Yale Elementary - We are so excited for school to start tomorrow. While there are lots of changes, we are trying to make adjustments for an enjoyable school year. At this time, only staff and students will be allowed into the building, even with a mask we are asking that parents do not enter the building in the morning. We understand that this will be more difficult for Pre-K and K students, so we have opened those outside classroom doors to allow parents to "walk them to class." Unfortunately, we are unable to provide that for all other classes, so 1st-5th grade students must enter through the gym doors. Please feel free to walk them to that outside door. Take a look at our map for a helpful guide for drop-offs in the morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Dear Yale community,
As we approach the beginning of school on Thursday, August 13, we would like to send out a quick reminder. At this time, only students and staff will be allowed to enter the elementary and JH/HS buildings. All students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear a face covering when on school property. This will include attending home indoor athletic activities. Thank you for your cooperation.
Yale Elementary - New year means a new way to release our class lists! We will miss our meet the teacher night but meet our staff and class list using the link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Cwtha_ENPhGbsmks8ZilSZG_G-O2QSpxYTrAJ0TSs14/edit?usp=sharing
ENROLLMENT- Yale Families, if you have not completed your online enrollment yet, please do so soon. The first day of school is next Thursday, Aug. 13 and we would like to have schedules and class rolls completed so we can share those with you before then. Reminder: if you are choosing the virtual learning option, please let your school’s principal know so we can get you enrolled. We look forward to seeing you soon!
On Tuesday, August 11th from 5:00-7:00, Yale Junior/ Senior High School would like to provide an opportunity for all incoming 6th grade students and any new students in grades 7-12 to come take a short tour of the campus. Tours will be set up on 10 minute intervals, so scheduling in advance is needed. Please call Mr. Kennedy at 918-387-2118 to set up your appointment/tour.
As we return to school, here are our new 2020-2021 Guidelines for Yale Public Schools. We ask that if you have questions or concerns you reach out to us.
Tonight, the YPS Board of Education voted to require all employees and all students in grades 4th-12th to wear facecovers during school. This was not an easily made decision. Much debate and deliberation occured; however, we believe this is the safest way to return to in-person instruction. It is important for the school and community to work hand-in-hand as we send our children back to school.
We hope that enrollment has gone smoothly for everyone! As the start day of school approaches and your family has made the decision on what school will look like for you: tradition or virtual, please enroll online for either option. Once enrolled , contact Mr. Kennedy via email : rkennedy@yale.k12.ok.us to let him know if your 6th-12th grade student has choosen to go virtual. If your student is in grades PK- 5th and decided to use our virtual platform, please contact Mrs. Nickell via email: enickell@yale.k12.ok.us. As always, we can answer any questions you may have by reaching out to us.
A lunch application and letter, along with a self addressed envelope is being mailed out today and tomorrow (July 30, 31, 2020). Please complete the lunch application and return to the Central office located in the high school. You may complete the application online, but will need to print and bring to school.
ENROLLMENT UPDATE: Our online enrollment was scheduled to open today, however our provider, Gateway, is having some technical issues and we are delaying sending out our enrollment link. We have been in communication and working on correcting the issue. We hope to have it resolved soon and will be sending sending out the link when that happens.
Welcome to all new Yale Elementary students, especially those in Pr-K and K! We would like to invite you to tour our building. Tours will be Aug 5-7 from 10 am until 2 pm. To maintain social distancing, please signup for a spot using one of the links below. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions please email Mrs. Nickell at enickell@yale.k12.ok.us
For Pre-K tours with Mrs. Kathy, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y65xkjs2
For K tours with Ms. Creech, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yyxtmqao
All other grades with Mrs. Nickell, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y6gm69ba
Yale High School volleyball practice will begin Monday morning at 9:00 AM in the new gym for any girl in grades 9-12 that are interested in playing. Players will need physicals. Masks are encouraged, social distancing encouraged, and players should bring their own drink. Junior high practice will begin at a later date.
Beginning Monday, July 6th, voluntary athletic workouts will be available to any junior high athlete that is interested. Male athletes can workout with Coach Ray outside at the football field on Mondays at 6:00, Wednesdays at 4:00 and Fridays at 6:00. Female athletes can workout with Coach Lagasse in the new gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Gym workouts with Coach Lagasse must be prearranged, so please email her to schedule a time. Alagasse@yale.k12.ok.us. All athletes must bring their own drink and are strongly encouraged to socially distance from each other.
Yale High School graduation is tomorrow morning at 10:00 at the football field. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, wear a mask, and social distance.
Beginning Friday morning, Coach Lagasse’s workouts for the high school girls will be in the new gym. Times must be scheduled in advance since only 4 athletes are allowed to enter the gym at a time. Please contact Coach Lagasse to reserve your spot. Alagasse@yale.k12.ok.us Social distancing will be enforced.
Coach Whatley will begin voluntary workouts for the high school softball girls. The workouts will be held at the football field on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 pm and on Thursday mornings from 9-11 am. The first workout will be held on Thursday, June 11. Social distancing will be enforced.
2019-2020 yearbooks will be available for purchase before and after the graduation ceremony on June 13, 2020. Pre-ordered yearbooks will also be available for pickup!
August 13, 2020 will be YPS's first day of school. Yale is planning on resuming to a "normal" school day as of now. Things may change, but we will not change the start date unless forced by the OSDE. Please follow the link for the full 20-21 calendar. https://www.yale.k12.ok.us/o/yale-school-district/documents
June Sports Workout Schedule
ALL WORKOUTS ARE COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY
Outdoor workouts will begin June 1
June workouts will be for high school athletes only
Social distancing will be applied
Coaches will wear masks; athletes are encouraged to wear a mask
Hand washing and use of hand sanitizer will be strongly encouraged.
Athletes must bring their own drinks that are marked with their name
Coach Ray will have outdoor workouts for summer pride every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00-7:00 PM at the football field for all high school male athletes.
Coach Lagasse will have outdoor workouts at the football field from 9:00-10:00 AM every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for all female high school athletes.
OSSAA has a meeting planned for June 9. It is expected that more clearly defined guidelines will be approved at this meeting to allow for indoor activities. We will plan to follow these guidelines and hopefully be able to open the weight-room and the gym for workouts after that meeting. More information will be released at that time.
Congratulations, Katelynn!! Good luck with the Connors State College Livestock Show Team.
