Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy break! 🎄
Updates in the Middle School Library!
Braylon is a 9th grader who talks about Walmart every single day and dreams of working there one day after he graduates. Over the summer, Braylon asked to speak with a manager during a visit to the Mt. Home Walmart because he wanted a vest. That simple request turned into something incredibly special.
Last Saturday, the Mt. Home Walmart team invited Braylon to their Christmas dinner, welcomed him with applause and the Walmart cheer, and made him an honorary employee. They presented him with an employee badge and a Walmart sweatshirt and told him, “We’re glad you’re here.” Braylon was beaming from ear to ear.
During dinner, Braylon shared his goal of stocking shelves when he works at Walmart one day. We are so grateful to Lindsey and the entire Mt. Home Walmart team for their kindness, generosity, and for creating an unforgettable experience for Braylon.
Last Saturday, the Mt. Home Walmart team invited Braylon to their Christmas dinner, welcomed him with applause and the Walmart cheer, and made him an honorary employee. They presented him with an employee badge and a Walmart sweatshirt and told him, “We’re glad you’re here.” Braylon was beaming from ear to ear.
During dinner, Braylon shared his goal of stocking shelves when he works at Walmart one day. We are so grateful to Lindsey and the entire Mt. Home Walmart team for their kindness, generosity, and for creating an unforgettable experience for Braylon.
November and December Word Wizards of the week were:
•James Paxton-399,524
•Calista Greene-294,786
•Caroline Goodwin-178,011
•Ella Dubuque (not pictured) -463,345
Ella and Calista made it to the Million Word Club as well! Way to go, Panthers!
•James Paxton-399,524
•Calista Greene-294,786
•Caroline Goodwin-178,011
•Ella Dubuque (not pictured) -463,345
Ella and Calista made it to the Million Word Club as well! Way to go, Panthers!
Middle school had a friendly competition between students on making handmade ornaments about a certain book. They are officially ready for votes! Like your favorite ornament to join in the voting!
Brodie Perry, YSMS 5th grader, was selected for the All-Tournament team after the competition yesterday at ASUMH. Way to go, Brodie!
Our Winter Choir Concert is almost here - don’t miss it!
Help us reach our donation goal at the Yellville-Summit Blood Drive and support patients who truly depend on us. We can't thank our community enough for always showing up for us!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=YELLHS
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=YELLHS
Sorry for the short sale period, Panthers! We're rushing this order so everyone can have their HOCO shirts in time for the ceremony. Thanks for your patience and school spirit! 💚🤍🖤
Please reach out to Mrs. Gates if you have any questions - rebecca.gates@ysk12.com
Please reach out to Mrs. Gates if you have any questions - rebecca.gates@ysk12.com
Celebrating Panther creativity! 🎨✨
Three Yellville-Summit students represented our district in the Arkansas Celebrates My Community – State Capitol Ornament Project, creating hand-drawn designs that showcase what makes our community special.
Check out their beautiful ornaments below, along with the tree displaying ornaments from all over the state! 🎄
Three Yellville-Summit students represented our district in the Arkansas Celebrates My Community – State Capitol Ornament Project, creating hand-drawn designs that showcase what makes our community special.
Check out their beautiful ornaments below, along with the tree displaying ornaments from all over the state! 🎄
Mini Cheer Clinic Information!
🎶 Sounds of the Season Await! Don’t miss the band concert info!
Send a little sweetness this season — Candy Cane Grams are here!
The Annual Anstaff Basketball Tournament Brackets are here! 🏀
Come out and cheer on your Panthers December 6!
Come out and cheer on your Panthers December 6!
While you’re on your break, take a little time to get crafty! The Middle School Library is hosting an Ornament Contest — your creation must represent a book or a book character! 🎨📖
Bring your finished ornament to the library by December 12 to enter. We can’t wait to see your creative masterpieces hanging on our tree! 🎄💫
Bring your finished ornament to the library by December 12 to enter. We can’t wait to see your creative masterpieces hanging on our tree! 🎄💫
🦃Thanksgiving Book Feast Fun! 🦃
Y-S Elementary students enjoyed a “Thanksgiving Book Feast” this week. Instead of turkey and pie, they “tasted” a variety of new books—- sampling genres, exploring new titles, and discovering stories they may not have picked up on their own! The biggest lesson of the week—— Don’t judge a book by its cover! ✨
Y-S Elementary students enjoyed a “Thanksgiving Book Feast” this week. Instead of turkey and pie, they “tasted” a variety of new books—- sampling genres, exploring new titles, and discovering stories they may not have picked up on their own! The biggest lesson of the week—— Don’t judge a book by its cover! ✨
We will see students again on Monday, December 1!
📣 Attention Yellville-Summit High School Parents & Guardians!
Important information about Arkansas Act 724 and the new suite of assessments available to Arkansas high school students will be sent home with students in grades 9-11 today.
These new assessment options are part of Arkansas’s commitment to supporting students as they plan for college, career, or military pathways. Since these changes take effect this school year, we are working quickly to ensure students and families have the information they need.
🗓️ What’s Happening Next?
December 2nd–5th:
Students in grades 9-11 will learn about their new assessment options during school. They will receive guidance on assessments such as ACT/SAT, CLT, WorkKeys, and ASVAB helping them choose what best supports their post-secondary goals.
December 5th:
Students will complete a survey with their parents/guardians to select their testing choices for this school year.
➡️ This survey will be posted in each student’s Graduation Class Google Classroom.
📌 Please check your student’s Google Classroom on December 5th and complete the survey together.
We understand this is a quick turnaround, and we appreciate your flexibility as we work to provide these new opportunities as quickly as possible under state requirements.
Thank you for supporting our Panthers and their future success!
Important information about Arkansas Act 724 and the new suite of assessments available to Arkansas high school students will be sent home with students in grades 9-11 today.
These new assessment options are part of Arkansas’s commitment to supporting students as they plan for college, career, or military pathways. Since these changes take effect this school year, we are working quickly to ensure students and families have the information they need.
🗓️ What’s Happening Next?
December 2nd–5th:
Students in grades 9-11 will learn about their new assessment options during school. They will receive guidance on assessments such as ACT/SAT, CLT, WorkKeys, and ASVAB helping them choose what best supports their post-secondary goals.
December 5th:
Students will complete a survey with their parents/guardians to select their testing choices for this school year.
➡️ This survey will be posted in each student’s Graduation Class Google Classroom.
📌 Please check your student’s Google Classroom on December 5th and complete the survey together.
We understand this is a quick turnaround, and we appreciate your flexibility as we work to provide these new opportunities as quickly as possible under state requirements.
Thank you for supporting our Panthers and their future success!
This weeks word wizard is…(drumroll, please)
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8th grader, Calista Greene!
She read 294,786 words last week! Just since the middle of October, the middle school has read 18,167,890 words!
This week our 5th and 6th grade students are pulling up a chair to a Book Feast and will get a “taste” of stories they might not normally choose. From adventure to historical fiction to novels in verse, they will sample it all and share their ratings—no leftovers here! 😉
To top it off, everyone enjoys a sweet after-dinner mint on their way out.
So proud of these readers for trying something new! 🧡📖
