Staff Spotlight of the week, Brandy Thurman! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!
Birthday: February 27th
Favorite Snack: Funyuns
Favorite drink: Pepsi or Caramel Iced Coffee
Favorite sweet treat: Heath Bar
Hobbies: Crafting, shopping, fishing and spending time with my family.
About Brandy: Hi, my name is Brandy Thurman. My husband Craig and I have been married for 20 years. We have two children: Kinley (who is a freshman) and Caston (who is a 7th grader). This my 15th year to teach and I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade.
Birthday: February 27th
Favorite Snack: Funyuns
Favorite drink: Pepsi or Caramel Iced Coffee
Favorite sweet treat: Heath Bar
Hobbies: Crafting, shopping, fishing and spending time with my family.
About Brandy: Hi, my name is Brandy Thurman. My husband Craig and I have been married for 20 years. We have two children: Kinley (who is a freshman) and Caston (who is a 7th grader). This my 15th year to teach and I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade.
Attached is the link for Central Tech's new program: Teacher Prep. This was added as an option after our students completed their Central Tech Interviews. If your student is interested in applying to this program, please have them reach out to Mrs. Griffin at tgriffin@yale.k12.ok.us or Mr. Wages directly at cori.wages@centraltech.edu
Link: https://centraltech.edu/classes/teacher-prep/
Link: https://centraltech.edu/classes/teacher-prep/
It's that time for pre-enrollment for our PreK class! By filling out this form you are enrolling your child into a class that has a capacity of twenty students, if your student is the twenty-first enrollment you may be put on a waiting list. Students who live in district will be accepted before those who do not.
This is not the complete enrollment process, you will be asked again in August to fill out our official enrollment documents. If you have any questions, please call our office at 918-387-2282 ext. 2.
WELCOME CLASS OF 2040!
https://forms.gle/kkeWtMRXj4iNtUDx7
SPRING PICTURES FLYER
APRIL 15, 2026
APRIL 15, 2026
Today’s softball games have been moved to April 7th at Agra.
April 2026 menu
Menu subject to change due to availability of products. We will try to inform of any changes.
Menu subject to change due to availability of products. We will try to inform of any changes.
Congratulations to the junior high baseball team. They are the Consolation Champs at the Oilton Tournament. Great job Bulldogs!!
In February, YPS adopted a new policy regarding photography and our students.
All photographers will need prior consent and approval by school administration before being allowed on sidelines, baselines, or dugouts. School administration reserves the right to approve or deny anyone’s access to our students.
The school will provide a photographer at all graduations and the photos will be made available to all parents.
All photographers will need prior consent and approval by school administration before being allowed on sidelines, baselines, or dugouts. School administration reserves the right to approve or deny anyone’s access to our students.
The school will provide a photographer at all graduations and the photos will be made available to all parents.
Spring is in the air, and our Bulldogs are showing up and showing out! 🌸🐾
Congratulations to this week’s Y.A.L.E. Award recipients—we are so proud of each of you and the hard work, character, and dedication you continue to demonstrate every day. Keep shining!
Congratulations to this week’s Y.A.L.E. Award recipients—we are so proud of each of you and the hard work, character, and dedication you continue to demonstrate every day. Keep shining!
Today's lunch! Chic penne
NEXT WEEK: Pre-K early enrollment will open Wednesday, April 1st at 8:30 via a Google Link. If you have any questions, please contact the elementary office. Look forward to meeting the Class of 2040!
Yale Public Schools would like to thank Alexis Sloan and Crystal Kennedy for your time and effort to our students and school. Over Spring Break, they spent most of their time working on projects for our kids.
Mrs. Sloan painted the outside entry way to our staff daycare. Our Bulldog Buddies will love the colors and design.
Mrs. Kennedy received an $800 grant from the 4RKids Foundation. Through her grant writing and Spring Break time our sensory regulation room got an upgrade!
We added a crash pad, pea pod seat, peanut ball, sensory floor tiles, weighted stuffies, a bubble lamp, sound machine, and lots of hands-on manipulatives.
This space helps our students calm their bodies, regulate emotions, and get back to learning ready to succeed!
Mrs. Sloan painted the outside entry way to our staff daycare. Our Bulldog Buddies will love the colors and design.
Mrs. Kennedy received an $800 grant from the 4RKids Foundation. Through her grant writing and Spring Break time our sensory regulation room got an upgrade!
We added a crash pad, pea pod seat, peanut ball, sensory floor tiles, weighted stuffies, a bubble lamp, sound machine, and lots of hands-on manipulatives.
This space helps our students calm their bodies, regulate emotions, and get back to learning ready to succeed!
We certainly hope that everyone enjoyed their Spring Break. Here are a few reminders about this upcoming week.
Monday, March 23 high school baseball will leave at 2:15 for their game at Luther.
Tuesday, March 24 is the 11th grade ACT. All juniors need to attend. It is a graduation requirement. Testing starts at 8:00 AM.
We will have school on Friday, March 27 to make up our last snow day.
