York Country Day School

65 Years of Excellence

A York Country Day School education is transformative in the lives of our students. Learn how YCDS cultivates Purpose, Passion, and Promise.

- Ms. Hoke
  
  Director of Theatre, Ms. Hoke remains an active theatre artist in the York theatre community as an actor, director and playwright. Most recently, Ms. Hoke performed with OrangeMite Studios in Othello as Desdemona and A Midsummer Night's Dream as Titania and Hippolyta. Ms. Hoke's original play The Princess Rescuers is also slated to be performed as part of TAFE's current show season.
- Jeremiah
  
  Jeremiah is a YCDS lifer, varsity athlete, artist, student government leader, and is working with the marketing departments at The YGS Group and Ream Printing Company Inc. for his Senior Capstone experience.
- Miranda
  
  Miranda is a talented artist and was selected as a Scholastic Art and Writing Competition winner for her portfolio submission. She also earned a YCASE 2nd place award for Graphic Design, and Viewer's Choice Award with her work on display at Marketview Arts.

Alumnus Mitchell Macek, '20, competes on 'Jeopardy!'

York Country Day School alumnus Mitchell Macek, Class of 2020, competed against 35 other contestants in the “Jeopardy! National College Championship as the first-ever student contestant from Villanova University.
At YCDS, Extraordinary is by Design

The school cultivates an educational environment centered on mission, fueled
by a dynamic culture, and complemented by signature programs, resulting in
prepared, confident students who lead by example and with distinction.
Certified Green Restaurant

YCDS is proud to be a Level 1 Certified Green Restaurant®. Our environmental practices are verified by the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit dedicated to making restaurants more sustainable.
Faculty News - Mrs. Elizabeth Charleston

As a certified FIRST Robotics Instructor, Liz coaches the GearHounds and mentors students in the engineering philosophy of test and re-test. Liz Charleston, Director of Robotics and Engineering, brings almost 20 years of experience in science and robotics education to her new position.
Green Roof

Grandparent and friend of York Country Day School Mrs. Karen Willman partnered with the Class of 2019 to leave a legacy of a Green Rooftop Garden in our shared space.
Student News - Angela Yuan

Angela is an accomplished violinist. In addition to participating in the middle school ensemble, she was selected to play with the York Junior Symphony Orchestra. Angela enjoys playing all music and her favorite composer is Tchaikovsky.