Yellville-Summit Middle School’s first-ever FBLA officers attended their first conference this week! We’re excited to see this new chapter get underway and look forward to all that’s ahead for our FBLA members!

Student Wellness Advocacy Group advisors Michelle Twardowski and Sam Siller attended a recent leadership training along with newly selected leadership team members, Taylor Guillory, Kallie Spence, Isabayla Smith, and Tristen Barclay. SWAG members also assisted with the area-wide 5th/6th grade prevention rally sponsored by the P.A.Y.S. Coalition.

The YS Youth Leadership Team met with representatives from Arvest Bank today to learn about budgeting and banking opportunities. Thank you to Arvest for taking the time to meet with our students and share such helpful information!

Join Yellville-Summit FCCLA for the Panther Treat Trail this Friday, October 30, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on the practice football field! Admission to the Treat Trail is free through the practice field gate. The Panthers play Newport at 7:00 p.m., and admission to the football game is $5. Students in 6th grade and below must have an adult present. Please see the attached flyer for costume guidelines and other event rules.

Y-S Students participated in the Jr. High Quiz Bowl Camp at Cotter on Saturday, October 24th! One student brought home a gift card for the top team award! Two students earned prizes for guesstimation games.

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Mrs. Lou Annis Wingate Kelley, a beloved part of Yellville-Summit history and the epitome of Panther spirit.

In 1951, Mrs. Kelley was a sophomore at Yellville-Summit High School when she wrote the lyrics to our school’s Alma Mater. What began as an entry in a school-sponsored contest became a legacy that has endured for 75 years.

Today, her words remain at the heart of our school and athletic events. We play the Yellville-Summit Alma Mater at ballgames, pep rallies, and graduation ceremonies - it is one of the traditions that connects generations of Panthers. Every time our voices ring out in those familiar words, we are reminded of the pride, history, and love we share for our school.

The photo shared is from Mrs. Kelley’s induction into the Yellville-Summit Athletic Hall of Fame in January 2025. It was a fitting honor for someone whose contribution to our school has become part of our athletic traditions and the fabric of our community.

What an honor it was to know her. We will forever treasure what Mrs. Kelley meant to Yellville-Summit, and we are grateful for the legacy she leaves behind. Though she will be deeply missed, her words will continue to ring through our gymnasiums, across our fields, and in the hearts of Panthers for generations to come.

Thank you, Mrs. Kelley, for giving our school a song that will always bring us together. Your legacy will live on every time we sing.

Yellville-Summit Alma Mater

Tho’ deep blue horizons,
The woodlands and plains
May beckon, may call us,
Our thoughts will remain
At old Yellville-Summit
Our school which is dear;
And we will love it more
With each new coming year.

For dear Yellville-Summit
Our voices will ring,
And as we go onward
Her praises we’ll sing.
When deep blue horizons
Call us far away,
We’ll love our dear school
Just as we love it today.

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After reading “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe, Mrs. Stolz’s 10th Grade Honors English class completed group projects in which they illustrated various elements of Gothic literature.

🏃‍♂️ Way to go, Panthers! Coach Harness and run club member Justin Cockrum participated in the Baxter County Airport Run/Walk 5K Saturday morning. Thanks for representing Yellville-Summit!

A group of Yellville-Summit students attended Skills Day at the University of Arkansas at Northark today! Students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, explore different career pathways, and learn more about the possibilities available for their futures.

We love seeing our students step outside the classroom, discover new interests, and begin imagining what their futures could hold! We are thankful for opportunities like these that help our students explore their passions and plan for life after high school.

Congratulations to our Elementary Coloring Contest Winners! Each winner received $10 that was sponsored by Elementary PTO!
4th grade girls- Madelyn Davis

4th grade boy- Drake Doshier

3rd grade girl- Mable Swafford

3rd grade boy- Ryder White

2nd grade girl- Zoya Caldwell

2nd grade boy- Kylan Welch

1st grade boy- Hudson Milligan

1st grade girl- Ruby Roberts

K girl- Reagan Spence

K boy- Christian Weaver

On October 15, our seniors took an important step toward their futures by completing their FAFSA applications during our annual Financial Aid Night.

A huge thank you to our College and Career Coach, Mrs. Goodwin, for guiding our students through the process and to the University of Arkansas at Northark TRIO representative for volunteering their time and helping our seniors navigate this important step toward college and financial aid.

We are proud of our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter!

We held our 3rd and 4th grade Honor Roll Assembly this morning! 🎉 Congratulations to these students who earned All A’s or a spot on the 3.0 Honor Roll!

Today, our seniors had the opportunity to apply to colleges and technical schools as part of National College Application Month! October is all about taking that next step toward their future, and we are excited to see the doors that will open for these students. We are so proud of our seniors for taking this important step and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they accomplish! The future is theirs, and we’re cheering them on every step of the way!

We look forward to seeing our families this Thursday for Parent/Teacher Conferences! Please take note of the following schedule and locations:

Student Dismissal: 1:25 PM
Conference Hours: 1:30–7:30 PM

Conference Locations:

High School: Panther Pavilion

Middle School: Cafeteria

Elementary: Individual classrooms

Elementary families, please see information from your grade-level teachers for additional details.

No School: Friday, October 16 and Monday, October 19.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we look forward to connecting with our families and working together to support our students!

🎨🌈 Color Theory in Kindergarten! Today in Mrs. Droz’s Art Class, our kindergarten artists got to explore the magic of color! 🖍️ Using Play-Doh, we experimented with mixing colors together to create brand-new ones! 💛💙❤️ Our little artists had so much fun learning that when we mix colors, we can make something completely new! Hands-on learning, creativity, and a little bit of color magic made for a wonderful day in art! 🎨 #MrsDrozArtClass #KindergartenArt #ColorTheory #LittleArtists #LearningThroughArt

Help us honor our heroes on Veterans Day. 🇺🇲 Submissions due by October 30!

🩸 Give Blood. Give Hope. Save Lives. ❤️
Yellville-Summit Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive, and we’d love your help making it a success! One donation can make a BIG difference. Roll up your sleeve, bring a friend, and help us give back to our community. 💪🩸
Link to schedule your appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=YELLHS

Ms. Trisha's & Ms. Brenda’s preschoolers are ready for a fun weekend of Turkey Trot!

Get ready for some reading adventures! 📚 Our Elementary Book Fair is coming up October 12–15. We hope to see our students and families there!

🦆🍂 Every Friday, someone in elementary is surprised as a Lucky Duck winner - This week’s gift is a Turkey Trot candle, just in time for the Turkey Trot festivities! Congratulations, Sydney Zeigler!🦃