“I make them do the work, and I let them know they can’t bring home Bs if they don’t study.”

Sharon Lemley was one of many parents in attendance celebrating her child’s academic success at Yorktown Middle School on Thursday, September 15.

The award celebration honored seventh and eighth grade students who either achieved a 4.0 grade point average, earned proficient or better on the Ohio State Test last spring, or both. Lemley’s son, eighth grader Corleone Malone, was one of many students recognized in the school.

“I have zero tolerance for not doing the work just because you don’t want to do your work,” Lemley began. “If you tried your hardest and you failed, then that’s one thing, but if you’re not trying your hardest, that’s not ok.”

It’s not the first time Lemley has attended an event for her children recognizing their academic success. Yorktown has held award ceremonies for years to give students proper recognition.

Principal Roderick Watson Jr. told students their hard work shows dedication and discipline, two things that will help to shape them through their lives. Students snacked on muffins and other breakfast foods while Watson visited with parents in attendance to talk about their child’s success.

Lemley said being engaged with the principal, school, and child helps to motivate students in a positive way. 

“I left work to come here today, and I would leave every time if I had to. You have to be there for even the small things.”

The following slide is what a few of our Yorktown Honor Roll Students stated it takes to make honor roll. The responses show the verbs (action words) that are needed to be successful. All of our students at Yorktown are more than capable of engaging in the verbs that are highlighted.

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VISION

All students will be empowered with a Growth Mindset to enhance their academic and social outcomes for the benefit of themselves and the Yorktown community. 

MISSION

Each student at Yorktown Middle Schools is a 21st century learner who is creative, a critical thinker, collaborator and communicator. Through meaningful relationships, students are empowered for success in a global community. 

CORE VALUES

We are Solution Oriented.

We Treat Others The Way We Want to be Treated.

We Leave Situations Better Than We Found Them.

Nationwide Children's Hospital will be at select Columbus City School locations with their Mobile Care Center from 8:00AM-3:00PM 

Tuesday's

South HS (1160 Ann St., 43206)

Wednesday's

East HS (1500 E. Broad St., 43205)

Thursday's

West HS (179 S. Powell Ave., 43204).

Medical staff can help if children have a sore throat, bad cough, earache, headache, treat asthma, send medication to the pharmacy, as well as connect you with an additional healthcare provider. 

Same day appointments are available. Call 614-355-2590 to schedule an appointment. To learn more, visit www.NationwideChildrens.org/Care-Connection.