The York School encourages students to play an active role in the life of the school, their local community, and beyond. Students are encouraged to find their voices, participate in decision-making, and to embrace their leadership potential. Through meaningful service learning opportunities, we strive to develop an increased sense of social responsibility, a global view of society, and a passion for helping others. Our rich co-curricular opportunities help balance and inspire the academic program by providing students with connections to the community, broadened social networks, and exposure to varied experiences. Students are able to find their passions, learn to communicate effectively with their peers, and embrace the opportunity to be their best selves. If you have any questions regarding student leadership, co-curricular programming, student life, or service-learning contact Erin Porter, Director of Student Life & Belonging, Middle & Senior School.

Student Leadership

We are committed to developing each individual student as they actualize their leadership potential. Our model is progressive with positions and portfolios designed with students’ age and stage in mind. As students engage with the many, varied leadership roles offered at York, they will find opportunities to collaborate with their peers and the faculty to create a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive school community. Students apply, and in some cases are elected, for their leadership roles in the Spring of the year prior with opportunities made available in the Fall for incoming students. Through increased consultation, we are leveraging student voice in decision-making regarding school climate and culture.

Some of our leadership opportunities include the following:

• Student Council Chair

• Grade Representative

• House Head

• Spirit Director

• Yearbook Editor

• Newspaper Editor

• Communications Director

• Wellbeing Director/Committee member

• Belonging & Community Outreach Director/Committee member

• Peer Mentor or Peer Tutor

• Student Ambassador Coordinator/Committee member

• Athletics Representative

• Arts Representative

• Social Affairs Representative

• Eco Committee Coordinator/Committee member