Community Education
by Kerri Thorne
March 12, 2010
York Community Education
Director: Brian Tonniges
York Middle School
1730 N. Delaware Avenue, York, NE
402-362-6655 ext.310
Coordinator: Deb Schnell
York Middle School
1730 N. Delaware Ave., York, NE
402-362-6700 or
402-362-6655 ext. 317
GED Instructor: Jan Axdahl
York Middle School
1730 N. Delaware Ave., York, NE
402-362-6700
The Community Education Program has many components: Adult Education, Adult Basic Education & English as a Second Language, Girls on the Run, Children’s Programming, and Building Use.

For current Community Ed Activities:
Adult Education
Adult Education non-credit classes are offered in cooperation with Southeast Community College on a quarterly basis. The Winter 2010 class catalog is now available on-line at www.southeast.edu or please call 402-362-6700 to request a catalog. Classes include: business, computers & professional development; health; industrial, technical & vocational trades; personal enrichment and special events.
American Heart Association CPR and 1st Aid classes are offered on-going through York Community Education. Please call Community Education Office for schedule.
Adult Basic Education
Since 1970, York Community Education’s Adult Basic Education Program has provided classes for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, and/or arithmetic skills. The purpose of the program is to provide instruction to adults wishing to improve their education. The goals of the program are to help adults learn basic skills, to help adults prepare for citizenship, to help adults learn English as a Second Language, and to help adults prepare to take the GED test. These goals are carried out by providing learning materials, instruction and tutors for students.
GED Testing
Contact Mr. Brian Tonniges, Principal, York Middle School (402) 362-6655 x 310.
Classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (6-9pm) and Saturday 8:30-11:30am at the York Middle School, GED Classroom #E145. Classes are free of charge.

Girls on the Run of York County
Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization that was founded by Molly Barker in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina. GOTR of York County started in 2006 and is in partnership with Girls on the Run International, York Public Schools and York County Health Coalition. To read more about Girls on the Run, visit www.girlsontherun.org
The New Balance Girls on the Run of York County 5K race is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, start time 9 a.m. at the York High School track. A $15 fee for entries received by March 21, includes a t-shirt. A raffle of New Balance gear will be held at the conclusion of the race. This race is open to male & female of all ages, 3rd grade and up, and including Adults!!!!
The Kid’s Fun Run, also sponsored by GOTR of York County will be open to all kids ages 3 and up. The event will take place before the New Balance Girls on the Run 5k. The run will be one lap around the track. All participants will receive a ribbon. Cost is FREE
Join SoleMates, the adult charity running program of Girls on the Run! Click to learn more on how you can become a Girls on the Run Solemate! http://www.girlsontherunsolemates.org
Building Use: York Middle School Facilities
Usage includes basketball league practices, club meetings, little league activities, adult education classes, children’s programming outside the school day, Tae Kwon Do, Girls on the Run, etc. To schedule an event, please call the Community Education Office.

