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.
2020 Senior Nicholas "Big Nick" Montgomery!
PK-10th grade students: grades are being mailed this week, please look for them in the mail.
11th and 12th grade students: grades will be mailed after we receive grades from Central Tech. Thank you!
Anyone that has items that need to be returned to the school, such as textbooks, library books, uniforms, etc.. can drop those items off at the front door of the high school between 9-2 Monday through Thursday through the month of May.
2020 Senior Kaleigh Montgomery!
Tristen Minney has received a room scholarship to SWOSU in Weatherford. CongratulationsTristen!!
Friday, May 8 will be the last day for students in grades 6-12 to turn in their distance learning assignments. We plan to try and send out report cards next week.