Yellville-Summit Schools -

Congratulations to this week's AR book test winners! 📚
Coby DeVore-most passed book tests for the week with 4!
Westin Ross
Oakley Moses
Vincent Mason
Zoe Mann
Laila Ratliff
Rhylea Kellams

Sharing the link to the Yellville-Summit softball fundraiser for those who may be interested -

https://donation.teamfunded.com/donation/0c2dc13fadc342bfac010f29a5b33762?userId=9c3284ceb0a04e57ba4a363f71d97f47&mediaType=other

The blood drive is next week—please sign up early so we can meet our goal and support our scholarship program! Not only are you helping to save lives, but you're giving back to our Y-S seniors with scholarships. Thank you all for your continued support.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=YELLHS

🌌Spirit Days have landed! Let’s show our school pride and go beyond the stars for Homecoming! Spirit week is January 12th-16th. ✨

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.

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!

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

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

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! 🎄

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!

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! 🎄💫

🦃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! ✨