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Staff Spotlight of the week, Kayla Richardson! Join us in celebrating our wonderful staff!

Birthday: November 12th

Favorite Snack: Smartfood Cheddar popcorn, or chips.

Favorite drink: Diet Pepsi

Favorite sweet treat: Zero Sugar York Peppermint Patties

Hobbies: Baking, Crafting, and Gardening.

Fun fact about Kayla: My maiden name is Bacon.

About Kayla: I married my high school sweetheart, Bobby, in 2018. Together we have one daughter, Vanna. I have taught for 8 years. All of those years have been at Yale! I have taught 6 years of fourth grade, and two years in third grade. We lived in Yale for 5 years and then moved to Drumright.

Congratulations to our latest Y.A.L.E Award recipients! We are so proud of you!!

YPS is proud to announce that Kinley Britton and Teal Fritchman have qualified for the Girls Powerlifting State Meet. Great job girls!!

Driver’s Education money will be due Monday, March 2nd. The class will take place over spring break, March 16th - 19th. You can bring the payment by the high school office to Coach Moore. If you need to make arrangements, contact Coach Moore so he can save your spot. The class is limited to twenty students so Yale students will take priority.

We're looking for participants for our 2nd Annual Career Fair!

📣 📣 2025-2026 Cheer Tryouts 📣📣 Where: Yale Elementary Gym When: Monday, February 23, 4:30-6:30 pm Tuesday, February 24, 4:30-6:30 pm Wednesday, February 25, 3:30-5:00 pm Closed Tryouts: When: Friday, February 27, 5:00pm-until finished Where: Yale Elementary Gym

The power is on and so is Parent/Teacher conferences!! We are here from 3 pm - 7 pm, unless the electricity says otherwise. 😉 See you tonight!

Due to the loss of electricity, high school drivers will be released at 1:35 pm. Parents are welcome to pick up their students now. Buses will run between 2pm and 2:15pm.

YPS is aware of a fire north of the Elementary. Emergency crews have been dispatched and are responding at this time. Please stay clear of the area and follow any instructions from emergency personnel.

We will share more information as it becomes available.

Congratulations to the Yale High School boy’s basketball team for winning the District Championship on Saturday evening. They will play in Regionals on Tuesday night at 7:30 in Homer Ray Gymnasium. The girls will play Thursday at 6:00 at Homer Ray.

Great job by our local FFA Chapter. They held their local livestock show on Saturday morning. Yale FFA is blessed to have such a hard working and talented group of young men and women.

Congratulations to Karis Mueggenborg and Brylee Fuss for winning the Senior and Junior Champion Showman Buckles.

Jan and Feb PAWS-itivity Awards! 🐾

Tecumseh High School Native Club – Annual Stomp Dance

Join us in celebrating culture, tradition, and community at the Annual Stomp Dance hosted by the Tecumseh High School Native Club.

👉 See flyer for full event details.

🏈 Day of Champions Native American Football Combine
The Day of Champions Native American Football Combine has helped place hundreds of young men on the path to earning a college education while continuing to play the game they love.

Please help spread the word by sharing with:
✔️ Coaches
✔️ Players
✔️ Local tribal contacts
✔️ Teams you compete with
✔️ District’s Native American community

This incredible event is part of the Josh Heupel Foundation, founded by Josh Heupel.
👉 See flyer for complete combine information.

Let’s support and uplift these meaningful opportunities! 💙🧡

🎓 Attention Juniors – Big Opportunity! 🎓

Yale Public Schools juniors, don’t miss out on an amazing resource!
Matriculate: Free College Advising from Anywhere is here to help you plan for your future!

✨ Who can apply?
-On track to graduate in 2027

-Family income less than $90,000

-3.5 unweighted GPA or higher

-Courseload of mostly honors/advanced classes OR Test scores that meet one of the following:

Pre-ACT: 25+ | ACT: 28+ | PSAT: 1270+ | SAT 1350+

Through Matriculate, you’ll receive:
📚 Personalized college guidance
📝 Help with applications & essays
🎯 Support finding your best-fit college
💻 Flexible virtual advising from anywhere

This is a fantastic chance to get expert advice and feel confident about your college journey!

👉 If you meet the requirements and are interested, reach out to Mrs. Griffin for more details. Your future is worth it! 🌟

#CollegeReady #ClassOf2027 #YalePublicSchools

YPS is proud of the following students for their band accomplishments. They attended the MEOBDA District Honor Band competition: 

Alexander McAlister, Flute, 10th out of 43 competitors. 

Emma Elliott, Trumpet, 9th out of 51 competitors. 

Jaelynn Escamilla, Trumpet, 2nd alternate

Cayden Blaylock, Trumpet, 1st alternate

Brayla Gibson, Alto/Tenor Sax, 2nd alternate

We are proud of you and your hard work. 

🎉 Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! 🎉

We are so proud of each of you and the hard work you show every day! 💙📚

Junior High:

⭐ Josiah Hankins

⭐ Emma Dodson-Moody

High School:

⭐ Addy Skinner

⭐ Austin Pulse (not pictured)

Way to go—keep shining! 🌟👏