Dear Parents and Guardians,
The end of September is noteworthy for several reasons. Not only does it mark the end of the first month of school, it's also the time of year when we traditionally hold our Open House, inviting parents to learn more about the learning that takes place at Yarmouth High School. On Wednesday September 27th, Open House will begin at 6:30pm. You will start the evening with your child's advisor and afterwards go through an abbreviated schedule of classes (link here) which will provide the opportunity to meet teachers. Schedules will be provided to parents when they meet with advisors (copies will be available at the rear entrance near Portland Street for parents who arrive after 6:45). Car-pooling is highly recommended, as parking is always tight for this event.
Digital Citizenship - Our 9th grade students recently participated in the first of three digital citizenship workshops. These sessions are designed to increase our students' understanding of ethical use of technology, as well as provide students with better awareness of their digital footprint. Please feel free to review the following resources.
Five Social Media Lessons to Learn from Emma Sullivan (Teen Vogue)
What You Miss Out On When Your Social Media Profiles Are Invisible
PSAT Registration
Juniors and Sophomores are scheduled to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 11th. Please note that although this test is on a Wednesday, this is not a late start day for sophomores and juniors. Following the exam, students will report to periods 4 and 5 with a break for lunch. The cost of the PSAT is $20. Please see registration information below from guidance.
*Registration Process for PSAT's*
Beginning Monday, September 25th, juniors and sophomores can register for the PSAT in guidance. Please bring $20 in cash or check made payable to Yarmouth High School. If paying by check, please put your child's name in the memo section. Fee waivers are available in guidance. At the time of registration, students will receive a study guide to help prepare for the PSAT. By taking the PSAT, Juniors are automatically screened for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. For sophomores, this is an opportunity to practice taking a college entrance exam and receive feedback to help prepare for future standardized tests.
Russian Exchange Program - Host families needed! We've recently been presented with a wonderful cultural opportunity to host students and a teacher from Archangel, Russia for 1-2 weeks at the end of October/early November. Three 16 year-old female students and their chaperone, a 57-year old female teacher, will be visiting Yarmouth High School during this time. In return, students from Yarmouth will have the opportunity to travel to Archangel over the April vacation and stay with host families. Please contact Principal Klein for more information if you are interested and would like more information about this cultural exchange.
Our House II Campaign - Many of you will recall the Our House fundraising campaign of more than ten years ago that provided much needed bleachers to the high school stadium field. That campaign was a great success, but it left us without a few of the amenities we'd like to provide for our athletes and fans - most notably, restrooms. Now, we are excited to announce the Our House II campaign to further improve the athletic facilities at Yarmouth High School by providing for the following:
Construction of restrooms
Improvements to the snack shack
Updating of the team shed
Upgrades to the electrical panel
Installation of directional signage
In the coming weeks, you will be hearing more about this project through district-wide emails and a town-wide publicity campaign. To learn more about this opportunity to improve our community facility, log on to www.yarmouthourhouse2.com.
Influenza Vaccination Clinic - Thursday October 5th. In order for a student to receive a vaccination, parents need to complete a permission form (these will be available in the cafe at open house).
Yearbook Information - Please refer to this link for more information on how to purchase the 17-18 YHS yearbook.
*Important notice for Seniors - Senior Ads are due October 10th! Please refer to this link for more information.Dear Parents and Guardians,
After our first week of classes, it's already Homecoming at Yarmouth High School. Athletic Director Susan Robbins has put together a schedule of events, found here, for our students as we continue to celebrate the start of the school year. Please take a few minutes to review the following information as well.
Update on Parking - As our enrollment at Yarmouth High School continues to grow, we no longer have enough parking space for all students. During the past two years, this has created parking issues as students struggle to find spots and get to class on time. We therefore need to begin a new parking system due to the limited number of spaces. Please refer to this link for more information which explains the parking policy in more detail.
Playmaker Parents - On Tuesday, September 12th from 6:00-6:30 in the YPAC, there will be a mandatory meeting for all parents and students who are in the cast, or anticipate working on the crew, of this year's musical, Pippin. This informational session is important to welcome new families, go over scheduling and expectations, collect contact information, and answer questions. All students involved in the musical - on stage or behind the scenes - and at least one parent, should plan to attend. The meeting will also be followed by the year's first Friends of Playmakers (FOP) booster club meeting, and all parents are welcome and encouraged to come!
Upcoming Events
School Photos - September 20th
Open House - September 27th
Casco-Bay Can Presentation - Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: How to Stop the Worry Cycle. September 18th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, YPAC auditorium. For more information please see this link.
Insurance Forms - If you are interested in accessing insurance for your student, please access the link here.
I'd like to share one more item to celebrate the start of the 2017-2018 school year, a new page on our website found here. Inspired by the creativity of social studies teacher Amy Sanders and coordinated by assistant principal Amy Bongard, the faculty of Yarmouth High School created paragraphs describing what they love about education. Please take a few minutes to read through this page as it provides a wonderful expression of our faculty's commitment to the students and Yarmouth community.
Best regards,
