On behalf of the faculty and staff at York Intermediate School, I welcome all of you to the 2021-22 school year.   We have a dynamic staff at YIS that is committed to excellence in education and we consider it a privilege to work with our students each day.  Our Vision is “To Learn, Serve, and Give as One.” 

A little bit about myself…

My name is Keith McSwain and I am a lifelong resident of York School District One.  I graduated from Winthrop University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education.  I began my career as a teacher at W.C. Friday Middle School in Gaston County N.C.  After five years of teaching in Gaston County Schools, I returned to York School District One as a teacher and coach. For the past 15 years I have served as Principal from 2006-2010 at Harold C. Johnson Middle School and from 2010 to present at York Intermediate School.   Go Cougars!

Welcome to YIS!  I am Elisa Hutto Thompson, and I have been an educator for 26 years!  I have taught 1st, 4th, and 5th grades in Chesterfield and York, SC. For the last 8 years, I have had the privilege to serve as an administrator at York Intermediate School.  From Winthrop University, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1995. I also hold a Master's from USC and an Ed.S in Educational Leadership from South Carolina State University.

I am married and the mother of an 11th grader and 8th grader!  When I am not working, I am an avid reader!  So, when you see me, let's talk about books!