Monday, March 23 high school baseball will leave at 2:15 for their game at Luther.
Tuesday, March 24 is the 11th grade ACT. All juniors need to attend. It is a graduation requirement. Testing starts at 8:00 AM.
We will have school on Friday, March 27 to make up our last snow day.
Driver’s Ed will begin tomorrow at 8 am in Coach Skinner’s room. There will be a lunch break at 1 pm. We are scheduled to end at 5 pm.
Yale Public Schools hosted its 2nd Annual Career Fair, and it was a huge success!
We are incredibly thankful for all of the participants who took time out of their day to come invest in our students and share their knowledge, experiences, and career paths. Opportunities like this help our students explore future possibilities and make meaningful connections.
The turnout was great, and our students truly enjoyed visiting with each of the professionals who participated. Thank you for helping make this event such a positive and impactful experience for our school community!
We are incredibly thankful for all of the participants who took time out of their day to come invest in our students and share their knowledge, experiences, and career paths. Opportunities like this help our students explore future possibilities and make meaningful connections.
The turnout was great, and our students truly enjoyed visiting with each of the professionals who participated. Thank you for helping make this event such a positive and impactful experience for our school community!
Congratulations to this week’s Y.A.L.E Award winners!! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work! 🧡🖤🤍
In our season opener at Oilton we recorded 14 new personal bests, 11 top 10 finishes, and 5 medalists:
Addy Skinner won the 100m dash and 100m hurdles.
Kaybra Prather placed 2nd in high jump.
Karis Mueggenborg placed 2nd in the 300m hurdles.
Jaelynn Escamilla placed 3rd in high jump.
Overall we placed 5th out of 21 teams.
Addy Skinner won the 100m dash and 100m hurdles.
Kaybra Prather placed 2nd in high jump.
Karis Mueggenborg placed 2nd in the 300m hurdles.
Jaelynn Escamilla placed 3rd in high jump.
Overall we placed 5th out of 21 teams.
Yesterday our elementary students had a special visit from Storm Educator James McMillan from News Channel 8! He taught students about what causes storms, how weather forms, and most importantly what to do when severe weather strikes.
Students loved learning about meteorology and asking great questions about tornadoes, thunder, and lightning. Thank you, Mr. McMillan, for helping our students learn how to stay safe during Oklahoma storm season!
MASH SUMMER CAMP (FREE!!!)
JUNE 15th-18th
Students participate in learning about health careers through a series of stimulating, hands-on learning activities in mathematics, science, and multidisciplinary studies on the OU Tulsa Campus
Completed 9th-11th Grade Students Only
Time: 8:30am-4:00PM
Contact: tulsaSCM@OUhsc.edu
Applications are due May 1st, 2026
Link: https://qualtrics.ou.edu/jfe/form/SV_bk2NASgfQSKLtky?Q_CHL=qr
JUNE 15th-18th
Students participate in learning about health careers through a series of stimulating, hands-on learning activities in mathematics, science, and multidisciplinary studies on the OU Tulsa Campus
Completed 9th-11th Grade Students Only
Time: 8:30am-4:00PM
Contact: tulsaSCM@OUhsc.edu
Applications are due May 1st, 2026
Link: https://qualtrics.ou.edu/jfe/form/SV_bk2NASgfQSKLtky?Q_CHL=qr
Staff Spotlight of the week, Makenzie Kroll! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!
Birthday: June 10th
Favorite Snack: Chips & queso, popcorn, Cheez-its, or beef jerky.
Favorite drink: Pepsi or Dream Float Alani.
Favorite sweet treat: Reese's, Peanut m&m's, Nutty Buddy, ice cream
Hobbies: Reading, crafting - painting, playing board and card games, or spending time with family.
Fun fact about Makenzie: I made the President's Honor Roll all 8 semesters of college.
About Makenzie: I have been married for 5 years to my husband, Matthew. We have a two year old son, Thomas. We also have two cats Ricco and Cleo. This year is my 7th year in teaching and all 7 have been in Yale. I taught 3rd grade my first two years and have been in 1st grade for the other 5! I love to spend time with my family and watch my favorite sports teams! We love the OSU Cowboys and the OKC Thunder!
Birthday: June 10th
Favorite Snack: Chips & queso, popcorn, Cheez-its, or beef jerky.
Favorite drink: Pepsi or Dream Float Alani.
Favorite sweet treat: Reese's, Peanut m&m's, Nutty Buddy, ice cream
Hobbies: Reading, crafting - painting, playing board and card games, or spending time with family.
Fun fact about Makenzie: I made the President's Honor Roll all 8 semesters of college.
About Makenzie: I have been married for 5 years to my husband, Matthew. We have a two year old son, Thomas. We also have two cats Ricco and Cleo. This year is my 7th year in teaching and all 7 have been in Yale. I taught 3rd grade my first two years and have been in 1st grade for the other 5! I love to spend time with my family and watch my favorite sports teams! We love the OSU Cowboys and the OKC Thunder!
