Save the date for camp this summer! 🏀 Yellville-Summit Pee Wee basketball camp is July 27th-29th in the new gym. All boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grade for the 26-27 school year are welcome to come. Students entering 3rd and 4th grades will be from 3:00-4:30, and students entering 5th- 6th grades will be from 4:30-6:00. We will have competitions, awards, and games. You will also hear about fall basketball opportunities for players! Please have forms turned in or mailed by July 13th to receive a shirt. We will still accept forms after that date. You don’t have to attend Yellville-Summit to join the fun! You can pick up forms at the middle school office. If you have any additional questions or need a form sent to you, email makala.allen@ysk12.com.

All seniors and their families are invited to attend a Mandatory Senior Meeting on:

📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Cafeteria

During this meeting, we will cover important information regarding your senior year, including:

✅ Senior expectations and deadlines
✅ Class schedules
✅ Chromebook pick-up
✅ Graduation information and planning

🍽️ Dinner will be provided!

This meeting is an important step in preparing for a successful senior year, so please make plans to attend.

Questions?
📧 anna.cantrell@ysk12.com
📞 (870) 449-4066

Let's make the Class of 2027's senior year one to remember!

Congratulations to our Yellville-Summit FBLA members, Kyla Jackson and Lila Hurley, on an outstanding week at the 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas! We are proud of Kyla for competing in Organizational Leadership and Lila for competing in Future Business Educator. Both students represented our school, community, and state with professionalism, confidence, and Panther Pride! In addition to competing on the national stage, Kyla and Lila had the opportunity to network with FBLA members from across the country, participate in the annual pin trading tradition, and celebrate our chapter being recognized as a Gold Champion Chapter. The trip also gave them the chance to experience the rich history and culture of San Antonio. They visited the Alamo, enjoyed a boat ride along the River Walk, explored the Historic Market Square, and sampled some of the city’s great restaurants, including Chart House at the top of the Tower of the Americas. Experiences like the National Leadership Conference help students develop leadership skills, build professional connections, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who supported these students to make this opportunity possible! Congratulations again to Kyla, Lila, and our entire FBLA chapter on an incredible year. We are proud of all you have accomplished!

Students in grades 9th–12th are invited to review their schedules on:

📅 July 7–9
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 High School Office

If students are unable to review their schedules during this time frame, schedules will also be available at Back to School Bash.

Please note:
Schedule changes will NOT be made via email or phone.

These students have helped make YSMS a better place by consistently demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. Their positive choices - and the positive choices of so many of our students- are what make Y-S such a special school community. A big round of applause to Jasmine, Gracelyn, Ayla, and Kenzie, who were randomly selected from Yellville-Summit Middle School’s last quarter PBIS tickets. Each earned a brand-new pair of shoes of their choice! Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to every student who earned PBIS tickets throughout the year. Your character, kindness, and commitment matter, and we can’t wait to celebrate even more success next year!

Congratulations to our Arkansas Merit Teacher Incentive Fund recipients!

Yellville-Summit School District is proud to recognize the following educators who were selected to receive an Arkansas Merit Teacher Incentive Fund award through the Arkansas Department of Education.

The Merit Teacher Incentive Fund recognizes eligible educators who qualify through one or more state-established pathways, including demonstrated student growth, teaching in critical shortage areas, earning Lead or Master Professional Educator licensure, or serving in other qualifying roles.

We are so proud!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, every student in Kindergarten through 4th grade received a book from our Book Fair to take home and enjoy over the summer! ☀️📖

We are so thankful for the kindness and support shown to our students and school community.

Happy Reading & Have a Wonderful Summer! 🌟📚

Yellville-Summit School District is accepting School Choice applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Arkansas School Choice gives families the opportunity to apply for their child to attend a public school district outside of the district where they live. This allows parents and guardians to choose the school environment they believe is the best fit for their student’s academic goals, activities, and overall experience. At Yellville-Summit, we are proud to offer a supportive school community, dedicated staff, and opportunities for students to grow both inside and outside the classroom. We welcome families who are looking to become part of our Panther family! School Choice applications are due by Monday, June 1, 2026. For more information, visit https://www.yellvillesummitschools.com/o/yss/page/enrollment-forms or call 870-449-4061.

Here is the Summer Band Schedule for the Panther Band members that will be in 9th-12th grade for the 26/27 school year! All band members who participate in marching band are required to have an up-to-date physical on file. Please let Ms. Cole know if you have any questions!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18cdCOzO6lqYj_uRM-TNE03-fJW2bO7Mp63-vaNJ8Vuc/edit?usp=sharing

Attention graduates!

From Friday night lights to graduation day - it’s all in the yearbook. 🎓📖 Make sure you order your 2026 yearbook before it’s too late! Online orders are due by June 19th. 💚🖤

Congratulations to seniors Canaan Darnell and Abbigail Holmes on being selected to attend the 2026 Arkansas Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock!

This honor recognizes two graduating seniors from each high school who best represent outstanding academic achievement. We are proud of Canaan and Abbigail for their hard work, dedication, and excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Join us in celebrating these exceptional students and this well-deserved recognition! 🎓👏

A huge THANK YOU to our Y-S Elementary PTO for purchasing awesome prizes for our 3rd & 4th grade ATLAS Testing Reward Drawing!

Students earned entries into the drawings for each test they worked hard on during state testing. We are so proud of the effort, determination, and positive attitudes our students showed throughout testing season! 💚🖤

The PTO loves celebrating and encouraging our students, and these fun prizes were a great way to reward all their hard work.

Thank you, Y-S Elementary PTO, for always supporting our students, teachers, and school in so many ways!

Get ready, Class of 2026!

This year, we celebrate nine incredible retirees whose years of dedication, hard work, and care have helped shape our district and the lives of countless students.

From classrooms to cafeterias, offices to administration, each of these individuals has left a lasting impact on our schools and community. We are so grateful for their years of service, the relationships they’ve built, and the difference they’ve made every single day.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 retirees and wishing them all the best in this exciting new chapter!

Thank you for everything you’ve given to our district - you will be greatly missed!

The Yellville-Summit Middle School was awarded a $1,500 grant by the Twin Lakes Community Foundation to increase opportunities for physical activity for middle school students by installing two permanent disc golf baskets and purchasing associated supplies. Thank you, TLCF, for supporting our students in the pursuit of wellness and lifetime physical activity!

Earlier this spring, students in 3rd, 5th, and 9th grades won the Panthers Change Lives Change Drive in their respective buildings. Last week, they finally received their reward: a half day at the park.

Arvest Bank also provided ice cream and water for the winners. Thank you to Arvest for partnering with Interact Club to make the change drive such a success, and thank you again to all of the students who contributed to such a meaningful cause.

From the nurse's office -

Wherever you are, you can still celebrate with the Yellville-Summit Class of 2026! 🎓 A big thank you to Gil Reynolds and Hometown TV for once again streaming our graduation ceremony live next Friday, May 15. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/Bf3qg8mb_Lg?feature=share