At the September 2022 YSD1 Board of Trustees meeting, York Middle School principal Cassidy Valerino presented their school's initiative, Cougar Academy.

Cougar Academy is York Middle School's effort to create a culture that is supportive of all learners this year. Students are learning how to ROAR, demonstrating school expectations. Click the video above to hear from students & staff at YMS.

YMS's ROAR program is just one way the school is addressing the district's Strategic Change Agenda Goal #1: Create a challenging and supportive educational environment that ensures readiness at all levels.