Important Policy Update -
Please take a moment to read the graphic below outlining the new “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy taking effect this school year under Arkansas Act 122 of 2025.
For full details, view our updated student handbook, which reflects this state-required policy on personal electronic devices.
We understand this is a big shift for some. Please know this change comes from the state level and the goal is to create a more focused, distraction-free learning environment. We truly appreciate your support in helping students adjust.
Please take a moment to read the graphic below outlining the new “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy taking effect this school year under Arkansas Act 122 of 2025.
For full details, view our updated student handbook, which reflects this state-required policy on personal electronic devices.
We understand this is a big shift for some. Please know this change comes from the state level and the goal is to create a more focused, distraction-free learning environment. We truly appreciate your support in helping students adjust.
🎓 Senior Meeting Alert!
Class of 2026 — it's time to kick off your SENIOR YEAR!
Join us on August 7th at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Cafeteria for an important Senior Meeting — food will be provided!
We kindly ask that each senior attends with a parent or guardian as we’ll be going over key information for the year ahead.
Let’s get this exciting year started together!
Class of 2026 — it's time to kick off your SENIOR YEAR!
Join us on August 7th at 6:00 PM in the Elementary Cafeteria for an important Senior Meeting — food will be provided!
We kindly ask that each senior attends with a parent or guardian as we’ll be going over key information for the year ahead.
Let’s get this exciting year started together!
ATLAS Score Information -
Pee Wee Basketball Camp is coming up! Here is the information if you are interested -
Panther Band Members, reminder about summer band! This is required for all band members in 9-12th grade. Also, updated physicals are required for all students who participate in marching band. If you need help with this process or have questions, please email Ms. Cole!
📣 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION 📣
🏫 Yellville-Summit Schools | 🐾 Home of the Panthers
🗓 Date: July 28th
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Panther Pavilion (New Gym)
Calling all new Panthers! 🐾
Join us for New Student Registration Day — your first step toward an exciting school year!
✅ What to Bring:
Birth Certificate
Shot Records
Social Security Card
🎓 Come meet our counselors and take a guided tour of the campus!
Whether you're joining elementary, middle, or high school — we can’t wait to welcome you to the Panther family!
🏫 Yellville-Summit Schools | 🐾 Home of the Panthers
🗓 Date: July 28th
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Panther Pavilion (New Gym)
Calling all new Panthers! 🐾
Join us for New Student Registration Day — your first step toward an exciting school year!
✅ What to Bring:
Birth Certificate
Shot Records
Social Security Card
🎓 Come meet our counselors and take a guided tour of the campus!
Whether you're joining elementary, middle, or high school — we can’t wait to welcome you to the Panther family!
📅 SCHEDULE REVIEW DAYS
🎓 Incoming 9th–12th Graders | 🐾 Yellville-Summit Panthers
🗓 Dates: July 16th & 17th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: High School Office
It’s time to review your class schedule for the upcoming school year! Stop by in person to speak with a counselor about your schedule.
❗️Please Note:
No schedule changes will be made over the phone or via email.
If you can’t attend on these days, you’ll have another opportunity to make changes at the Back to School Bash.
🎓 Incoming 9th–12th Graders | 🐾 Yellville-Summit Panthers
🗓 Dates: July 16th & 17th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: High School Office
It’s time to review your class schedule for the upcoming school year! Stop by in person to speak with a counselor about your schedule.
❗️Please Note:
No schedule changes will be made over the phone or via email.
If you can’t attend on these days, you’ll have another opportunity to make changes at the Back to School Bash.
Way to go, Mrs. Stoops!
One of her school counseling professors from Arkansas State University encouraged her former students to apply to be a part of the all expense paid Launch Fellowship.
Mrs. Stoops followed that recommendation, applied, and was selected as a 2025 Launch Fellow. The Launch Fellowship is sponsored by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the hopes of sparking student interest in agriculture-related careers.
