I hope this update finds you well.
Congratulations to YHS staff members Allison Byrne, Cynthia Apantenco, Colin Griffin, Lauren Vriezen, Kendall Sims, Kurt Holubetz, Thea Roessler, Jen Jones, Madhura Rede, Layna Heubel, Kellie Procopos, Annika Lee, Joe Connolly, Zach Sinn, John Alaniz, Eric Fuerst, LuAnne Peters, Alex Bola, & Vic Anderson for their Yorkville Educational Foundation's Fostering our Future nominations. Later this month, all will be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the Yorkville 115 community. Great job to all -- well deserved recognition!
Please note that my next update will arrive after April 8th--I hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday break—I look forward to everyone’s safe return!
The daily bell schedule for the week of March 28th is listed below:
- Monday, March 28th - A Day
- Tuesday, March 29th - B Day
- Wednesday, March 30th - C Day
- Thursday, March 31st - A Day
- Friday, April 1st - B Day
The daily bell schedule for the week of April 4th is listed below:
- Monday, April 4th - A Day
- Tuesday, April 5th - B Day
- Wednesday, April 6th - C Day
- Thursday, April 7th - A Day
- Friday, April 8th - B Day
Included in this update:
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Monthly Calendar - March - April - new item
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YHS Activities Update - Math Team State Qualifiers - new item
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YHS Athletics Update - new item
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Class of 2022 - Important Updates - new item
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This week in Advisory...- new item
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Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week - new item
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Dean's Update - new item
- ASVAB test on March 30th - new item
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Summer School 2022 - new item
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Map My Next Move - College & Career Center - updated item
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Hey Seniors - FAFSA available - updated item
In addition to my weekly email updates, I encourage everyone to follow us on Twitter and “like” our Facebook page to learn about all the great things happening at YHS. We have so many great things happening— so don’t just FOLLOW but SHARE our FOX PRIDE within our community—help us build our following!
As always, if this update raises questions, please ask. Thank you for all that you do—it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Have a great day! GO FOXES!
With PRIDE,
David S. Travis
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Monthly Calendar - March - April |
Provided for our families is a month at a glance summary.
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A Days are highlighted in "Red" - March 28, 31; April 4, 7, 11, 19, 21, 25, 28
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B Days are highlighted in "Gray" - March 29; April 1, 5, 8, 12, 20, 22, 26, 29
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C Days are highlighted in "Green" - March 30; April 6, 14, 27
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March 21 - 25 - Spring Break; April 13 - PSAT/SAT State Testing (Grades 9-11).
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YHS Math Team Members Qualify for State
Congratulations to freshman Xander Albertson and senior Matthew Litchfield for qualifying for the ICTM State Math Competition. Both students have worked hard all year on math team, helping to contribute to the team's success in competitions. Xander took 4th place in the regional competition in Algebra 1 while Matthew took 7th place at regionals for PreCalculus. Great job Foxes! We look forward to cheering you on at the State Competition at the end of April.
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Spring Sports Have Begun!
Congratulations to the varsity boys baseball team on their season opening win on Wednesday, March 16th against La-Salle Peru. The Foxes were led by senior Michael Hilker who pitched 5 stellar innings giving up 0 hits, 0 walks, and struck out 11. Simon Skroch finished the game by pitching 2 scoreless innings, striking out 3.
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YHS Summer Athletic Camps are Open
Student-athletes interested in participating in a summer athletic camp should complete registration online. See the comprehensive list of summer camp opportunities on the district website. Consider getting involved and sign up for a summer camp!
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Class of 2022 - Important Senior Updates |
On Monday, senior parents and students received an email from Mr. Travis about important upcoming dates and graduation information. You can see the letter here. Please contact Dean Fromm (jfromm@y115.org) if you have any questions or need additional information.
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This past week, students had the opportunity to participate in a virtual career fair that focused on the career pathways of Law and Communications and also discussed how to stay focused to finish the semester strong.
Listed below are the lesson topics for the upcoming week in your student's advisory class:
Monday, March 28th: Students will be participating in a virtual career fair that focuses on the career pathways of Law and Communications.
Thursday, March 31st: Students will have an opportunity to review their current academic progress with their advisory teacher and create a plan to support their academic success through the remaining two months of the school year.
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Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week |
Parents and Students, attached is an article that touches on the do’s and don'ts of social media when seeking post-secondary opportunities. It will help you gain perspective from the school side on some of the decisions that we commonly make on social media.
