Yale Public Schools

These are some additional photos from the Life Skills projects we posted about a few days ago!

We are so proud and absolutely thrilled that Mrs. Pummill is on our team. What an amazing honor!!! Below is a few words from Mrs. Pummill herself. “I am incredibly honored and grateful to share that I was honored last night as a finalist for the Oklahoma Education Excellence Award. This recognition means so much to me, and I am truly humbled to be included among so many inspiring educators. The photos shared are from the awards, and they represent not just my journey, but the support system behind me. A heartfelt thank you to my school for sponsoring me and always believing in what I do. Your encouragement and support make all the difference. To my family, thank you for standing by me, lifting me up, and reminding me why I started this journey in the first place. I couldn’t do any of this without you. And most importantly, to my students, this is for you. You are the reason I show up every day, the reason I push myself to be better, and the reason I love what I do. Watching you learn, grow, and succeed is the greatest reward I could ever ask for. Thank you all for being part of this moment with me 🧡🖤🤍”

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Yesterday, students planted rye grass seeds to begin setting up their experimental plots for the effects of pollutants in soil unit. Over the next two weeks, they will care for and monitor their grass as it grows. Once the grass is established, students will begin the lab investigation, where each plot will be treated with different types and concentrations of simulated pollutants. This hands-on activity connects directly to environmental studies and gives students a deeper understanding of how human activities can impact ecosystems.

📸 The pictures show students planting their rye grass seeds and setting up their plots—we’re excited to watch their progress over the next few weeks!

The students of Life Skills developed foundational sewing skills, mastering both machine and hand-sewing techniques. They began by practicing straight lines on paper templates before progressing to selecting appropriate thread for their chosen fabrics. After successfully completing custom pillows, the students moved on to constructing aprons for their upcoming cooking lab, which included learning to operate an embroidery machine. For their final project, students created personalized pillows for a staff member of their choice, selecting fabrics that reflected the recipient's personality. The unit concluded with the students delivering these handmade gifts and capturing the moment with a photo.

Congratulations to this week’s Y.A.L.E Award recipients! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work!! 

OSTP testing starts next week!

YPS would like to thank our JH/HS softball teams for volunteering to assist YYSA with getting the fields ready for their tournament. We are proud of you for being willing to help others and give back to our community.

This month’s Pups of the Month are showing great growth and responsibility! They are making positive choices, following expectations, and working hard each day. They are also a kind friends who helps make our classrooms a happy place. We are so proud of their efforts and the progress they are making. Keep it up! 💐🌱
PK- Jayden Page
K- Ainslee Minney
1- Jesse Dawson
2- Max Benjamin
3- Emiree Vanderslice
4- MyKenzie Browne
5- Chance Gaddy-Lewis

The Yale Bulldogs delivered an impressive performance at the Okemah 12th Annual High School Track Meet, finishing 9th out of 30 teams. The team recorded 10 new personal bests, 3 season bests, and earned 8 top-10 finishes.

Leading the way were our medalists:

Addy Skinner – 4th place, 100-meter dash
Karis Mueggenborg – 4th place, 300-meter hurdles
Kaybra Prather – 5th place, high jump

Great effort by all our athletes as they continue to improve and compete at a high level!

Thursday's high school baseball game at Carney will now be play at 1:30.

Yale Public Schools is excited to announce that we have been approved for a $40,000 GAP grant through the Oklahoma State Department of Education. 

This grant will allow us to enhance our summer enrichment program by providing transportation, meals, additional staff, and activities. Below is additional summer enrichment information:

Grades: K-8 (YPS students)
12 days
Tue-Thur 8:00-1:00
June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25

8:00-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-9:45 ELA
9:45-11:15 Math
11:15-11:45 Lunch/Recess
11:45-12:45 Activities
12:45-1:00 load buses

Sign-ups will open in a couple weeks.

Unmuted at Block 34 in Stillwater, courtesy of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.

Congratulations to this week’s Y.A.L.E Awards! We are so proud of you. Keep up the GREAT work!!

Prom Night 2026 is almost here!

✈️ Calling All Future Pilots! ✈️
The EAA Young Eagles Flight School is offering an incredible opportunity for students ages 8–17 who are interested in flying! This hands-on experience is perfect for anyone who has ever dreamed of taking to the skies and learning more about aviation.

This is truly an amazing opportunity you don’t want to miss!

If you have questions or need help getting signed up, please reach out to Mrs. Griffin—we’re happy to help!

Let’s help our students reach new heights! 🌤️

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS & FAMILIES

We're excited to share a free event with Yale High School families this season.

Dear Seniors and Families,

Have you received your financial aid offer and wondered if there's anything else you can do? You're not alone: and there may be more options than you think.

You can learn how to increase your aid package, maximize scholarships, and choose the right loan options: and Juno's free webinar will show you exactly how.

At the webinar, we'll cover:

* How to increase your financial aid package
* How to maximize scholarships
* How to decide between different loan options
* Live Q&A — bring your questions!

All attendees will unlock Juno's free tools, and two families will be selected to win a $500 scholarship at the event.

Sunday, April 12th | 8:00 PM ET | Free https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6417738481823/WN_KyS_-SISQlOaJ2CJonEdLA

Big shout out to Bryson Ingle! We are so proud of this hardworking Kindergarten student! 👏 He has big goals, and is crushing it so far by learning 400 sight words! We can't wait to see you get all 1,000! 🐾🧡🖤

The baseball games scheduled today (4/2) have been canceled.