.

On Saturday, October 7th, 2023 twenty-six Floyd D Johnson Technology Center HOSA members attended NAMI Walks at Cherry Park in Rock Hill. Students were asked to lead the walk and to cheer on the competitors as they came across the finish line. Students definitely brought the energy and were featured in the national NAMIWalks Newsday.