Wednesday, October 15, MS/HS menu is changed to a Snack Wrap.
Staff Spotlight of the week, Gary Olinghouse! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!
Birthday: November 21st
Favorite Snack: Almonds
Favorite drink: Lemonade
Favorite sweet treat: Snickers bar
Hobbies: Oklahoma State athletics, racing motocross, living the lake life at Keystone Lake
Fun fact about Gary: While my father was stationed at the Pentagon I attended, RFK's funeral, Nixon's inauguration, civil rights marches and speeches on my father's shoulders.
About Gary: Yale graduate class of 83, East Central University, Class of 88, member of the ECU football team, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Oklahoma State University graduate school Class of 92.
Over 30 years in education and retiring after this school year.
Birthday: November 21st
Favorite Snack: Almonds
Favorite drink: Lemonade
Favorite sweet treat: Snickers bar
Hobbies: Oklahoma State athletics, racing motocross, living the lake life at Keystone Lake
Fun fact about Gary: While my father was stationed at the Pentagon I attended, RFK's funeral, Nixon's inauguration, civil rights marches and speeches on my father's shoulders.
About Gary: Yale graduate class of 83, East Central University, Class of 88, member of the ECU football team, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Oklahoma State University graduate school Class of 92.
Over 30 years in education and retiring after this school year.
🍂 Reminder 🍂
The homecoming parade is at 1:00 on Wednesday afternoon. The JH/HS students will be released to walk to the parade route at 12:40. Staff will walk with them to the parade. The elementary students will be bused to the parade.
Students that are in the parade will need to be checked out at the office by 12:30. Checkouts must be made in-person. Please do not wait until the last minute to make arrangements.
Afternoon bus routes will run at 2:30. All students that ride the bus home will need to be back at the school by 2:20.
Any student that is not checked out by 12:30 will be expected to return to the school after the parade. No students will be allowed to drive to the parade.
All elementary students that ride the bus to the parade will need to ride the bus back to the elementary. No checkouts will be allowed while at the parade.
Students that are in the parade will need to be checked out at the office by 12:30. Checkouts must be made in-person. Please do not wait until the last minute to make arrangements.
Afternoon bus routes will run at 2:30. All students that ride the bus home will need to be back at the school by 2:20.
Any student that is not checked out by 12:30 will be expected to return to the school after the parade. No students will be allowed to drive to the parade.
All elementary students that ride the bus to the parade will need to ride the bus back to the elementary. No checkouts will be allowed while at the parade.
Congratulations to these amazing students who are doing big things here at YPS. We are so proud of you all! Keep up the great work!! 🎉
Bulldog families, our internet & phones are down temporarily and we will post when they are back up. Thank you for understanding.
Congratulations to our Pups of the Month! These students have gone above and beyond showing respect, responsibility, and kindness. We’re so proud of their hard work and great attitude—way to lead the pack! 🐶
PK - Gabrielle Raines
K - Olivia Shaklee
1st - Lucas Long
2nd - Saryn Buntin
3rd - Axton Hunt
4th - Karter Fowler
5th - Weston Cowan
PK - Gabrielle Raines
K - Olivia Shaklee
1st - Lucas Long
2nd - Saryn Buntin
3rd - Axton Hunt
4th - Karter Fowler
5th - Weston Cowan
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!!!
JH: Kaliska Stewart & Caston Thurman
HS: Teal Fritchman & Jaidan Todd
Thank you for setting a good example for those around you, we are so proud of you!!
Congratulations to our Y.A.L.E Award recipients for this week!! Keep up the great work!! We are proud of you!!
JH: Kaliska Stewart & Caston Thurman
HS: Teal Fritchman & Jaidan Todd
Thank you for setting a good example for those around you, we are so proud of you!!
Congratulations to our Y.A.L.E Award recipients for this week!! Keep up the great work!! We are proud of you!!
🎓 Attention Seniors & Parents/Guardians — FAFSA Is Now Open! 🎓
We’re excited to announce that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is officially open as of today! This is your first step toward qualifying for financial aid — including grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans — for the upcoming school year.
To help make the process easier, here’s a video walkthrough on how to apply:
Link: Watch on YouTube
✅ What You Should Do Next
For Seniors: Begin your FAFSA application today. Don’t wait — many aid programs are first-come, first-served.
For Parents/Guardians: You’ll need your financial documents (tax returns, W-2s, etc.) ready to help with the process.
Helpful Tip: Use the video above as a guide. Pause and follow along step by step as you complete each section.
Need Help? If you have questions or run into difficulties, reach out to Mrs. Griffin at tgriffin@yale.k12.ok.us
Mrs. Griffin will be hosting a FAFSA Night on October 21st from 5-7pm for anyone needing help.
We’re excited to announce that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is officially open as of today! This is your first step toward qualifying for financial aid — including grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans — for the upcoming school year.
To help make the process easier, here’s a video walkthrough on how to apply:
Link: Watch on YouTube
✅ What You Should Do Next
For Seniors: Begin your FAFSA application today. Don’t wait — many aid programs are first-come, first-served.
For Parents/Guardians: You’ll need your financial documents (tax returns, W-2s, etc.) ready to help with the process.
Helpful Tip: Use the video above as a guide. Pause and follow along step by step as you complete each section.
Need Help? If you have questions or run into difficulties, reach out to Mrs. Griffin at tgriffin@yale.k12.ok.us
Mrs. Griffin will be hosting a FAFSA Night on October 21st from 5-7pm for anyone needing help.
Staff Spotlight of the week, Tammy Huff! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!
Birthday: December 1st
Favorite Snack: Skippy Smooth Peanut Butter and Welch's grape jelly
Favorite drink: Herbalife Loaded Teas and Mt. Dew
Favorite sweet treat: Lindor Truffles
Hobbies: OU Sooner sports, grandkids, coloring
Fun fact about Tammy: I love to watch sports
About Tammy: Graduated Yale HS 1986 Married my high school sweetheart 1989 I have 2 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. I have worked at YPS for 24 years!
Birthday: December 1st
Favorite Snack: Skippy Smooth Peanut Butter and Welch's grape jelly
Favorite drink: Herbalife Loaded Teas and Mt. Dew
Favorite sweet treat: Lindor Truffles
Hobbies: OU Sooner sports, grandkids, coloring
Fun fact about Tammy: I love to watch sports
About Tammy: Graduated Yale HS 1986 Married my high school sweetheart 1989 I have 2 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. I have worked at YPS for 24 years!
Ryder loves attention, spreading happiness, and being read to by our students.
October Menu
Please note: You can also find a printable menu on our website under the Documents Child Nutrition tab.
Please note: You can also find a printable menu on our website under the Documents Child Nutrition tab.
Thank you T-Mobile
Congratulations to this week's Y.A.L.E Award recipients!! We are so proud of you. Keep up the GREAT work!!
PAWS Awards 🐾
We missed uploading our 9/8 PAWS picture, so it's here as well.
MS/HS Menu change for today, Sept. 24, 2025
Meatball Sub
Marinara sauce
Veggies and Ranch
Meatball Sub
Marinara sauce
Veggies and Ranch
Congratulations Yale FFA. Great job Bulldogs!!
Do the schools have electricity? No. Are we still holding parent teacher conferences?? YES!!! Please continue to show up, we are here until 7 pm!!
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Career Exploration finished up the construction cluster last week. The students built boxes that had to be glued and nailed together. They attached the lid with a hinge then sanded them down before taking them home.
