Yale Public Schools

Yale Softball will play at the Morrison Festival today at 1:00 and 2:15. They will play tomorrow at Morrison at 12:45 and 2:00.

Yale Public Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Josephine Bryant as our new Band Director for the 2026-2027 school year. "Ms. Josie Bryant is from Stillwater, OK, and In May, she will graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education. Ms. Bryant has several years of ensemble leading under her belt and she comes loaded with new ideas for the Yale band program including getting involved with the local Cimarron Valley Honor Band Clinic. Ms. Bryant is incredibly excited for the new adventure that awaits her in Yale and she cannot wait to meet the students!"

Saturday 4/18/2026 FFA and 4-H Calf Fry and silent auction. $10.00 from 5:30-7:30 at Yale Multi-purpose building. FFA members have been busy this spring. Here are few items for sale this Saturday at the calf fry.

Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!! We are so proud of you and all your hard work!!! 🎉

I am pleased to share an exciting academic opportunity launching in Fall 2026. Through a partnership with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT), concurrent enrollment courses will be offered on the Central Tech Drumright Campus.
This opportunity is open to all junior and senior students from our partner schools, not solely Central Tech students. Eligible students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school coursework, providing a strong pathway toward postsecondary education and career readiness.
I want to thank each partner school for the valuable feedback provided through the survey at the principal and counselor luncheon this past fall. Your input was instrumental in shaping a more accessible and inclusive opportunity, allowing us to expand participation and better meet the needs of more students across our communities.
Courses will be delivered in a blended format, meeting on campus only one day per week from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students will be required to provide their own device for course participation.
To support students through the enrollment process:
Application Day: Thursday, April 22nd
Enrollment Day: Wednesday, April 29th
Location: Central Tech Drumright Computer Lab
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attendance for these dates is not required; however, students who attend may receive assistance with the application and enrollment process.
Course offerings, eligibility requirements, and additional program details are outlined in the attached flyer. Feel free to share the flyer. We hope this announcement, earlier than last year's, supports you while working through your spring re‑enrollment timelines.
We look forward to working collaboratively with students, families, and partner schools (you) to ensure a successful launch of this program. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for any additional information as needed.
Thank you for your continued support of educational opportunities within our communities.

🎸🌟Rock the Test - VIP ACCESS 🌟🎸 Our 3rd-5th graders are officially stepping into the spotlight today as testing begins. With VIP passes in hand and a whole lot of confidence these students are ready to ROCK THE TEST! From fun decorations, to high energy encouragement, we're setting the stage for success and celebrating all their hard work. 🎤✨ We are so proud of their dedication and can't wait to see them shine. Let's cheer them on as they give it their all.🤘🏼🤩

At the Deer Creek-Lamont Invitational Track Meets the Yale Bulldog High School and Junior High Track and Field team stood out with notable performances which resulted in 7 personal bests, 1 season best, and 14 top-10 finishes to place 4th of 15 attending teams. Leading the way were our medalists. Our 4 x 100-meter relay placed 2nd which included Emma Elliot, Kaybra Prather, Karis Mueggenborg, and Addy Skinner. Additionally, Kaybra Prather won the high jump and placed 4th in the 100-meter dash. Addy Skinner won the 100-meter dash and 100-meter hurdles and got 2nd in the 300-meter hurdles. Our Junior High had an outstanding meet as well, recording 5 personal bests and finishing with 3 top 10 finishes.

Way to go BULLDOGS!!!

These are some additional photos from the Life Skills projects we posted about a few days ago!

We are so proud and absolutely thrilled that Mrs. Pummill is on our team. What an amazing honor!!! Below is a few words from Mrs. Pummill herself.

“I am incredibly honored and grateful to share that I was honored last night as a finalist for the Oklahoma Education Excellence Award.

This recognition means so much to me, and I am truly humbled to be included among so many inspiring educators. The photos shared are from the awards, and they represent not just my journey, but the support system behind me.

