I hope this update finds you well.
The daily bell schedule for the week of March 7th is listed below:
- Monday, March 7th - A Day
- Tuesday, March 8th - B Day
- Wednesday, March 9th - C Day
- Thursday, March 10th - A Day
- Friday, March 11th - B Day
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
Included in this update:
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Monthly Calendar - March - updated item
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YHS Athletics Update - new item
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YHS Activities Update - Math modeling - new item
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Dental Requirements - 9th grade - new item
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5 Essentials Parent Survey Reminder - 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
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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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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
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B Days are highlighted in "Gray" - March 8, 11, 15, 18, 29
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C Days are highlighted in "Green" - March 9, 16, 30
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March 21 - 25 - Spring Break
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YHS Girls Wrestlers Make History!
Congratulations to Yami Aguirre and Natasha Markoutsis on competing in the inaugural IHSA Girls Wrestling State Finals. Both Aguirre and Markoutsis are trailblazers in the sport of girls wrestling and left their mark at the state finals. Sophomore, Yami Aguirre, finished an incredible season by placing 4th overall and earning All-State Honors. Senior, Natasha Markoutsis, made history by becoming one of the first females in the state of Illinois to win a state championship in IHSA Girls Wrestling. Markoutsis competed in the 125 lb weight class and won 4 matches en route to the state championship. Markoutsis finished the season with a 30-1 record and is an IHSA State Champion! Congratulations to both outstanding student-athletes!
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Congratulations to the following student-athletes on receiving All-Conference in their respective sports:
2021 - 2022 Winter All-Conference Awards:
Boys Bowling - Dale Horstmann & Dylan Middendorf
Cheerleading – Caroline Walton, Paige Ingemunson, Ashley Duda, Parker Gaul & Ella Lucas
Poms - Allison Paletta, Olivia Shaw & Annie Wolf
Boys Basketball - *Jason Jakstys & *LeBaron Lee *All Conference Honorable Mention
Girls Basketball - Alex Stewart
Girls Wrestling - Yami Aguirre and Natasha Markoutsis
Boys Wrestling - Raymond Cavey, Jack Ferguson, Dominic Recchia, Dominic Coronado, Ryder Janeczko, Luke Zook, Brody Williams, Hunter Janeczko and Ben Alvarez
Congratulations to the following student-athletes on receiving Academic All-Conference in their respective sports!
The criteria for Academic All-Conference is to be junior or senior on a varsity team with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
2021-2022 Winter Academic All-Conference Awards:
Boys Bowling – Dale Horstmann, Dylan Middendorf & Jesus Villa
Girls Bowling – Cadence Ala
Cheerleading – Caroline Walton, Paige Ingemunson, Ashley Duda, Gianna DiVerde, Parker Gaul, Abigail Adam, Jacqueline Kraus & Rhylee Thomas
Poms – Kaitlyn Lay, Alyssa Meyer, Allison Paletta, Ariel Pomierski, Mia Williams, Anneliese Wolf, Concetta Zamora & Madison Fear
Boys Basketball – Logan Caho, Nathan Kraus, Lucas Fisher, Jovaughn Brown, Joshua Pugh, Justin Jakstys & Tanner Gardner
Girls Basketball – Karson Davey, Abby Pool, Kaelie Moreno, Katlyn Schraeder, Rylie Sewell, Ava Hendershott, Alex Stewart, Courtney Morse & Kenzie Phillips
Boys Swimming – Aiden Knutson & Alex Ward
Wrestling - Cole Farren, Natasha Markoutsis, Tyler Enczur, Logan Fenglio, Hunter Janeczko & Colten Stevens
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Congratulations to the math modeling teams who participated in a 14 hour competition this weekend to research and write a 20 page paper about the future of remote work.
Participating students were: Alyssa Wallner, Joslyn Bullington, Emma Jaustis, Marsden Fischer, Dylan Middendorf, Tyler Enzcur, Matthew Litchfild, Damien Arzola, Sam Tholen, and Alex Nabours.
Great work Teams - we eagerly await your results!
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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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5Essentials Parent Survey Reminder
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As a parent, you now have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school called the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The 10 minute survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.
The Parent Survey Supplement is now open and will close on March 11, 2022. We need at least 20% of our D115 parents to participate so please complete the survey today!
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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 Education and Government and celebrated our winter student athletes and scholars during a virtual pep assembly.
Listed below are the lesson topics for the upcoming week in your student's advisory class:
Monday, March 7th: The YHS Guidance Department will be virtually connecting with all advisory classes to discuss topics pertinent to each grade level. Listed below are the lesson topics that will be covered based on each grade level:
9th Grade: PSAT Overview and Prep
10th Grade: PSAT and Khan Academy Overview
11th Grade: SAT Overview
12th Grade: Senior Grit
Thursday, March 10: Students will be participating in a virtual career fair that focuses on the career pathways of Art and Human Services.
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Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week |
Parents and Students, attached is a tip sheet to follow so that you have a positive impact on your cyberspace.
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Hello parents, we have issued all Off Campus Stickers for the 3rd quarter at this time. We will be reviewing grades and OCP policies at this time for students who missed this privilege from the end of second semester.
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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, February 13, 324 families have completed the FAFSA graduation requirement!
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