I hope this update finds you well.
The daily bell schedule for the week of March 14th is listed below:
- Monday, March 14th - A Day
- Tuesday, March 15th - B Day
- Wednesday, March 16th - C Day
- Thursday, March 17th - A Day
- Friday, March 18th - B Day (early release 1:30 p.m.)
March 21st - 25th - Spring Break!!
The daily bell schedule for the week of March 7th 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
Included in this update:
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Monthly Calendar - March - April - new item
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YHS Activities Update - Math modeling - new item
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YHS/YMS Fine Arts Festival March 12th - new item
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Dental Requirements - 9th grade - old 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
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Summer School 2022 - new item
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Illinois Youth Survey - old 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 7, 10, 14, 17, 28, 31; April 4, 6, 11, 19, 21, 25, 27
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B Days are highlighted in "Gray" - March 8, 11, 15, 18, 29; April 5, 7, 12, 20, 22, 26, 28
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C Days are highlighted in "Green" - March 9, 16, 30; April 1, 8, 14, 29
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March 21 - 25 - Spring Break; April 13 - PSAT/SAT State Testing (Grades 9-11).
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Yorkville brought strong work to the SPC Art Competition on Saturday the 5th.
We showcased our work in 6 categories:
Jezreel Culasino - Computer Generated Art
Marissa Vik - Painting - Oil & Acrylic
Kate Melzer - Painting - Oil & Acrylic
Ella McKeever - Ceramic - Hand Built
Caitlin Keith - Up And Coming Artist
Yorkville won the following:
Honorable Mention:
Kaitlyn Hix - Drawing - Neutral
Samantha Davidowski - Painting - Oil & Acrylic
Third Place:
Brooklyn Peterson - Painting - Watercolor & Tempera
Justiss Silas - Ceramic - Hand Built
Second Place:
Caidy Mokelke - Sculpture - No Clay
Mia Boule - Painting - Oil & Acrylic
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Congratulations to our SPC Journalism competition competitors for their outstanding performances at Saturday's event!
Junior Reyna Morton took 6th in Photo Storytelling, Junior Kylee Sandon took 6th in Editorial Cartooning and 3rd in Advertising, junior Andrew Meier took 6th in Advertising and 6th in Editorial Writing, junior Lotte Puenjer took 2nd in Editorial Writing, and sophomore Michelle Dongmo took 6th in Yearbook Spread Design. Great work to all of our competitors!
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Please join us to celebrate the fine arts and work of our YMS & YHS students at the
Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 9 AM - 3:00 PM
located at Yorkville High School.
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Dental requirement for 9th grade students |
9th grade parents/guardians,
The State of Illinois requires all 9th grade students to have proof of a dental exam.
Dental exam forms are due by May 15, 2022 to the school. If your student has had a recent dental exam (after 11/15/2020 to present), please call your dental office and have the dental form faxed to YHSA at 630-553-4592. Forms can also be emailed to aanderson@y115.org.
Questions please contact the building nurse at YHSA at 630-553-4385.
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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 Art and Human Services and the YHS Guidance Department connected with students to discuss topics related to the PSAT/SAT test.
Listed below are the lesson topics for the upcoming week in your student's advisory class:
Monday, March 11th: Students will be participating in a virtual career fair that focuses on the career pathways of Law and Communications.
Thursday, March 17th: As we prepare for the final quarter of the school year, Advisory classes will discuss how to stay motivated and the importance of "staying strong" through the final months of the school year.
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Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week |
Parents, the attached video would be a great conversation starter for you and your student. It identifies different types of screen time and some things to consider when evaluating your screen.
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Hello parents, at this time, we would like to remind everyone that OCP stickers for 3rd quarter have been issued. If your student did not earn this privilege yet, and they now are meeting requirements to have OCP, please have them reach out to their dean. |
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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)
OR
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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Illinois Youth Survey for all 10th & 12th grade students |
On March 14th, all 10th and 12th grade students will be participating in the annual Illinois Youth Survey during their Advisory class. This is an electronic survey that will be emailed out to students the morning of March 14th and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete during students' Advisory period.
This survey is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the data collected is analyzed by the Center For Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
This is an anonymous survey collecting information regarding alcohol, tobacco and drug use, health and nutrition behaviors, feelings about school, and family support. For additional information, please see the Illinois Youth Survey FAQ.
For additional questions or if you would not like your student to participate, please contact Megan Martinez, Associate Principal of Student Services at mmartinez@y115.org or 630.553.4380 ext. 4168.
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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 5, 339 families have completed the FAFSA graduation requirement!
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