A heartfelt thank you to my school for sponsoring me and always believing in what I do. Your encouragement and support make all the difference.

To my family, thank you for standing by me, lifting me up, and reminding me why I started this journey in the first place. I couldn’t do any of this without you.

And most importantly, to my students, this is for you. You are the reason I show up every day, the reason I push myself to be better, and the reason I love what I do. Watching you learn, grow, and succeed is the greatest reward I could ever ask for.

Thank you all for being part of this moment with me 🧡🖤🤍”

Did you know Oklahoma's Promise can cover full in-state tuition? GEAR UP helps your family apply and meet eligibility and timeline requirements. https://okgearup.org/gearuphelps/?utm_campaign=gearuphelps&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=meta&utm_content=parents&utm_term=landingpage&fbclid=IwY2xjawRJ3sJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE2UVNjNHRzcFhPTTFCZkZyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhQn1Y-PjaDqB5HiZ0-yHHXiP2ff3gxkgIsCfxb_46Eo5mAkQuoUb6VRfWU__aem_LxVjZEvrb2xsHVKvzJwF-g

Yesterday, students planted rye grass seeds to begin setting up their experimental plots for the effects of pollutants in soil unit. Over the next two weeks, they will care for and monitor their grass as it grows. Once the grass is established, students will begin the lab investigation, where each plot will be treated with different types and concentrations of simulated pollutants. This hands-on activity connects directly to environmental studies and gives students a deeper understanding of how human activities can impact ecosystems.

📸 The pictures show students planting their rye grass seeds and setting up their plots—we’re excited to watch their progress over the next few weeks!

The students of Life Skills developed foundational sewing skills, mastering both machine and hand-sewing techniques. They began by practicing straight lines on paper templates before progressing to selecting appropriate thread for their chosen fabrics. After successfully completing custom pillows, the students moved on to constructing aprons for their upcoming cooking lab, which included learning to operate an embroidery machine. For their final project, students created personalized pillows for a staff member of their choice, selecting fabrics that reflected the recipient's personality. The unit concluded with the students delivering these handmade gifts and capturing the moment with a photo.

Congratulations to this week’s Y.A.L.E Award recipients! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work!! 

OSTP testing starts next week!

YPS would like to thank our JH/HS softball teams for volunteering to assist YYSA with getting the fields ready for their tournament. We are proud of you for being willing to help others and give back to our community.

This month’s Pups of the Month are showing great growth and responsibility! They are making positive choices, following expectations, and working hard each day. They are also a kind friends who helps make our classrooms a happy place. We are so proud of their efforts and the progress they are making. Keep it up! 💐🌱
PK- Jayden Page
K- Ainslee Minney
1- Jesse Dawson
2- Max Benjamin
3- Emiree Vanderslice
4- MyKenzie Browne
5- Chance Gaddy-Lewis

The Yale Bulldogs delivered an impressive performance at the Okemah 12th Annual High School Track Meet, finishing 9th out of 30 teams. The team recorded 10 new personal bests, 3 season bests, and earned 8 top-10 finishes.

Leading the way were our medalists:

Addy Skinner – 4th place, 100-meter dash
Karis Mueggenborg – 4th place, 300-meter hurdles
Kaybra Prather – 5th place, high jump

Great effort by all our athletes as they continue to improve and compete at a high level!

Thursday's high school baseball game at Carney will now be play at 1:30.

Yale Public Schools is excited to announce that we have been approved for a $40,000 GAP grant through the Oklahoma State Department of Education. 

This grant will allow us to enhance our summer enrichment program by providing transportation, meals, additional staff, and activities. Below is additional summer enrichment information:

Grades: K-8 (YPS students)
12 days
Tue-Thur 8:00-1:00
June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25

8:00-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-9:45 ELA
9:45-11:15 Math
11:15-11:45 Lunch/Recess
11:45-12:45 Activities
12:45-1:00 load buses

Sign-ups will open in a couple weeks.