Fans of the game for 1/20/2026 VS Hominy are Ethan Hernandez, Cheyenne Moore and Taitum Montez.
1/19/26 fans of the game for the Yale JH vs Pawnee game are Kaliska Stewart and Trenton Goodreau.
🎓 Congratulations to Our Salutatorian, Ben Whitsett! 🎓
We are incredibly proud to recognize Ben Whitsett as our Salutatorian! Ben is known for his kindness, strong work ethic, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. He is a true leader and a great representative of Yale Public Schools.
Get to Know Ben:
🏈 Activities & Involvement:
Football, Basketball, Baseball, Vice President of FCA, FFA, National Technical Honor Society, Class President for the Welding Program, and SkillsUSA
🎯 Future Plans:
Find something he loves doing—and get rich doing it!
💪 Fun Fact:
Ben led the state in tackles during his sophomore year of high school.
Congratulations, Ben! Yale Public Schools is so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see the amazing things ahead for you! 👏🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize Ben Whitsett as our Salutatorian! Ben is known for his kindness, strong work ethic, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. He is a true leader and a great representative of Yale Public Schools.
Get to Know Ben:
🏈 Activities & Involvement:
Football, Basketball, Baseball, Vice President of FCA, FFA, National Technical Honor Society, Class President for the Welding Program, and SkillsUSA
🎯 Future Plans:
Find something he loves doing—and get rich doing it!
💪 Fun Fact:
Ben led the state in tackles during his sophomore year of high school.
Congratulations, Ben! Yale Public Schools is so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see the amazing things ahead for you! 👏🎉
🎓 Congratulations to Our Second Valedictorian, Lucas Reece! 🎓
We are incredibly proud to recognize Lucas Reece as our second Valedictorian! Lucas’s dedication, leadership, and hard work have truly set him apart, and we couldn’t be more proud of all he has accomplished.
Get to Know Lucas:
🏈 Activities & Involvement:
Football, Track, President of FCA, Powerlifting, National Technical Honor Society, Class President in Construction Trades, SkillsUSA, and Class President of Yale Public Schools
🎯 Future Plans:
Lucas plans to play college football and pursue a career in the construction industry.
💪 Fun Fact:
Lucas led the nation in sacks and is a Powerlifting State Champion!
Congratulations, Lucas! Yale Public Schools is so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds. 👏🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize Lucas Reece as our second Valedictorian! Lucas’s dedication, leadership, and hard work have truly set him apart, and we couldn’t be more proud of all he has accomplished.
Get to Know Lucas:
🏈 Activities & Involvement:
Football, Track, President of FCA, Powerlifting, National Technical Honor Society, Class President in Construction Trades, SkillsUSA, and Class President of Yale Public Schools
🎯 Future Plans:
Lucas plans to play college football and pursue a career in the construction industry.
💪 Fun Fact:
Lucas led the nation in sacks and is a Powerlifting State Champion!
Congratulations, Lucas! Yale Public Schools is so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds. 👏🎉
Yale Public Schools is proud to congratulate Tatum Kennedy, our first Valedictorian. Tatum’s dedication, determination, and hard work in the classroom have truly paid off, and we could not be more proud of her incredible achievement.
Get to Know Tatum:
📣 Activities: Cheer, Track, Volleyball, FFA President, Yearbook, Student Council, FCA, and concurrent enrollment student at TCC
🎓 Future Plans: Attend college and become a Cheer Coach and Elementary Art Teacher
🎢 Fun Fact: Her favorite place on earth is Silver Dollar City
Tatum is a leader both inside and outside the classroom, and she represents Yale Public Schools with excellence and pride. Congratulations, Tatum! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in the future! 💙🎉
Get to Know Tatum:
📣 Activities: Cheer, Track, Volleyball, FFA President, Yearbook, Student Council, FCA, and concurrent enrollment student at TCC
🎓 Future Plans: Attend college and become a Cheer Coach and Elementary Art Teacher
🎢 Fun Fact: Her favorite place on earth is Silver Dollar City
Tatum is a leader both inside and outside the classroom, and she represents Yale Public Schools with excellence and pride. Congratulations, Tatum! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in the future! 💙🎉
Due to possible inclement weather, the Yale Basketball Tournament will be moved to Wednesday 1/21, Thursday 1/22, and Friday 1/23. The 7th place game that was originally scheduled for Saturday will not be played. The brackets posted reflect the changes to the times.
Yale Basketball tournament starts Thursday. Here are the brackets.
Mrs. Richardson's 3rd grade spent time developing structures that could withstand a flood. They used their knowledge of weather hazards and ways to prevent damages when they occur.
🌟🏆 Congratulations to This Week’s Y.A.L.E. Award Recipients! 🏆🌟
Yale Public Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who were selected as this week’s Y.A.L.E. Award recipients! These students exemplify what it means to be a Bulldog by showing leadership, accountability, integrity, and excellence both in and out of the classroom.
We are so proud of your hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to making Yale Public Schools a great place to learn and grow. Keep shining and leading by example—you make us proud every day! 💙🐾
#YALEResilient #BulldogPride #YALERocks #StudentSpotlight
Yale Public Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who were selected as this week’s Y.A.L.E. Award recipients! These students exemplify what it means to be a Bulldog by showing leadership, accountability, integrity, and excellence both in and out of the classroom.