Twelve middle school counselors from rural areas across the United States were chosen to participate. Those counselors, mentors, and directors have completed assignments and met via Zoom over the last few months to discuss career exploration in the fields of food and agriculture.
The Launch Fellowship included a summer immersive learning experience for the counselors in Ithaca, New York, and will also sponsor supplies for career exploration activities for our YSMS students.
Pictured here are the 12 Launch Fellows plus mentors after listening to presentations and completing a tour of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.
One of her school counseling professors from Arkansas State University encouraged her former students to apply to be a part of the all expense paid Launch Fellowship.
Mrs. Stoops followed that recommendation, applied, and was selected as a 2025 Launch Fellow. The Launch Fellowship is sponsored by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the hopes of sparking student interest in agriculture-related careers.
Twelve middle school counselors from rural areas across the United States were chosen to participate. Those counselors, mentors, and directors have completed assignments and met via Zoom over the last few months to discuss career exploration in the fields of food and agriculture.
The Launch Fellowship included a summer immersive learning experience for the counselors in Ithaca, New York, and will also sponsor supplies for career exploration activities for our YSMS students.
Pictured here are the 12 Launch Fellows plus mentors after listening to presentations and completing a tour of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.
Yellville-Summit ABC Preschool is accepting applications now!
🎉👟 YSMS Shoe Winners! 👟🎉
Congratulations to our Last Nine Weeks Shoe Winners at Yellville-Summit Middle School! 🏆 These students (Chloe, Ethan, Elayna, and Jazmine) were randomly drawn from their grade-level PBIS tickets and earned a brand-new pair of shoes of their choosing!
Thank you to all our students for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe throughout the year — your positive behavior does not go unnoticed! 👏
We are proud to share that 10 of our teachers have been selected to receive merit pay through the Arkansas Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program! This recognition is awarded to educators who have demonstrated outstanding student growth over a period of 2-3 years through the 2023-2024 school year—with some also serving in critical shortage subject areas. Congratulations!
We’re grateful for the dedication of all our educators, and we celebrate every effort being made to support student success!
Learn more about the program here:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/recognition-programs/arkansas-merit-incentive-fund-
Meet Our New Middle School Secretary!
Please help us welcome a familiar face to a new role at Yellville-Summit Middle School! A proud 2005 YSHS graduate with seven years of experience as a secretary, she’s excited to be back and part of the Panther team. We’re thrilled to have her on board—welcome home!
Yellville-Summit Elementary is Bringing it Back! Who's ready for 2025-2026? See you all in August! 😎
Online ordering for the 2024-2025 Y-S yearbooks is now available!
The Special Olympics torch made its way through Yellville this morning. Our students and staff were glad to be there to show their support and cheer it on!
Information about Summer EBT (ar.gov/SummerEBT to check eligibility OR access.arkansas.gov to sign up):
🎉 Celebrating Our Retirees! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating and thanking five incredible members of our school district family as they prepare to retire! Their years of dedication, hard work, and heart have left a lasting impact on countless students, staff, and families.
📝 We invite you to share your well wishes, fond memories, and words of gratitude in the comments below. Whether it’s a funny story, a moment of inspiration, or a simple "thank you," let’s send them off with the love and appreciation they deserve!
👏 Thank you for your service to education and our community — your legacy will not be forgotten.
Third and fourth graders have been working hard all year and it showed — so many students made the honor roll today! To top it off, they had a blast at Track and Field Day yesterday! Great job, everyone!
Welcome Mrs. Kimberly Gramlich – 5th Grade Language Arts!
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Kimberly Gramlich to the Yellville-Summit School District! She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K–6) and is currently working toward her Master’s degree.
She’s looking forward to an amazing year with her 5th grade Panther students, helping them grow both academically and as kind, caring individuals.
Please join us in welcoming Briana Raley to Yellville-Summit Schools as our new 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher!
Mrs. Raley holds a Master’s in Education and believes in recognizing the potential in every student while creating a supportive, encouraging classroom environment.
We’re excited to have her as part of the Panther family!