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Hi Parents, please inform your student that if they must leave their vehicle here over spring break due to travel, please do so in a well lit area in the parking lot. |
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ASVAB Test on Wednesday, March 30th |
YHS will be administering the ASVAB Test on Wednesday, March 30th, from 7:30AM-11AM in room D129.
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple choice test that is used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. The test is open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Did you know you can take the ASVAB no matter if you plan to enter the military, enter college, or enter directly into the workforce!
The ASVAB career exploration program is an Aptitude Test, an Interest Self-Assessment, and a Career Exploration tool.
If you are undecided in your plan after high school, this is a great place to start; gain a better understanding of what major/career best fits you! There will be a meeting a couple weeks after you take the test to review your results by our ASVAB coordinator.
Please email Ms. Sims or stop by the Guidance office to sign up.
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Important information regarding Summer School 2022 Opportunities! |
In our continued efforts to support the students of Yorkville High School, we offer a full complement of courses as part of our in person Summer School Experience. Please see the Summer 2022 Curriculum Guide & registration link for our full course offerings.
We anticipate a high demand for these classes, so please register as soon as possible. You can register by accessing the Summer 2022 Curriculum Guide & registration link on the district’s website. Semester 1 registrations and fees are due by May 20th. Additionally, we ask that you communicate with your student’s counselor via email when you enroll your student in Summer School so your student’s counselor can review your student’s 4 year plan and transcript to provide any necessary academic advising regarding summer school. If you have any questions regarding which summer school course your student should take, please reach out directly to their counselor.
Your student has the option of enrolling in Summer Session I or Summer Session II or both if applicable. These sessions are scheduled as follows:
Regular Summer School Calendar
First Semester: June 13 to June 30, 2022 (registration closes May 20th)
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Week 1: Monday, June 13 to Thursday, June 16, 2022 (4 days)
Week 2: Monday, June 20 to Thursday, June 23, 2022 (4 days)
Week 3: Monday, June 27 to Thursday, June 30, 2022 (4 days)
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Second Semester: July 11 to July 28, 2022 (registration closes June 24th)
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Week 1: Monday, July 11 to Thursday, July 14, 2022 (4 days)
Week 2: Monday, July 18, to Thursday, July 21, 2022 (4 days)
Week 3: Monday, July 25 to Thursday, July 28, 2022 (4 days)
If you have any questions about how to register, please call Megan Martinez at (630)553-4380 ext. 4168 or your student’s school counselor listed above.
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Map My Next Move Update - College & Career Center |
Each year, the Counseling Department requires that all students complete the Map My Next Move survey, detailing their individual post-secondary plans. This survey allows Counselors to collaborate with students and families to support the college and career aspirations for all students.
Post-secondary planning involves evaluating all options for students to pursue after high school graduation. These plans may include: entering the military, going straight into the workforce, attending a trade and/or vocational school, and attending a 4 year college or university. As a Counseling Department, we strive to ensure that all students have identified a post-secondary plan, and have the tools to help that plan turn into a reality.
Post-secondary plans should be attainable, researched and have a "back-up" plan. In the event that your student is planning on attending college, that means that they should have an identified "safety" school to apply to. Safety schools are defined as those in which a particular student has a 75% chance or better of being accepted.
Please click here to have your student complete the survey.
As of Wednesday, January 20, the Map My Next Move survey completion rate is as follows:
Class of 2022 (Seniors): 92% completion rate
Class of 2023 (Juniors): 84% completion rate
Class of 2024 (Sophomores): 92% completion rate
Class of 2025 (Freshmen): 94% completion rate
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Hey Seniors - Let's Complete the FAFSA! |
Senior Families: Completing the FAFSA or the FAFSA waiver is an Illinois state high school graduation requirement--in order to graduate, you MUST complete it! The FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid, that must be completed to qualify for federal grants, state grants, and institutional scholarships provided by colleges and universities. Remember, grant money is obtained by completing the FAFSA on a first come, first served basis! The FAFSA application is open now!
Each year, the amount of Illinois grant money runs out earlier and earlier. By completing your FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1st, you put your student in line to receive the money for which they qualify. The FAFSA application is based on your tax documents from the previous year; no need to estimate or update!
Six years ago, only 59% of the Class of 2015 grads completed the FAFSA, with less than 30% completing prior to the announcement that state grant money was depleted. Last year, 58% of the Class of 2020 completed their FAFSA prior to the announcement that state grant money was depleted.
As of Sunday, March 13, 348 families have completed the FAFSA graduation requirement!
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