We are so proud of your hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to making Yale Public Schools a great place to learn and grow. Keep shining and leading by example—you make us proud every day! 💙🐾
#YALEResilient #BulldogPride #YALERocks #StudentSpotlight
🎓✨ Congratulations to Our Top Graduates! ✨🎓
Yale Public Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our two Valedictorians and Salutatorian!
👏 Valedictorians: Tatum Kennedy and Lucas Reece
👏 Salutatorian: Ben Whitsett
These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence throughout their high school careers. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to success truly represent the best of Yale Public Schools.
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see the amazing things they will achieve in the future. Congratulations to Tatum, Lucas, and Ben—your Bulldog family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙🐾🎓
Yale Public Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our two Valedictorians and Salutatorian!
👏 Valedictorians: Tatum Kennedy and Lucas Reece
👏 Salutatorian: Ben Whitsett
These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence throughout their high school careers. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to success truly represent the best of Yale Public Schools.
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see the amazing things they will achieve in the future. Congratulations to Tatum, Lucas, and Ben—your Bulldog family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙🐾🎓
Staff Spotlight of the week, Jasie James! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!
Birthday: April 6th
Favorite Snack: Goldfish or Cheez-it crackers
Favorite drink: Water or Gatorade Zero
Favorite sweet treat: Snickers or KitKat
Hobbies: Reading, Napping, and spending time with my dog
Fun fact about Jasie: I cannot ride a bike.
About Jasie: I graduated from Oklahoma State University and this is my 10th year teaching. This is my 7th year in Yale. I have a 7 year old dog named Jilly and she loves to smile, even though it may look scary. I love reading and I have read 73 of my goal this year is to read 150 books.
Birthday: April 6th
Favorite Snack: Goldfish or Cheez-it crackers
Favorite drink: Water or Gatorade Zero
Favorite sweet treat: Snickers or KitKat
Hobbies: Reading, Napping, and spending time with my dog
Fun fact about Jasie: I cannot ride a bike.
About Jasie: I graduated from Oklahoma State University and this is my 10th year teaching. This is my 7th year in Yale. I have a 7 year old dog named Jilly and she loves to smile, even though it may look scary. I love reading and I have read 73 of my goal this year is to read 150 books.
We are currently in the Human Services Cluster and going over cosmetology. Each student gets their own manikin head that will go home with them when we are done. We have been learning how to hold shears properly, palm our shears as to not cross contaminate surfaces, sectioning hair and performing a blunt/straight haircut.
📢 Fall 2026 Central Tech Applications Are Open and Interviews Are Starting Soon!
Interview: January 20th
Important Details:
All applicants will be invited to interview.
Professional dress is encouraged, but selections are based on grades, attendance, application details, alignment of interests, and program availability
There is still time to apply!
Apply here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False
Interview: January 20th
Important Details:
All applicants will be invited to interview.
Professional dress is encouraged, but selections are based on grades, attendance, application details, alignment of interests, and program availability
There is still time to apply!
Apply here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fregistration.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False
Here are some opportunities for academic support outside of YPS and close to home.
Staff Spotlight of the week, Rebecca Vann ! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!
Birthday: March 16th
Favorite Snack: Jalapeños Cheetos
Favorite drink: Coca-Cola
Favorite sweet treat: Reese's
Hobbies: Art and DIY
Fun fact about Rebecca: I'm a big animal lover doesn't matter the species, except for things that fly.
About Rebecca: I'm 31 years old. I have a boyfriend named Rolland. I have 1 brother who is 6 years younger than me. I have 4 nieces and 2 nephews, which 3 of them have/are attending yale schools this year. This is my 4th year as a high school math teacher and 1st year as a life skills (FACS) teacher. I grew up in yale and graduated from yale in 2012. I went to northeastern state university in Tahlequah. I have a bunch of hobbies that I enjoy depending what time of year it is. I love all animals except the flying insects. I enjoy reading or watching movies that are realistic and true.
Birthday: March 16th
Favorite Snack: Jalapeños Cheetos
Favorite drink: Coca-Cola
Favorite sweet treat: Reese's
Hobbies: Art and DIY
Fun fact about Rebecca: I'm a big animal lover doesn't matter the species, except for things that fly.
About Rebecca: I'm 31 years old. I have a boyfriend named Rolland. I have 1 brother who is 6 years younger than me. I have 4 nieces and 2 nephews, which 3 of them have/are attending yale schools this year. This is my 4th year as a high school math teacher and 1st year as a life skills (FACS) teacher. I grew up in yale and graduated from yale in 2012. I went to northeastern state university in Tahlequah. I have a bunch of hobbies that I enjoy depending what time of year it is. I love all animals except the flying insects. I enjoy reading or watching movies that are realistic and true.
Yale Elementary fourth grade students will participate in the 2026 NAEP Assessment. This assessment is for informational purposes only and does not impact student grades. See the full parent letter coming home today with students.
Attention all students who applied to Central Tech.
11th & 12th grade students were given their reports yesterday 1/8.
There will be a prom meeting in Ms. Vann's room after school on Monday, January 12th. Discussions will include theme options, decorations, DJ, and photo booth. All juniors and seniors, including parents, are welcome to attend.
All students in grades 6-10 were given their report cards for the first semester yesterday. Students who did not receive one should visit Mrs. Griffin for their copy. 11th and 12th grade report cards will be sent out upon the completion of Tech grades being entered.