Students from Friendship, Southern and Shrewsbury elementary schools performed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators District 7 Elementary Song Fest. More than 150 singers from 42 elementary schools throughout York and surrounding counties were chosen by audition to perform in the festival.

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The Southern York County School District received the 2013 Outstanding School Library District Award May 3 from the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association.

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Southern York County School District students will present songs and sounds of spring during their annual spring concerts. All concerts are free for students and open to the public.

– Southern Elementary, 7 p.m. Monday, April 22. The program is presented by students in second grade and includes the fifth and sixth grade combined chorus.

– Shrewsbury Elementary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. First graders will present the musical, The Artful Dodgers, and second graders will present the musical, Go Fish. In addition, the fifth grade chorus will perform several songs.

– Friendship Elementary, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. The concert will feature second grade students along with the Friendship Elementary Chorus, who will sing a collection of songs.

– Elementary Grade Six Band and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Southern Middle School.

– Susquehannock High School band concert, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.

– Southern Middle School and Susquehannock High School choirs will join forces for a concert in honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Susquehannock High School. The program will feature concert choirs from both schools, Chanticleer, Inspiration, as well as the Women’s and Men’s Choirs.

– Susquehannock High School percussion recital with solos, duets and other ensembles, noon Saturday, May 11. Students and alumni will perform on various percussion instruments, such as drum sets, marimbas, and snare drums. Admission is free for students and $5 for all others.

– Susquehannock High School orchestra concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16.

– Southern Middle School orchestra concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, and band concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30.

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Administrators, teachers, and staff from the Southern York County School District slithered like snakes, tossed ping pong balls and Hershey Kiss chocolates, and shot baskets, all in order to raise money for the SYCSD Foundation’s scholarship program.

The fifth annual Battle of the Buildings raised more than $4,500 for student scholarships. Teams from each of the six buildings competed in various races in Susquehannock High School’s gym.

For the second consecutive year, Southern Middle School’s team, Warrior Pride, finished with the most points, and captured this year’s Battle of the Buildings trophy. Susquehannock High School’s Warrior Nation team placed second, with Friendship Elementary’s team finishing in third place. Friendship’s Fearless Friendship team also earned the Spirit Award for the event.

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The Southern York County School District’s Band Boosters will present the 13th Annual Jazz Fest Saturday, April 13, at Shrewsbury Elementary School.

Swing into Jazz will feature the Susquehannock High School and Southern Middle School jazz bands. Entertainment will also be provided by five additional jazz bands from Shippensburg University, Dulaney High School, Kennard-Dale High School and Time Out.

Members of the Susquehannock High School band program will serve as the wait staff in the fest’s coffeehouse atmosphere. A selection of specialty coffees, teas, and desserts will be available.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and performances start at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for students. To reserve tickets or a table for the evening, contact Wendy Speir at (717) 235-6452 or SHSJAZZFEST@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.sycsd.org.

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